- National Animals of Canada: Beaver and Canadian Horse
- Approximate Number of Animal Species in Canada (Excluding Insects, Bacteria, Viruses, Invertebrates)*: 1,950
- Most Dangerous Animal in Canada: Moose
By landmass, Canada is the world’s second-largest country and home to approximately 200 mammal species, between 462 and 467 native bird species, 43 amphibian species, 43 reptile species, and 1,200 fish species. Unlike the United States and Mexico — North America’s two other nations — Canada is not a megadiverse country. Nevertheless, it’s wide-open spaces and relatively low human population make it a wildlife wonderland.
*Species counts are constantly changing.
Below, you’ll find a complete list of Canadian animals — with fantastic pictures! We currently track 493 animals in Canada and add more daily!
Canadian Wildlife Geography
Canada is 9.9 square kilometers, containing 15 terrestrial eco-zones and five marine ones. Scientists believe 70,000 to 80,000 plant and animal species occupy the landmass, and an equal number have yet to be discovered.
Canada’s southwest region is a mix of rainforest, desert, and continental climate zones, which the Rockies separate from the middle plains and eastern temperate zones. Further north, tundra conditions persist, and parts of the country lie above the Arctic Circle.
Canadian Animals
Englishman Samuel Hearne, an 18th-century explorer, fur trader, and naturalist, was the first person to record Canadian animals during his 1795 expedition. John Richardson followed it up with the Fauna Boreali-Americana in 1829. Today, people interested in Canadian wildlife and animals typically subscribe to The Canadian Field-Naturalist, Canada Journal of Zoology. French speakers can pick up Le Naturaliste Canadien.
The most recent Canadian animal count stands at 200 mammals, about 692 birds, 43 reptiles, and 43 amphibians.
Animals in Canada: Mammals
Canada is known for its giant residents: moose, wood bison, polar bears, and grizzlies. But in terms of population, rodents are the most plentiful mammals in Canada. Scientists have currently recorded about 200 mammals in the country, and the list ranges from bats to blue whales to bobcats.
Common Mammals in Canada
- Cougar
- Caribou
- Moose
- Pronghorn
- Wood Bison
- Bighorn Sheep
- Beaver
- Fox
- Hare
- Mole
Animals in Canada: Avifauna
When you search “number of bird species in Canada,” you’ll get many different answers. Some counts only include types native to Canada, some are lists of birds that never leave Canadian airways, and still others are giant listings of every bird that’s ever crossed the border.
We think a good count for the number of birds in Canada is about 687 and 692. That includes between 462 and 467 birds endemic to the country, plus 225 accidental species that immigrated, either by choice or force, and stayed — or visit for half the year.
Common Birds in Canada
- Canada Goose
- Snowy Owl
- Common Ravens
- Common Loon
Animals in Canada: Fish
Over one thousand species of fish torpedo through Canada’s waters. Most famously, the country is a salmon haven, and anglers flock for the annual runs on both the east and west coasts.
Common Fresh-Water Fish in Canada
- Rainbow Trout
- Arctic Char
- Brook Trout
Common Salt-Water Fish in Canada
- Atlantic Cod
- Haddock
- Halibut
Animals in Canada: Reptiles
Surprisingly, the reptile world is widely represented in the Great White North. Crocodiles are the only reptile group not represented in Canada.
Common Reptiles in Canada
- Northwestern Alligator Lizard
- Common Sharp-tailed Snake
- Prairie Rattlesnake
National Animals of Canada: Beaver and Canadian Horse
What is Canada’s national animal? Many people assume it’s the moose or polar bear, but it’s actually the beaver and Canadian horse.
National Animal of Canada: North American Beaver
On March 24, 1975, the North American beaver became Canada’s National Animal when lawmakers passed the National Symbol of Canada Act, which recognized the animal as “a symbol of the sovereignty of Canada.”
When people first learn this fun fact, the reaction is typically a “say-whaaa?” side-eye. But any proud Canadian will set skeptics straight immediately. They’ll explain that beavers are hard-working, highly intelligent, and can build structures visible from space! “What better animal is there to celebrate and uplift!?” they may scoff. And we agree: beavers are incredible.
Four Fun Facts About Beavers
- Beaver lodges are sturdy, comfy, and safe. To evade predators, they build underwater entrances. Inside, there are two rooms: one is a “mudroom,” where beavers dry off and clean themselves. The other is a dry, warm, toasty den where they hang out and socialize.
- Built-in swimming goggles? Beavers have them. When swimming, their transparent eyelids “switch on.” They act like goggles and allow beavers to keep their eyes open underwater.
- Why are beavers always gnawing on things? It’s their teeth — which never stop growing! To keep their fangs under control, beavers continuously file them down by chewing on bark, buds, stems, and twigs.
- Occasionally, beavers will kindly open up their lodges to muskrat families in need.
- In 1621, Sir William Alexander was the first person to include a beaver in a recognized coat of arms.
National Animal of Canada: Canadian Horse
In 2002, after a years-long campaign, parliamentarians added a second national animal to its roster: the Canadian horse — aka cheval Canadien.
The species’ descendants track back to the stables of Louis XIV, France’s Sun King, and they’re graceful, muscled, powerful, and calm.
Calvary men who fought in the American Civil War rode Canadian horses almost exclusively, and it nearly extinguished the breed. Once the war ended, Canada passed a ban on exports to regrow the population.
Alongside the United States, Australia, and the Bahamas, Canada is one of four nations with two national animals.
Endangered Canadian Animals
At the time of this writing, according to the Canadian government, 890 of the country’s animals are endangered, vulnerable, or seriously threatened.
- Canada Lynx
- Polar Bear
- Sea Otter
- Wolverine
- Black-Footed Ferret
- Northern Fur Seal
- Steller Sea Lion
- Hooded Seal
- North Atlantic Right Whale
- North Pacific Right Whale
- Sei Whale
- Blue Whale
- Fin Whale
- Whooping Crane
The Most Dangerous Animals In Canada Today
The five most dangerous animals in Canada are the moose, black widow spider, prairie rattlesnake, cougar, and polar bear.
Most Dangerous Canadian Animals: Moose
Moose aren’t meat-eaters, so they don’t attack people for food. But the 1,500-pound behemoths do cause catastrophic harm when they collide with cars and ram vehicles. Moose mainly stick to lake streams deep in the woodlands, but they occasionally collide with humans — so watch out!
Most Dangerous Canadian Animals: Black Widow Spider
Black widow spiders live along Canada’s southern border. They like to hang in dark, quiet places, like sheds, under rocks, and beneath woodpiles.
Despite their reputations, black widows do their best to avoid people, and they only bite after exhausting all other options. Thankfully, the black widow spiders found in Canada aren’t venomous enough to kill humans, but they can cause lots of pain — and are deadly to smaller animals.
Most Dangerous Canadian Animals: Prairie Rattlesnake
Prairie rattlesnakes slither around southwestern Alberta, and if you come across one, be very careful! While it’s rare for people to die from their bites, it’s possible, and it’s happened. In 2018, a man lost his life after a prairie rattlesnake struck him during a golf outing. If you get hit, stay calm and call 911 immediately.
Most Dangerous Canadian Animals: Cougar
Cougars, the second heaviest big cat after the jaguar, rarely attack humans, but they will in times of famine. In Canada, they live around the Rocky Mountain region.
Most Dangerous Canadian Animals: Polar Bear
Polar bears and beautiful and deadly! They won’t charge people unless provoked. But if that happens, watch out! Polar bears — which weigh between 330 and 1,200 pounds — have been known to decapitate humans with one swipe of their giant paws.
Canadian Animals FAQ
Canada’s endangered species list is constantly changing. To keep up with the latest counts and assessments, head over to Canada’s List of Wildlife Species at Risk (SARA), an ongoing project maintained by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada.
The Canadian Wildlife Act defines National Wildlife Areas (NWAs), National Parks, and Migratory Bird Sanctuaries. It also outlines the country’s endangered species programs.
Canadian Animals
Acadian Flycatcher
Their nests are sloppily held together and have an abandoned appearance
Admiral Butterfly
Stunningly beautiful wings
American Bully
Though the American bully was bred to look intimidating, it makes an extremely friendly family pet!
American Coonhound
Easygoing and people-friendly!
American Dog Tick
Main vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever
American Eel
Don't eat raw eel! Their blood is poisonous to humans when consumed raw.
American Robin
The color “Robin egg blue” is named after the hue of their eggs.
American Toad
They secrete a milky poisonous liquid that can make many animals sick.
Anna’s Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird wings beat 40-50 times per second during normal flight
Ant
First evolved 100 million years ago!
Archaeotherium
The family Entelodontidae is commonly referred to as "hell pigs."
Arctic Char
Arctic char is the northern-most fish; no other fish lives anywhere further north!
Arctic Fox
Extremely thick winter fur!
Arctic Hare
Eats berries found in the snow!
Arctic Wolf
Incredibly versatile and adaptive!
Armyworm
They are so named because they "march" in armies of worms from one crop to another in search of food
Asian Lady Beetle
Asian lady beetles infest indoor spaces, but they do not reproduce indoors.
Asian Longhorn Beetle
Their entire life cycle from larvae to beetle usually takes around 2 years in Asia. However, it may take longer in areas where they are an invasive species, like the UK and USA
Atlantic Cod
One of the most popular food fishes in the world
Atlantic Sturgeon
Atlantic Sturgeon often leap out of the water.
Aurochs
Extinct ancestor of all domesticated cattle!
Australorp Chicken
Australorp chickens are among the best egg producers in the world, Hens in Australia set consecutive world records with one laying 364 eggs in a single year!
Bagworm Moth Caterpillar
They continually enlarge their protective cases
Barn Owl
Found everywhere around the world!
Barn Spider
Common barn dwelling spider
Barn Swallow
Older offspring help care for new hatchlings.
Barred Owl
Like other owls, the barred owl swallows its prey whole.
Bat
Detects prey using echolocation!
Bea-Tzu
The Bea-Tzu has a fast-growing coat
Beabull
An excellent companion for cats!
Bear
There are 8 different species!
Beaver
Builds a dam from sticks and leaves!
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs feed for 4-12 minutes.
Bee
Rock paintings of bees date back 15,000 years
Beetle
There are more than 350,000 different species
Beewolf wasp
They hunt bees
Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn rams can run at speeds up to 40 miles per hour when fighting for dominance.
Bird
Not all birds are able to fly!
Biscuit Beetle
The biscuit beetle form a symbiotic relationship with yeast
Bison
Largest mammal in North America!
Black Crappie
Black crappie fish can hybridize with white crappie, resulting in a closely related species.
Black Sea Bass
Black sea bass males become fluorescent blue and green during the breeding season.
Black Widow Spider
They typically prey on insects!
Blackburnian Warbler
They are the only songbird in North America with an orange throat!
Blackpoll Warbler
They migrate for the longest distance of any warbler.
Blue Death Feigning Beetle
When threatened, blue death feigning beetles will pretend like they’re dead.
Blue Dragon Sea Slug
They inflict a painful, venomous sting
Blue Jay
Blue jays rub ants on their feather to remove harmful acids
Blue Racer
Some blue racers have smooth scales that are solid electric blue while others are grayish or brownish.
Bluegill
The world record for longest bluegill is 15 inches.
Bobcat
About double the size of a domestic cat!
Bobolink
In spring, the male bobolink is the only North American bird who is dark below and light colored above. This makes identification easy.
Brazilian Treehopper
“Mild-Mannered Minimonsters”
Brook Trout
The Brook Trout is actually part of the salmon family, making it not technically a trout.
Brown-banded Cockroach
Females glue egg cases to furniture
Brown Bear
A dominant predator in it's environment!
Brown Dog Tick
Can live its entire life indoors
Brown Headed Cowbird
Males are generally monogamous during mating season and will protect the female from other males. However, females tend to venture from their partners and mate with other males.
Buffalo Fish
The oldest Buffalo fish recorded was 112 years old!
Bull Trout
The bull trout is not actually a trout, but a member of the char family.
Bullfrog
Has loud cow-like calls!
Bullsnake
Considered “The farmer’s friend” because it eats mice and other vermin.
Bumblebee
The most common species of bee!
Butterfly
There are thought to be up 17,500 species!
Camel Cricket
The camel crickets that are found in the USA are light brown in color. They also have dark streaks all over their body.
Canada Lynx
They have natural snowshoes
Canada Warbler
These birds travel more than 3,000 miles during migration!
Canadian Horse
Canadian horses are believed to generate more power per pound of body weight than any other horse breed in the world.
Canvasback
They're the largest diving duck in North America!
Cardinal
There are 14 genera and 53 species in the cardinal family
Caribou
Males and females grow antlers
Carpenter Ant
Carpenter ants can lift up to seven times their own weight with their teeth!
Cat
First domesticated by the Ancient Egyptians!
Caterpillar
The larvae of a moth or butterfly!
Catfish
There are nearly 3,000 different species!
Cave Lion
Unlike modern lions, cave lions didn't have a significant mane.
Cecropia Moth
Cecropia moths don’t have digestive tracts, so they can’t eat.
Cedar Waxwing
Their feathers have red, waxy tips that can be hard to identify unless you’re up close.
Centipede
There are about 3,000 documented species!
Chestnut-Sided Warbler
They inhabit regrowing forests
Chickadee
Chickadees are named for the sound they make: Chick-a-dee-dee-dee-dee-dee!
Chicken
First domesticated more than 10,000 years ago!
Chipmunk
There are 25 different species!
Cinnamon Bear
A newborn cinnamon bear weighs 1/2 pound -- about the same as a large apple.
Cochin Chicken
Cochin chickens gifted to Queen Victoria started a craze that lasted more than a decade!
Cockroach
Dated to be around 300 million years old!
Codling Moth
Pupae are able to undergo diapause to survive poor fruit yield years and winter.
Common Furniture Beetle
The common furniture beetle feeds exclusively on wood
Common Goldeneye
They're known as whistlers because of the sound of the wind in their feathers.
Common Grackle
Common grackles are a pest species that damage crops and spread disease.
Common House Spider
House spiders have the ability to eat most insects in a home.
Common Loon
Also known as the Great Northern Diver
Common Raven
A group of ravens is called an unkindness or a conspiracy.
Common Yellowthroat
The Common Yellowthroat stays close to the ground and uses stealth to survive!
Cooper’s Hawk
Eyes change color as they age
Cormorant
They can fly 35 mph and dive 150 feet below water.
Cougar
The Second Largest feline in North America
Cow
There are nearly 1.5 billion worldwide!
Coyote
Also known as the Prairie Wolf!
Crab
There are 93 different crab groups
Crab Spider
Crab Spiders can mimic ants or bird droppings
Crane
Many are critically endangered species!
Cricket
Male crickets can produce sounds by rubbing their wings together
Cross Fox
The cross fox’s tail is bushier than the tail of the average red fox
Crow
A group of these birds is called a Murder.
Cucumber Beetle
Adults cucumber beetles cause the most damage to cucurbit plants.
Dark-Eyed Junco
They are called snowbirds because many subspecies reappear in the winter.
De Kay’s Brown Snake
They have specialized jaws for removing snails from shells.
Deer
There are around 40 different species!
Deer Mouse
Roughly 60 different species of deer mice range from Canada to Central America!
Deer Tick
Commonly found on white-tailed deer
Diamondback Moth
Adult males make high amplitude boing noise to attract females
Dickcissel
They have a unique call that they are named for.
Dimetrodon
Dimetrodon was among the largest predators of the Early Permian Period.
Diving Duck
Diving ducks can forage for food at depths of over 40 feet and stay underwater for up to one minute.
Dog
First domesticated in South-East Asia!
Dog Tick
Dog ticks feed on dogs and other mammals
Doxle
Doxles have long floppy ears
Dragonfly
It's larvae are carnivorous!
Duck
Rows of tiny plates line their teeth!
Dung Beetle
The dung beetle can push objects many times its own weight
Eagle
Has exceptional eyesight!
Earthworm
They are hermaphrodites, which means they have male and female organs
Earwig
There are nearly 2,000 different species!
Eastern Bluebird
Bluebirds drop straight down on their prey from their perch, much like leopards.
Eastern Chipmunk
The name chipmunk is derived from an Ojibwe word that means “one who descends the trees headfirst.”
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern gray squirrels use both memory and scent to find their buried caches of food during the winter.
Eastern Hognose Snake
Eastern hognose snakes are venomous, but only to frogs and toads.
Eastern Kingbird
The eastern kingbird is a fierce fighter once known as the butcher king!
Eastern Meadowlark
They can live up to 9 years.
Eastern Phoebe
This passerine bird can sing its song without ever hearing another bird vocalize first.
Eastern Racer
Fast and Furious!
Eastern Turkey (Wild Turkey)
You can hear their gobbles up to a mile away!
Eel
Eels can be a mere few inches long to 13 feet!
Eider
Eiders are sexually dimorphic, with males being larger and more colorful.
Elk
Adult males can jump eight feet vertically
Emperor Goose
Their calls sound like a nasally “kla-ha, kla-ha, kla-ha.”
Ermine
A very bold and ferocious predator!
Eskimo Dog
Takes pure delight in cold weather!
European Corn Borer
Female can lay up to 600 eggs in her 14-day lifespan
Evening Grosbeak
They are friendly and non-aggressive to those in their species.
Falcon
The fastest creatures on the planet!
Fallow deer
The fallow deer has more variation in its coat colors than most other deer.
False Widow Spider
False spiders actually prey on black widow spiders and other hazardous spiders
Ferruginous Hawk
The ferruginous hawk comes in both light and dark morphs
Firefly
The firefly produces some of the most efficient light in the world
Fisher
The fisher is an agile climber and makes its home in tree hollows.
Flea
Adult fleas can jump up to 7 inches in the air
Fly
There are more than 240,000 different species!
Fox
Only 12 species are considered "true foxes"
Fox Snakes
In some areas, fox snakes and gopher snakes have crossbred in the wild.
Fox Squirrel
Although it is a tree squirrel, it spends most of its time on the ground.
Frog
There are around 7,000 different species!
Fruit Fly
Fruit flies are among the most common research animals in the world
Fulvous Whistling Duck
They build a ramp from their nest, which leads to a nearby water source
Gadwall
They make many sounds when trying to attract a mate.
Garter Snake
Female garter snakes give birth to live young rather than laying eggs!
German Cockroach
The most common type of urban roach
Giant House Spider
They are the fastest invertebrates in the U.K.
Giant Leopard Moth
When giant leopard moths mate, their mating sessions last over 24 hours.
Giant Salamander
Cryptobranchus giant salamanders breathe mostly through their skin.
Glass Lizard
Can grow up to 4ft long!
Glowworm
Found inhabiting dense woodland and caves!
Gnat
Males form large mating swarms at dusk
Golden-Crowned Kinglet
They huddle together for warmth
Golden Eagle
Their calls sound like high-pitched screams, but they are quiet most of the time.
Golden Tortoise Beetle
Golden tortoise beetles have a metallic gold color which can change to dull brown when disturbed.
Goose
There are 29 different species!
Gopher
They dig large networks of tunnels!
Grapevine Beetle
Although they feed on grapevine leaves, Grapevine beetles hardly cause serious damage to the plant.
Grass Snake
Use acute hearing to hunt
Grass Spider
Their fangs aren't big enough to penetrate human skin.
Grasshopper
There are 11,000 known species!
Grasshopper Mouse
The grasshopper mice attack predators using the poison of their venom.
Gray Catbird
Their songs have cat-like qualities and can mimic other birds and animals, like tree frogs.
Gray Fox
The gray fox has retractable claws and a rotating wrist that allow it to climb trees with some proficiency
Gray Tree Frog
This frog can "freeze" itself by making glycerol that becomes glucose, which acts like antifreeze and stops its heartbeat and breathing!
Great Crested Flycatcher
This species makes use of some truly unusual nesting material, including snakeskin and garbage
Green Frog
Green frogs will eat any animal that they can fit in their mouth.
Green June Beetle
• Green June beetles will appear to mate in early summer, typically in May or June. This is why they are also known as May beetles. Therefore, it is very uncommon to see these beetles any other time.
Green Snake
There are two types of green snakes: smooth green snakes and rough green snakes
Grizzly Bear
Less than 10% make it into adulthood
Groundhog Tick
Groundhog ticks carry the Powassan virus which can cause brain-swelling.
Groundhog (Woodchuck)
They whistle to each other to warn of approaching danger!
Gypsy Moth
One of the most invasive species in the world
Hairy Woodpecker
They are natural pest controls
Hallucigenia
The position of the Hallucigenia's head puzzled scientists for several years
Hammond’s flycatcher
“Hammond’s flycatcher has a call known as a sharp peek!”
Hamster
Able to run as quickly backwards as forwards!
Harbor Porpoise
Surprisingly, not a dolphin!
Hare
Can reach speeds of over 50 mph!
Hawk Moth Caterpillar
Many hawk moth caterpillars eat toxins from plants, but don’t sequester them the way milkweed butterflies do. Most toxins are excreted.
Heron
Inhabits wetlands around the world!
Herring Gull
They are loud, spirited birds with raucous cries that sound like bursts of laughter.
Highland Cattle
Natively found in the Scottish Highlands!
Hobo Spider
The Hobo Spider travels city to city like an actual Hobo and is often found near railroad tracks!
Hognose snake
Prima Donnas of the Snake World
Honey Bee
There are only 8 recognized species!
Hooded Seal
Hooded seal pups are called bluebacks because the color of the fur on their back is blue-gray. This pretty color made people want to make fur coats out of them and made them a target for hunters.
Horse
Has evolved over 50 million years!
Horsefly
Horseflies have been seen performing Immelmann turns, much like fighter jets.
Horseshoe Crab
Changed little in over 500 million years!
House wren
The wren’s epithet, aedon, comes from a Greek queen who accidentally killed her only son. She was actually aiming for her nephew, and Zeus took pity on her and turned her into a nightingale.
Housefly
The fly has no teeth
Human
Thought to have orignated 200,000 years ago!
Ibex
Can jump over 6 feet straight up from a standstill
Imperial Moth
Since the imperial moth doesn’t eat, it does die shortly after it lays its eggs. Its lifespan is only about one week.
Insects
There are an estimated 30 million species!
Io Moth
The larvae of the Io Moth has a poisonous and painful sting.
Jack Crevalle
One of the biggest species in the Caranx genus
Japanese Beetle
Can clear an entire fruit tree in 15 minutes in a swarm
Jonah Crab
It has delicious meat with an affordable price
Kangaroo Rat
Merriam’s kangaroo rats literally never have to drink water
Kermode Bear (Spirit Bear)
The cubs are usually weaned after 6 to 8 months; however, they will remain with their mothers through their second winter until they reach 17 months old.
Killdeer
The killdeer feigns injury to draw a predator away from its nest.
Kinder Goat
Best jumper of all goats
King Eider
The species name, spectabilis, is Latin for “showy” or “remarkable,” referencing the attractiveness of the adult male’s plumage.
Kingfisher
Inhabits wetlands and woodlands worldwide!
Kokanee Salmon
A non-anadromous type of sockeye salmon
Labrador Retriever
Well-balanced, friendly and versatile!
Labraheeler
A Labraheeler is a good choice for a watchdog as it do whatever it can to keep its family safe!
Ladybug
There are more than 5,000 species worldwide!
Landseer Newfoundland
While Landseer's are very gentle and calm, they can sense a dangerous situation and will protect their loved ones.
Largemouth Bass
Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida all claim the largemouth bass as the state fish or state freshwater fish.
Least Flycatcher
They can travel up to 72 miles in a single day.
Leech
Has 10 pairs of eyes!
Leghorn Chicken
Leghorn chickens, one of the most popular industrial breeds, lay up to 320 eggs per year!
Lemming
Does not hibernate during the bitter Arctic winter!
Leopard Frog
They can jump up to three feet
Lesser Scaup
Young lesser scaups learn to dive as soon as their down dries.
Little Brown Bat
The little brown bat uses echolocation to quickly navigate around its environment
Lizard
There are around 5,000 different species!
Loggerhead Shrike
Its nickname is the butcherbird!
Lone Star Tick
Only females have the ‘lone star’ marking
Long-Eared Owl
Ear tufts make it look bigger!
Lynx
Live in dens in rocks and under ledges!
MacGillivray’s Warbler
The complicated story of how MacGillivray’s Warblers got their name involves three ornithologists, a physician and a compromise.
Machaeroides
Machaeroides had large saber-teeth, much like the saber-toothed tiger.
Mackenzie Valley Wolf
Will travel up to 70 miles in a single day.
Maggot
Will only live in wet areas
Magnolia Warbler
They line their nests with fungi strands
Maiasaura
Maiasaura dinosaurs can grow to 31 feet long.
Mallard
With an appropriate tail wind, the mallard can travel hundreds of miles a day
Marans Chicken
Marans chickens produce some of the darkest, chocolate-brown eggs in the world!
Marble Fox
The marble fox is not a naturally occurring variant; it was created through artificial selection.
Marmot
A marmot spends 80% of its life below ground
May Beetle
May Beetles are also known as June Bugs Because they’re more active during the month of June
Mealybug
They have a symbiotic relationship with ants.
Merganser
They line their nests with their feathers
Millipede
Some species have a poisonous bite!
Mockingbird
Mockingbirds are incredible mimics that can learn hundreds of songs!
Mole
Primarily hunts and feeds on Earthworms!
Mole Cricket
Adult Mole crickets may fly as far as 5 miles during mating season and are active most of the year.
Monarch Butterfly
During migration, Monarch Butterflies may travel 250 or more miles each day.
Mongrel
Has characteristics of two or more breeds!
Moose
Renews it's enormous antlers every year!
Mosquito
Only the female mosquito actually sucks blood
Moth
There are 250,000 different species!
Mountain Beaver
The beaver that is not a beaver
Mountain Bluebird
Depending on the time of the year, the mountain bird can live as far north as Alaska.
Mountain Lion
Has no real natural predators!
Mourning Dove
It is almost always the male who makes the famous sad sound, which is a wooing call
Mourning Warbler
The Mourning Warbler was named for its gray head, which resembles a mourning veil!
Mouse
Found on every continent on Earth!
Mudpuppy
Mudpuppies never leave their larval stage. This is called neoteny.
Mule
The offspring of a horse and donkey parents!
Mule Deer
Mule deer can run up to 45 miles per hour.
Muskox
Muskox have several physical characteristics that allow them to survive in the Arctic climate.
Muskrat
The muskrat can stay underwater up to 17 minutes at a time
Newfoundland
Introduced by Vikings more than 1,000 years ago!
Night Heron
When they feel threatened juvenile night herons vomit their stomach contents.
No See Ums
There are more than 5,000 species.
North American Black Bear
Short claws make them good tree climbers!
Northern Alligator Lizard
Unlike other lizards, these give livebirth to their young
Northern Cardinal
Males are a bright red color, also called "cardinal red"
Northern Flicker
Northern Flickers often make their homes in dead trees.
Northern Harrier
They can reach speeds of 25 Mph but prefer to soar low and slow.
Northern Parula
They live in coffee and citrus plantations during the winter
Northern Pintail
Northern pintails migrate at night with speeds reaching 48 miles per hour!
Northern Water Snake
Northern watersnakes’ teeth help them nab fish as they swim by.
Nut Weevil
Bore holes in tree nuts and lay their eggs inside
Nutria
An invasive species, one female nutria can birth up to 200 babies in just a few years of living!
Ocean Perch
As a scorpionfish, the ocean perch has spines along its back!
Opabinia
Opabinia had five stalked eyes on its head.
Opossum
Thought to be immune to certain snake venom!
Oranda Goldfish
Oranda goldfish are one of the most popular fancy goldfish breeds
Orange-Crowned Warbler
Often mistaken for the Tennessee Warblers, which are equally dull.
Orb Weaver
Females are about four times the size of males
Oregon Spotted Frog
Oregon spotted frogs are the most endangered frogs in Canada!
Ornithomimus
Ornithomimus translates from Greek to mean “bird mimic.”
Osprey
They reuse nesting sites for 70 years!
Otter
There are 13 different species worldwide
Ovenbird
The ovenbird is named for its unusual nest, which is shaped like an oven!
Owl
The owl can rotate its head some 270 degrees
Painted Turtle
Male painted turtles have longer nails.
Panther
Prefers to hunt at night than during the day!
Parasaurolophus
The Parasaurolophus ran on its hindlegs at speeds of up to 30mph!
Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach
Seeks out sources of light
Peppered Moth
Teachers in schools often use the evolution of the peppered moth as a good example of Darwin’s theory of natural selection.
Perch Fish
Some of the most delicious gamefish in the world
Peregrine Falcon
Fastest animal on Earth
Pheasant
Females lay between 8 and 12 eggs per clutch!
Piebald Dachshund
Hotdogs were originally called "Dachshund sausages" because they resembled the dachshund's wiener-like body!
Pigeon
They can find their way back to their nests from up to 1300 miles away.
Pika
Found in mountainous regions and rocky areas
Pileated Woodpecker
Pairs establish territories and remain all year
Pine Marten
A pine marten can jump from tree to tree similar to a squirrel.
Pine Siskin
When foraging, pine siskins hang upside down to pick through the leaves and bark, collecting seeds from coniferous trees.
Pink Salmon
The smallest of the North American salmon
Pit Viper
Pit vipers's fangs fold up into their mouths when they don't need them.
Plains Hognose Snake
The plains hognose snake gets its name from the upturned end of its snout.
Polar Bear
Could be extinct within the next 30 years!
Polyphemus Moth
The Polyphemus moth doesn’t and can't eat, except when it's a caterpillar!
Porcupine
There are 30 different species worldwide!
Prairie Chicken
They inflate their orange neck patches during their mating displays
Prairie Rattlesnake
The striking distance of a prairie rattlesnake is 2/3rds the length of its body.
Pterodactyl
Pterodactyl is not technically a dinosaur. Although they lived during the same time as dinosaurs, they are classified as winged reptiles.
Puffin
Can remain in the water for up to 2 minutes!
Puma
Has longer back legs than front legs!
Purple Finch
The intensity of the plumage can change based on what the bird eats
Quahog Clam
Their hinged shell protects their soft body
Quail
Inhabits woodland and forest areas worldwide!
Queen Snake
Queen snakes have armor-like scales on the top of their head
Raccoon
Known to wash their food before eating it!
Racer Snake
The racer snake can speed away at up to 3.5 miles per hour
Rainbow Grasshopper (Dactylotum bicolor)
They have strikingly bright colors
Rat
Omnivores that eat anything!
Rat Snakes
Rat snakes are constrictors from the Colubridae family of snakes.
Rattlesnake
Rattlesnakes may have evolved their rattle to warn bison away from them.
Red Aphids
Aphids are called ant cows because ants herd and "milk" them to secrete a substance called honeydew!
Red-Eared Slider
Sliders spend lots of time basking in the sun. As cold-blooded animals, they need the sun to heat up.
Red Finch
Red finches can form flocks of over 100 birds.
Red-Shouldered Hawk
Red-Shouldered Hawks reuse the same nesting area each year.
Red Squirrel
The red squirrel has one of the most impressive memories in the entire animal kingdom
Red-winged blackbird
The male red-winged blackbird can sing to attract mates
Reindeer
Also known as the Caribou
Ribbon Snake
Ribbon snakes love water, but are excellent climbers too.
Ring-billed Gull
The ring-billed gull feeds on vast quantities of human waste and garbage.
River Otter
The river otter can hold its breath for up to 8 minutes
River Turtle
Inhabits freshwater habitats around the world!
Robin
There are more than 45 species in Australia alone!
Rock Bass
Rock bass can change their color slightly to camouflage.
Rodents
The capybara, the world’s largest rodent, likes to be in and around bodies of water. Because of this, the Catholic Church in South America decided that it was a fish, and people were allowed to eat it during Lent and First Fridays.
Rooster
Will mate with the entire flock!
Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
This bird is also called cut-throat because the male looks like his throat has been cut and has bled over his breast.
Rough-Legged Hawk (Rough-Legged Buzzard)
Its scientific name, lagopus, is Ancient Greek for “hare” and “foot,” referring to its feathered feet and toes.
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Ruby-throated hummingbirds can beat their wings more than 50 times per second.
Ruddy Duck
Ruddy duck breeding males have bright blue bills!
Rufous Hummingbird
The males have a glowing iridescent orange patch on their chests.
Saber-Toothed Tiger
Canines up to 7 inches long!
Sable Ferret
Ferrets were used during the Revolutionary War to keep down the rat population.
Salamander
There are more than 700 different species!
Salmon
Returns upstream every year to spawn
Sand Crab
The sand crab burrows beneath the sand with its tail
Sandworm
Legs also function as gills
Savannah Sparrow
The Savannah sparrow gets its name because one of the first of this type of bird was found in the city of Savannah, Georgia.
scissor tailed flycatcher
Scissor-tailed flycatchers are known for their dramatically long tails!
Scorpion
There are around 2,000 known species!
Sculpin
Its skull bones can compress so the fish can fit in narrow spaces
Sea Bass
Sea bass can grow up to 880 pounds in weight!
Sea Eagle
The sea eagle tends to mate for life with a single partner
Seagull
Some gulls are capable of using tools
Sharp-Shinned Hawk
In captivity, sharp-shinned hawks can live up to 13 years. However, in the wild, this number is significantly reduced to 3 years!
Sharp-Tailed Snake
This snake uses its sharp tail to steady itself when capturing prey.
Sheep
Around 35 million in the English countryside!
Short-Eared Owl
The short-eared owl is one of the most widespread owl species in the world, covering five continents.
Shrew
The spinal column of the shrew Scutisorex somereni is so strong and reinforced that it can support the weight of an adult human.
Shrimp
There are 2,000 different species worldwide!
Siberian Retriever
Many husky Labs have one blue eye and one brown eye.
Skink Lizard
Some skinks lay eggs in some habitats while giving birth to skinklets in other habitats.
Skunk
Also known as the Polecat!
Slug
They glide around on one foot, which is aided by the slime they produce
Smallmouth Bass
A fierce fighter!
Smokybrown Cockroach
Has up to 45 eggs per egg case
Snail
There are nearly 1,000 different species!
Snake
There are around 4,000 known species worldwide
Snapping Turtle
Only found in North America!
Snorkie
Snorkies are known for their funny, attention-getting antics.
Snow Goose
The snow goose has a dark line along their beaks known as a ‘grinning patch’!
Snowberry Clearwing Moth
They are pollinators, just like bees.
Snowy Owl
One of the largest owl species in the world!
Sockeye Salmon
Called "red salmon" because their skin turns bright red to dirty red during spawning season
Song Sparrow
Pumps its tail when it flies!
Spadefoot Toad
They spend most of their time underground!
Sparrow
There are 140 different species!
Sphynx
Many people believe that because the Sphynx doesn't have a lot of fur, they are easily maintained. However, their upkeep is demanding!
Spider Wasp
They prey on spiders to feed their larvae or they parasitize other spider wasps.
Spongy Moth
In March of 2022, the Entomological Society of America changed the name of this insect from the European gypsy moth to the spongy moth out of respect for the Romani community, which considers the word "gypsy" to be offensive.
Spotted Skunk
Spotted skunks are known for their acrobatic abilities. They perform handstands before spraying their enemies.
Squirrel
Small rodents found in woodlands worldwide!
Stag Beetle
The stag beetle consumes rotting and decaying wood when it is in the larva stage.
Star-nosed mole
The star-nosed mole has the ability to sense both electrical fields and ground vibrations
Steelhead Salmon
Steelhead live in freshwater rivers and streams for 1 to 2 years before migrating into the ocean
Stick Insect
There are more than 3,000 different species!
Stoat
Average adults weigh about 200 grams!
Striped Bass
Pilgrims counted striped bass as an essential part of their diet from the time they arrived in North America.
Summer Tanager
They remove bee stingers by rubbing them against a tree
Swainson’s Hawk
Their wings form a “V” shape when flying.
Swan
Populations have been affected by pollution!
Swedish Elkhound
Swedish Elkhounds existed in prehistoric times!
Tarantula Hawk
Tarantula hawks are excellent pollinators, especially for milkweed.
Ten-Lined June Beetle
These beetles can take up to two years to complete one generation. In fact, larvae can develop in soil for up to 4 years!
Theropod
Some theropods had feathers and may have been ancestors of modern birds.
Thrush
The American robin is called the robin because its red breast reminded European settlers of the robin back in the old country.
Tick
They inject hosts with a chemical that stops them from feeling the pain of the bite
Tiger Beetle
The adult tiger beetle is one of the fastest land insects in the world
Tiger Moth
The bright colors of this moth are a signal to predators that it has a terrible taste.
Tiger Muskellunge (Muskie)
Massive carnivorous hybrid fish
Tiger Trout
As tiger trout are sterile, they cannot produce offspring. However, they do have relatively long lifespans and can live up to 10 years in captivity.
Tiktaalik
Seen as an evolutionary link between fish and tetrapods
Tomato Hornworm
The tomato hornworm is a ferocious pest that can eat all parts of a plant, including the fruits.
Torkie
The Torkie is alert and very vocal so it makes a great watchdog.
Tortoise
Can live until they are more than 150 years old!
Tree Cricket
They make music with their wings
Tree Frog
Found in warmer jungles and forests!
Tree swallow
The tree swallow can make more than a dozen distinct vocalizations
Troodon
Troodon formosus means "wounding tooth" in Greek, a name that describes its serrated teeth.
Turtles
Some species of aquatic turtles can get up to 70 percent of their oxygen through their butt.
Tusoteuthis
Tusoteuthis was one of the largest cephalopods ever
Tylosaurus
Tylosaurus was a marine reptile that is closely related to modern-day snakes and monitor lizards.
Upland Sandpiper
They make jerky movements as they walk through the grass, searching for food.
Valley Bulldog
These dogs cannot swim well because of their stocky build and short legs.
Veery
The veery is named for its sharp "veer" call.
Vinegaroon
Vinegaroons can spray 19 times before the glands are depleted
Vulture
There are 30 different species worldwide!
Walleye Fish
Has great night vision
Warbler
Warblers are so called because of the trills of their song.
Wasp
There are around 75,000 recognised species!
Wax Moth
The Wax Moth larvae are more dangerous than the adult.
Weasel
The smallest carnivorous mammal in the world!
Welsh Black Cattle
Welsh Black Cattle were once used as currency in Wales and referred to as “black gold”.
Western Blacklegged Tick
Western blacklegged ticks are only found in the west coast of the United States
Western Hognose Snake
Primarily solitary, these snakes only communicate with one another during breeding season.
Western Kingbird
Western kingbirds have hidden red crown feathers that they can raise when threatened!
Western Rattlesnake (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake)
Western rattlesnakes are shy and try to avoid people whenever possible.
Western Tanager
They migrate farther north than any other tanager.
White Bass
Silvery white fish popular with anglers
White-Crowned Sparrow
Males learn distinct songs from the community they grew up in and continue to sing in the same dialect as adults.
White Ferret / Albino Ferrets
There are two different types of white ferrets!
White Sturgeon
They don't have any teeth!
White-tail deer
White-tail deer are good swimmers
Whitetail Deer
Although deer are herbivores, they will sometimes eat mice and birds when they can catch them.
Whooping Crane
This species is named after the loud whooping sound it makes
Willow Flycatcher
These birds live in the understory and are named for their propensity for flitting between willows and shrubs.
Winter Moth
Only the males fly and the females walk.
Wolf
Thought to date back more than 300,000 years!
Wolf Spider
Carnivorous arachnid that hunts its prey.
Wolverine
Releases a strong smelling musk in defence!
Wood Bison
The reintroduction of wood bison into Alaska is considered one of the world’s best conservation success stories.
Wood Duck
Adult male wood ducks sport a striking red eye and bill year-round!
Wood Frog
The wood frog lives the furthest north of any other North American amphibian including in the Arctic Circle.
Wood Tick
Almost always found above 4,000 feet in elevation
Wood Turtle
Temperature determines the sex of turtle eggs
Woodlouse
This animal can roll up into a ball
Woodlouse Spider
Unlike most spiders, woodlouse spiders don’t build a web.
Woodpecker
There are 200 different species!
Woodrat
Pack rats love shiny objects and will steal your jewelry.
Worm
Doesn’t have eyes.
Writing Spider
males pluck webs like strings on a guitar
Wyandotte Chicken
The Wyandotte chicken was the first dual-purpose American chicken bred for both meat and eggs!
Xeme (Sabine’s Gull)
They follow after seals and whales to eat their scraps.
Xenoceratops
The Xenoceratops is the oldest known horned dinosaur ever discovered in Canada.
Yellow Bellied Sapsucker
The males are responsible for choosing the nesting tree most of the time. Luckily, cavity nests are often reused for multiple breeding seasons (up to 7 years.)
Yellow Bullhead Catfish
Bottom dwelling scavenger fish
Yellow Perch
Female Yellow Perch grom larger than the males.
Yellowthroat
They forage near the ground, searching leaves for insects
Yokohama Chicken
Yokohama chickens have snow white feathers with tails reaching up to 4 feet in length.
Yoranian
These dogs are very intelligent and are great with children.
Zebra Mussels
A female zebra mussel can deposit 30,000 to 1,000,000 eggs each year!
Canadian Animals List
- Acadian Flycatcher
- Admiral Butterfly
- American Bully
- American Coonhound
- American Dog Tick
- American Eel
- American Robin
- American Toad
- Anna’s Hummingbird
- Anomalocaris
- Ant
- Archaeotherium
- Arctic Char
- Arctic Fox
- Arctic Hare
- Arctic Wolf
- Armyworm
- Ashy Mining Bee
- Asian Lady Beetle
- Asian Longhorn Beetle
- Atlantic Cod
- Atlantic Sturgeon
- Aurochs
- Australorp Chicken
- Bagworm Moth Caterpillar
- Barn Owl
- Barn Spider
- Barn Swallow
- Barred Owl
- Bat
- Bea-Tzu
- Beabull
- Bear
- Beaver
- Bed Bugs
- Bee
- Beetle
- Beewolf wasp
- Belted Kingfisher
- Bighorn Sheep
- Bird
- Biscuit Beetle
- Bison
- Black and White Warbler
- Black Crappie
- Black Sea Bass
- Black Widow Spider
- Blackburnian Warbler
- Blackpoll Warbler
- Blue Death Feigning Beetle
- Blue Dragon Sea Slug
- Blue Jay
- Blue Racer
- Bluegill
- Bobcat
- Bobolink
- Box Tree Moth
- Brazilian Treehopper
- Brook Trout
- Brown-banded Cockroach
- Brown Bear
- Brown Dog Tick
- Brown Headed Cowbird
- Buffalo Fish
- Bull Trout
- Bullfrog
- Bullsnake
- Bumblebee
- Butterfly
- Camel Cricket
- Canada Lynx
- Canada Warbler
- Canadian Eskimo Dog
- Canadian Horse
- Canvasback
- Cardinal
- Caribou
- Carpenter Ant
- Cat
- Caterpillar
- Catfish
- Cave Lion
- Cecropia Moth
- Cedar Waxwing
- Centipede
- Cephalaspis
- Chestnut-Sided Warbler
- Chickadee
- Chicken
- Chipmunk
- Cinnamon Bear
- Cochin Chicken
- Cockroach
- Codling Moth
- Common Furniture Beetle
- Common Goldeneye
- Common Grackle
- Common House Spider
- Common Loon
- Common Raven
- Common Yellowthroat
- Cooper’s Hawk
- Cormorant
- Cougar
- Cow
- Coyote
- Crab
- Crab Spider
- Crane
- Cricket
- Cross Fox
- Crow
- Cuckoo
- Cucumber Beetle
- Dark-Eyed Junco
- Dark-Eyed Junco
- De Kay’s Brown Snake
- Deer
- Deer Mouse
- Deer Tick
- Diamondback Moth
- Dickcissel
- Dimetrodon
- Diving Duck
- Dog
- Dog Tick
- Downy Woodpecker
- Doxle
- Dragonfly
- Duck
- Dung Beetle
- Dungeness Crab
- Eagle
- Earthworm
- Earwig
- Eastern Bluebird
- Eastern Chipmunk
- Eastern Gray Squirrel
- Eastern Hognose Snake
- Eastern Kingbird
- Eastern Meadowlark
- Eastern Phoebe
- Eastern Racer
- Eastern Turkey (Wild Turkey)
- Eel
- Eider
- Elk
- Emperor Goose
- Ermine
- Eskimo Dog
- European Corn Borer
- Evening Grosbeak
- Falcon
- Fallow deer
- False Widow Spider
- Ferruginous Hawk
- Firefly
- Fisher
- Flea
- Fly
- Fox
- Fox Snakes
- Fox Squirrel
- Frog
- Fruit Fly
- Fulvous Whistling Duck
- Gadwall
- Garter Snake
- German Cockroach
- Giant House Spider
- Giant Leopard Moth
- Giant Salamander
- Glass Lizard
- Glowworm
- Gnat
- Golden-Crowned Kinglet
- Golden Eagle
- Golden Tortoise Beetle
- Goose
- Gopher
- Grapevine Beetle
- Grass Snake
- Grass Spider
- Grasshopper
- Grasshopper Mouse
- Gray Catbird
- Gray Fox
- Gray Tree Frog
- Great Crested Flycatcher
- Green Frog
- Green June Beetle
- Green Snake
- Grizzly Bear
- Groundhog Tick
- Groundhog (Woodchuck)
- Gypsy Moth
- Hairy Woodpecker
- Hallucigenia
- Hammond’s flycatcher
- Hamster
- Harbor Porpoise
- Hare
- Hawk Moth Caterpillar
- Heron
- Herring Gull
- Highland Cattle
- Hobo Spider
- Hognose snake
- Honey Bee
- Hooded Seal
- Horse
- Horsefly
- Horseshoe Crab
- House wren
- Housefly
- Human
- Ibex
- Imperial Moth
- Insects
- Io Moth
- Jack Crevalle
- Japanese Beetle
- Jonah Crab
- Kangaroo Rat
- Kermode Bear (Spirit Bear)
- Killdeer
- Kinder Goat
- King Eider
- Kingfisher
- Kokanee Salmon
- Labrador Retriever
- Labraheeler
- Ladybug
- Landseer Newfoundland
- Largemouth Bass
- Least Flycatcher
- Leech
- Leghorn Chicken
- Lemming
- Leopard Frog
- Lesser Scaup
- Little Brown Bat
- Lizard
- Loggerhead Shrike
- Lone Star Tick
- Long-Eared Owl
- Lynx
- MacGillivray’s Warbler
- Machaeroides
- Mackenzie Valley Wolf
- Maggot
- Magnolia Warbler
- Maiasaura
- Mallard
- Marans Chicken
- Marble Fox
- Marmot
- May Beetle
- Mealybug
- Merganser
- Milk Snake
- Millipede
- Mockingbird
- Mole
- Mole Cricket
- Monarch Butterfly
- Mongrel
- Moose
- Mosquito
- Moth
- Mountain Beaver
- Mountain Bluebird
- Mountain Lion
- Mourning Dove
- Mourning Warbler
- Mouse
- Mudpuppy
- Mule
- Mule Deer
- Muskox
- Muskrat
- Newfoundland
- Night Heron
- Night Snake
- No See Ums
- North American Black Bear
- Northern Alligator Lizard
- Northern Cardinal
- Northern Flicker
- Northern Harrier
- Northern Parula
- Northern Pintail
- Northern Water Snake
- Nut Weevil
- Nutria
- Ocean Perch
- Opabinia
- Opossum
- Oranda Goldfish
- Orange-Crowned Warbler
- Orb Weaver
- Oregon Spotted Frog
- Ornithomimus
- Osprey
- Otter
- Ovenbird
- Owl
- Painted Turtle
- Panther
- Parasaurolophus
- Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach
- Peppered Moth
- Perch Fish
- Peregrine Falcon
- Pheasant
- Piebald Dachshund
- Pigeon
- Pika
- Pike Fish
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Pine Marten
- Pine Siskin
- Pink Salmon
- Pit Viper
- Plains Hognose Snake
- Polar Bear
- Polyphemus Moth
- Porcupine
- Prairie Chicken
- Prairie Rattlesnake
- Pterodactyl
- Puffin
- Puma
- Purple Finch
- Quahog Clam
- Quail
- Queen Snake
- Raccoon
- Racer Snake
- Rainbow Grasshopper (Dactylotum bicolor)
- Rat
- Rat Snakes
- Rattlesnake
- Red Aphids
- Red-Eared Slider
- Red Finch
- Red-Shouldered Hawk
- Red Squirrel
- Red-winged blackbird
- Reindeer
- Ribbon Snake
- Ring-billed Gull
- River Otter
- River Turtle
- Robin
- Rock Bass
- Rodents
- Rooster
- Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
- Rough-Legged Hawk (Rough-Legged Buzzard)
- Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
- Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
- Ruddy Duck
- Rufous Hummingbird
- Saber-Toothed Tiger
- Sable Ferret
- Salamander
- Salmon
- Sand Crab
- Sandhill Crane
- Sandworm
- Savannah Sparrow
- scissor tailed flycatcher
- Scorpion
- Sculpin
- Sea Bass
- Sea Eagle
- Seagull
- Sharp-Shinned Hawk
- Sharp-Tailed Snake
- Sheep
- Short-Eared Owl
- Shrew
- Shrimp
- Siberian Retriever
- Skink Lizard
- Skunk
- Slug
- Smallmouth Bass
- Smokybrown Cockroach
- Smooth Green Snake
- Snail
- Snake
- Snapping Turtle
- Snorkie
- Snow Bunting
- Snow Goose
- Snowberry Clearwing Moth
- Snowy Owl
- Sockeye Salmon
- Song Sparrow
- Southeastern Blueberry Bee
- Spadefoot Toad
- Sparrow
- Sphynx
- Spider Wasp
- Spongy Moth
- Spotted Skunk
- Squirrel
- Stag Beetle
- Star-nosed mole
- Steelhead Salmon
- Stick Insect
- Stoat
- Striped Bass
- Styracosaurus
- Summer Tanager
- Swainson’s Hawk
- Swallowtail Butterfly
- Swan
- Swedish Elkhound
- Tarantula Hawk
- Ten-Lined June Beetle
- Theropod
- Thrush
- Tick
- Tiger Beetle
- Tiger Moth
- Tiger Muskellunge (Muskie)
- Tiger Trout
- Tiktaalik
- Tomato Hornworm
- Torkie
- Tortoise
- Tree Cricket
- Tree Frog
- Tree swallow
- Troodon
- Tufted Titmouse
- Turkey Vulture
- Turtles
- Tusoteuthis
- Tylosaurus
- Upland Sandpiper
- Valley Bulldog
- Veery
- Vinegaroon
- Vulture
- Walleye Fish
- Warbler
- Wasp
- Wax Moth
- Weasel
- Welsh Black Cattle
- Western Blacklegged Tick
- Western Hognose Snake
- Western Kingbird
- Western Rattlesnake (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake)
- Western Tanager
- White Bass
- White-Crowned Sparrow
- White Ferret / Albino Ferrets
- White Sturgeon
- White-tail deer
- Whitetail Deer
- Whooping Crane
- Willow Flycatcher
- Winter Moth
- Wolf
- Wolf Spider
- Wolverine
- Wood Bison
- Wood Duck
- Wood Frog
- Wood Tick
- Wood Turtle
- Woodlouse
- Woodlouse Spider
- Woodpecker
- Woodrat
- Worm
- Writing Spider
- Wyandotte Chicken
- Xeme (Sabine’s Gull)
- Xenoceratops
- Yellow Bellied Sapsucker
- Yellow Bullhead Catfish
- Yellow Perch
- Yellowish Cuckoo Bumblebee (formerly Fernald’s Cuckoo Bumblebee)
- Yellowthroat
- Yokohama Chicken
- Yoranian
- Zebra Mussels
