Wildlife
Eagle
As a large country, but more importantly, a large country covering numerous climatic regions, the U.S.A. has a very large and impressive wildlife listing. The country is perhaps best known for some of its large mammals, such as the deer, moose, wolves, bears, and buffalo. There are also dozens of mid-sized and small mammals, including the fox, raccoon, beavers, hares, squirrels, and skunk. This mammalian diversity stretches to the oceans as whales, dolphins, and manatees are present along the coasts. Additionally, with the arrival of European immigrants this diversity has expanded to include horses and cattle among others. Other sea life is incredibly diverse as well, with lobsters, shrimp, oysters, salmon, cod, bass, and other salt water fish and shellfish off the coasts and hundreds of fresh water fish species in the lakes and rivers inland including perch, trout, carp, and pike.
Bison
There are also a huge number of birds, many of which migrate north and south with the seasonal changes. Geese, robins, herons, jays, cranes, owls, hummingbirds, cardinals, loons, crows, and more are present along the water and inland. There are also some larger birds, such as the hawk and eagle, which fly high and the turkey, which tends to remain on its feet. Among the reptiles and amphibians, there are many snakes, some alligators, and iguanas, all primarily found in the south. Insects are also common, particularly during the warm summer months.