- The 10 most representative animals in the United States
- 1- American beaver
- 2- Brown bear
- 3- Mississippi Cayman
- 4- American moose
- 5- Nine-banded armadillo
- 6- Arctic wolf
- 7- Caribou
- 8- Black feet ferret
- 9- American bison
- 10- Bald Eagle
- References
Among the most representative animals of the United States are the American beaver, the elk, the black-footed ferret, the caribou, the bison and the bald eagle.
The United States has a great variety of animals due to its extensive territory, since it is one of the largest countries in the world and has habitats of different types in many locations.
You may also be interested in this list of animals in danger of extinction.
The 10 most representative animals in the United States
1- American beaver
This is one of the two species of beaver that currently exist in the world.
The beaver can weigh from 22 to 27 kilos and has a brown coat. This animal is a mammal that has an aquatic lifestyle.
2- Brown bear
It is one of the largest and strongest carnivores in the entire United States.
It can reach a speed of up to 35 miles per hour if necessary and has a dark brown coat.
3- Mississippi Cayman
This caiman can reach up to 4 meters in length and is found in all swampy regions of the United States.
Especially in Florida you can find lots of alligators that terrify the inhabitants of the city, despite not being as dangerous as they appear.
4- American moose
This is one of the most representative animals of the American territory. This species is one of the largest of the moose and is characteristic of the United States.
It has black and brown colored skin and has horns on the forehead.
5- Nine-banded armadillo
This animal is famous today for being a frequent victim of accidental run-over on the roads.
Years ago the armadillo was one of the most frequent animals in the Wild West. It still is.
6- Arctic wolf
The Arctic wolf is a species of wolf characteristic of the northern United States. This species is adapted for very low temperature climates.
It has a white fur that allows it to camouflage itself in the snow and is just over half a meter tall.
7- Caribou
The caribou is a mammal of the cervidae family that lives in the north of the American continent.
They have horns on the forehead, which they use for digging and other functions.
8- Black feet ferret
The black-footed ferret is one of the most characteristic species in the United States. However, this is a species that is in serious danger of extinction.
In fact, it was listed in 1987 as an extinct species; however, they currently have a population of at least 1,000 ferrets.
9- American bison
This is the largest mammal that can be found in North America. This animal was officially named as the national mammal.
It has two large horns on the lateral parts of its head. Despite its large size and weight, it can run at incredibly high speeds.
10- Bald Eagle
The bald eagle is the official animal of the United States. It is one of the most important patriotic symbols for the nation and can be found in the North American region.
This species is highly respected and valued by the American population. It has a white head and two long wings with dark brown fur.
References
- Strauss, B. "12 Important Animals of North America" in: Thought Co. Retrieved: November 19, 2017 from Thought Co.: thoughtco.com
- "American beaver" in: Wildscreen Arkive. Retrieved on: November 19, 2017 from Wildscreen Arkive: arkive.org
- "Black-footed Ferret" in: World Wildlife. Retrieved on: November 19, 2017 from World Wildlife: worldwildlife.org
- "Caribú" (March 26, 2012) in: BioEnciclopedia. Retrieved on November 19, 2017 from BioEnciclopedia: bioenciclopedia.com
- "Bald Eagle" in National Geographic. Retrieved on November 19, 2017 from National Geographic: nationalgeographic.com