A small brown-gray bird that gathers near buildings, grain, and scraps.

A sleek powerful swimmer with dense brown fur, webbed feet, and a long muscular tail.

A familiar songbird with a warm orange-red breast, brown back, and quick hopping movements.

A slender snake marked by pale stripes along a darker body. It hunts frogs, insects, and tiny rodents.

A squat dry-skinned amphibian with warty glands behind the eyes.

A long slippery fish that hides beneath rocks, roots, and mud.

A small brown frog with a dark mask behind each eye. It hides beneath wet leaves near ponds and streams.

A large powerful owl with broad wings, ear-like feather tufts, and strong talons. It hunts silently from high branches.

A slender fierce hunter with short legs, brown fur, and a black-tipped tail. Its coat may become pale in cold seasons.

A tiny silver fish that moves in quick schools through shallow streams and pond edges.

A plump tan-gray dove with dark wing spots and a long pointed tail. It often feeds on seeds in open clearings.

A heavy burrowing rodent with strong digging claws and a stocky body.

A heavy low-bodied mammal with powerful forelegs, long claws, and bold facial markings. It can become fiercely territorial.

A swift forest hawk with a long tail that maneuvers between trees while pursuing birds.

A hard-shelled insect that runs beneath stones, bark, and leaf litter.

A small streamlined bird with pointed wings and a forked tail that catches insects while flying low over fields.

A large green-brown frog with a deep call and powerful jumping legs.

A crested songbird with a thick seed-cracking bill; adult males are bright red.

A large black-necked waterbird with powerful wings and an aggressive defense of nests and young.

A small colorful sunfish with orange markings and a dark spot near the gill cover.

A domed land turtle with patterned shell plates that can close itself tightly inside.

A fast dark-backed falcon with pointed wings and a bold facial stripe. It dives at extraordinary speed from high cliffs.

A long-legged brown hare with very large ears and explosive speed across open ground.

A small striped rodent with cheek pouches and a narrow tail. It gathers seeds near roots, stones, and fallen logs.

A heavy semi-aquatic rodent with orange teeth and a broad flat tail that builds dams and lodges.

A shell-less mollusk that leaves a shining trail across damp ground and plants.

A sleek spotted fish that prefers clear, cool, moving water. It is strong and quick even when hooked by a claw.

A plump brown rodent with small ears and a slightly furry tail. It digs burrows into soft banks beside water.

A tiny parasite that waits on grass and brush before attaching to passing animals.

A stocky brown vole that makes winding surface runways through tall grass and low vegetation.

A small long-bodied amphibian with short legs, a flattened tail, and smooth or slightly rough skin.

A dark jumping insect whose repeated chirping reveals its hiding place among grass and stones.

A highly intelligent black bird that scavenges, watches territory, and gives loud alarm calls.

A sleek dark mustelid that hunts along water and can pursue prey through narrow banks.

A stocky semi-aquatic rodent with dark brown fur, webbed hind feet, and a long flattened tail.

A very small insect-eating mammal with a pointed muzzle, tiny eyes, and a strong musky scent.

A very tall gray-blue wading bird with long legs, a long neck, and a spear-shaped bill.

A streaked brown sparrow with a strong repeated song, often feeding low to the ground.

A sleek tan bird with a black mask and yellow-tipped tail that gathers where berries are plentiful.

A brown sparrow with a bright white throat that forages through leaf litter.

A slow shelled mollusk found on damp plants, stones, and shaded walls.

A soft-bodied larva that feeds on leaves before becoming a moth or butterfly.

A sturdy gray pigeon that nests on ledges and feeds around structures and scattered grain.

A slender quick predator with a long body and a black-tipped tail.

A large hare with powerful hind legs and a coat that becomes pale during snowy seasons.

A large ground bird with a long tail and powerful legs. Males may have bright glossy plumage while females are mottled brown.

A greenish-gold fish with dark vertical bars and a spiny back. It gathers near plants, stones, and submerged branches.

A very small tree frog whose high peeping calls mark the beginning of warmer weather.

A compact brown rabbit with long ears and a bright white tail. It feeds near woodland clearings and meadow edges.

A deep-bodied speckled freshwater fish that gathers near submerged cover.

A soft aquatic parasite that attaches to skin and feeds on blood.

A small quick lizard with smooth scales and a bright blue tail when young.

A stocky gray animal with a black facial mask, clever paws, and a ringed tail. It climbs well and raids food stores.

A compact bright bird with a long pointed bill that dives from branches to catch small fish.

A medium-sized dabbling duck with broad wings and webbed feet, common on ponds, lakes, and quiet river edges.

A streaked brown field bird with a bright yellow chest and a clear carrying song.

A small nocturnal squirrel with loose skin between its limbs that lets it glide between trees.

A broad-headed bottom fish with smooth skin and long whiskerlike barbels around its mouth.

A large round-headed owl with dark eyes and barred brown-and-white plumage.

A dark-shelled filter feeder buried partly in river or lake sediment.

An aggressive yellow-and-black wasp that nests in soil cavities, walls, or hollow wood.

A round-bodied brown rodent with small ears and a short tail. It creates narrow trails through moss and low plants.

A tall grazing animal with long legs and a white underside to its tail.

A tiny biting insect that breeds near standing water.

A lean reddish canine with black legs, pointed ears, and a long white-tipped tail. It hunts alone and follows scent trails.

A green or brown frog with long hind legs and webbed toes. It rests among reeds before diving at the first disturbance.

A small slate-and-white winter bird that hops beneath shrubs and along open ground.

A tiny insect-eating bat that roosts in caves, hollow trees, and abandoned structures.

A fast ground-hunting spider that does not rely on a web to catch prey.

A soft soil-dwelling worm that surfaces after heavy rain.

A round-bodied freshwater fish with a spiny upper fin and shimmering green, blue, or orange markings.

A small brown songbird with a pale, speckled chest. It searches beneath leaves for insects and worms.

A gray-and-rust fox that can climb trees and favors dense woodland edges.

A smooth dark turtle with red and yellow markings that basks on logs and stones.

A tiny gray-brown mouse that lives close to Twoleg structures, stored food, and warm shelter.

A heavy dark turtle with a rough shell, long tail, powerful jaws, and an aggressive defensive strike.

A bold blue-and-white bird with a crest and a loud alarm call.

A lean long-legged canine that hunts alone or in small family groups across open land and edges.

A plump ground bird with mottled brown feathers that runs through grass before bursting into sudden flight.

A slow tree-climbing rodent covered in sharp detachable quills.

A small armored water animal with a segmented tail, long feelers, and two grasping claws.

A very large tawny wildcat that stalks silently through ridges, cliffs, and dense cover.

A tiny black-capped songbird that flits quickly among twigs and low branches.

A small reddish squirrel with a cream belly and alert tufted ears. It is noisy, territorial, and extremely agile.

A colorful day-flying insect that visits flowers and sunny clearings.

A pale heart-faced owl that hunts silently over fields, barns, and open ground.

A heavy-bodied freshwater fish with large scales and barbels near the mouth.

A large glossy black bird with a heavy bill and deep croaking voice.

A tiny yellow-and-black finch that feeds on thistle and other seed heads.

A soft-winged nocturnal insect drawn to pale flowers, moonlight, and Twoleg lights.

A long predatory fish with a pointed snout and many sharp teeth.

A glossy black salamander marked with yellow spots, usually hidden beneath logs or leaf litter.

A powerful dark-furred forest predator related to martens and weasels.

A large heavy-bodied rat with coarse brown-gray fur, a bare tail, and powerful teeth.

A small sturdy squirrel that lives in underground colonies and stands upright to watch for danger.

A tiny brown mouse with a pale belly, large dark eyes, and quick feet. It nests beneath roots, logs, and thick leaf litter.

A muscular spotted wildcat with a short tail and tufted ears.

A massive dark eagle with a white head and tail that hunts near large bodies of water.

A fuzzy flower-visiting insect that gathers nectar and pollen for its colony.

A large green freshwater fish with a broad mouth that ambushes smaller fish near cover.