The coatimundi, often known as a coati, is an inquisitive and nimble raccoon relative that is mostly found in Arizona and the southwestern regions of the United States.
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After decades of nearly going extinct in these states, jaguars, which were formerly native to the vast Southwestern United States, are slowly making their way back to places like Arizona and New Mexico.
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Small, sandy-colored birds with long legs and bright yellow eyes, burrowing owls are distinguished by their unusual habit of dwelling underground in tunnels. The Western United States is home to these owls in a variety of open environments.
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Medium-sized hoofed mammals found in the southwestern United States are called collared peccaries, or javelinas. They are distinguished by their strong herd instincts and a characteristic musky stench that they employ to mark territory.
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Easily identified by their huge, curving horns, bighorn sheep are emblematic animals of the North American West. They utilize their horns in dramatic battles to maintain dominance within the herd.
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Large and fierce, the fisher is a member of the weasel family and is commonly found in the northern forests of the United States, especially in the northeastern and Pacific Northwest states.
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One of the largest flying birds in North America, the beautiful California condor may reach a wingspan of almost nine feet. Intense conservation efforts have assisted in partially reviving populations.
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The kit fox, which is the smallest fox in North America, is mostly found in the dry areas of the southwest. Their huge ears, which assist dissipate heat and allow remarkable hearing to detect pre.
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While most people have seen alligators in Florida's rivers, not many are aware that the state is also home to an American crocodile population. The coexistence of both of these enormous reptiles is limited to Florida.
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