The pika, aka rock rabbit, resembles a mouse, but is actually more closely related to rabbits and hares. It’s part of the order Lagomorpha. A couple features set them
The pheasant is closely related to quails, wild chickens, and partridges. There are 35 known species of pheasant that originally come from Asia. They can currently be found in
The stoat (aka short-tailed weasel, Bonaparte weasel, and ermine) is a ferocious predator of animals small and large; well, large in comparison to the stoat. These little
The ringnecked dove (aka, ring-necked dove, barbary dove, laughing dove, white dove, collared dove, and Eurasian collared dove) is a widespread bird which can be found throughout
Cunning, clever, and fast to boot, it’s the red fox. The red fox makes its home in grasslands, mountains, deserts, forests, farms, and even suburban areas. They have been hunted, trapped
Despite their namesake, the northern flying squirrel doesn’t actually fly, but rather glides from tree to tree. Bats are the only mammal known to actually fly. There are 43 known species
The northern goshawk is a rare sight to see. There are 10 known subspecies of northern goshawk that are located in temperate areas of North America, Europe, and Asia. Northern goshawks
The bearded vulture, aka lammergeier is one insane bird! One might even go as far to say, this vulture is the most metal of all birds. From eating bones to dying its feathers with
Looking like a small, ticked off bear, but actually the largest member of the weasel family, it’s the wolverine. They prefer life in the arctic and subarctic regions of North America,
There are around 30 known species of lemming that can be found in the northern parts of Canada, Alaska, Europe, and Asia; near the Arctic Circle. Lemmings live in Arctic tundra, woodlands, and taiga. Their overall population varies from year to year, depending on the available
