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

"Mink are semi-aquatic animals, skilled swimmers and divers; their fur is valuable, making them important fur-bearing animals."

"Moray eels have large mouths and sharp teeth, smooth, scaleless skin, and often hide in caves to ambush prey."

"Male crickets chirp by rubbing their forewings together to attract females; some species are kept as pets or used for cricket fighting."

"Alligator snapping turtles are one of the world's largest freshwater turtles, with three prominent keels on their carapaces, and a worm-like lure on their tongues to attract fish."

"Male ibex have huge curved horns and are master climbers, able to move freely on cliffs."

"Warthogs have wart-like protrusions on their faces and upward-curving tusks; they often kneel or hold their tails erect when feeding or alarmed."

"Stoats turn pure white in winter (tail tip remains black) to adapt to snow, known as ermine fur, once a symbol of royalty."

"Koalas eat almost exclusively eucalyptus leaves, which are toxic and low in nutrients for most animals."

"Gorillas are the largest living primates, primarily herbivores, and generally gentle in nature."

"Raccoons have very dexterous front paws and often 'wash' their food by dipping it in water, hence their name."

"Alpacas are known for their soft, high-quality wool, cute appearance, and are often called 'grass mud horse' (a Chinese internet meme)."

"The Blue Whale is the largest known animal on Earth; its tongue alone can weigh as much as an elephant."

"Male cicadas have sound-producing organs (tymbals) on their abdomens, creating loud calls to attract females; larvae (nymphs) live underground for years."

"Skinks usually have smooth bodies covered in circular scales, limbs may be reduced, are fast-moving, and often found in grass and rock crevices."

"Otters are very playful animals; some species use stones as tools to crack open shellfish."

"Spider monkeys have long, slender limbs and tails; their prehensile tails act like a fifth limb, allowing agile movement through trees."

"Horseshoe crabs are ancient marine arthropods, their form almost unchanged for hundreds of millions of years; their blue blood is used for medical testing."

"The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake, primarily preys on other snakes, and can raise the front third of its body off the ground."

"Seagulls are adaptable birds with a wide diet, often found near coasts and harbors, with loud calls."