Sugar Glider

Sugar Glider

Rainbow Lorikeet

Rainbow Lorikeet

Moose

Moose

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

Platypus

Platypus

Piranha

Piranha

Pangolin

Pangolin

Raccoon

Raccoon

Basilisk Lizard

Basilisk Lizard

Crow

Crow

Quokka

Quokka

Narwhal

Narwhal

Nautilus

Nautilus

Stick Insect

Stick Insect

Sea Turtle

Sea Turtle

Slow Loris

Slow Loris

Flatfish

Flatfish

Axolotl

Axolotl

Grey Heron

Grey Heron

Andean Condor

Andean Condor

Animal Information

Sugar Glider (Australian Flying Squirrel (misnomer))

Type:Mammal (Marsupial, Petauridae)
Distribution:Forests of northern and eastern Australia, New Guinea, and some Indonesian islands

"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)

Type:Bird (Psittaciformes)
Distribution:Eastern coast of Australia, eastern Indonesia, New Guinea, etc.

"Rainbow Lorikeets have extremely vibrant plumage; their tongues are specialized for feeding on nectar and pollen."

Moose (Elk (Europe))

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Cervidae)
Distribution:Boreal and mixed forests of northern North America and Eurasia

"Moose are the largest deer species; males have huge, palmate antlers and a dewlap (bell) under their throat."

Moray Eel (Muraenidae (family name))

Type:Fish (Anguilliformes, Muraenidae)
Distribution:Rocky and coral reef crevices in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide

"Moray eels have large mouths and sharp teeth, smooth, scaleless skin, and often hide in caves to ambush prey."

Platypus (None)

Type:Mammal (Monotremata)
Distribution:Rivers and streams of eastern Australia and Tasmania

"The platypus is one of the few egg-laying mammals; males have venomous spurs on their hind feet."

Piranha (Caribe, Piraya)

Type:Fish (Characidae)
Distribution:Freshwater systems of the Amazon basin and other parts of South America

"Piranhas are known for their sharp teeth and schooling predatory behavior, but not all species are aggressive."

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."

Raccoon (North American Raccoon)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Procyonidae)
Distribution:Native to North America, now introduced to Europe, Japan, etc.

"Raccoons have very dexterous front paws and often 'wash' their food by dipping it in water, hence their name."

Basilisk Lizard (Jesus Christ Lizard)

Type:Reptile (Suborder Lacertilia, Corytophanidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

"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))

Type:Bird (Passeriformes, Corvidae)
Distribution:Most regions worldwide, except South America and Antarctica

"Crows are highly intelligent birds, capable of using tools, solving complex problems, and social learning."

Quokka (Smiling Quokka)

Type:Mammal (Marsupial, Diprotodontia)
Distribution:Small islands and some mainland areas of southwestern Australia

"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)

Type:Mammal (Marine Cetacean, Odontoceti)
Distribution:Cold waters of the Arctic Ocean and northern Atlantic Ocean

"Male narwhals typically have a single, long (2-3 meters) spiral tusk, which is a specialized left canine tooth."

Nautilus (Living Fossil)

Type:Mollusk (Cephalopoda, Nautilida)
Distribution:Tropical deep-water coral reef slopes of the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans

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

Stick Insect (Phasmid, Walking Stick)

Type:Insect (Phasmatodea)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, especially diverse in Southeast Asia and South America

"Stick insects resemble twigs or leaves, are representative insects of mimicry, and are herbivorous."

Sea Turtle (Green Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle (common species))

Type:Reptile
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide

"Female sea turtles return to the beaches where they were born to lay eggs, with very precise navigation."

Slow Loris (Nycticebus)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Lorisidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia

"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)

Type:Fish (Pleuronectiformes)
Distribution:Seabeds of all major oceans, from shallow seas to the deep sea

"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)

Type:Amphibian (Caudata, Ambystomatidae)
Distribution:Native to lakes near Mexico City (critically endangered in the wild)

"Axolotls can remain in their larval form throughout life (neoteny), have powerful regenerative abilities, and are popular pets."

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

Type:Bird (Pelecaniformes, Ardeidae)
Distribution:Wetlands, rivers, and lakes of Eurasia and Africa

"The Grey Heron is a large wading bird with a long neck, preying on fish, amphibians, and small mammals."

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus)

Type:Bird (Accipitriformes, Cathartidae)
Distribution:Andes Mountains and Pacific coastal regions of South America

"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."