Tiger

Tiger

Scorpion

Scorpion

Krill

Krill

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Bat

Bat

Spectacled Caiman

Spectacled Caiman

Cattle

Cattle

Guinea Fowl

Guinea Fowl

Red Snapper

Red Snapper

Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig

Capuchin Monkey

Capuchin Monkey

Slow Loris

Slow Loris

Louse

Louse

Takin

Takin

Marten

Marten

Sei Whale

Sei Whale

Lovebird

Lovebird

Corn Snake

Corn Snake

Moth

Moth

Sturgeon

Sturgeon

Animal Information

Tiger (King of Beasts (Asia))

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Forests, grasslands, and mangrove swamps of Asia

"Tigers are the largest cat species, and their stripes are unique like fingerprints."

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."

Krill (Antarctic Krill (most famous))

Type:Crustacean (Malacostraca, Euphausiacea)
Distribution:Oceans worldwide, especially abundant in the Southern Ocean

"Krill are small, shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans, key forage organisms in marine ecosystems; many species are bioluminescent."

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Greater Sulphur-crested Cockatoo)

Type:Bird (Psittaciformes, Cacatuidae)
Distribution:Eastern and northern Australia, New Guinea, and surrounding islands

"Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are entirely white with a bright yellow crest, very intelligent, and have loud calls."

Bat (Chiroptera (order name))

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Various environments worldwide, except Antarctica and a few oceanic islands

"Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight; many species navigate and hunt using echolocation."

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."

Cattle (Yellow cattle, Water buffalo (different species))

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Widely distributed globally as livestock

"Cattle have four stomach compartments and can digest tough plant fibers through a process called rumination."

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."

Red Snapper (Red Sea Bream (Japan), Porgy (Northern colloquial name))

Type:Fish (Perciformes)
Distribution:Rocky and sandy bottoms of coastal waters in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans

"Red Snapper are bright red or pink, a prized marine food fish, often used in celebratory occasions in East Asian culture."

Guinea Pig (Cavy)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia)
Distribution:Native to the Andes Mountains of South America, now raised globally as pets

"Guinea pigs are social animals, communicate through various sounds, and cannot synthesize their own vitamin C."

Capuchin Monkey (Sapajou)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Cebidae)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America

"Capuchin monkeys are intelligent, with prehensile tails, and are often considered among the most intelligent New World monkeys."

Slow Loris (Nycticebus)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Lorisidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia

"Slow lorises move slowly, are nocturnal, and have a toxic secretion from glands on their arms that, when mixed with saliva, is used for defense."

Louse (Head Louse, Body Louse (common))

Type:Insect (Phthiraptera)
Distribution:Widely distributed worldwide, parasitic on the skin or hair of mammals and birds

"Lice are small, wingless ectoparasitic insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts, feeding on blood or skin debris."

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."

Marten (Pine Marten, Stone Marten (different species))

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Mustelidae)
Distribution:Forest regions of Eurasia and North America

"Martens are graceful carnivorous animals with valuable fur (like sable), agile, and skilled climbers."

Sei Whale (Northern Sei Whale, Southern Sei Whale)

Type:Mammal (Marine Cetacean, Mysticeti)
Distribution:Temperate and subpolar waters of all major oceans, avoiding polar and tropical regions

"Sei whales are among the fastest swimming baleen whales, with tall, sickle-shaped dorsal fins, and feed on small crustaceans and fish."

Lovebird (Agapornis)

Type:Bird (Psittaciformes)
Distribution:Native to mainland Africa and Madagascar, common pets

"Lovebirds are named for their strong pair bonds; they often engage in mutual preening and are small and colorful."

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."

Moth (Noctuid Moth, Sphinx Moth (common types))

Type:Insect (Lepidoptera)
Distribution:Various terrestrial environments worldwide, except Antarctica

"Moths are typically nocturnal, many are attracted to light (phototaxis), and they are more diverse in species and form than butterflies."

Sturgeon (Chinese Sturgeon, Beluga Sturgeon (some species))

Type:Fish (Actinopterygii, Acipenseriformes)
Distribution:Oceans, rivers, and lakes of the Northern Hemisphere (some migratory)

"Sturgeons are ancient fish with bony plates (scutes) on their bodies; their eggs are made into valuable caviar; many species are endangered."