Electric Eel

Electric Eel

Centipede

Centipede

Sturgeon

Sturgeon

Flamingo

Flamingo

Cockatiel

Cockatiel

Genet

Genet

Corn Snake

Corn Snake

Civet

Civet

Gemsbok

Gemsbok

Waxwing

Waxwing

Hamster

Hamster

Flying Fish

Flying Fish

Rainbow Lorikeet

Rainbow Lorikeet

Starfish

Starfish

Marmot

Marmot

Red Snapper

Red Snapper

Deer

Deer

Mantis

Mantis

Anglerfish

Anglerfish

Scallop

Scallop

Animal Information

Electric Eel (South American Electric Eel (not a true eel))

Type:Fish (Gymnotiformes)
Distribution:Freshwaters of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America

"Electric eels can generate strong electric currents up to several hundred volts for predation and defense; they are famous electric fish."

Centipede (Hundred-legged worm)

Type:Myriapod (Chilopoda)
Distribution:Moist environments in temperate and tropical regions worldwide

"Centipedes are carnivorous; their first pair of appendages is modified into venomous claws (forcipules) for predation and defense."

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."

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."

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."

Genet (African Genet)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Viverridae)
Distribution:Parts of Africa, southwestern Europe, and the Middle East

"Genets have slender bodies and ringed tails, are nocturnal, skilled climbers, and some species have musk glands."

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."

Civet (Large Indian Civet, Musk Cat)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Viverridae)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa

"Civets have perineal glands that secrete civet musk, once used in perfume manufacturing; some species are associated with Kopi Luwak coffee."

Gemsbok (Oryx, South African Oryx)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Arid and semi-arid regions of southern Africa (e.g., Kalahari Desert)

"Gemsbok have long, straight horns, are adapted to desert environments, and can go for long periods without water."

Waxwing (Bohemian Waxwing, Cedar Waxwing (related species))

Type:Bird (Passeriformes, Bombycillidae)
Distribution:Boreal and mixed forests of northern North America and Eurasia; migrates south in winter

"Waxwings have silky, glossy plumage, a crest on their heads, and waxy red or yellow tips on their wing and tail feathers."

Hamster (Syrian Hamster (Golden Hamster), Dwarf Hamster)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia)
Distribution:Native to arid and semi-arid regions of Europe and Asia, now common pets

"Hamsters have cheek pouches for temporarily storing food and transporting it to their nests."

Flying Fish (Exocoetidae (family name))

Type:Fish (Beloniformes, Exocoetidae)
Distribution:Surface waters of tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide

"Flying fish have highly developed pectoral fins, allowing them to leap out of the water and glide for considerable distances to escape predators."

Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)

Type:Bird (Psittaciformes)
Distribution:Eastern coast of Australia, eastern Indonesia, New Guinea, etc.

"Rainbow Lorikeets have extremely vibrant plumage; their tongues are specialized for feeding on nectar and pollen."

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."

Marmot (Groundhog (some species))

Type:Mammal (Rodentia, Sciuridae)
Distribution:Mountains and grasslands of North America, Europe, and Asia

"Marmots are burrowing, social animals that hibernate in winter, known for their digging behavior and upright warning posture."

Red Snapper (Red Sea Bream (Japan), Porgy (Northern colloquial name))

Type:Fish (Perciformes)
Distribution:Rocky and sandy bottoms of coastal waters in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans

"Red Snapper are bright red or pink, a prized marine food fish, often used in celebratory occasions in East Asian culture."

Deer (Sika Deer, Red Deer (common species))

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Forests and grasslands of all continents except Antarctica and Australia (introduced)

"Male deer grow and shed antlers annually; antlers are bony structures."

Mantis (Praying Mantis)

Type:Insect (Mantodea)
Distribution:Temperate and tropical regions worldwide

"Mantises have specialized forelegs (raptorial legs) shaped like sickles, are ferocious ambush predators, and can flexibly rotate their heads."

Anglerfish (Monkfish, Lanternfish (some deep-sea species))

Type:Fish (Actinopterygii)
Distribution:Oceans worldwide, from shallow seas to depths of thousands of meters

"Many deep-sea anglerfish females have a bioluminescent lure on their heads to attract prey; males are tiny and parasitic on females."

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."