Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Krill

Krill

African Buffalo

African Buffalo

Meerkat

Meerkat

Caterpillar

Caterpillar

Walrus

Walrus

Porcupine

Porcupine

Goliath Beetle

Goliath Beetle

Leech

Leech

Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

Cobra

Cobra

Beaver

Beaver

Gerbil

Gerbil

Wildebeest

Wildebeest

Shrimp

Shrimp

Clouded Leopard

Clouded Leopard

Moose

Moose

Dung Beetle

Dung Beetle

Piranha

Piranha

Emperor Penguin

Emperor Penguin

Animal Information

Sea Lion (California Sea Lion (common))

Type:Mammal (Marine Pinniped)
Distribution:Parts of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans

"Sea lions are better at moving on land than seals, have external ear flaps (pinnae), and often perform in aquariums."

Krill (Antarctic Krill (most famous))

Type:Crustacean (Malacostraca, Euphausiacea)
Distribution:Oceans worldwide, especially abundant in the Southern Ocean

"Krill are small, shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans, key forage organisms in marine ecosystems; many species are bioluminescent."

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."

Meerkat (Suricate (misnomer: Nutria))

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Herpestidae)
Distribution:Arid regions of southern Africa, such as the Kalahari Desert

"Meerkats are highly social animals with 'sentinels' responsible for vigilance; famous for their upright posture."

Caterpillar (Larval butterfly, Larval moth)

Type:Insect (Larva of butterfly or moth)
Distribution:Regions worldwide where butterflies and moths are found

"Caterpillars are the larval stage of butterflies and moths; their main task is to eat and grow, undergoing multiple molts."

Walrus (None)

Type:Mammal (Marine Pinniped)
Distribution:Arctic Ocean and subarctic regions of the North Atlantic and North Pacific

"Walruses are known for their long tusks (canine teeth) and facial whiskers (vibrissae); tusks can be used for various purposes."

Porcupine (Quill Pig)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia)
Distribution:Tropical and temperate regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia

"Porcupines are covered in sharp quills for defense; when threatened, they raise their quills, which can detach and embed in enemies."

Goliath Beetle (African Giant Beetle)

Type:Insect (Coleoptera, Scarabaeoidea)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of central Africa

"Goliath beetles are among the heaviest insects in the world; males are huge and feed on tree sap and fruit."

Leech (Hirudinea)

Type:Annelid (Hirudinea)
Distribution:Freshwater, saltwater, and moist terrestrial environments worldwide

"Some leech species feed on blood; their saliva contains anticoagulants and anesthetics."

Bald Eagle (American Eagle, Bald Eagle (colloquial for '秃鹰'))

Type:Bird (Bird of Prey)
Distribution:North America, including Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico

"The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States and has incredible eyesight, allowing it to spot prey from high altitudes."

Cobra (Indian Cobra (common))

Type:Reptile (Snake)
Distribution:Africa, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia

"When threatened, cobras spread the ribs in their neck, forming their characteristic 'hood'."

Beaver (Castor)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia)
Distribution:Freshwater bodies of North America and northern Eurasia

"Beavers are famous for building dams and lodges and are one of the few animals that can significantly alter their environment."

Gerbil (Mongolian Gerbil (common pet))

Type:Mammal (Rodentia, Muridae)
Distribution:Arid grasslands and desert areas of Africa and Asia

"Gerbils are social animals with strong hind legs, good at digging and jumping, and are popular small pets."

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."

Shrimp (Prawn, Penaeid Shrimp (common species))

Type:Crustacean (Decapoda)
Distribution:Marine and freshwater bodies worldwide

"Many shrimp species exhibit bioluminescence, emitting a faint glow."

Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Felidae)
Distribution:Forests of Southeast Asia and the southern foothills of the Himalayas

"Clouded leopards have the longest canine teeth relative to body size among felids, are skilled climbers, and have unique cloud-like patterns."

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."

Dung Beetle (Scarab Beetle (ancient Egypt))

Type:Insect (Coleoptera, Scarabaeoidea)
Distribution:Grasslands, forests, and deserts worldwide, except Antarctica

"Dung beetles feed on animal feces, rolling it into balls and burying it as food or for a nursery."

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."

Emperor Penguin (Royal Penguin)

Type:Bird
Distribution:Antarctica

"Emperor penguins are the only penguins that breed during the Antarctic winter; males incubate the eggs, fasting for months."