Hen Harrier

Hen Harrier

Serval

Serval

Silverfish

Silverfish

Arctic Fox

Arctic Fox

Vulture

Vulture

Cuckoo

Cuckoo

Giraffe

Giraffe

Rainbow Lorikeet

Rainbow Lorikeet

Leech

Leech

Elephant

Elephant

Armadillo

Armadillo

Cattle

Cattle

Sun Bear

Sun Bear

Walrus

Walrus

Seal

Seal

Meerkat

Meerkat

Blue Jay

Blue Jay

White Wagtail

White Wagtail

Chinchilla

Chinchilla

Griffon Vulture

Griffon Vulture

Animal Information

Hen Harrier (Northern Harrier (North America))

Type:Bird (Accipitriformes, Accipitridae)
Distribution:Open grasslands, marshes, and farmlands of Eurasia and North America

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

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."

Silverfish (Fishmoth, Lepisma saccharina)

Type:Insect (Zygentoma)
Distribution:Moist indoor environments worldwide, such as bookcases, wardrobes, and kitchens

"Silverfish are ancient wingless insects, covered in silvery scales, and feed on starchy or sugary materials like books and paper."

Arctic Fox (Snow Fox, White Fox)

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Tundra and ice floes of the Arctic regions

"The Arctic fox's fur changes to pure white in winter to adapt to snowy environments, and to brown or gray in summer."

Vulture (Old World Vulture)

Type:Bird (Bird of Prey)
Distribution:Parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe, mainly in open areas

"Vultures primarily feed on animal carcasses; their heads and necks are often bare of feathers for easier cleaning of carrion."

Cuckoo (Common Cuckoo (for 大杜鹃))

Type:Bird (Cuculiformes)
Distribution:Most regions worldwide, except Antarctica and a few oceanic islands

"Many cuckoo species exhibit brood parasitism, laying their eggs in the nests of other birds, with the host parents raising the young."

Giraffe (Qilin (ancient name))

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands of Africa

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

Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)

Type:Bird (Psittaciformes)
Distribution:Eastern coast of Australia, eastern Indonesia, New Guinea, etc.

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

Leech (Hirudinea)

Type:Annelid (Hirudinea)
Distribution:Freshwater, saltwater, and moist terrestrial environments worldwide

"Some leech species feed on blood; their saliva contains anticoagulants and anesthetics."

Elephant (Asian Elephant, African Elephant)

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia

"Elephants are the largest land animals; their tusks are actually elongated incisor teeth."

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."

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."

Sun Bear (Honey Bear (colloquial in some regions))

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Ursidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

"Sun bears are the smallest bear species, with very long tongues for lapping up honey and insects, and a U-shaped patch on their chests."

Walrus (None)

Type:Mammal (Marine Pinniped)
Distribution:Arctic Ocean and subarctic regions of the North Atlantic and North Pacific

"Walruses are known for their long tusks (canine teeth) and facial whiskers (vibrissae); tusks can be used for various purposes."

Seal (Harbor Seal, Elephant Seal (common species))

Type:Mammal (Marine Pinniped)
Distribution:Oceans worldwide, especially polar and temperate waters

"Seals have a thick layer of fat (blubber) to keep warm in cold water."

Meerkat (Suricate (misnomer: Nutria))

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Herpestidae)
Distribution:Arid regions of southern Africa, such as the Kalahari Desert

"Meerkats are highly social animals with 'sentinels' responsible for vigilance; famous for their upright posture."

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."

White Wagtail (Motacilla alba)

Type:Bird (Passeriformes, Motacillidae)
Distribution:Eurasia and North Africa; some migrate

"White Wagtails are easily recognizable by their black, white, and grey plumage and their habit of constantly wagging their tails while walking."

Chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia)
Distribution:Native to the Andes Mountains of South America; wild populations endangered, mostly captive-bred

"Chinchillas have the densest fur of any known mammal and clean their fur by taking dust baths."

Griffon Vulture (Eurasian Griffon)

Type:Bird (Accipitriformes, Accipitridae)
Distribution:Mountainous and open areas of southern Europe, North Africa, and central-western Asia

"Griffon vultures are large scavenging raptors with a white ruff of feathers around their necks, often soaring in groups to find animal carcasses."