Hagfish

Hagfish

Spectacled Caiman

Spectacled Caiman

White Wagtail

White Wagtail

Kingfisher

Kingfisher

Bushbaby

Bushbaby

Northern Cardinal

Northern Cardinal

Herring

Herring

Grasshopper

Grasshopper

Black-and-white Colobus

Black-and-white Colobus

Emperor Penguin

Emperor Penguin

Corn Snake

Corn Snake

Nightjar

Nightjar

Hummingbird

Hummingbird

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Swift

Swift

Cuckoo

Cuckoo

Dhole

Dhole

Great White Shark

Great White Shark

Hornbill

Hornbill

Millipede

Millipede

Animal Information

Hagfish (Slime Eel)

Type:Agnatha (Cyclostomata, Myxiniformes)
Distribution:Deep-water seabeds of temperate oceans worldwide

"Hagfish are primitive jawless fish that can produce copious amounts of slime for defense and feed on carrion or invertebrates."

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."

White Wagtail (Motacilla alba)

Type:Bird (Passeriformes, Motacillidae)
Distribution:Eurasia and North Africa; some migrate

"White Wagtails are easily recognizable by their black, white, and grey plumage and their habit of constantly wagging their tails while walking."

Kingfisher (Common Kingfisher, River Kingfisher)

Type:Bird (Coraciiformes, Alcedinidae)
Distribution:Streams, lakes, and pondsides of Eurasia and North Africa

"Kingfishers have brightly colored plumage and are known for their skill in high-speed dives into water to catch fish."

Bushbaby (Galago)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Galagidae)
Distribution:Forests and shrublands of sub-Saharan Africa

"Bushbabies are nocturnal, have large eyes, strong hind legs for leaping, and their calls resemble a baby's cry."

Northern Cardinal (Cardinal Bird)

Type:Bird (Passeriformes, Cardinalidae)
Distribution:Eastern and southern North America, parts of Central America

"Male Northern Cardinals have striking bright red plumage; both males and females sing."

Herring (Atlantic Herring)

Type:Fish (Clupeidae)
Distribution:Temperate and cold shallow seas of the North Atlantic and North Pacific

"Herring often form huge schools and are important forage fish in marine ecosystems."

Grasshopper (Locust (some species))

Type:Insect (Orthoptera)
Distribution:Grasslands, fields, and woodlands worldwide

"Male grasshoppers produce sound by rubbing their hind legs against their wings to attract females or declare territory."

Black-and-white Colobus (Eastern Black-and-white Colobus)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Cercopithecidae)
Distribution:Forests of central-eastern and western Africa

"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."

Emperor Penguin (Royal Penguin)

Type:Bird
Distribution:Antarctica

"Emperor penguins are the only penguins that breed during the Antarctic winter; males incubate the eggs, fasting for months."

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."

Nightjar (European Nightjar (common))

Type:Bird (Caprimulgiformes)
Distribution:Temperate and tropical regions worldwide, except Antarctica

"Nightjars are nocturnal birds with camouflaged plumage, wide mouths, feed on flying insects, and have distinctive calls."

Hummingbird (None)

Type:Bird (Apodiformes)
Distribution:The Americas, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, mainly in the tropics

"Hummingbirds are among the smallest birds, can hover and fly backward, feed on nectar, and have extremely high metabolisms."

Sea Lion (California Sea Lion (common))

Type:Mammal (Marine Pinniped)
Distribution:Parts of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans

"Sea lions are better at moving on land than seals, have external ear flaps (pinnae), and often perform in aquariums."

Swift (Common Swift)

Type:Bird (Apodiformes)
Distribution:Eurasia and Africa; breeds in summer, migrates in winter

"Swifts are master fliers, spending most of their lives in the air, even sleeping and mating on the wing."

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."

Dhole (Asiatic Wild Dog, Indian Wild Dog)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Canidae)
Distribution:Parts of South, Southeast, and Central Asia

"Dholes are social canids, skilled cooperative hunters, with diverse vocalizations, and are important forest predators."

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."

Hornbill (Helmeted Hornbill, Great Hornbill (common species))

Type:Bird (Bucerotiformes)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical forests of Asia and Africa

"Hornbills have large casques on top of their beaks, varying in shape; females often seal themselves in tree cavities to incubate eggs."

Millipede (Diplopoda)

Type:Myriapod (Diplopoda)
Distribution:Moist soils and leaf litter worldwide

"Most millipedes feed on decaying plant matter; each body segment has two pairs of legs, and they move slowly."