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American spotted hyena

The **American spotted hyena** (*Crocuta crocuta americanum*), also known as the **American laughing hyena**, is a subspecies of spotted hyena that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, mountainous regions, alpine, and tundra habitats across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American spotted hyena is the largest known member of the Hyaenidae family in North America, growing to be about the size of an African spotted hyena. It can be distinguished from African spotted hyenas and European spotted hyenas (*Crocuta crocuta spelaea*) by its darker colored pelt with a lighter chest. During the winter, in areas where it gets cold, the fur of the American spotted hyena can grow long and thick like a wolf's fur to help keep the hyena warm against the freezing temperatures during the winter. As with the African spotted hyena, the American spotted hyena is one of the most social of the Carnivora in that it has the largest group sizes and most complex social behaviours. Its social organisation is unlike that of most other carnivore mammals, bearing closer resemblance to that of cercopithecine primates (baboons and macaques) with respect to group-size, hierarchical structure, and frequency of social interaction among both kin and unrelated group-mates. However, the social system of the spotted hyena is openly competitive rather than cooperative, with access to kills, mating opportunities and the time of dispersal for males depending on the ability to dominate other clan-members. Females provide only for their own cubs rather than assist each other, and males display no paternal care. Like the Africam spotted hyena, the American spotted hyena society is matriarchal; females are larger than males, and dominate over the males. The American spotted hyena is a highly successful animal, being one of the most common large carnivore in North America. Its success is due in part to its adaptability and opportunism; it is primarily a hunter but may also scavenge, with the capacity to eat and digest skin, bone and other animal waste. In functional terms, the American spotted hyena makes the most efficient use of animal matter of all North American carnivores. The American spotted hyena displays greater plasticity in its hunting and foraging behaviour than other North American carnivores; it hunts alone, in small parties of 2–5 individuals or in large groups. During a hunt, American spotted hyenas often run through ungulate herds in order to select an individual to attack. Once selected, their prey is chased over a long distance, often several kilometres, at speeds of up to 60 km/h. The conservation status of the American spotted hyena is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American spotted hyena's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
Apatosaurus V6

***Apatosaurus bucculentus*** is a species of large herbivorous sauropod dinosaur that originally lived in North America during the Late Jurassic period, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and, unlike Sciifii's first *Apatosaurus* species, has been introduced to the open woodlands and grasslands across North America to help boost biodiversity. *Apatosaurus bucculentus* can grow to an average length of 22.3–23.8 metres (73.1–78 feet), and an average mass of 16.4–22.4 tons (16.1–22.0 long tons; 18.1–24.7 short tons). However, a few specimens can grow to a maximum length of 10–28% greater than average and a mass of 32.7–72.6 t (32.2–71.5 long tons; 36.0–80.0 short tons). The cervical vertebrae of *Apatosaurus bucculentus* are less elongated and more heavily constructed than those of *Diplodocus*, a diplodocid like *Apatosaurus bucculentus*, and the bones of the leg are much stockier despite being longer, making the *Apatosaurus bucculentus* a more robust animal than *Diplodocus*. The tail is held above the ground during normal locomotion. Each forelimb of *Apatosaurus bucculentus* have a single claw and three claws are on each hindlimb. The *Apatosaurus bucculentus* skull is very similar to other Diplodocids such as *Diplodocus*. *Apatosaurus bucculentus* is a generalized browser that usually keeps its head elevated. To lighten its vertebrae, *Apatosaurus bucculentus* has air sacs that make the bones internally full of holes. Like that of other diplodocids, its tail is normally used as a whip to create loud noises. *Apatosaurus bucculentus* can be distinguished from other *Apatosaurus* species by having a more robust build, a thicker neck, and a light yellowish-brown color. The eggs of *Apatosaurus bucculentus* are laid around 5-6 months after mating seasons, the eggs hatch around 3-4 months after that, and the young are cared for by their parents until they are halfway between hatchlings and adults in age. The conservation status of *Apatosaurus bucculentus* is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts and the animal's wide range.
American red shelduck

The **American red shelduck** (*Tadorna ruber*), also known as the **American red duck**, is a member of the family Anatidae and is part of the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae, most closely related to the ruddy shelduck (*Tadorna ferruginea*), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, open woodlands, lakes, rivers, and ponds across North America and South America to help boost biodiversity. The American red shelduck is a distinctive waterfowl, 58 to 70 cm (23 to 28 in) in length with a wingspan of 110 to 135 cm (43 to 53 in). It has reddish-brown body plumage, hence its name, with a paler head, while the tail and the flight feathers in the wings are black, contrasting with the white wing-coverts. It is a migratory bird, wintering in both Central America and South America and breeding throughout North America, though there are small resident populations in the Caribbean Islands. It has a loud honking call. The American red shelduck is a mainly nocturnal bird. It is omnivorous and feeds on grasses, the young shoots of plants, grain and water plants as well as both aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates. On land it grazes on the foliage, in the water it dabbles in the shallows, and at greater depths, it up-ends, but it does not dive. The American red shelduck mostly inhabits inland water-bodies such as lakes, reservoirs and rivers. The male and female form a lasting pair bond and the nest may be well away from water, in a crevice or hole in a cliff, tree or similar site. A clutch of about eight eggs is laid and is incubated solely by the female for about four weeks. The young are cared for by both parents and fledge about eight weeks after hatching. The conservation status of the American red shelduck is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American red shelduck's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
American river lion

The **American river lion** (*Zalophus aquaedulcis*), also known simply as the **river lion**, is a species of eared seal, most closely related to the California sea lion (*Zalophus californianus*), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the lakes, rivers, ponds, and wetlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. American river lions are sexually dimorphic; males are larger than females, and have a thicker neck, and protruding sagittal crest. American river lions are entirely carnivorous and feeds primarily on fish, crustaceans, snails, lampreys, and worms, but have been known to feed on vagrant seabirds (including gulls) and carrion. Despite being carnivorous, American river lions apparently don't prey on waterfowls or rails. They mainly haul-out on sandy, rocky, or dirt riverbanks, but they also frequent manmade environments such as public park lakes. American river lions have a polygynous breeding pattern. From May to August, males establish territories and try to attract females with which to mate. Females are free to move in between territories, and are not coerced by males. Mothers nurse their pups in between foraging trips. American river lions communicate with numerous vocalizations, notably with barks and mother-pup contact calls. Outside their breeding season, American river lions spend much of their time at freshwater environments, but they crawl on land to molt. American river lions are particularly intelligent, can be trained to perform various tasks and display limited fear of humans if accustomed to them. Because of this, American river lions are a popular choice for public display in zoos, circuses (although animals in circuses is frowned upon), and oceanariums. The conservation status of the American river lion is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American river lion's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
American stripe-throated moa

The **American stripe-throated moa** (*Anersias giganticus*), also known as the **stripe-throated anersia**, is a species of waterfowl, most closely related to the geese of the genus *Branta*, despite its name, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforest, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American stripe-throated moa is a medium-sized bird, growing up to be about 20 cm (7.8 inches) in length. The American stripe-throated moa is entirely herbivorous and feeds primarily on grasses, seeds, grains, and shoots, although it is known to occasionally feed on aquatic plants. Unlike most waterfowls, the American stripe-throated moa has a large crop that contains bacteria that aids in digesting grass, allowing the bird to make in most of the nutrients. Unlike its relatives, the American stripe-throated moa has long and sturdy legs for walking, and has no webbing between its toes, being fully adapted to life on land. Unlike the closely related American dwarf moa (*Anersias nanopoda*), the American stripe-throated moa is entirely flightless, despite this, it has strong wings with fused wing bones used for defense against predators, similarly to Jamaican ibises (*Xenicibis xympithecus*). Despite its appearance, is is actually a fast runner, with its legs being sturdier than most waterfowls, having a long shin and a short thigh, giving the bird the ability to run swiftly from fast-running predators such as cats and canids. The American stripe-throated moa is largely solitary or lives in pairs, but the species is not aggressive towards other members of its species within its vicinity. Unlike the majority of the geese and relatives, the American stripe-throated moa is very calm and shows no aggression towards humans and other sapient species, so it is easily accepted to live in fields, parks, and other man-made grassy areas. Breeding occur in early spring or at the start of the rainy season in the subtropical and tropical areas. Females construct shallow nests and lay 3-5 eggs in a sheltered area, and the pair takes turns incubating the eggs for about a month. The species are very protective of their young, and the pairs remain together for life. The average lifespan of the American dwarf moa is usually up to about 40 years, although reports of American stripe-throated moas living past 40 years are not uncommon. The conservation status of the American stripe-throated moa is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American stripe-throated moa's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
American scaly-tailed flying squirrel

The **American scaly-tailed flying squirrel** (*Neopterascuirus communis*), also known as the **North American scaly-tailed flying squirrel**, the **North American scaly-tailed squirrel**, and the **American scaly-tailed squirrel**, is a species of squirrel-like rodent in the family *Anomaluridae* that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, swamps, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American scaly-tailed flying squirrel is a rather large rodent that can grow to be about 16 to 21 inches in head-and-body length and weigh between 1,300 to 2,000 grams (46 to 71 oz). Similar in appearance to the Pel's flying squirrel (*Anomalurus pelii*), its upper parts are mainly black, with some white patches, while the underparts are white. The margin of the patagium, the membrane joining the wrist with the ankle, is partly white, and that of the uropatagium, joining the ankles and tail, is all white. The ears are of average size and partly naked, the forefeet are mostly black, the hind feet often have white patches and the tail is plume-like. The American scaly-tailed flying squirrel is wholly nocturnal, spending the day in a hole in a tree and only emerging after dark. It feeds on bark, supplemented with fruits, nuts, seeds, flowers and leaves. It usually occurs in pairs, but as many as six individuals have been found sharing the same nesting site in a tree. If disturbed in its den, this rodent snaps its teeth and hisses, and the sound may be amplified by the acoustics of the hollow tree. Given its large size, bold colouration and aggressive behaviour, this species may be able to drive off potential predators such as birds of prey, small carnivores and primates, and compete successfully with toucans and hornbills for nest sites. The conservation status of the American scaly-tailed flying squirrel is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American scaly-tailed flying squirrel's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
Anteosaurus

***Anteosaurus sciifii*** (meaning “SciiFii's Antaeus reptile”) is a species of large carnivorous synapsid that originally lived during the Capitanian epoch of the Guadalupian (266–260 million years ago) in what is now South Africa and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and now lives in **Paleozoic Park** located in Downey, California. Like the well-known *Moschops*, it is a dinocephalian, a clade of large-bodied therapsids that once flourished from 270 to 260 million years ago and then (until SciiFii brought them back) went extinct without their native modern descendants. *Anteosaurus sciifii* hunts rather like crocodiles, pulling land animals into the water, and doesn't hunt like mammalian predators due to the combination of the animal's strong tail and weak, sprawling legs. Its body is well-suited to projecting itself forward, both in hunting and in head-butting.
American megapode

The **American megapode** (*Floricephalon americanum*) is a species of megapode, most closely related to the orange-footed scrubfowl (*Megapodius reinwardt*), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American megapode is a rather large megapode, with its total length averaging about 60–75 centimeters (23.5–29.5 inches) and a wingspan of about 85 centimeters (33 inches). It has a prominent, fan-like tail flattened sideways, and its plumage is primarily deep brown with a chestnut-colored breast and a more dull brown rump. The American megapode is an omnivore and feeds on seeds, fallen fruits, and terrestrial invertebrates. As with other megapodes, it nests in large mounds of sand, gravel, leaf litter, sticks, and/or other debris where the heat generated by the decomposition of organic material serves to incubate the eggs. Construction and maintenance of the mounds, which may reach 4.5 meters (15 feet) in height and 9 meters (30 feet) in diameter, takes place throughout the spring every year. The abandoned American megapode nests are often used by female dragon tegus (*Dracosalvator giganteum*) to lay their eggs. The conservation status of the American megapode is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American megapode's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
American woolly therizinosaur

The **American woolly therizinosaur** (*Ceronychoides americensis*) is a species of therizinosaur that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the boreal forests, boreal open woodlands, and the tundra across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American woolly therizinosaur is one of the largest of the herbivores of the North American tundra and the largest North American therizinosaur, at 10 meters (33 feet) in length. This species eats grass and small plants, which it crops from the ground with a flattish-tipped beak. Its snout is elongated, and its eyes are set far up to give the best vision while grazing. In the winter, these dinosaurs grow shaggy coats of plumage, and the enlarged neural spines over their shoulders support fat stores for times of famine. Spring sees small natal herds defending their brood in sheltered gallery forest nests. Summer has the wobbly chicks following their parents in accumulating herds that may number up to half a million adults. Parents and "aunties" frequently dribble crop milk into the mouths of their rapidly growing chicks. The conservation status of the American woolly therizinosaur is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts and the American woolly therizinosaur's wide range.
American tomato frog

The **American tomato frog** (*Lycopersibufo robusta*) is a species of hylid frog, most closely related to the chorus frogs (*Pseudacris*), despite its name or appearance, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. Females are much larger than males, reaching up to 10.5 centimeters and 230 grams in weight (6.5 centimeters and 41 grams for males). American tomato frogs live up to their name by possessing a vibrant, orange-red colour. Females have brighter tones of red or orange on their back, with a pale undersurface. Some individuals also have black spots on the throat. It is thought that the brilliant colours of the American tomato frog act as a warning to potential predators that these frogs are toxic; a white substance secreted from the skin acts as a glue to deter predators (such as colubrid snakes) and can produce an allergic reaction in larger animals such as humans. Ambushing potential prey, adult American tomato frogs feed on small invertebrates, such as beetles, mosquitoes, and flies. When threatened, these frogs can inflate themselves, giving the appearance of greater size. American tomato frogs breed in spring; the sounds of males calling to attract females can be heard around small water bodies in the dark night. Following copulation, females will lay a clutch of 1,000 to 1,500 eggs on the surface of the water. Tadpoles hatch from these small black and white eggs about 36 hours later; they are only around six millimetres long and feed by filter-feeding. Tadpoles undergo metamorphosis into yellow juveniles and this stage is completed around 45 days after the eggs were laid. The conservation status of the American tomato frog is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American tomato frog's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
American river ratfish

The **American river ratfish** (*Hydrolagus americanum*), also known as the **American river chimaera**, is a species of chimaera, most closely related to the spotted ratfish (*Hydrolagus colliei*), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the lakes, rivers, ponds, and estuaries across the United States, Mexico, and Canada to help boost biodiversity. Often seen by people at night, dusk, or dawn, this cartilaginous fish gets its characteristic name from a pointed rat-like tail. The female is up to 97 cm (38 inches) long, slightly bigger than the male. The American river ratfish have a smooth and scaleless skin that is either a silvery-red color or an orangish-brown, often with sparkling shades of gold, blue, and green. Unlike other species of chimaeras and as its name suggests, the American river ratfish is tolerant to pure freshwater and brackish waters, able to thrive and breed in freshwater in its entire life. The American river ratfish's usual hunting period is at night, when it moves through the water as in search for tough food sources such as crustaceans (such as crabs, crayfish, and shrimp) and mollusks (such as clams and snails). Besides these, the American river ratfish also feeds on worms, small fish, frogs (including their larvae/tadpoles), and newts. Like some sharks, American river ratfish are oviparous. Their spawning season peaks during the spring to autumn. During this time, the female releases up to three fertilized eggs into muddy, rocky, or sandy areas every 10–14 days. The extrusion process can last 18–30 hours and the actual laying can last another 4–6 days. The egg sack is leather-like, 12.7 centimeters (5.0 inches) long, and has a filament connected to it which is used to attach it to the riverbed when it is let go by the mother. A female may be seen swimming around her newly laid eggs, in hopes of preventing predators from finding them. Development of the egg can take up to 3 months, which can sometimes be dangerous because the eggs are sometimes mistaken for inanimate objects by people swimming in the water. When the young finally hatch, they are about 14 centimeters (5.5 inches) in length and grow, reaching 30 centimeters (12 inches) in length their first year. The conservation status of the American river ratfish is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American river ratfish's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
American small-clawed otter

The **American small-clawed otter** (*Aonyx americanum*), also known as the **American clawless otter**, is a species of otter that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, open woodlands, lakes, and rivers across North America to help boost biodiversity. The closest living relative of the American small-clawed otter is the Asian small-clawed otter (*Aonyx cinereus*). The American short-clawed otter has short claws that do not extend beyond the pads of its webbed digits, giving it an appearance of lacking claws, hence its name. With a total body length of 730 to 960 mm (28.6 to 37.6 inches), it is one of the smallest otter species in the world and the smallest of the North American otters. The American small-clawed otter feeds mainly on crabs, crayfish, and fish. Its diet varies seasonally. When and where available, it also catches snakes, frogs, mollusks, insects, rats and ricefield fish like catfish and others. Captive American small-clawed otters are observed to leave shellfish in the sun, so that the heat causes them to open. That way, they consume the crustaceans and mollusks without having to crush the shells. The American small-clawed otter is mostly active after dark. It lives in groups of up to 15 individuals. Group members communicate using 12 or more distinct calls, and utter a variety of yelps and whimpers. When disturbed, they scream to rally the help of others. When swimming on the surface, American small-clawed otters row with the forelimbs and paddle with the hind limbs. When diving under water, they undulate their bodies and tails. Captive otters swim at speeds of 0.7–1.2 m/s (2.3–3.9 ft/s). American small-clawed otters are monogamous. The estrous cycle of females lasts 28 to 30 days with estrus lasting between one and 13 days. Usually, mating takes place in the water. Gestation lasts 62 to 74 days. Interval between births is at least five months. About two weeks before parturition, both female and male engage in building a nest. They collect grass, hay or straw and carry this material into the breeding chamber. Between one and seven pups are born in a litter. Pups are born with closed eyes, which open in the fifth week. Newborn pups weigh between 45.6 and 62.5 grams (1.61 and 2.20 oz) and reach a weight of 410–988 grams (14.5–34.9 oz) after 60 days. They start exploring the environs of the breeding den at the age of ten weeks. At about three months, they enter and paddle in shallow water under the guidance of the mother. They become independent at the age of four to five months. The conservation status of the American small-clawed otter is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American small-clawed otter's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
Anomalocaris

***Anomalocaris pacifica*** (name meaning "Pacific abnormal shrimp") is a species of anomalocaridid, a family of animals closely related to ancestral arthropods, that originally lived during the Early to Middle Cambrian as an extinct species of *Anomalocaris* and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the modern world's oceans (despite its scientific name) to help biodiversity. *Anomalocaris pacifica* is the largest of the predatory anomalocarids, growing on average of about 3.3 feet (1 meter) long, about the size of a large lobster. It propels itself through the water by undulating the flexible flaps on the sides of its body. Each flap slopes below the one more posterior to it, and this overlapping allows the lobes on each side of the body to act as a single "fin", maximizing the swimming efficiency. The mouth of *Anomalocaris pacifica* is very unusual, being disk-like and resembling a pineapple ring with the center replaced by a series of serrated prongs. The mouth is used to constrict and crush prey, but never completely close; there is always an opening about 5 millimeters in diameter when the mouth is shut; a centimeter in exceptionally large individuals. It also possesses 14 segments (podomeres) on each frontal appendage, almost each one tipped with two barb-like ventral spines (endites). The ventral spines themselves are both equipped with 2 smaller auxiliary spines, which branches off from the main spine at the center of its length. Those frontal appendages are used to help the animal grab its prey items such as trilobites, small sea scorpions, shrimp, small crabs, and among other hard-shelled animals. *Anomalocaris pacifica* is a solitary animal that lives throughout most of its life alone except during the breeding seasons. The conservation status of *Anomalocaris pacifica* is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the animal's wide range and its tolerance to most human activities, including man-made pollution. People tolerate the presence of *Anomalocaris pacifica* since *Anomalocaris pacifica* does not attack nor prey on people or pets.
American megastick

The **American megastick** (*Phobaeticus americanum*) is a species of stick insect, most closely related to the Chan's megastick (*Phobaeticus chani*) of Malaysia, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, open woodlands, and wooded shrublands across North America and South America to help boost biodiversity. The American megastick is one of the longest modern-styled insects in the world, measuring 567 mm (22.3 inches) with its front legs fully extended, and its alone still measures an impressive 357 mm (14.1 inches). Like its relatives, the American megastick is a herbivore and feeds primarily on fruits and leaves of various plant species. The female American megasticks lay 90-120 eggs individually and fling them in to the air where they land on the ground and hatch in the soil. The eggs hatch around 4 months later and they become sexually mature around a year later. The average lifespan of the American megastick is between 2 and 3 years, however, some individuals have been known to live almost 6 years. The conservation status of the American megastick is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American megastick's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
Anancus

The **long-tusked gomphothere** (*Anancus magnalignum*) is a species of anancid gomphothere that originally lived in Africa, Europe, and Asia during the Turolian age of the late Miocene until the early Pleistocene, roughly from 3—1.5 million years ago, and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the jungles, swamps, marshlands, forests, and open woodlands throughout Eurasia and Africa to help boost biodiversity. The long-tusked gomphothere is a very large elephant relative, growing on average of about 9.8 feet (3 meters) tall and weigh around 5 tons, and closely resembles an elephant, except with much longer tusks that usually grows to be around 13 feet (4 meters) long, hence its name, which are used for defense against any potential predators. Like elephants, the long-tusked gomphothere has a long, grasping trunk which is normally used to pull the vegetation, reach the water sources, and for communication in a manner similar to elephants. Unlike elephants, however, its molars are not composed of lamellae like those of true elephants, but has cusps, like tapir and pig molars; more suited for browsing than grazing. The long-tusked gomphothere primarily lives in the forests, eating from trees and shrubs and digging out tubers and roots in the forest floor. It is a social herd-dwelling animal, with adult females as well as young males and females living together, which are leaded by the matriarch (female leader), but bull male long-tusked gomphotheres live in mostly solitary lives unless it is breeding seasons, when males have musth and males find suitable females to mate with. The conservation status of the long-tusked gomphothere is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts and the long-tusked gomphotheres' wide range.
American openbill

The **American openbill** (*Anastomus vulgaris*) is a species of openbill stork (*Anastomus*), most closely related to the Asian openbill (*Anastomus oscitans*), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, lakes, riverbanks, and ponds across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American openbill is greyish or white with glossy black wings and tail and the adults have a gap between the arched upper mandible and recurved lower mandible. Young birds are born without this gap which is an adaptation that aids in the handling of snails, one of their main prey items. Like other storks, American openbills are silent except for clattering produced by the striking of the male's bill against that of the female during copulation. They also produce low honking notes accompanied by up and down movements of the bill when greeting a partner arriving at the nest. Males may sometimes form polygynous associations, typically with two females which may lay their eggs in the same nest. The conservation status of the American openbill is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American openbill's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
Ankylosaurus V2

***Ankylosaurus americanum*** (name meaning "American fused lizard") is a species of large herbivorous armored dinosaur that originally lived at the very end of the Cretaceous Period, about 68–66 million years ago, in western North America, and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and, unlike SciiFii's first (re)created *Ankylosaurus* species, has been intentionally introduced throughout the rainforests, swamps, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands across North America to help boost biodiversity. Possibly the largest-known ankylosaurid, *Ankylosaurus americanum* is generally between 6 and 8 metres (20 and 26 feet) long and weigh between 4.8 and 8 tonnes (4.7 and 7.9 long tons) when fully grown. It is quadrupedal, with a broad, robust body. It has a wide, low skull, with two horns pointing backward from the back of the head, and two horns below these that points backward and down. Unlike other ankylosaurs, its nostrils face sideways rather than towards the front. The front part of the jaws is covered in a beak, with rows of small, leaf-shaped teeth farther behind it. It is covered in armor plates, or osteoderms, with bony half-rings covering the neck, and has a large club on the end of its tail. Bones in the skull and other parts of the body are fused, increasing their strength, and this feature is the source of the genus name. *Ankylosaurus americanum* is a member of the family Ankylosauridae, and its closest relatives are *Anodontosaurus* and *Euoplocephalus*. *Ankylosaurus americanum* is a slow-moving animal, able to make quick movements when necessary. Its broad muzzle makes *Ankylosaurus americanum* a non-selective browser. Unlike SciiFii's first *Ankylosaurus* species, *Ankylosaurus americanum* is amphibious and, thanks to the combination of its hollow bones and airsacs making it lighter in weight and its barrel-shaped body and short limbs like those of a hippo's, is able to dive into the water to cool down in the hottest part of the day, and oftentimes feeds on aquatic vegetation to supplement its diet, being akin to a hippopotamus. Sinuses and nasal chambers in the snout are used for heat and water balance and for vocalization, which consists of deep snorts, growls, and grunts. The tail club is used in defense against any possible predators or in intraspecific combat. The conservation status of *Ankylosaurus americanum* is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts and the species' wide range. Although illegal in Florida, Georgia, and Texas, the meat can be pulled from the *Ankylosaurus americanum* that died of natural causes (old age, etc), natural disasters (rock slides, etc), or predator attacks, and be used for any kind of dishes in any restaurants.
American serow

The **American serow** (*Capricornis californianus*) is a species of medium-sized goat-like or antelope-like mammal of the genus *Capricornis* that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the swamps, forests, open woodlands, and hilly woodlands to help boost biodiversity. The fully-grown American serow stand about 81 centimetres (32 in) tall and weigh 30–45 kilograms (66–99 lb). The Amerocan serows are black to whitish, and colouring lightens in summer. The fur is very bushy, especially the tail. Both sexes have short, backwards-curving horns, and are difficult to distinguish by sight. American serow are found in dense mountain forests where they eat leaves, shoots, and acorns. They are diurnal and feed in early mornings and late afternoons. Like other serows, American serows are solitary, or gather in couples or small family groups. The animal marks its territory with sweet-and-sour-smelling preorbital gland secretions, and males and females have separate territories that may overlap. The conservation status of the American serow is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts and the American serow's wide range.
American pied shag

The **American pied shag** (*Microcarbo americanum*) is a species of black and white cormorant, most closely related to the little pied cormorant, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the temperate, subtropical, and tropical coasts of both Pacific and Atlantic regions of North America to help boost biodiversity, making it the only living member of the genus *Microcarbo* found in the New World. The American pied shag is a small cormorant measuring 56–58 centimeters (22–23 inches) with a shorter 3 centimeters (1.2 inches) bill and longer tail than the little black cormorant; it has a small black crest. It has a pied morph, hence its name, being black (with a slight green tinge) above and white beneath; the bill is yellow with black on top. Chicks have dark brown down, with pied morph having patches of paler down. Immature birds are a dull blackish brown, with pied morph birds having paler underparts. The American pied shag makes a low cooing during courtship. The little pied cormorant is a benthic feeder, i.e. it finds its prey on the sea floor. It is a solitary feeder, normally diving in relatively shallow water, often near the shore. Dive times are short, around 15 to 20 seconds, with recovery times on the surface of 5 to 10 seconds unless prey are being swallowed. It takes a variety of fish prey but an unusually high proportion (nearly 30% by weight on average, and up to 80% in some individuals) of crustaceans. In Californian waters it is most often seen preying on the local flounder and other small flatfish. Eels and insect larvae are also consumed. These are brought to the surface to be swallowed: the bird will sometimes put a fish down on the surface of the water in order to re-orient it and swallow it head first. Because of this habit, they suffer some kleptoparasitism from California gulls. Breeding occurs once a year in spring or early summer. The nest is a platform built of branches and sticks, often still green with leaves in the forks of trees. Nests are often located near other waterbirds such as other cormorants, herons, ibises or spoonbills. Four or five pale blue oval eggs measuring 46 x 31 mm are laid. The eggs are covered with a thin layer of lime, giving them a matte white coated appearance. They become increasingly stained with faeces, as does the nest, over the duration of the breeding season. The conservation status of the American pied shag is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts and the American pied shag's wide range.
American spider lemur

The **American spider lemur** (*Neoatelemur aranea*) is a species of adapiform primate that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The closest living relatives of the American spider lemurs are any adapiforms of the genus *Notharctus*. There is a slight difference in body size and weight between male and female American spider lemurs. Males are about 17–19 inches (42–50 cm) tall, while females are about 13–23 inches (34–59 cm) tall. The American spider lemur is black in fur color and has a whitish belly and a pale patch on the cheeks and ears. American spider lemurs spend 20% of their time feeding. They eat primarily fruit and seeds, along with foliage, buds, and flowers, filling the similar ecological niche to spider monkeys of Central and South America. American spider lemurs are important long-distance seed dispersal agents for many fruit-bearing species. American spider lemurs live in groups of 20 to 40 individuals, splitting into small parties of 1 to 9 when in activity. The conservation status of the American spider lemur is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American spider lemur's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
American yak

The **American yak** (*Bos lanigeras*) is a species of large wild cattle, most closely related to domestic yaks (*Bos grunniens*) and wild yaks (*Bos mutus*) of Asia, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, and mountainous regions across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American yak is a large bovid, with adults standing about 1.6 to 2.05 meters (5.2 to 6.7 feet) tall at the shoulder, and weighing 500–1,200 kilograms (1,100–2,600 lb). The head and body length is 2.4 to 3.8 meters (7.9 to 12 feet), not counting the tail of 60 to 100 centimeters (24 to 39 inches). The females are about one-third the weight and are about 30% smaller in their linear dimensions when compared to bull American yaks. They are heavily built animals with a bulky frame, sturdy legs, and rounded cloven hooves. To protect against the cold, the udder in females and the scrotum in males are small, and covered in a layer of hair. Females have four teats. Both sexes have long shaggy hair, with a dense woolly undercoat over the chest, flanks, and thighs for insulation against the cold. In males especially, this undercoat may form a long "skirt" that can reach the ground. The tail is long and horse-like, rather than tufted like the tails of cattle or bison. The coat is typically black or dark brown, covering most of the body, with a grey muzzle (although wild golden-brown individuals have been commonly reported). American yaks with gold coloured hair are known as the Rocky Mountain golden yak. The diet of American yaks consists largely of grasses and sedges. They also eat a smaller amount of herbs, winterfat shrubs, and mosses, and have even been reported to eat lichen. The main natural predator of the American yak has been the gray wolf, but brown bears and snow jaguars have also been reported as predators in some areas, since the young or infirm American yaks. American yaks are herd animals. Herds can contain several hundred individuals, although many are much smaller. Herds consist primarily of females and their young, with a smaller number of adult males. On average female yaks graze 100 meters higher than males. Females with young tend to choose grazing ground on high, steep slopes. The remaining males are either solitary, or found in much smaller groups, averaging around six individuals. Groups move into lower altitude ranges during the winter. Although American yaks can become aggressive when defending young, or during the rut, they generally avoid humans, and may flee for great distances if approached. American yaks mate in summer and give birth to a single calf the following spring. Females typically only give birth every other year. The conservation status of the American yak is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American yak's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
American snouted termite

The **American snouted termite** (*Neotrinervitermes texum*) is a species of termite that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, and scrublands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American snouted termites inhabit grasslands and store grass in their nests or mounds, just below the ground surface. It forages with groups of 3-5 individual wide columns moving from the foraging holes some distance from the main mound and radiating out towards grasses. The species forages during the night and avoids foraging during the winter months of December–February. The foraging itself could last anywhere from 2 hours to 6.5 hours. It feeds as a harvester termite and forages almost always at night. The species forages on the surface completely exposed unlike most similar species of termite. The soldier caste has atrophied mandibles and a fontanelle squirt gun on the frons. This species is able to manage this by secreting a chemical containing a mixture of diterpenes and monoterpenes. This chemical defense can cause significant internal damage to predators and works to deter the large majority of predators. Diterpenes and monoterpenes are released to deter ants and smaller predators, but these are not effective against larger mammalian predators. One of their main predators are the American aardwolves, which are able to eat up to 300,000 termites a night while seeming unperturbed by this toxin. The conservation status of the American snouted termite is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American snouted termite's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
American paradise flycatcher

The **American paradise flycatcher** (*Terpsiphone americanum*) is a species of medium-sized passerine bird that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. Male American paradise flycatchers have elongated central tail feathers, and a black and rufous plumage in some populations, while others have white plumage. Females are short-tailed with rufous wings and a black head. Adult American paradise flycatchers are 19–22 centimeters (7.5–8.7 inches ) long. American paradise flycatchers feed on insects, which they capture in the air often below a densely canopied tree. The American paradise flycatcher is a noisy bird uttering sharp skreek calls. It sits very upright whilst perched prominently, like a shrike. It is insectivorous and hunts in flight in the understorey. In the afternoons, it dives from perches to bathe in small pools of water. Its breeding season lasts from March to May. Being socially monogamous both male and female take part in nest-building, incubation, brooding and feeding of the young. The incubation period lasts 14 to 16 days and the nestling period 9 to 12 days. Three or four eggs are laid in a neat cup nest made with twigs and spider webs on the end of a low branch. The nest is sometimes built in the vicinity of a breeding pair of drongos and blackbirds, which keep predators away. Chicks hatch in about 21 to 23 days. The conservation status of the American paradise flycatcher is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American paradise flycatcher's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
American spinebill

The **American spinebill** (*Nothocanthorhynchus terrestris*) is a species of honeyeater, most closely related to honeyeaters of the genus *Moho*, despite its name or appearance resembling spinebills of Australia, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American spinebill is around 15 centimeters (5.9 inches), and has a distinctive black, white, and chestnut plumage, red eyes, and a long downcurved bill. The American spinebill is diurnal and primarily feeds on the nectar from many species of flowering plants, but it has been known to eat invertebrates to supplement its diet and to obtain proteins. During periods of abundant flowering there may be periods of low nectar production, and it appears that the American spinebill responds to these periodic shortages by storing fat during periods of high nectar production, increasing the amount of time spent feeding, or dropping its day-time mmetabolic rate to night-time levels. Breeding season is from February to July, with between 1 and 3 broods raised. The nest is a deep cup-shaped structure of grass and bark strips, lined with feathers and soft plant fibres, hanging by the rim in the fork of a small bushy tree or shrub, 1-15 meters (3-49 feet) above ground. The clutch is one to six, with three to four being the average, pinkish eggs with dark reddish-brown blotches and spots. American spinebills can breed 5 times per season. The female incubates the eggs for 13 to 16 days before hatching. Once born, the chicks weigh about 8 grams each. Both parents feed the chicks and remove faecal sacs from the nest. It takes an average of 14 days for the young to fledge, and they become independent and begin foraging 8 days later. The conservation status of the American spinebill is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts, the American spinebill's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.