
Grouper

Lamprey

Sperm Whale

Moray Eel

Red-crowned Crane

Axolotl

Walrus

Elephant

Sei Whale

Oilbird

Ant

Seal

Scallop

Skunk

Pigeon

Ocelot

Bushbaby

Dhole

Canary

Tuatara
Animal Information
Grouper (General term for fish in Serranidae family)
"Groupers are important food fish, with many species, many of which exhibit sex reversal."
Lamprey (Nine-eyed Eel, Sea Lamprey)
"Lampreys are ancient jawless fish with a sucker-like mouth full of keratinous teeth; some species are parasitic and blood-sucking."
Sperm Whale (Cachalot)
"Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales, with enormous heads, capable of deep dives to hunt giant squid, and produce ambergris."
Moray Eel (Muraenidae (family name))
"Moray eels have large mouths and sharp teeth, smooth, scaleless skin, and often hide in caves to ambush prey."
Red-crowned Crane (Japanese Crane, Manchurian Crane)
"The Red-crowned Crane has a patch of bare red skin on its crown and is a symbol of longevity and good fortune in East Asian culture."
Axolotl (Mexican Walking Fish, Ambystoma mexicanum)
"Axolotls can remain in their larval form throughout life (neoteny), have powerful regenerative abilities, and are popular pets."
Walrus (None)
"Walruses are known for their long tusks (canine teeth) and facial whiskers (vibrissae); tusks can be used for various purposes."
Elephant (Asian Elephant, African Elephant)
"Elephants are the largest land animals; their tusks are actually elongated incisor teeth."
Sei Whale (Northern Sei Whale, Southern Sei Whale)
"Sei whales are among the fastest swimming baleen whales, with tall, sickle-shaped dorsal fins, and feed on small crustaceans and fish."
Oilbird (Steatornis caripensis)
"Oilbirds are the only nocturnal, fruit-eating birds, capable of navigating in dark caves using echolocation."
Ant (Formicidae (family name))
"Ants are highly social insects, living in organized colonies (nests) with clear division of labor."
Seal (Harbor Seal, Elephant Seal (common species))
"Seals have a thick layer of fat (blubber) to keep warm in cold water."
Scallop (Pectinidae (family name))
"Scallops can swim short distances by rapidly clapping their shells to propel themselves with water jets; their shells have radial ribs."
Skunk (Striped Skunk (common))
"When threatened, skunks spray a strong-smelling liquid from their anal glands for defense."
Pigeon (Rock Dove, Domestic Pigeon)
"Pigeons have excellent navigation skills, able to use the Earth's magnetic field and the sun for direction."
Ocelot (American Small Leopard (misnomer))
"Ocelots have beautiful patterned fur, resembling a smaller version of a jaguar; they are nocturnal, solitary animals and skilled climbers."
Bushbaby (Galago)
"Bushbabies are nocturnal, have large eyes, strong hind legs for leaping, and their calls resemble a baby's cry."
Dhole (Asiatic Wild Dog, Indian Wild Dog)
"Dholes are social canids, skilled cooperative hunters, with diverse vocalizations, and are important forest predators."
Canary (Serinus canaria domestica)
"Canaries are prized for their melodious songs and bright plumage (artificially bred)."
Tuatara (Sphenodon (New Zealand), Living Fossil)
"Tuataras are ancient reptiles, known as 'living fossils', and have a third eye (parietal eye) on top of their heads."