American alligators are large aquatic reptiles with strong jaws, armor-like bodies and muscular tails.

The only mammals who can both flap their wings and fly, bats play a key role in pollinating our crops and controlling insect populations in our neighborhoods.

Once driven to the brink of extinction by the fur trade, beavers are finally making a comeback.

From the soaring eagles we watch from afar to the pet parakeets and canaries chirping in our homes ...

A symbol of beauty transformed from humble beginnings, butterflies are one of the few insects who garner near universal appreciation.

Chinchillas are small rodents native to South America who live in large colonies.

Undeniably adorable, chipmunks play a vital role in healthy ecosystems.

Ferrets are playful, curious carnivores who have become popular pets.

With their distinctive honks and propensity to graze on roadside grass, Canada geese are among the most ubiquitous of our wild neighbors.

Mink are semi-aquatic mammals similar in appearance to weasels and ferrets.

These furry masked bandits probably hang out in your neighborhood—they’re amazing survivors and can thrive in all sorts of habitats.

Misunderstood skunks are gentle, near-sighted animals with one infamous—and pungent—defense mechanism.

Solitary creatures who prefer to be left alone, snakes have a bad reputation that doesn’t match their behavior.

Around the world, tree squirrels are among the most prolific—and fun to watch—backyard wildlife species.

Because animals need their fur coats more than we do.

To encourage peaceful coexistence with wild animals.