Amphibians:
* Frogs: Green tree frog, bullfrog, leopard frog
* Toads: American toad, Fowler's toad
* Salamanders: Eastern newt, mudpuppy, red-spotted newt
Fish:
* Bass: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass
* Carp: Common carp, goldfish
* Sunfish: Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed
* Minnows: Fathead minnow, shiner
Insects:
* Dragonflies: Common green darner, blue dasher
* Damselflies: Bluet, spreadwing damselfly
* Water striders: Common water strider
* Water beetles: Diving beetle, whirligig beetle
* Mosquitoes: Various species, including the common mosquito
* Mayflies: Various species, known for their short adult lifespan
Other Invertebrates:
* Snails: Pond snail, ramshorn snail
* Crayfish: Red swamp crayfish, white river crayfish
* Worms: Earthworm, leech, flatworm
* Plankton: Various microscopic organisms
Mammals:
* Muskrats: A semi-aquatic rodent
* Beavers: Large rodents that build dams
This is just a small sample of the diversity of life found in ponds. Depending on the location, climate, and other factors, you might find many other fascinating creatures!