"Geckos have billions of tiny hairs (setae) on their toes, allowing them to climb vertical and even inverted smooth surfaces."

"Bee-eaters have brilliantly colored plumage, slender, slightly curved beaks, and primarily prey on bees, wasps, and other flying insects."

"Male markhors have unique, spirally twisted horns; they are the national animal of Pakistan."

"Quokkas are known for their facial expressions that make them look like they are always smiling; they are small herbivorous marsupials."

"Pigs are considered quite intelligent animals, with an IQ sometimes thought to be higher than dogs."

"Marlin are large pelagic predatory fish with an elongated, spear-like upper jaw, swim extremely fast, and are prized game fish."

"Black-and-white colobus monkeys have distinct black and white fur, with a long white tassel on their tails, reduced thumbs, and primarily feed on leaves."

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

"Water bears are microscopic multicellular animals known for their incredible resilience in extreme environments (like vacuum, radiation)."

"Clams are filter feeders, drawing in water through siphons to filter out plankton and organic debris."

"Sun bears are the smallest bear species, with very long tongues for lapping up honey and insects, and a U-shaped patch on their chests."

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

"Male kudus have long, spiral-shaped horns, which are very spectacular; they are large antelopes."

"Bearded vultures are known for dropping bones from high altitudes to break them and feed on the marrow; they have black 'beards' under their beaks."

"Male blackbucks have dark brown to black coats and long, spiral horns, are fast runners, and are considered sacred in Hinduism."

"Scallops can swim short distances by rapidly clapping their shells to propel themselves with water jets; their shells have radial ribs."

"Earwigs have pincer-like cerci at their tail end for defense and predation; some species exhibit maternal care for eggs."

"Brown rats are strong swimmers, can spread through sewer systems, and are significant hygiene pests."

"Caecilians resemble earthworms or snakes, lack limbs, most are burrowers, some are viviparous and feed young with maternal secretions."

"Male rhinoceros beetles have prominent horns on their heads, used for fighting over territory and females; they are common pet insects."