Week 1
1. American Bison
The American bison, also called the buffalo, has been an important animal to the history of the US…
2. Orcas
Orcas are one of the most well-known whales throughout the US. Learn more fascinating facts about Orcas…
3. Great White Shark
Great white sharks are notorious hunters of the sea and very aggressive, you’d think that humans should have great fear of them….
4. Bald Eagle
Bald eagles have been used as symbols for several different mentalities and things….
5. Alligators
Alligators are usually one of the apex predators of their ecosystem. It is hard to imagine an ecosystem without apex predators.
Week 2
6. Black Widows
Black widows have been one of the most feared spiders in the US. Do you know what to do if you are bitten by one of these arachnids?
7. Dragonflies
With a highly evolved body for hunting, the dragonfly can astound any observer with its ability to hunt…
8. Cougar
The cougar is also referred to as a mountain lion or puma. Although not usually known to attack humans, these stories do sometimes make the news.
9. Moose
Sometimes people have a hard time distinguishing between deer, moose, and elk. Can you tell the difference?
10. Wolves
Wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park with the intent of saving the ecosystem, how do you think the project turned out?
Week 3
11. Rattlesnakes
There are several different species of rattlesnakes in the United States. Despite the benefits of their presence, they tend to have a bad reputation…
12. Bumblebees
Some people have a difficult time distinguishing between bumblebees, honeybees, hornets, and wasps…
13. Sturgeon
Sturgeon have remained on the earth, mostly unchanged, for millions of years and their are efforts to ensure its survival…
14. Cottonmouths
Cottonmouths are one of the most lethal snakes in the United States, learn more about their biology and preferred environments.
15. Salmon
Salmon has been an important part of US history and controversy seems to have surrounded the fish…
Week 4
16. Alaskan King Crab
Internationally, Alaskan King Crab is a very popular food, but working on the boats that fishes for them is very dangerous…
17. American Lobster
A rise or fall in the price of American Lobster can have a tremendous impact on those involved in its trade.
18. Bottlenose Dolphins
Dolphins have been known to share certain characteristics with humans such as advanced communication and a desire for socialization…
19. Great Horned Owl
The Great Horned Owl is one of the largest owls in the Americas and is a predator like eagles and hawks…
20. Praying Mantises
Some people consider the praying mantis to be nature’s perfect predator, learn more about their biology.