American Wild Animal Species
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Endangered Species, Interesting American Wild Animals, Birds, Reptiles and Mammals!
America has some of the most unique wild animal species on the planet. Covering two oceans, many ecosystems, giant rivers like the Mississippi, high mountains, glaciers, deserts, and harsh environments, the USA is home to some unique animal species. Here you'll find information on some American wild animal species, like loggerhead turtles, American bison, Key Deer, Endangered Species, Snowy Owls and even the Black Rhino. Read on to find interesting information on this unique creatures!
Loggerhead turtle picture by ukanda
American Wild Animal Species Featured:
Click to a section to read about that wild animal
The Loggerhead Turtle needs your help!
The Loggerhead Turtle is in danger of losing its nesting grounds. By donating to their cause, you can ensure some of this endangered sea turtle's eggs will make hatch. Read our Loggerhead Turtle lens...
Loggerhead Turtles
They love to breed in Florida!
Almost extinct?
The American Bison was on the verge of extinction in the 1800's, and the numbers were as little as doube digits at one point! See how this amazing animal native to the North American plains made a rebound...
American Bison
Something all other endangered species can look up to!
The mighty American Bison in Yellowstone National Park
Some of our Animal Designs on Unique Products!
T-shirts, sweatshirts, home decor and one of a kind animal designs!
Key Deer
The tiny subspecies of deer from the Florida Keys!
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America
A must-have book for birding
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth Edition
Amazon Price: $5.83 (as of 05/27/2012)
List Price: $24.00
Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related activity in the U.S., and even conservative estimates put the current number of U.S. birders at 50 million. According to the New York Times, some authorities predict that by 2050 there will be more than 100 million-and the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America will be the essential reference for field identification and the cornerstone of any birder's library.
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Snowy Owls
The beautiful aerial protector of the Arctic
Snowy Owls on eBay
Cleaning up on the Mouse Population, the Red Tailed Hawk!
Learn more about this impressive countrywide hawk!
The American Kestrel
Nature's bug zapper!
An American Kestrel munches on a lizard
North American Wildlife Species Guide Book
Highlights over 2000 American wildlife species
North American Wildlife (revised and updated)
Amazon Price: $16.04 (as of 05/27/2012)
Used Price: $10.98
A valuable at-home reference and an extraordinarily usable guide to more than 2000 of the most common and conspicuous wild plants and animals. Specially designed for quick and easy identification. Vibrant, specially drawn full-color illustrations of each of the 2000-plus species.
* Great for nature walks
* Perfect to have on hand to identify animals
The Nine Banded Armadillo
Is this creature endangered too?
Piping Plovers: On the Brink of Extinction?
Tiny shorebirds that are endangered on the east coast!
American Wild Animal Species Blog Posts
More reading from bloggers about wild animals in the USA
- Zoos' Bitter Choice: To Save Some Species, Letting Others Die
- American zoos are on the verge of giving up on trying to save them. As the number of species at risk of extinction soars, zoos are increasingly being called upon to rescue and sustain animals, and not just for marquee breeds like pandas and rhinos but ...
- USDA bird-strike prevention plan would cull half-dozen bird species in Jamaica Bay
- Under the US Department of Agriculture's proposal, Wildlife Services staffers at the Queens airport would be authorized to kill a half-dozen birds within a five-mile radius of JFK. The program, proposed to combat the growing number of potentially ...
- Enzi leads effort on bison as 'national mammal'
- But supporters said the bison legacy bill would afford overdue recognition to a species that has sweeping cultural and ecological significance. Bison -- North America's largest land animal -- already appear on two state flags and the official seal of ...
- Congressional Black Caucus rallies preachers to tackle voter-ID laws
- "Now it's a different animal." African-American churches, historically at the forefront of the nation's civil and voting rights efforts, are grappling this election year with how to navigate through the wave of new voting-access laws approved in many ...
Owls of North America
The many species of owls you can see in the USA and beyond!
The American Goldfinch
A common bird that's uncommonly beautiful!
Have You Seen One of These Animal Species Lately?
Tell us about your encounter with one of these wild American creatures!
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JeanJohnson
Jul 19, 2011 @ 1:30 am | delete
- This was a very good idea to create a lensography with several links to animal pages, i enjoyed your lens!
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ShamanicShift
Jan 15, 2011 @ 7:10 pm | delete
- This was a very fun educational tour -- blessed by a SquidAngel!
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Tipi
Jan 22, 2009 @ 7:21 pm | delete
- This is a wonderful lens kiwi, I'll have to come back again. I really love animals and looking at such nice photos. --- Thinking of you!
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Jan 13, 2009 @ 6:57 pm | delete
- Wow! A whole lensography on just animals! good for you! What great selection! ***** to you
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