With a name like OSPREY, this critter could be anything! Did you know it was a bird? Or did you think it was something with fur?

The Osprey is an amazing bird of prey. It looks much like a hawk, but it only eats fish!

Amphibians can be found all around us, I bet you’ve seen frogs or toads near you. Have you ever held one or touched one?

Are you ready for a guessing game?

What fish has a name that really means beautiful warrior…

has an organ called a labyrinth that actually helps them breathe air…

and is a fish you have probably heard of?

A Betta Fish!

Have you ever seen what you thought was the BIGGEST BEETLE IN THE WORLD? Well, it so happens that we are actually zooming in on the one and only Goliath Beetle, the real fact checked biggest beetle there is!

What can mimic other bird’s calls, cause fear in small birds, and lives in basically any habitat? The Blue Jay!

Other than the Gila Monster, the Chuckwalla is the largest of the southwest desert lizards. They have a dark colored flat body with lots of loose skin folds. When you touch their skin, ift feels kind of like sandpaper.

Have you ever heard of the story of the ugly duckling? Well if you have, you know that the grey little baby turned into a beautiful white swan in the end. Mute swans are just one kind of swan and they are fascinating!

What animal is the king of the savanna, an apex predator, and has a roar that can be heard 5 miles away? The Lion!

Have you ever gone birdwatching? Maybe you’ve gone out with your binoculars, your nature journal, or maybe just your own two eyes and noticed birds all around! Many many birds can be spotted up in the trees or far in the sky, but today’s special bird spends much of its time on the ground near different bodies of water.

What’s cute and fuzzy, floppy, hoppy, and a little bit mischievous? …

If you guessed BUNNY you got it!

The Eastern Cottontail is the most common cottontail rabbit. Let’s learn some more!

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We are headed to a warm and sunny climate to learn about the amazing Iguana. Let’s turn on our imaginations and get ready for a hot adventure!

Well today’s critter isn’t really a puppy, but they sure do thrive in muddy water. They’re cool as can be, let’s see what we can learn!

What makes a long journey, is a lot nicer than a goose, and can swallow fish whole? A White Pelican!

“Whooooo!” Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Almost anyone who hears this sound thinks of ONE type of bird……The owl. Odds are that you imagine the exact type of owl we are learning about today, the Eurasian Eagle Owl.

Unless you are a nocturnal kid, chances are you haven’t seen a Nine-Banded Armadillo. These critters are usually alone and they spend their waking hours out at night. They have some pretty cool tricks up their sleeves too!

Green Anacondas live in wetlands and river basins through tropical South America. They prefer shallow moving water like streams, rivers, and flooded grasslands.

Have you ever been so hot you had to just sit down and take a rest? Maybe you don’t love the hot summer days so much, or maybe you actually do! Today’s critter loves to bask in the Australian sun, which is very hot! Let’s learn about the Bearded Dragon!

Today’s adventure brings us to the deep blue sea. We are going all the way to Shark Bay, off the West coast of Australia. Odds are you’ve already learned a thing or two about these friendly critters! Let’s learn some more about the Bottlenose Dolphin.

It’s so interesting how a Bobwhite Quail actually says its own name when it calls. These little game birds remind me of chickens, but have some pretty amazing and unique features.

What was once thought to grow out of fire and can grow their limbs back if they lose them? …..A Fire Salamander!