Wasp

Wasp

Scallop

Scallop

Sun Bear

Sun Bear

Flatfish

Flatfish

Red-eyed Tree Frog

Red-eyed Tree Frog

Lobster

Lobster

Fennec Fox

Fennec Fox

Wolf

Wolf

Corn Snake

Corn Snake

Mongoose

Mongoose

Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider

Impala

Impala

Chinchilla

Chinchilla

Starfish

Starfish

Mole

Mole

Lark

Lark

Pilot Whale

Pilot Whale

Sturgeon

Sturgeon

Trout

Trout

Rhea

Rhea

Animal Information

Wasp (Hornet, Paper Wasp)

Type:Insect (Hymenoptera)
Distribution:Regions worldwide, except polar areas

"Unlike bees, most wasps can sting repeatedly; some species are social, while others are solitary."

Scallop (Pectinidae (family name))

Type:Mollusk (Bivalvia, Pectinida)
Distribution:Sandy or gravelly seabeds of all major oceans

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

Sun Bear (Honey Bear (colloquial in some regions))

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Ursidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

"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."

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."

Red-eyed Tree Frog (None)

Type:Amphibian (Anura, Hylidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

"Red-eyed tree frogs have large, bright red eyes and colorful bodies, are nocturnal, and skilled climbers."

Lobster (American Lobster, European Lobster (common species))

Type:Crustacean (Decapoda)
Distribution:Seabeds of all major oceans, usually in rocky or sandy areas

"Lobsters can theoretically live and grow indefinitely, not dying of old age but typically from molting difficulties or predation."

Fennec Fox (Desert Fox)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Canidae)
Distribution:Sahara Desert and surrounding regions of North Africa

"Fennec foxes have disproportionately large ears for heat dissipation and locating prey; they are the smallest canid species."

Wolf (Gray Wolf)

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Parts of North America and Eurasia

"Wolves communicate over long distances through howling, coordinating pack activities and marking territory."

Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus)

Type:Reptile (Suborder Serpentes, Colubridae)
Distribution:Forests, farmlands, and suburban areas of the southeastern and central United States

"Corn snakes are docile, come in various colors (through captive breeding), and are extremely popular pet snakes."

Mongoose (Indian Grey Mongoose (common))

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Herpestidae)
Distribution:Asia, Africa, and southern Europe

"Mongooses are known for their ability to prey on venomous snakes, are agile, and have resistance to some snake venoms."

Jumping Spider (Salticidae (family name))

Type:Arachnid (Araneae, Salticidae)
Distribution:Widely distributed worldwide, numerous species

"Jumping spiders prey on insects with their excellent jumping ability and acute vision; they do not build webs and are active hunters."

Impala (Aepyceros melampus)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Grasslands and woodlands of eastern and southern Africa

"Impalas are known for their graceful leaping ability; males have long, lyre-shaped horns."

Chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia)
Distribution:Native to the Andes Mountains of South America; wild populations endangered, mostly captive-bred

"Chinchillas have the densest fur of any known mammal and clean their fur by taking dust baths."

Starfish (Sea Star)

Type:Echinoderm (Asteroidea)
Distribution:Seabeds of all major oceans, from intertidal zones to the deep sea

"Starfish have powerful regenerative abilities; lost arms and even parts of the central disc can regrow."

Mole (Talpidae (family name, sometimes confused with voles))

Type:Mammal (Soricomorpha, Talpidae)
Distribution:Soils of North America, Europe, and Asia

"Moles are skilled at digging underground tunnels, feed on earthworms and insects, have reduced vision but keen senses of touch and smell."

Lark (Skylark (some species))

Type:Bird (Passeriformes, Alaudidae)
Distribution:Open grasslands and farmlands of Eurasia, Africa, and Australia

"Larks are known for their prolonged aerial hovering and complex, melodious songs."

Pilot Whale (Globicephala, Blackfish)

Type:Mammal (Marine Cetacean, Odontoceti)
Distribution:Deep offshore waters of temperate and subtropical regions worldwide

"Pilot whales have bulbous heads, are highly social, often forming tight-knit groups, and are known for mass stranding behavior."

Sturgeon (Chinese Sturgeon, Beluga Sturgeon (some species))

Type:Fish (Actinopterygii, Acipenseriformes)
Distribution:Oceans, rivers, and lakes of the Northern Hemisphere (some migratory)

"Sturgeons are ancient fish with bony plates (scutes) on their bodies; their eggs are made into valuable caviar; many species are endangered."

Trout (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout (common))

Type:Fish (Salmonidae)
Distribution:Native to cold waters of the Northern Hemisphere, now introduced worldwide

"Trout are popular game and food fish, requiring high water quality."

Rhea (Greater Rhea)

Type:Bird (Rheiformes)
Distribution:Grasslands and open woodlands of South America

"Rheas are the largest birds in the Americas, flightless; males incubate eggs and care for the young."