Map
UP CLOSE AND WILD
Across America
Check out different wildlife species that live in your area and learn fun facts about our wild friends and how we can help protect them!
BLACK BEAR
Found in forest areas, American black bears are typically solitary creatures but bond strongly with their family units. Young black bears are curious and love to wrestle and tumble!
MANATEE
A threatened species, the manatee is sometimes known as the “sea cow” because they forage on aquatic plants and eat many hours a day. When together, manatees can be very playful.
CROCODILE
A hunter by nature, the American crocodile is also a player living in wetland areas. They have been spotted playing with streams of water, debris floating in the water and their prey.
PRAIRIE DOG
Throughout grassland areas, prairie dogs live in large colonies in underground burrows. Social and playful, these creatures live together and share responsibilities to look out for predators.
COUGAR
Found in mountainous areas, cougars or mountain lions are a threatened species. They hunt at night silently stalking prey before pouncing. Young cubs love to chase and play with each other.
CONDOR
Residing in the southwest region, condors need adequate territory for food and shelter—flying up to 200 miles a day. Playful and curious, condors play-fight, preen and inspect new things.
SEA OTTER
Living on the Pacific coast, sea otters are the smallest and cutest marine mammals in North America. Social and playful, sea otters are known to juggle rocks and toss pebbles.
