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I am Dominique, a bonobo matriarch. This means I’m the leader of my troop. Many people have never heard of us and those that have typically only know about our amorous escapades. But we’re so much more than that!

Introductions Hi!  I’m Lambo, a male cheetah.  Many people know that cheetahs are fleet of foot, but we are so much more than our superior speed.  For example, we grow up in close-knit sibling groups and stay together for a period while we learn to be independent.  In fact, as an adult, the vast majority…

Hello! I am Maame, the matriarch of a family of savannah elephants. We elephants seem to inspire a wide range of reactions – some people revere us while others loathe us.  I’d like to help you understand why you should be in the camp that loves us!

Fast Facts Where We Live We live in Antarctica, primarily on sea ice that is attached to land with the occasional foray into the surrounding waters when we eat or travel. IUCN Status In 2026, our status was reclassified from Near Threatened to Endangered. We require stable sea ice for at least nine months of…

Greetings and good tidings, my friend!  I am Jacob Giraffe. We giraffes are graceful, gentle giants who live our lives as devout pacifists.  We maintain long-term relationships with our friends and family with nary an aggressive tendency.  (Though predators may suffer a swift, defensive kick if we’re cornered and can’t otherwise escape.) 

Fast Facts Where We Live We live in Brazil’s lush Atlantic coastal forest. IUCN Status At our last assessment, the IUCN listed us as Endangered, primarily due to: Golden Lion Tamarin Day is August 2nd! fun fact When we add to our families, it is almost always fraternal twins. On being a Golden Lion Tamarin…

Greetings, Polar Bear Fan!  I’m your spokesbear, Spruce (she/her).  I live in Canada’s Western Hudson Bay.  Many people think we polar bears spend all our time stalking seals, humans, and anything else that moves.  While we might (wink!), we are so much more than that!  We grow up in close-knit families that include our mom and any siblings.  And we remain curious and playful throughout our lives.  

Fast Facts Where We Live We live in very scattered populations in the tropical rainforests and humid lowland evergreen forests throughout Central and South America. IUCN Status There are seventeen species of macaws, of which half of us are either vulnerable or endangered. Great green macaws like me are critically endangered (there are likely fewer…

G’day, Mate! I’m Blinky, a 7-year-old koala bloke. Many people think we koalas spend our lives stoned, but I’d like to start by busting that myth. While we do sleep a lot, we snap to attention quickly when disturbed. Plus, we’re so much more than our snoozing habits. For example, koala mums are super affectionate and will even adopt an orphan in distress!

Fast Facts Where We Live We live in shallow, sheltered coastal waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans as well as the Mediterranean Sea.  Lined seahorses like me inhabit the Atlantic Ocean as far north as Cape Cod and as far south as the Caribbean, Mexico, and Venezuela. IUCN Status National seahorse day is…

Greetings and salutations, Lion Lover! I am Asha (she/her) of the Serengeti plains. People often assume we lions are lazy, and yes, we do a lot of “lion” around 16-20 hours a day! But there is so much more to us than just our lounging! For example, we grow up and live in loving family groups. Learning to navigate these familial relationships grants us social skills that are unique among big cats.

Fast Facts Where We Live We only live on the coasts of the Galapagos Islands. IUCN Status Vulnerable, primarily due to: Celebrate National Iguana Day on September 8! Fun Fact Marine iguanas are the only lizards on Earth that spend time in the ocean to feed on marine algae.  Also, we are sometimes called “mini…

Fast Facts Where We Live We live in forests and grasslands, primarily in the United States and Canada with some of us migrating to Mexico.  We can also now be found in Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean. IUCN Status Vulnerable, primarily due to: national start seeing monarchs day is the first Saturday…

Hello!  I’m Alia, an adult orangutan (she / her).  I’ve heard some people refer to us as the “slow ape” while others consider us the only solitary ape.  But these monikers are only partially true.  We do prefer to take life at a meandering and deliberate pace – it gives us time to act meticulously and think through clever solutions to potential problems.  And while we really appreciate our “me” time, we also sometimes like to hang with our friends.

Hello there! I’m an orca named Wee-oooouup, but you can call me We-oop if that’s easier. (Your scientists have nicknamed my whole family, including me, but I prefer my orca-given name.) Many people used to view my kind as methodical killing machines. While we are the apex predators wherever we swim, we are so much more than that. Family is at the heart of our worlds and many of us live with our mothers for the duration of her life. And while I may rough house with my family members, I would never be aggressive with them.

Fast Facts Where We Live We live in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.  Some of us spend our time in the trees while others of us live on the ground. IUCN Status We are all threatened with extinction to some degree, ranging from critically endangered to vulnerable, primarily due to: world…

Greetings, Polar Bear Fan!  I’m your spokesbear, Spruce (she/her).  I live in Canada’s Western Hudson Bay.  Many people think we polar bears spend all our time stalking seals, humans, and anything else that moves.  While we might (wink!), we are so much more than that!  We grow up in close-knit families that include our mom and any siblings.  And we remain curious and playful throughout our lives.  

Introductions Hi there! Andora the red panda here — yes, the fluffy-tailed, round-faced, adorable cutie. (Cue video of one of us eating a beloved grape.) Sure, we look precious (we can’t help it!), but there’s a whole lot more going on behind these big bright eyes. While we do love to play and are a…

Introductions Hello, Rhino Researcher.  I’m Myron, a black rhino.  People tend to think of us as being ill-tempered louts who charge at anyone and everyone we see, but that’s just poppycock.  In our defense, our eyesight is so poor that if you stood 100 feet (30 meters) away, we would only detect your presence if…

Hi di ho there, Sea Otter Lover!  I’m Sebastian, a 10-year-old California sea otter dude.  Many people think we spend all our time frolicking and surfing the waves.  While I totally enjoy hanging with my buds, we are so much more than that!  For example, our moms are completely devoted to raising us and we spend a lot of time within tight-knit social groups.  

Introductions Hello, sea turtle friend!  I’m Ro’shelle, a female green sea turtle.   We sea turtles are as ancient as the dinosaurs.  Given all the time we’ve had to attune to our environment, it’s not all that surprising that many people find us charismatic and awe-inspiring. Others, unfortunately, see us as food or something to…

I am Rajah, a 6-year-old male tiger.  Many people think of us as lean, mean, solitary killing machines.  Some even see us as maneaters.  But we are so much more than that!  We grow up in affectionate family units and live in a very ordered social system that allows us to avoid unnecessary tiger-on-tiger conflict.  

Fast Facts Where We Live We live in the tropical rainforests of Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and northern Australia. tree kangaroo species While the number varies according to the source, there are in the neighborhood of 14 species of tree kangaroos.  Two (Lumholtz’s and Bennett’s) live in Australia and the remainder of us are in…

Fast Facts Where We Live We prefer our climates cold and live in the Northern Hemisphere regions that humans tend to avoid – mainly northern forests, tundra, and alpine regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. IUCN Status While the IUCN rates us overall as a species of Least Concern, the population in the contiguous…