The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust is dedicated to helping all free-roaming animals, big, small, common or endangered. Take a closer look at some of the wildlife who share the North American landscape with us.
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American Beaver
Though beavers are cousins to mice and squirrels, they are North America's largest rodents, weighing 50 or more pounds. Learn more
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American Bison
At one time, the American bison could be found roaming North America from northern Canada to Mexico. These solemn looking animals were slaughtered almost to the point of extinction by early settlers. Learn more
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Bat
Bats are among the most misunderstood animals, yet they are vital to maintaining healthy ecosystems. Learn more
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Black Bear
Many assume that bears are exclusively meat eaters while, in fact, plant foods make up the bulk of their diet. Learn more
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Bobcat
Bobcats have long been the target of hunters and trappers. The primary threat is loss of habitat. Learn more
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Common Loon
Many would agree with Henry David Thoreau that the call of loon is nature's "wildest sound," the essence of wildness itself. Learn more
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Cougar
The cougar once roamed across most of North America, but their territories are now limited to the western regions of Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Learn more
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Coyote
Today, more humans have seen and heard coyotes as we move into their territories and they become more adaptable in exploring ours. Learn more
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Eagle
Particularly honored by Americans as our national bird, the bald eagle represents strength, beauty, and grace as it soars above both mountains and plains. Learn more
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Foxes
Foxes are the smallest wild members of the canine family, which includes companion dogs, coyotes and wolves. Learn more
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Gray fox
The gray fox can be recognized by its grizzled upper parts, strong neck and black-tipped tail. Learn more
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Gray Wolf
The gray wolf was one of the first species protected under the Endangered Species Act in 1974. The species’ status has changed a few times over the years, and they still need our support. Learn more
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Great Blue Heron
North America’s largest and most widespread heron, the Great Blue Heron can be found along the shores of fresh or salt water and in wetlands from Alaska and Canada to the Caribbean. Learn more
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Grizzly Bear
Dramatic gatherings of grizzly bears can be seen at prime Alaskan and Canadian fishing spots when the salmon run upstream for summer spawning. Learn more
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Hawk
Hawks are just one type of American raptors. They are classified into two groups: buteos and accipiters. All are impressive in different ways. Learn more
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Mustang
No one really knows for sure how many wild horses -- mustangs -- there are, but it is likely that fewer than 25,000 horses and 5,000 burros are left on 34 million acres of public land. Learn more
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Owl
While most birds have around seven neck vertebrae, an owl has 14, allowing him to turn his head 180 degrees to the right or left to track sound quickly. Learn more
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Peregrine Falcon
Fast and strong, the peregrine falcon drops down on prey from high above in a spectacular stoop. Learn more
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Prairie Dog
Prairie dogs are like a canary in the coal mine. If their population declines and dies, others will soon follow. The loss of prairie dogs has implications that go beyond just having a thriving prairie dog population. Learn more
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Rabbit
Rabbits eat flowers and vegetable plants in spring and summer and the bark of fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs in fall and winter. Learn more
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Spotted Salamander
Each spotted salamander has a unique pattern of spots. Some only have a couple of spots, but most have two uneven rows of yellow-orange spots. Learn more
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Tortoise and turtle
Turtles and tortoises roamed the earth with the dinosaurs, but they need our help to keep them around much longer. Learn more
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Wolverine
Wolverines need large isolated tracts of land to prosper, which is getting harder and harder to find as property development and recreational land use continues to spread. Learn more
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Woodchuck
Strong and active, woodchucks can swim, climb trees, and dig amazing burrow systems, some as deep as five feet and as long as 30 feet, with multiple tunnels and chambers. Learn more