Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros

Takin

Takin

Sloth Bear

Sloth Bear

Scorpion

Scorpion

Saiga Antelope

Saiga Antelope

Hoopoe

Hoopoe

Jaguar

Jaguar

Lyrebird

Lyrebird

Alpaca

Alpaca

Kudu

Kudu

Cricket

Cricket

Electric Eel

Electric Eel

Impala

Impala

Dhole

Dhole

Armadillo

Armadillo

Howler Monkey

Howler Monkey

Sea Cucumber

Sea Cucumber

Monitor Lizard

Monitor Lizard

Guinea Fowl

Guinea Fowl

Anglerfish

Anglerfish

Animal Information

Rhinoceros (White Rhino, Black Rhino, Indian Rhino, etc.)

Type:Mammal (Perissodactyla)
Distribution:Tropical grasslands, shrublands, and forests of Africa and Asia

"Rhinoceros horns are made of keratin, the same protein found in human fingernails, not bone."

Takin (Gnu Goat, Golden Takin (subspecies))

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Forests and bamboo thickets of the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China

"Takins are stocky, ox-like animals with short, backward-curving horns, adapted to high mountain life, and are a Class I protected animal in China."

Sloth Bear (Labiated Bear)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Ursidae)
Distribution:Forests and grasslands of the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka

"Sloth bears have protruding snouts and flexible lips, primarily feed on ants, termites, and fruit, and carry their young on their backs."

Scorpion (Scorpiones (order name))

Type:Arachnid (Scorpiones)
Distribution:Deserts, forests, and grasslands worldwide, except Antarctica

"Scorpions are nocturnal predators; the stinger on their tail is used for predation and self-defense; some species glow under UV light."

Saiga Antelope (Saiga tatarica)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Arid grasslands and semi-desert regions of Central Asia

"Saiga antelopes have a large, inflatable, downward-pointing nose that filters dust and warms air; they are critically endangered."

Hoopoe (Upupa epops)

Type:Bird (Bucerotiformes, Upupidae)
Distribution:Open woodlands, farmlands, and gardens of Eurasia and Africa

"Hoopoes have a prominent crest of feathers on their heads, usually folded, but fanned out when excited, and a long, slender, curved beak."

Jaguar (American Panther, Spotted Panther)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Felidae)
Distribution:The Americas, from the southwestern United States to northern Argentina, mainly in Central and South America

"Jaguars are the largest cat species in the Americas, with powerful jaws capable of piercing turtle shells and crocodile skin."

Lyrebird (Superb Lyrebird (common))

Type:Bird (Passeriformes)
Distribution:Forest areas of eastern Australia

"Male lyrebirds have tail feathers shaped like a lyre and are skilled mimics of various sounds, including other bird calls and environmental noises."

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)."

Kudu (Greater Kudu)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Savannas and shrublands of eastern and southern Africa

"Male kudus have long, spiral-shaped horns, which are very spectacular; they are large antelopes."

Cricket (Gryllidae (family name))

Type:Insect (Orthoptera, Grylloidea)
Distribution:Temperate and tropical regions worldwide

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

Electric Eel (South American Electric Eel (not a true eel))

Type:Fish (Gymnotiformes)
Distribution:Freshwaters of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America

"Electric eels can generate strong electric currents up to several hundred volts for predation and defense; they are famous electric fish."

Impala (Aepyceros melampus)

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

"Impalas are known for their graceful leaping ability; males have long, lyre-shaped horns."

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."

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."

Howler Monkey (None)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Atelidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

"Howler monkeys are known for their loud, booming howls, audible for several kilometers, and are among the largest New World monkeys."

Sea Cucumber (None)

Type:Echinoderm (Holothuroidea)
Distribution:Seabeds of all major oceans, especially sandy and muddy areas

"When threatened, some sea cucumber species expel their internal organs to confuse predators and can later regenerate them."

Monitor Lizard (Varanus (genus name, some colloquially called 'Five-clawed Dragon'))

Type:Reptile (Suborder Lacertilia, Varanidae)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

"Monitor lizards are large predatory lizards (Komodo dragon is one type), with forked tongues like snakes and a keen sense of smell."

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."

Anglerfish (Monkfish, Lanternfish (some deep-sea species))

Type:Fish (Actinopterygii)
Distribution:Oceans worldwide, from shallow seas to depths of thousands of meters

"Many deep-sea anglerfish females have a bioluminescent lure on their heads to attract prey; males are tiny and parasitic on females."