Two species of fast-running ground cuckoos found in southwestern US and Central America. Size ranges from 56-61 cm, weight 230-430 g. Distinctive black-brown and white-streaked body with blue-red eye patches. Can run up to 32 km/h, prefers sprinting over flying
Predation is when one organism kills and eats another. Predators can be active hunters, ambushers, or passive observers. Predators have specialized senses and physical adaptations for hunting
World's heaviest cockroach, reaching up to 35 grams and 7.5-8 cm length. No wings, unlike most Australian cockroaches. Males have pronounced pronotum scoop, females are dark brown. Can live up to ten years in captivity
Hawks are birds of prey found worldwide except Antarctica. They have high visual acuity and tetrachromatic vision. Some species are highly intelligent towards humans and other hawks
World's longest snake, reaching up to 6.95 meters in length. Complex geometric pattern with diamond shapes on back. Smooth dorsal scales arranged in 69-79 rows. Three subspecies exist: reticulatus, jampeanus, and saputrai
Medium-sized passerine bird, 20 cm long with glossy black plumage. Males have yellow bills, females have lemon yellow bills. Males have larger syrinx than females. Can fly up to 1,500 km during migration