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The red-cheeked salamander |
Named after the red markings on its cheeks, the red-cheeked salamander is a lizard that lives in small bushes and under rocks. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the only place in North America where you can find the red-cheeked salamander.
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The wild turkey |
Usually the only time Americans think about turkeys is during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. But turkeys are permanent residents of the national park. They tend to inhabit open woodlands where they can find plenty of food. Turkeys eat nuts, seeds, and insects
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The red-headed woodpecker |
The redheaded woodpecker is the largest species of woodpecker in the United States. The woodpecker feeds on ants and other insects it finds in dead trees. The most famous woodpecker in the United States is the cartoon figure known as Woody Woodpecker.
