"The pink color of flamingo feathers comes from carotenoids in their food, such as small shrimp and algae."

"Termites feed on cellulose from wood, can build complex nests, and some queens can live for decades."

"Gharials have extremely long, slender snouts with sharp teeth, specialized for catching fish, and are critically endangered crocodilians."

"Nautiluses are ancient cephalopods with spiral external shells containing gas chambers to control buoyancy; known as 'living fossils'."

"Spectacled bears are the only bear species in South America, with light-colored rings around their eyes resembling spectacles, and are skilled climbers."

"Many parrot species are known for their ability to mimic human speech and other sounds."

"Wild budgerigars are mostly green; various colors have been bred in captivity; they are small and can mimic human speech."

"Many monkey species are highly social, living in complex groups."

"Pufferfish inflate their bodies by swallowing water or air when threatened; many species have highly toxic internal organs and skin."

"The emu is one of Australia's national birds and the second-largest living bird after the ostrich."

"Seagulls are adaptable birds with a wide diet, often found near coasts and harbors, with loud calls."

"Dingoes are descendants of dogs introduced to Australia early on, now adapted to wild environments and are apex predators."

"Reindeer are the only deer species in which both males and females grow antlers; they are used for pulling sleds in some cultures."

"Dolphins are highly intelligent animals, capable of using tools and communicating through complex sounds."

"Woodpeckers use their strong beaks to peck at trees for insects; their heads have special structures to absorb shock."

"Goats are curious and excellent climbers; some can even climb trees."

"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'."

"Horseshoe crabs are ancient marine arthropods, their form almost unchanged for hundreds of millions of years; their blue blood is used for medical testing."

"Sea snakes are venomous snakes fully adapted to marine life, with paddle-like tails for swimming; most species give birth to live young at sea."

"Sandgrouse are adapted to arid environments; male birds can absorb water in their belly feathers to carry back to their chicks in the nest."