
Pufferfish

Lemur

Scorpion

Sheep

Brown Rat

Flying Fish

Roadrunner

Blackbuck

Sardine

Siamese Fighting Fish

Porcupine

Reindeer

Marmoset

Skink

Rhinoceros

Meerkat

Goshawk

King Cobra

Stink Bug

Rainbow Lorikeet
Animal Information
Pufferfish (Blowfish, Globefish)
"Pufferfish inflate their bodies by swallowing water or air when threatened; many species have highly toxic internal organs and skin."
Lemur (Ring-tailed Lemur (most famous))
"Lemurs are diverse in species and form, and are primates endemic to Madagascar."
Scorpion (Scorpiones (order name))
"Scorpions are nocturnal predators; the stinger on their tail is used for predation and self-defense; some species glow under UV light."
Sheep (Domestic Sheep)
"Sheep have good memories and can recognize human and sheep faces for years."
Brown Rat (Norway Rat, Sewer Rat)
"Brown rats are strong swimmers, can spread through sewer systems, and are significant hygiene pests."
Flying Fish (Exocoetidae (family name))
"Flying fish have highly developed pectoral fins, allowing them to leap out of the water and glide for considerable distances to escape predators."
Roadrunner (Ground Cuckoo, Chaparral Bird)
"Roadrunners are fast runners, primarily active and hunting on the ground, famous for chasing lizards and snakes."
Blackbuck (Indian Antelope)
"Male blackbucks have dark brown to black coats and long, spiral horns, are fast runners, and are considered sacred in Hinduism."
Sardine (Sardina, Sardinops, etc. (genera))
"Sardines swim in large schools to confuse predators and are important commercial fish."
Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta, Betta splendens)
"Male Siamese Fighting Fish are brightly colored with exaggerated fins, are highly territorial and aggressive, and are famous ornamental fish."
Porcupine (Quill Pig)
"Porcupines are covered in sharp quills for defense; when threatened, they raise their quills, which can detach and embed in enemies."
Reindeer (Caribou (North America))
"Reindeer are the only deer species in which both males and females grow antlers; they are used for pulling sleds in some cultures."
Marmoset (Common Marmoset, White-eared Marmoset)
"Marmosets are among the smallest monkeys, with long white or yellow ear tufts, and are highly social."
Skink (Scincidae (family name, some colloquially 'Four-legged Snake'))
"Skinks usually have smooth bodies covered in circular scales, limbs may be reduced, are fast-moving, and often found in grass and rock crevices."
Rhinoceros (White Rhino, Black Rhino, Indian Rhino, etc.)
"Rhinoceros horns are made of keratin, the same protein found in human fingernails, not bone."
Meerkat (Suricate (misnomer: Nutria))
"Meerkats are highly social animals with 'sentinels' responsible for vigilance; famous for their upright posture."
Goshawk (Northern Goshawk)
"Goshawks are medium to large raptors, fast and agile fliers, often hunting birds and small mammals in forests."
King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)
"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."
Stink Bug (Shield Bug, True Bug (Pentatomoidea))
"Many stink bugs release a foul odor for defense when alarmed; they have piercing-sucking mouthparts and are herbivorous or carnivorous."
Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)
"Rainbow Lorikeets have extremely vibrant plumage; their tongues are specialized for feeding on nectar and pollen."