Ruddy Duck

Birds > Waterfowl

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Ruddy DuckScientific Name: Oxyura jamaicensisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: WaterfowlSize: Length: 14–17 in (35–43 cm); Wingspan: 21–24 in (53–62 cm)Weight: 1.1–1.8 lb (500–800 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in the wild; recorded up to 13 years...

Common Snapping Turtle

Reptiles > Chelydrids & Testudines

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Common Snapping TurtleScientific Name: Chelydra serpentinaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Chelydrids & TestudinesSize: Carapace length: 25–47 cm (10–19 in); Total length (including tail): 50–90 cm (20–35 in); robust, prehistoric freshwater...