The Americas

The Americas has a diverse selection of mammals, reptiles, fish, birds, and amphibians. Below, some of these creatures are discussed in detail.

Mammals

Name: Black Bear.

Habitats: Meadows, forest, and swamps located in central part of North America.

Adaptions:

Name: Anaconda.

Habitats: it thrives in rainforests and swamps located in South America.

Adaptions:

Squeezing tactic: Anacondas can kill its prey by wrapping around it and squeezing it to death.

Name: Piranha.

Habitats: it lives in freshwater that is found in South America.

Adaptions:

Biting strength: Large piranhas' jaws are capable of amputating human hand size body parts from its prey.

Name: Herring Gull.

Habitats: these creatures move towards northern parts of the United States of America to breed.

Adaptions:

Locates meal with fishing boats: These creatures gather near fishing boats to get a meal.

Name: Paradoxical Frog.

Habitats: This animal lives in tropical low lands that are located in South America.

Adaptions: