The titan beetle is touted as 1 of the largest known insect species and 1 of the largest known beetles. These giants live in South America. More specifically in north-central Brazil, Colombia,
The Olympic marmot is a species of rodent from the squirrel family, Sciuridae. They only dwell in the state of Washington, in the United States. These rodents face the threats of recreational activities that can
The snowy albatross, aka wandering albatross, white-winged albatross, or goonie, boasts the largest wingspan of any living bird! They dwell among the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Antarctic Oceans
The Rothschild’s rock-wallaby, aka Roebourne rock-wallaby, is a species of wallaby that hails from Australia. They are 1 of the largest rock-wallabies. They face the threats of habitat loss and destruction, and invasive species
The African savanna elephant, aka African bush elephant, is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is 1 of 3 extant elephant species and, along with the African forest elephant, 1 of 2 extant species of African elephant.
The muskellunge, aka muskie, musky, ski, or lunge, is the largest predatory species of pike in North America. Being the largest pike also has its disadvantages, too. These fish are threatened by habitat loss and destruction at the hands of
The barndoor skate is 1 of the largest skates found in the North Atlantic Ocean. They are native to the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, and are found from the eastern Canadian shores to mid-eastern United States coastlines
The giant Fijian long-horned beetle hails from the island of Viti Levu in Fiji, and is among the largest known living insect species. These beetles face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and commercial developments
The Stellar sea lion, aka Stellar’s sea lion or northern sea lion, is a large sea lion species that can be found from northwestern U.S., western Canada, on over to east Asia and Japan. As pinnipeds go, only the walrus and the
The northern muriqui, aka woolly spider monkey or hippy monkey, is actually 1 of 2 species of muriqui. They are referred to as woolly spider monkeys due to their long prehensile tail and woolen appearance. Sadly, these monkeys
