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Birds of prey could be defined as birds that prey on other living animals; however, the term is usually reserved for species with hooked bills and large, strong, sharp talons.

Ptarmigan are distinguished from other members of the grouse subfamily by their all-white wings.

Rodentia, largest and most common order of mammals, including 29 families, 418 genera and 1793 species. In Canada, 68 of the 163 species of terrestrial mammals are rodents.

The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is the largest and best-known member of the thrush family in Canada.

Grosbeak is a common name for large members of 2 families of birds, Cardinalidae (cardinal) and Fringillidae (finch).

  The northern sea lion, also called the Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus), is the largest of the eared SEALS.

Seal is a common name given to a diverse group of aquatic, generally marine mammals of the order Pinnipedia.

The swan is a large waterfowl with an elongated neck and narrow patch of naked skin in front of the eye.

Bird watching is the field observation of birds. The popularity of bird watching has burgeoned, especially since WWII, assisted by increased leisure time, a rich literature of books and periodicals, more organizations and better educational, communication and travel facilities.

Oystercatcher is a name given to 11 species of large shorebirds of the family Haematopodidae.

Most early discoveries were made in artificial excavations, eg, rock quarries or coal mines.

Ant, common name for small, mostly ground-dwelling social insects of family Formicidae, order Hymenoptera.

The domestic cat, a species of flesh-eating mammal belonging to family Felidae, order Carnivora, is a small, lithe, intelligent, soft-furred animal.

Reptiles are a group of vertebrate animals that, like mammals, produce an amniote egg, with extra-embryonic sacs for waste, yolk, and protection, and often possessing a shell, particularly if released by the female before development of the embryo is completed.

 The skunk is a carnivorous, cat-sized mammal. Skunks were previously considered as part of the weasel family (Mustelidae) but DNA research has placed them in their own family, Mephitidae.

The grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) is a large mammal of the order Carnivora.

Annelids are mostly vermiform (worm-shaped), with an anterior (frontal) mouth preceded only by the prostomium, bearing sensory organs; the anus is posterior. Most have bristles (chaetae or setae), usually arranged in 4 groups on each segment.

The classification of fishes has undergone much change over the last few decades, and further changes are expected, partly because so many groups are poorly known.

The word mammal is derived from the milk-producing mammary glands that are unique to the class Mammalia.

Aphid, or plant louse, small, soft-bodied insect that sucks plant sap. Aphids belong to order Hemiptera, suborder Homoptera.