Yak

Yak

Pangolin

Pangolin

Bird-of-paradise

Bird-of-paradise

Goldfish

Goldfish

Poison Dart Frog

Poison Dart Frog

Deer

Deer

Seal

Seal

Brown Bear

Brown Bear

Moose

Moose

Herring

Herring

Northern Cardinal

Northern Cardinal

Termite

Termite

Anteater

Anteater

Genet

Genet

Flying Squirrel

Flying Squirrel

Duck

Duck

Koala

Koala

Sea Urchin

Sea Urchin

Cicada

Cicada

Moth

Moth

Animal Information

Yak (None)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:High mountain regions of the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding areas in China

"Yaks are bovid species endemic to high-altitude cold regions, adapted to low-oxygen environments, and are important livestock in Tibet."

Pangolin (Scaly Anteater)

Type:Mammal (Pholidota)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa

"Pangolins are covered in keratinous scales, the only mammals with scales, and curl into a ball when threatened."

Bird-of-paradise (Paradise Bird)

Type:Bird (Passeriformes, Paradisaeidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of New Guinea and surrounding islands

"Male birds-of-paradise have extremely ornate plumage and perform complex, elaborate courtship dances."

Goldfish (Carassius auratus)

Type:Fish (Cyprinidae)
Distribution:Native to China, now globally distributed as an ornamental fish

"Goldfish are ornamental varieties developed from crucian carp through long-term artificial selection, with diverse forms and colors."

Poison Dart Frog (Poison Arrow Frog, Dendrobatidae (family name))

Type:Amphibian (Anura, Dendrobatidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

"Poison dart frogs have extremely vibrant skin colors to warn predators of their potent toxins, which are derived from their diet."

Deer (Sika Deer, Red Deer (common species))

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Forests and grasslands of all continents except Antarctica and Australia (introduced)

"Male deer grow and shed antlers annually; antlers are bony structures."

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."

Brown Bear (Grizzly Bear (North American subspecies))

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Forests and mountains of North America, Europe, and Asia

"Brown bears hibernate in winter, during which their heart rate and body temperature drop significantly to conserve energy."

Moose (Elk (Europe))

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Cervidae)
Distribution:Boreal and mixed forests of northern North America and Eurasia

"Moose are the largest deer species; males have huge, palmate antlers and a dewlap (bell) under their throat."

Herring (Atlantic Herring)

Type:Fish (Clupeidae)
Distribution:Temperate and cold shallow seas of the North Atlantic and North Pacific

"Herring often form huge schools and are important forage fish in marine ecosystems."

Northern Cardinal (Cardinal Bird)

Type:Bird (Passeriformes, Cardinalidae)
Distribution:Eastern and southern North America, parts of Central America

"Male Northern Cardinals have striking bright red plumage; both males and females sing."

Termite (White Ant (common misnomer))

Type:Insect (Blattodea, formerly Isoptera)
Distribution:Global tropical and subtropical regions, a few distributed in temperate zones

"Termites feed on cellulose from wood, can build complex nests, and some queens can live for decades."

Anteater (Giant Anteater, Tamandua)

Type:Mammal (Pilosa)
Distribution:Grasslands, forests, and tropical rainforests of Central and South America

"Anteaters have elongated snouts and long, sticky tongues specialized for feeding on ants and termites."

Genet (African Genet)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Viverridae)
Distribution:Parts of Africa, southwestern Europe, and the Middle East

"Genets have slender bodies and ringed tails, are nocturnal, skilled climbers, and some species have musk glands."

Flying Squirrel (Pteromyini (tribe name))

Type:Mammal (Rodentia, Sciuridae - Pteromyini tribe)
Distribution:Forests of North America, Europe, and Asia

"Flying squirrels have a gliding membrane (patagium) between their front and hind limbs, allowing them to glide from high to low places; they are nocturnal and arboreal."

Duck (Domestic duck, Wild duck)

Type:Bird
Distribution:Widely raised globally as poultry; wild populations distributed in various water bodies

"Duck feathers are highly waterproof, thanks to oil secreted by a gland near their tail."

Koala (Koala Bear, Ash Bear)

Type:Mammal (Marsupial)
Distribution:Eucalyptus forests of eastern and southeastern Australia

"Koalas eat almost exclusively eucalyptus leaves, which are toxic and low in nutrients for most animals."

Sea Urchin (None)

Type:Echinoderm (Echinoidea)
Distribution:Seabeds of all major oceans, from intertidal zones to the deep sea

"Sea urchins are covered in spines for defense and movement and feed on algae or organic debris."

Cicada (Locust (misnomer), Cicadidae (family name))

Type:Insect (Hemiptera, Cicadidae)
Distribution:Temperate and tropical regions worldwide

"Male cicadas have sound-producing organs (tymbals) on their abdomens, creating loud calls to attract females; larvae (nymphs) live underground for years."

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."