"The Okapi is the only living relative of the giraffe, with zebra-like stripes on its legs, elusive, and known as the 'forest giraffe'."

"Beavers are famous for building dams and lodges and are one of the few animals that can significantly alter their environment."

"Wolverines are relatively small but exceptionally fierce and strong, adapted to harsh environments, have a wide diet, and are known as 'forest scavengers'."

"Vipers are venomous snakes, usually with triangular heads and tubular fangs; many species are viviparous (live-bearing)."

"Mantises have specialized forelegs (raptorial legs) shaped like sickles, are ferocious ambush predators, and can flexibly rotate their heads."

"Male peacocks (peafowl) have magnificent trains (actually upper tail coverts), which they fan out during courtship displays ('peacock's display')."

"Muskoxen have thick, long fur to withstand severe cold and form defensive circles when threatened; their name comes from the musky odor of males during mating season."

"Polar bears are the largest land carnivores, primarily feeding on seals, and are adapted to extremely cold environments."

"Male hen harriers are greyish-white, females are brownish, they often fly low while hunting, and have a white rump patch."

"Octopuses are highly intelligent invertebrates, capable of solving complex problems and changing their skin color and texture for camouflage."

"Rainbow Lorikeets have extremely vibrant plumage; their tongues are specialized for feeding on nectar and pollen."

"Magpies are known for their black and white plumage and habit of collecting shiny objects; they symbolize good fortune in China."

"Giraffes are the world's tallest mammals; newborn giraffes are about 1.8 meters tall."

"Tarsiers have enormous eyes, occupying nearly half their heads, can rotate their necks almost 180 degrees, and are skilled jumpers preying on insects."

"The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard; its saliva contains various bacteria and venom, enabling it to hunt large animals."

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

"Hellbenders are one of North America's largest amphibians, fully aquatic, with wrinkled skin to increase surface area for respiration."

"Flying fish have highly developed pectoral fins, allowing them to leap out of the water and glide for considerable distances to escape predators."

"Guanacos are wild camelids, considered the wild ancestor of the llama, and are fast runners."

"Horses have nearly 360-degree vision, helping them watch for predators."