Rainbow Lorikeet

Rainbow Lorikeet

Spectacled Caiman

Spectacled Caiman

Cod

Cod

Vaquita

Vaquita

Guinea Fowl

Guinea Fowl

Sparrow

Sparrow

Great White Shark

Great White Shark

Deer

Deer

Cuckoo

Cuckoo

Kookaburra

Kookaburra

Goat

Goat

Armadillo

Armadillo

Pheasant

Pheasant

Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish

Bee-eater

Bee-eater

Black Kite

Black Kite

Fly

Fly

Owl

Owl

Axolotl

Axolotl

Sea Turtle

Sea Turtle

Animal Information

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."

Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus)

Type:Reptile (Crocodilia)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical freshwater wetlands of Central and South America

"Spectacled caimans have a bony ridge between their eyes resembling eyeglass frames, are relatively small crocodilians, and are highly adaptable."

Cod (Atlantic Cod, Pacific Cod)

Type:Fish (Gadidae)
Distribution:Cold waters of the North Atlantic and North Pacific

"Cod is an important commercial fishing species; its liver is rich in vitamins A and D."

Vaquita (Gulf of California Porpoise)

Type:Mammal (Marine Cetacean, Odontoceti)
Distribution:Found only in a very small area in the northern Gulf of California, Mexico

"The Vaquita is the world's most endangered marine mammal, small in size, with dark rings around its eyes, and extremely rare to see."

Guinea Fowl (Helmeted Guineafowl)

Type:Bird (Galliformes)
Distribution:Native to Africa, now raised worldwide as poultry

"Guinea fowl have feathers with uniform white spots, like pearls; they are lively and have noisy calls."

Sparrow (House Sparrow (common))

Type:Bird (Passeriformes)
Distribution:Native to Eurasia and North Africa, now widely distributed in human-inhabited areas globally

"Sparrows are highly adaptable, often nesting near human buildings, and are common urban birds."

Great White Shark (Man-eater Shark, White Pointer)

Type:Fish (Cartilaginous)
Distribution:Temperate and tropical coastal and offshore waters of major oceans worldwide

"Great White Sharks have multiple rows of sharp teeth and continuously replace lost ones throughout their lives."

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."

Cuckoo (Common Cuckoo (for 大杜鹃))

Type:Bird (Cuculiformes)
Distribution:Most regions worldwide, except Antarctica and a few oceanic islands

"Many cuckoo species exhibit brood parasitism, laying their eggs in the nests of other birds, with the host parents raising the young."

Kookaburra (Laughing Kookaburra)

Type:Bird (Coraciiformes, Alcedinidae)
Distribution:Woodlands and gardens of eastern and southwestern (introduced) Australia

"Kookaburras are known for their loud calls resembling human laughter and are one of Australia's iconic birds."

Goat (Domestic Goat)

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Widely distributed globally as livestock, especially in mountainous and arid regions

"Goats are curious and excellent climbers; some can even climb trees."

Armadillo (Dasypodidae)

Type:Mammal (Cingulata)
Distribution:The Americas, from the southern United States to Argentina

"Armadillos are covered in a bony shell; some species can roll into a ball when threatened."

Pheasant (Common Pheasant, Ring-necked Pheasant (common))

Type:Bird (Galliformes, Phasianidae)
Distribution:Native to Asia, now introduced to many parts of the world

"Male pheasants have magnificent, colorful plumage and long tail feathers; they are common game birds in many regions."

Cuttlefish (Inkfish, Sepia)

Type:Mollusk (Cephalopoda)
Distribution:Oceans worldwide, mainly shallow continental shelves

"Cuttlefish have an ink sac and will squirt ink to confuse enemies when threatened, allowing for a quick escape."

Bee-eater (Meropidae (family name))

Type:Bird (Coraciiformes, Meropidae)
Distribution:Open woodlands and grasslands of Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia

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

Black Kite (Milvus migrans (colloquially 'Old Eagle' in some regions))

Type:Bird (Accipitriformes, Accipitridae)
Distribution:Open areas and towns of Eurasia, Africa, and Australia

"Black Kites are medium-sized raptors with a slightly forked tail, a wide diet including carrion and small animals, and are highly adaptable."

Fly (Housefly (common species))

Type:Insect (Diptera)
Distribution:Regions worldwide cohabiting with humans

"Flies have taste receptors on their feet; they 'taste' food by walking on it."

Owl (Strigiformes (order name))

Type:Bird (Bird of Prey)
Distribution:Various terrestrial environments worldwide, except Antarctica

"Owls can rotate their heads nearly 270 degrees because their eyes cannot move."

Axolotl (Mexican Walking Fish, Ambystoma mexicanum)

Type:Amphibian (Caudata, Ambystomatidae)
Distribution:Native to lakes near Mexico City (critically endangered in the wild)

"Axolotls can remain in their larval form throughout life (neoteny), have powerful regenerative abilities, and are popular pets."

Sea Turtle (Green Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle (common species))

Type:Reptile
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide

"Female sea turtles return to the beaches where they were born to lay eggs, with very precise navigation."