Woodlouse

Woodlouse

Snail

Snail

Black Kite

Black Kite

Dugong

Dugong

Mosquito

Mosquito

Nutria

Nutria

Fossa

Fossa

Mink

Mink

Red-crowned Crane

Red-crowned Crane

Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros

Kangaroo

Kangaroo

Moth

Moth

Serval

Serval

Bandicoot

Bandicoot

Harpy Eagle

Harpy Eagle

Pangolin

Pangolin

Howler Monkey

Howler Monkey

Addax

Addax

Silverfish

Silverfish

Orangutan

Orangutan

Animal Information

Woodlouse (Pill Bug, Roly-poly (some species))

Type:Crustacean (Malacostraca, Isopoda)
Distribution:Moist terrestrial environments worldwide, such as under stones and in decaying wood

"Woodlice are terrestrial crustaceans; some species roll into a ball when threatened and feed on decaying organic matter."

Snail (Terrestrial gastropod)

Type:Mollusk (Gastropoda)
Distribution:Moist terrestrial environments worldwide

"Snails crawl using their muscular foot and secrete mucus to aid movement and prevent desiccation."

Black Kite (Milvus migrans (colloquially 'Old Eagle' in some regions))

Type:Bird (Accipitriformes, Accipitridae)
Distribution:Open areas and towns of Eurasia, Africa, and Australia

"Black Kites are medium-sized raptors with a slightly forked tail, a wide diet including carrion and small animals, and are highly adaptable."

Dugong (Sea Cow (colloquial, but different from Manatees))

Type:Mammal (Sirenia, Dugongidae)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical shallow coastal waters of the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans

"Dugongs are marine herbivorous mammals with whale-like tail flukes, primarily feeding on seagrass, and known as 'sea mermaids'."

Mosquito (Culicidae (family name))

Type:Insect (Diptera)
Distribution:Moist regions worldwide, except Antarctica

"Only female mosquitoes bite; the protein in blood is necessary for their egg production."

Nutria (Coypu, River Rat)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia, Myocastoridae)
Distribution:Native to South America, now introduced to North America, Europe, Asia, etc.

"Nutria are large, semi-aquatic rodents with webbed hind feet, feed on aquatic plants, and their fur has economic value."

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."

Mink (American Mink)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Mustelidae)
Distribution:Native to North America, introduced worldwide for fur farming

"Mink are semi-aquatic animals, skilled swimmers and divers; their fur is valuable, making them important fur-bearing animals."

Red-crowned Crane (Japanese Crane, Manchurian Crane)

Type:Bird (Gruiformes)
Distribution:East Asia (southeastern Siberia, northeastern China, Korea, Japan)

"The Red-crowned Crane has a patch of bare red skin on its crown and is a symbol of longevity and good fortune in East Asian culture."

Rhinoceros (White Rhino, Black Rhino, Indian Rhino, etc.)

Type:Mammal (Perissodactyla)
Distribution:Tropical grasslands, shrublands, and forests of Africa and Asia

"Rhinoceros horns are made of keratin, the same protein found in human fingernails, not bone."

Kangaroo (Red Kangaroo, Grey Kangaroo (common species))

Type:Mammal (Marsupial)
Distribution:Grasslands, woodlands, and deserts of Australia and New Guinea

"Kangaroos use their strong hind legs to hop and their tail for balance."

Moth (Noctuid Moth, Sphinx Moth (common types))

Type:Insect (Lepidoptera)
Distribution:Various terrestrial environments worldwide, except Antarctica

"Moths are typically nocturnal, many are attracted to light (phototaxis), and they are more diverse in species and form than butterflies."

Serval (African Serval)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Felidae)
Distribution:Grasslands and wetlands of sub-Saharan Africa

"Servals have long legs and large ears, are skilled jumpers for hunting small animals and birds, and are elegant hunters of the African savanna."

Bandicoot (Peramelemorphia (order name))

Type:Mammal (Marsupial, Peramelemorphia)
Distribution:Various terrestrial habitats of Australia and New Guinea

"Bandicoots are small, burrowing marsupials with pointed snouts and partially fused toes on their hind feet, feeding on insects and plants."

Harpy Eagle (American Harpy Eagle)

Type:Bird (Accipitriformes, Accipitridae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

"Harpy eagles are among the world's largest and most powerful raptors, with huge, strong talons, primarily preying on sloths and monkeys."

Pangolin (Scaly Anteater)

Type:Mammal (Pholidota)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa

"Pangolins are covered in keratinous scales, the only mammals with scales, and curl into a ball when threatened."

Howler Monkey (None)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Atelidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

"Howler monkeys are known for their loud, booming howls, audible for several kilometers, and are among the largest New World monkeys."

Addax (Screwhorn Antelope)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Extremely arid regions of the Sahara Desert in Africa

"Addax have long, spirally twisted horns, are extremely adapted to desert life, and are critically endangered."

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."

Orangutan (Red Ape, Man of the Forest)

Type:Mammal (Primate)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra

"Orangutans are arboreal, spending most of their time in trees, and their arms are much longer than their legs."