In these wild waters, every champion has their specialty.
Some dive right into action.
Others take a more unexpected approach.
This American dipper braves the cascades because the river is how she makes a living.
Dipping to hunt for aquatic insects, her transparent eyelids let her see underwater, and a movable flap seals her nostrils, earning these birds their name, the American dipper.
The trophy isn't hers alone.
Despite the perilous perch, her insulated nest keeps the chicks warm and safe from predators.
With four mouths to feed, the job of raising kids is never-ending, which is why their father sticks around to help.
