Great Egret
Great egrets wade into shallow water to search for prey. They wait until fish or frogs pass by, then quickly strike out with their beak to capture their prey.
North American Beaver
A beaver’s front teeth are orange because they are coated in iron-rich enamel. This protects their teeth as they chew through logs.
Raccoon
The “mask” of dark fur around a raccoon’s eyes may help it see at night by absorbing light and reducing glare.
Red Fox
Red foxes hunt by sight, smell, and even sound! They can locate mice and other small animals burrowing underground using just their hearing.
Snapping Turtle
Snapping turtles are named for their beak-like jaws. They eat whatever they can catch, as well as scavenging carrion.
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