The lynx is a timid animal of the cat family that lives primarily on small mammals and birds. It can climb and swim with ease. It has long fur, short tail and ears tipped with a few long hairs.

Lynx

The lynx is a timid animal of the cat family that lives primarily on small mammals and birds. It can…

(1857-1943) Austria-Hungarian electrician, physicist, and inventor. Nikola Tesla was born in 1856 into a Serb family in the village of Smiljan, Austrian Empire (modern-day Croatia).

Nikola Tesla

(1857-1943) Austria-Hungarian electrician, physicist, and inventor. Nikola Tesla was born in 1856 into…

Figs are native to Turkey and Northern India. It was one of the first fruits cultivated by humans. In the U.S. figs are grown primarily in Southern California.

Fig

Figs are native to Turkey and Northern India. It was one of the first fruits cultivated by humans. In…

A native of the East Indies, this plant of the large Pulse family provides a dye.

Indigo

A native of the East Indies, this plant of the large Pulse family provides a dye.

Kingfishers are typically stocky, with short tails and bodies. The bill is large and strong and their heads are large with a crest. The American breed typically fish.

Crested Kingfisher

Kingfishers are typically stocky, with short tails and bodies. The bill is large and strong and their…

The wolf belongs to the dog family. There are three recognized species of wolf and they are generally found in wilder areas.

Wolf

The wolf belongs to the dog family. There are three recognized species of wolf and they are generally…

The capybara is the largest member of the rodent family. Its shape is like that of the pig. Its feet are partially webbed, and it is a good swimmer.

Capybara

The capybara is the largest member of the rodent family. Its shape is like that of the pig. Its feet…

One of the largest species of hooved mammals in the deer family. Known as the moose in North America, and the elk in Eurasia. It is found in colder climates of N. America and Eurasia.

Moose

One of the largest species of hooved mammals in the deer family. Known as the moose in North America,…

The hornbill family are remarkable for the very large size of the beak, and the large protuberance that sits atop it. The upper protuberance is hollow and serves as a sounding board to cause reverberations when the bird cries out.

Hornbill

The hornbill family are remarkable for the very large size of the beak, and the large protuberance that…

The common newt is a specimen of the Salamander family. It eats tadpoles and worms, which it eats with a peculiar quick snap, Hooker, 1882.

Newt

The common newt is a specimen of the Salamander family. It eats tadpoles and worms, which it eats with…

Katydids are in the grasshopper family. The male makes noise by rubbing together two stiff, thin membranes that appear at the base of the wings. The females chirp in response.

Katydid

Katydids are in the grasshopper family. The male makes noise by rubbing together two stiff, thin membranes…

Katydids are in the grasshopper family. The male makes noise by rubbing together two stiff, thin membranes that appear at the base of the wings. The females chirp in response.

Katydid

Katydids are in the grasshopper family. The male makes noise by rubbing together two stiff, thin membranes…

Locusts are in the grasshopper family, although they have shorter legs and antennae. They can be extensively destructive to crops.

Locust

Locusts are in the grasshopper family, although they have shorter legs and antennae. They can be extensively…

The insects of the Ichneumon family have long,slender bodies, long ovipositors and long antennae.

Ichneumon

The insects of the Ichneumon family have long,slender bodies, long ovipositors and long antennae.

This family of insects is famous for its chirping sounds.

Cicada

This family of insects is famous for its chirping sounds.

A bird of the crow family, closely related to the jays but distinguished by having a much longer and graduated tail.

Magpie

A bird of the crow family, closely related to the jays but distinguished by having a much longer and…

A member of the blackbird family, close kin to the orioles and blackbirds.

Meadowlark

A member of the blackbird family, close kin to the orioles and blackbirds.

Mockingbird, a singing bird of the thrush family closely related to the catbird.

Mockingbird

Mockingbird, a singing bird of the thrush family closely related to the catbird.

An American insect-catching bird related to the whip-poor-will, a member of the goatsucker family.

Nighthawk

An American insect-catching bird related to the whip-poor-will, a member of the goatsucker family.

"Opossum, of the marsupial family. Some species have pouches while others do not, and will therefore carry young upon their backs."mdash Beach, 1909

Opossum

"Opossum, of the marsupial family. Some species have pouches while others do not, and will therefore…

Partridge, a game bird belonging to the grouse family.

Partridge

Partridge, a game bird belonging to the grouse family.

Primrose, a general name of species of the primrose family.

Primrose

Primrose, a general name of species of the primrose family.

Quince, a member of the rose family. It is said to be a native of Northern Iran.

Quince

Quince, a member of the rose family. It is said to be a native of Northern Iran.

Raccoon, a tree-climbing, nocturnal animal belonging to the bear family and restricted to North and South america.

Raccoon

Raccoon, a tree-climbing, nocturnal animal belonging to the bear family and restricted to North and…

Salmon, several species of fish belonging to the trout family and ascending rivers to spawn.

Salmon

Salmon, several species of fish belonging to the trout family and ascending rivers to spawn.

A scaled, harmless lizard of the Scincidae family. Some have brilliant blue stripes running along the length of the tail.

Skink

A scaled, harmless lizard of the Scincidae family. Some have brilliant blue stripes running along the…

These birds are in the same family as oyster-catchers and plovers.

Cariama

These birds are in the same family as oyster-catchers and plovers.

Partridge, a game bird belonging to the grouse family.

Partridge

Partridge, a game bird belonging to the grouse family.

The wood pigeons are the largest species of this family; their plumage is slaty grey, with bluish, green, and rose-coloured reflections, (Figuier, 1869).

Wood Pigeon

The wood pigeons are the largest species of this family; their plumage is slaty grey, with bluish, green,…

The hornbill family are remarkable for the very large size of the beak, and the large protuberance that sits atop it. The upper protuberance is hollow and serves as a sounding board to cause reverberations when the bird cries out.

Hornbill

The hornbill family are remarkable for the very large size of the beak, and the large protuberance that…

Member of the powerful Visconti family of Lombardy

Matteo Misconti

Member of the powerful Visconti family of Lombardy

Member of the powerful Visconti family of Lombardy

Giovanni Misconti

Member of the powerful Visconti family of Lombardy

Mockingbird, a singing bird of the thrush family closely related to the catbird.

Mockingbird

Mockingbird, a singing bird of the thrush family closely related to the catbird.

The insects of the Ichneumon family have long,slender bodies, long ovipositors and long antennae.

Ichneumon

The insects of the Ichneumon family have long,slender bodies, long ovipositors and long antennae.

The flower of the Papaw, Asimina triloba (Keeler, 1915).

Papaw Flower

The flower of the Papaw, Asimina triloba (Keeler, 1915).

The fruit of the Papaw, Asimina triloba (Keeler, 1915).

Papaw Fruit

The fruit of the Papaw, Asimina triloba (Keeler, 1915).

Family in the cab.

Cab

Family in the cab.

Loading luggage onto the train.

Train

Loading luggage onto the train.

Family relaxes on deck chairs.

Boat trip

Family relaxes on deck chairs.

These are the seeds or racemes of the Locust blossoms, Robinia pseudoacacia,(Keeler, 1915).

Locust Blossom Seeds

These are the seeds or racemes of the Locust blossoms, Robinia pseudoacacia,(Keeler, 1915).

These are the pistillate and staminate flowers of Kentucky coffee-tree, (Keeler, 1915).

Coffee-Tree Fowers

These are the pistillate and staminate flowers of Kentucky coffee-tree, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the seed of the Hercules Club, Aralia spinosa, (Keeler, 1915).

Hercules' Club Seeds

This is the seed of the Hercules Club, Aralia spinosa, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the fruit of the Persimmon, Diospyros virginiana, (Keeler, 1915).

Persimmon Fruit

This is the fruit of the Persimmon, Diospyros virginiana, (Keeler, 1915).

These are the flowers of the Silverbell-tree, Mohrodendron carolinum, (Keeler, 1915).

Silverbell-Tree Flowers

These are the flowers of the Silverbell-tree, Mohrodendron carolinum, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the fruit of the Snowdrop-tree, Mohrodendron dipterum, (Keeler, 1915).

Snowdrop-tree Fruit

This is the fruit of the Snowdrop-tree, Mohrodendron dipterum, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the staminate flower of White Ash, Fraxinus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

White Ash Flower

This is the staminate flower of White Ash, Fraxinus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the pistillate flower of White Ash, Fraxinus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

White Ash Flower

This is the pistillate flower of White Ash, Fraxinus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the fruit, or samara, of White Ash, Fraxinus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

White Ash Fruit

This is the fruit, or samara, of White Ash, Fraxinus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the staminate flower of Red Ash, Fraxinus pennsylvanica, (Keeler, 1915).

Red Ash Flower

This is the staminate flower of Red Ash, Fraxinus pennsylvanica, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the pistillate flower of Red Ash, Fraxinus pennsylvanica, (Keeler, 1915).

Red Ash Flower

This is the pistillate flower of Red Ash, Fraxinus pennsylvanica, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the fruit, or samara, of Red Ash, Fraxinus pennsylvanica, (Keeler, 1915).

Red Ash Fruit

This is the fruit, or samara, of Red Ash, Fraxinus pennsylvanica, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the flower of Blue Ash, Fraxinus quadrangulata, (Keeler, 1915).

Blue Ash Flower

This is the flower of Blue Ash, Fraxinus quadrangulata, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the fruit, or samara, of Blue Ash, Fraxinus quadrangulata, (Keeler, 1915).

Blue Ash Fruit

This is the fruit, or samara, of Blue Ash, Fraxinus quadrangulata, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the staminate flower of Black Ash, Fraxinus nigra, (Keeler, 1915).

Black Ash Flower

This is the staminate flower of Black Ash, Fraxinus nigra, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the pistillate flower of Black Ash, Fraxinus nigra, (Keeler, 1915).

Black Ash Flower

This is the pistillate flower of Black Ash, Fraxinus nigra, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the fruit, or samara, of Black Ash, Fraxinus nigra, (Keeler, 1915).

Black Ash Fruit

This is the fruit, or samara, of Black Ash, Fraxinus nigra, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the fruit, or drupe, of Fringe-tree, Chionanthus virginica, (Keeler, 1915).

Fringe-tree Fruit

This is the fruit, or drupe, of Fringe-tree, Chionanthus virginica, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the fruit of the Sassafras,(Keeler, 1915).

Sassafras Fruit

This is the fruit of the Sassafras,(Keeler, 1915).

This is the flowering spray of White Elm, Ulmus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

White Elm Flowers

This is the flowering spray of White Elm, Ulmus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

These are the unfolding leaves of White Elm, Ulmus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

White Elm Leaves

These are the unfolding leaves of White Elm, Ulmus americana, (Keeler, 1915).