Animals

A heroic pigeon that, through a barrage of gunfire, delivered a message that saved over 100 lives in World War I.

The biggest museum dedicated to insects in North America, one of the largest in the world.

Home of the world's largest crocodile.

Medical museum that houses most notably the taxidermied remains of Vladimir Demikhov's famous two-headed dog experiment.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

The heroic sled dog of the 1925 serum run is preserved in taxidermy.

The oldest continuously operating farm in New York State.

A well-preserved 2nd century fort where moles are the archaeologists.

Central New York's first aquaponic farm (Closed).

The USSR’s Conquest of Nature lead to the domestication of many moose—no squirrel.

Three legendary, living albino buffalo roaming their pastures for all to see.

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

This picturesque round lake is said to be home to the legendary Mokèlé-mbèmbé.

This collection of Japanese luck idols beckons visitors with over 2,000 waving paws.

This museum/fur store is devoted to educating guests on how awful opossums can be.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

Uninhabited islet in the Caribbean is the sanctuary of giant lizards.

Roaming bison and a spectacular view at the highest point in Nebraska.