Long-tailed weasels are energetic carnivores found throughout North America. They're known to use their long, agile bodies to wrap around and trip larger prey. Photo courtesy of Jim Kimura taken at Modoc National Wildlife Refuge in California.

Time for a snooze! During the warmer months black bears are early risers, becoming active just before sunrise. They typically take one or two naps during the day before curling up for the night an hour or two after sunset. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS.

Black swallowtail butterflies can be found across much of the U.S. & Mexico. They look similar to the Ozark swallowtail, pipevine swallowtail & dark morph eastern tiger swallowtail. Host plants including dill, parsley & even spotted water hemlock! Photo courtesy of Gordon Garcia.