Camel

Camel

Clam

Clam

Woodlouse

Woodlouse

Llama

Llama

Grey Heron

Grey Heron

Grouper

Grouper

Lynx

Lynx

Civet

Civet

Eel

Eel

Serval

Serval

Eland

Eland

Aye-aye

Aye-aye

Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

Scallop

Scallop

Blue Jay

Blue Jay

Wombat

Wombat

Alpaca

Alpaca

Andean Condor

Andean Condor

Mussel

Mussel

Roadrunner

Roadrunner

Animal Information

Camel (Dromedary Camel, Bactrian Camel)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Camelidae)
Distribution:Arid and desert regions of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia (Dromedary); Central Asia (Bactrian)

"Camels can survive for long periods without water in deserts; their humps store fat, not water."

Clam (Bivalve, Venus Clam)

Type:Mollusk (Bivalvia)
Distribution:Sandy or muddy bottoms of oceans and freshwater worldwide

"Clams are filter feeders, drawing in water through siphons to filter out plankton and organic debris."

Woodlouse (Pill Bug, Roly-poly (some species))

Type:Crustacean (Malacostraca, Isopoda)
Distribution:Moist terrestrial environments worldwide, such as under stones and in decaying wood

"Woodlice are terrestrial crustaceans; some species roll into a ball when threatened and feed on decaying organic matter."

Llama (Lama glama (sometimes confused with Guanaco))

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Camelidae)
Distribution:Native to the Andes Mountains of South America; domesticated

"Llamas are important pack and wool animals in South America; they are gentle but will spit when agitated."

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

Type:Bird (Pelecaniformes, Ardeidae)
Distribution:Wetlands, rivers, and lakes of Eurasia and Africa

"The Grey Heron is a large wading bird with a long neck, preying on fish, amphibians, and small mammals."

Grouper (General term for fish in Serranidae family)

Type:Fish (Perciformes)
Distribution:Rocky and coral reef areas of tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide

"Groupers are important food fish, with many species, many of which exhibit sex reversal."

Lynx (Eurasian Lynx (common))

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Felidae)
Distribution:Forests and mountains of northern Eurasia and North America

"Lynx have black tufts on their ear tips, short tails, and sturdy limbs, adept at walking on snow and hunting."

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."

Eel (Freshwater Eel, Marine Eel (different species))

Type:Fish (Anguilliformes)
Distribution:Temperate and tropical marine and freshwater worldwide

"Many eel species have migratory spawning habits; for example, European eels migrate to the Sargasso Sea to spawn."

Serval (African Serval)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Felidae)
Distribution:Grasslands and wetlands of sub-Saharan Africa

"Servals have long legs and large ears, are skilled jumpers for hunting small animals and birds, and are elegant hunters of the African savanna."

Eland (Common Eland, Giant Eland)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Grasslands and savannas of eastern and southern Africa

"Elands are among the world's largest antelopes; both males and females have horns (males' are larger), and they have a dewlap on their shoulders."

Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Daubentoniidae)
Distribution:Forests of Madagascar

"Aye-ayes are nocturnal primates with a very long middle finger used for tapping on trees to find and extract insect larvae; they have a peculiar appearance."

Bald Eagle (American Eagle, Bald Eagle (colloquial for '秃鹰'))

Type:Bird (Bird of Prey)
Distribution:North America, including Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico

"The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States and has incredible eyesight, allowing it to spot prey from high altitudes."

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."

Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)

Type:Bird (Passeriformes, Corvidae)
Distribution:Forests and suburban areas of eastern and central North America

"Blue Jays are known for their bright blue plumage and noisy calls; they are very intelligent and can mimic other bird calls."

Wombat (None)

Type:Mammal (Marsupial, Diprotodontia)
Distribution:Forests and grasslands of southeastern Australia and Tasmania

"Wombats are burrowing herbivorous marsupials, muscular, capable of digging complex burrows, and their feces are cube-shaped."

Alpaca (Vicugna pacos)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Camelidae)
Distribution:Native to the Andes Mountains of South America; domesticated

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

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus)

Type:Bird (Accipitriformes, Cathartidae)
Distribution:Andes Mountains and Pacific coastal regions of South America

"The Andean Condor is one of the largest land flying birds by wingspan, feeds on carrion, and is a symbol of several South American countries."

Mussel (Blue Mussel, Sea Mussel)

Type:Mollusk (Bivalvia)
Distribution:Intertidal and shallow marine rocks worldwide

"Mussels attach to hard surfaces using byssal threads, forming dense mussel beds, and are important marine organisms."

Roadrunner (Ground Cuckoo, Chaparral Bird)

Type:Bird (Cuculiformes)
Distribution:Deserts and arid scrublands of the southwestern United States and Mexico

"Roadrunners are fast runners, primarily active and hunting on the ground, famous for chasing lizards and snakes."