Playing 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.

A graphic map of the United States, noting the Atlantic Marine, Forest, Wetlands, Grassland, Mountains, Desert, and Pacific Marine.
Black Bear
Forest

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!

A graphic map of the United States, highlighting the Forest.
Manatee
ATLANTIC MARINE

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.

A graphic map of the United States, highlighting the Atlantic Marine.
Wetlands

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.

A graphic map of the United States, highlighting the Wetlands.
Prairie Dog
GRASSLAND

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.

A graphic map of the United States, highlighting the Grassland.
Mountains

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.

A graphic map of the United States, highlighting the Mountains.
DESERT

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.

A graphic map of the United States, highlighting the Desert.
Sea Otter
PACIFIC MARINE

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.

A graphic map of the United States, highlighting the Pacific Marine.
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild.

Protecting Animals at Play Since 1963

For 60 years, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom has shown viewers the world’s most exotic places and creatures. The legacy continues today with a new series, Protecting the Wild, bringing animals at play to a new generation of wildlife conservationists.

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