Amphibians:
* Frogs: Green frogs, bullfrogs, leopard frogs, tree frogs
* Toads: American toads, Eastern American toads
* Salamanders: Mudpuppies, newts, salamanders
Fish:
* Bass: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass
* Catfish: Channel catfish, bullhead catfish
* Carp: Common carp, goldfish (introduced)
* Sunfish: Bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed
* Minnows: Fathead minnows, shiners
Insects:
* Dragonflies: Many different species
* Damselflies: Many different species
* Water striders: Skim across the surface
* Water beetles: Diving beetles, whirligig beetles
* Mosquitoes: Larvae (wrigglers) and adults
* Mayflies: Nymphs live in water, adults live above water
Reptiles:
* Turtles: Snapping turtles, painted turtles, musk turtles
* Snakes: Water snakes, garter snakes
Other:
* Crayfish: Relatives of lobsters and crabs
* Tadpoles: Frog and toad larvae
* Snails: Many types of pond snails
* Plankton: Microscopic organisms (algae and small animals)
Important Note: The specific animals that live in a pond will depend on the pond's location, climate, and other environmental factors.