
Sugar Glider

Rainbow Lorikeet

Moose

Moray Eel

Platypus

Piranha

Pangolin

Raccoon

Basilisk Lizard

Crow

Quokka

Narwhal

Nautilus

Stick Insect

Sea Turtle

Slow Loris

Flatfish

Axolotl

Grey Heron

Andean Condor
Animal Information
Sugar Glider (Australian Flying Squirrel (misnomer))
"Sugar gliders are small, nocturnal marsupials with a gliding membrane (patagium), feed on nectar, tree sap, and insects, and are popular pets."
Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)
"Rainbow Lorikeets have extremely vibrant plumage; their tongues are specialized for feeding on nectar and pollen."
Moose (Elk (Europe))
"Moose are the largest deer species; males have huge, palmate antlers and a dewlap (bell) under their throat."
Moray Eel (Muraenidae (family name))
"Moray eels have large mouths and sharp teeth, smooth, scaleless skin, and often hide in caves to ambush prey."
Platypus (None)
"The platypus is one of the few egg-laying mammals; males have venomous spurs on their hind feet."
Piranha (Caribe, Piraya)
"Piranhas are known for their sharp teeth and schooling predatory behavior, but not all species are aggressive."
Pangolin (Scaly Anteater)
"Pangolins are covered in keratinous scales, the only mammals with scales, and curl into a ball when threatened."
Raccoon (North American Raccoon)
"Raccoons have very dexterous front paws and often 'wash' their food by dipping it in water, hence their name."
Basilisk Lizard (Jesus Christ Lizard)
"Basilisk lizards are famous for their ability to run across the surface of water for a short distance, earning them the name 'Jesus Christ lizard'."
Crow (Raven (larger))
"Crows are highly intelligent birds, capable of using tools, solving complex problems, and social learning."
Quokka (Smiling Quokka)
"Quokkas are known for their facial expressions that make them look like they are always smiling; they are small herbivorous marsupials."
Narwhal (Monodon monoceros, Sea Unicorn)
"Male narwhals typically have a single, long (2-3 meters) spiral tusk, which is a specialized left canine tooth."
Nautilus (Living Fossil)
"Nautiluses are ancient cephalopods with spiral external shells containing gas chambers to control buoyancy; known as 'living fossils'."
Stick Insect (Phasmid, Walking Stick)
"Stick insects resemble twigs or leaves, are representative insects of mimicry, and are herbivorous."
Sea Turtle (Green Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle (common species))
"Female sea turtles return to the beaches where they were born to lay eggs, with very precise navigation."
Slow Loris (Nycticebus)
"Slow lorises move slowly, are nocturnal, and have a toxic secretion from glands on their arms that, when mixed with saliva, is used for defense."
Flatfish (Flounder, Halibut)
"Flatfish are flattened, with both eyes on the same side of the body; juvenile fish have symmetrical eyes, which later migrate."
Axolotl (Mexican Walking Fish, Ambystoma mexicanum)
"Axolotls can remain in their larval form throughout life (neoteny), have powerful regenerative abilities, and are popular pets."
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)
"The Grey Heron is a large wading bird with a long neck, preying on fish, amphibians, and small mammals."
Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus)
"The Andean Condor is one of the largest land flying birds by wingspan, feeds on carrion, and is a symbol of several South American countries."