North American Wildlife
This member of the deer family is considered the largest in North America
Moose
This is the state bird of Ohio
Cardinal
In 2021, this breed of dog was deemed the most popular by the American Kennel Club
All insects have these same three body parts
Head, Thorax, and Abdomen
This harmful chemical lead to the near-extinction of Bald Eagles
DDT
This is the most common species of fish in Ohio
Bluegill
Much like the stripes of a zebra, a dog's nose print is this
Unique!
This species of spider, found in the coastal rain forests of northeastern South America, can grow to be as big as a dinner plate
Goliath Birdeater Tarantula
This species of snake invaded Florida due to the pet trade
Boa Constrictor
Did you know that the male and female bullfrogs have different throat colorations? Female bullfrogs have this color throat.
White
Cats can make around this many different vocalizations
100
Ants can lift and carry up to this many times more than their body weight
Up to 50 times
This reptile has a bite force of about 209 Newtons! That's enough to bite straight through bone
Common Snapping Turtle
Opening in 1875, this zoo is was the first in Ohio and second in the United States
The Cincinnati Zoo
Despite popular belief, fish can actually die in this way
Suffocate/Drown
Despite their name, millipedes actually have less than this number of legs
Less than 1,000. Sometimes even less than 100!
This animal, inhabiting Canada, Northern Alaska, and the Northern U.S., is considered the smallest mammal of North America
American Pygmy Shrew
Wolves used to be a vital member of Ohio's ecosystems. However, they were fully removed from the state during this year.
1842
This type of bird is the most expensive to purchase, often selling for between $90,900 – $1.4 Million
Racing Pigeon
Insects make up about this percentage of all known species
About 40%