Wildebeest

Wildebeest

Viper

Viper

Salmon

Salmon

Bonobo

Bonobo

Mandrill

Mandrill

Cotton-top Tamarin

Cotton-top Tamarin

Peacock

Peacock

Chameleon

Chameleon

Louse

Louse

Great White Shark

Great White Shark

Woodpecker

Woodpecker

Black Widow Spider

Black Widow Spider

Silverfish

Silverfish

Fossa

Fossa

Box Turtle

Box Turtle

Centipede

Centipede

Lemming

Lemming

Coelacanth

Coelacanth

Sea Urchin

Sea Urchin

Wolf

Wolf

Animal Information

Wildebeest (Gnu)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Grasslands of eastern and southern Africa

"Wildebeest are famous for their large-scale seasonal migrations, where millions cross plains in search of water and grass."

Viper (Adder (related), Russell's Viper (common))

Type:Reptile (Suborder Serpentes, Viperidae)
Distribution:Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas (rattlesnakes belong to Viperidae)

"Vipers are venomous snakes, usually with triangular heads and tubular fangs; many species are viviparous (live-bearing)."

Salmon (Atlantic Salmon (for 三文鱼))

Type:Fish (Anadromous)
Distribution:Rivers and oceans of the North Atlantic and North Pacific

"Salmon migrate from the ocean to their natal freshwater rivers to spawn, a journey that is often arduous."

Bonobo (Pygmy Chimpanzee, Pan paniscus)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Hominidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of the Congo Basin

"Bonobos are slightly smaller than chimpanzees, with more peaceful social behavior, often resolving conflicts through sexual activity."

Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Cercopithecidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa

"Male mandrills have extremely colorful faces (red and blue) and are one of the largest monkey species."

Cotton-top Tamarin (Saguinus oedipus)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Callitrichidae)
Distribution:Tropical forests of northwestern Colombia

"Cotton-top tamarins have a long white crest of fur on their heads, resembling a cotton ball, and are critically endangered small monkeys."

Peacock (Indian Peafowl, Green Peafowl)

Type:Bird (Galliformes)
Distribution:Forests and shrublands of South and Southeast Asia (wild)

"Male peacocks (peafowl) have magnificent trains (actually upper tail coverts), which they fan out during courtship displays ('peacock's display')."

Chameleon (Chamaeleo)

Type:Reptile
Distribution:Africa, Madagascar, Southern Europe, South Asia

"Chameleons change color not only for camouflage but also to express emotions and for social signaling."

Louse (Head Louse, Body Louse (common))

Type:Insect (Phthiraptera)
Distribution:Widely distributed worldwide, parasitic on the skin or hair of mammals and birds

"Lice are small, wingless ectoparasitic insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts, feeding on blood or skin debris."

Great White Shark (Man-eater Shark, White Pointer)

Type:Fish (Cartilaginous)
Distribution:Temperate and tropical coastal and offshore waters of major oceans worldwide

"Great White Sharks have multiple rows of sharp teeth and continuously replace lost ones throughout their lives."

Woodpecker (None)

Type:Bird (Piciformes)
Distribution:Forest areas worldwide, except Australia, New Zealand, and polar regions

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

Black Widow Spider (Latrodectus (genus name))

Type:Arachnid (Araneae)
Distribution:Temperate and tropical regions worldwide

"Female black widow spiders sometimes eat the male after mating; their venom has a strong effect on the nervous system."

Silverfish (Fishmoth, Lepisma saccharina)

Type:Insect (Zygentoma)
Distribution:Moist indoor environments worldwide, such as bookcases, wardrobes, and kitchens

"Silverfish are ancient wingless insects, covered in silvery scales, and feed on starchy or sugary materials like books and paper."

Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Eupleridae)
Distribution:Found only in the forests of Madagascar

"The fossa is Madagascar's largest native carnivorous mammal, a skilled climber, and a predator of lemurs."

Box Turtle (Eastern Box Turtle (common))

Type:Reptile (Testudines)
Distribution:Forests and grasslands of eastern and central North America

"Box turtles have a hinged plastron that allows them to completely close their shells when threatened, like a box."

Centipede (Hundred-legged worm)

Type:Myriapod (Chilopoda)
Distribution:Moist environments in temperate and tropical regions worldwide

"Centipedes are carnivorous; their first pair of appendages is modified into venomous claws (forcipules) for predation and defense."

Lemming (Lemmus)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia, Cricetidae)
Distribution:Tundra zones of the Arctic and subarctic regions

"Lemmings are known for their periodic population explosions and large-scale migrations (sometimes leading to mass deaths)."

Coelacanth (Latimeria, Living Fossil)

Type:Fish (Sarcopterygii, Actinistia)
Distribution:Deep seas near the Comoro Islands in the Western Indian Ocean and off Sulawesi, Indonesia

"Coelacanths were thought to have been extinct for tens of millions of years before being rediscovered; they are famous 'living fossil' fish."

Sea Urchin (None)

Type:Echinoderm (Echinoidea)
Distribution:Seabeds of all major oceans, from intertidal zones to the deep sea

"Sea urchins are covered in spines for defense and movement and feed on algae or organic debris."

Wolf (Gray Wolf)

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Parts of North America and Eurasia

"Wolves communicate over long distances through howling, coordinating pack activities and marking territory."