Hen Harrier

Hen Harrier

Sardine

Sardine

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

Mourning Dove

Mourning Dove

Tapir

Tapir

Eel

Eel

African Buffalo

African Buffalo

Shrew

Shrew

Lionfish

Lionfish

Flying Squirrel

Flying Squirrel

Wildebeest

Wildebeest

Chimpanzee

Chimpanzee

Flamingo

Flamingo

Rattlesnake

Rattlesnake

Dog

Dog

Cockatiel

Cockatiel

Red Panda

Red Panda

Peregrine Falcon

Peregrine Falcon

Ant

Ant

Muskox

Muskox

Animal Information

Hen Harrier (Northern Harrier (North America))

Type:Bird (Accipitriformes, Accipitridae)
Distribution:Open grasslands, marshes, and farmlands of Eurasia and North America

"Male hen harriers are greyish-white, females are brownish, they often fly low while hunting, and have a white rump patch."

Sardine (Sardina, Sardinops, etc. (genera))

Type:Fish (Clupeidae)
Distribution:Surface waters of temperate and subtropical oceans worldwide

"Sardines swim in large schools to confuse predators and are important commercial fish."

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."

Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)

Type:Bird (Columbiformes)
Distribution:Widely distributed in North America, south to Central America

"The Mourning Dove is named for its soft, sad-sounding 'coo' call and is one of the most common birds in North America."

Tapir (Malayan Tapir, Mountain Tapir, etc. (different species))

Type:Mammal (Perissodactyla)
Distribution:Tropical forests and swamps of Central/South America and Southeast Asia

"Tapirs have a proboscis-like snout and nose used for grasping food; they are ancient mammals."

Eel (Freshwater Eel, Marine Eel (different species))

Type:Fish (Anguilliformes)
Distribution:Temperate and tropical marine and freshwater worldwide

"Many eel species have migratory spawning habits; for example, European eels migrate to the Sargasso Sea to spawn."

African Buffalo (Cape Buffalo)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Grasslands, forests, and swamps of sub-Saharan Africa

"The African Buffalo is one of Africa's 'Big Five' game animals, known for its fierce temperament, large herds, and wide, connected horn bases."

Shrew (Soricidae (family name))

Type:Mammal (Soricomorpha, Soricidae)
Distribution:Terrestrial areas worldwide, except Australia, Antarctica, and some islands

"Shrews are among the smallest mammals, have extremely high metabolisms, need to eat constantly, and some species are venomous."

Lionfish (Pterois, Turkeyfish (some colloquial names))

Type:Fish (Scorpaeniformes, Scorpaenidae)
Distribution:Native to the Indo-Pacific, now an invasive species in the Western Atlantic and Mediterranean

"Lionfish have venomous fin spines, are brightly colored with exaggerated forms, are popular ornamental fish, and also an invasive species."

Flying Squirrel (Pteromyini (tribe name))

Type:Mammal (Rodentia, Sciuridae - Pteromyini tribe)
Distribution:Forests of North America, Europe, and Asia

"Flying squirrels have a gliding membrane (patagium) between their front and hind limbs, allowing them to glide from high to low places; they are nocturnal and arboreal."

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."

Chimpanzee (Common Chimpanzee)

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

"Chimpanzees are one of the closest living relatives to humans, capable of making and using tools, and are highly social."

Flamingo (Phoenicopterus)

Type:Bird
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical salt lake marshes in Africa, Asia, Southern Europe, and the Americas

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

Rattlesnake (None)

Type:Reptile (Suborder Serpentes, Viperidae)
Distribution:The Americas, from southern Canada to northern Argentina

"Rattlesnakes have a rattle made of keratinous rings at the end of their tails, which they vibrate rapidly to make a warning sound when threatened."

Dog (Canine, Domestic Dog)

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Widely distributed globally as pets and working animals

"Dogs have an extremely keen sense of smell, thousands to millions of times stronger than humans, with great variation among breeds."

Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)

Type:Bird (Psittaciformes, Cacatuidae)
Distribution:Native to inland Australia, now a common pet bird

"Cockatiels have a crest on their heads and orange cheek patches, are gentle in nature, and can whistle and mimic sounds."

Red Panda (Lesser Panda, Fire Fox)

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Temperate forests of the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China

"Red pandas are not closely related to giant pandas; their unique taxonomic position places them in their own family."

Peregrine Falcon (Saker Falcon (sometimes confused))

Type:Bird (Bird of Prey)
Distribution:All continents worldwide except Antarctica, adapted to various habitats

"The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal in the world during its hunting dive (stoop), reaching speeds over 320 km/h."

Ant (Formicidae (family name))

Type:Insect (Hymenoptera)
Distribution:All landmasses worldwide except Antarctica and a few remote islands

"Ants are highly social insects, living in organized colonies (nests) with clear division of labor."

Muskox (None)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Arctic tundra regions of North America and Greenland

"Muskoxen have thick, long fur to withstand severe cold and form defensive circles when threatened; their name comes from the musky odor of males during mating season."