Herring

Herring

Hedgehog

Hedgehog

Crocodile

Crocodile

Adélie Penguin

Adélie Penguin

Catfish

Catfish

Stoat

Stoat

Quokka

Quokka

Marmoset

Marmoset

Eel

Eel

Flying Fish

Flying Fish

Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

Nautilus

Nautilus

Hen Harrier

Hen Harrier

Grey Heron

Grey Heron

Cougar

Cougar

White Wagtail

White Wagtail

Sparrow

Sparrow

Hornbill

Hornbill

Goldfish

Goldfish

Ostrich

Ostrich

Animal Information

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."

Hedgehog (Common Hedgehog)

Type:Mammal (Erinaceomorpha)
Distribution:Woodlands, farmlands, and gardens of Europe, Asia, and Africa

"When threatened, hedgehogs curl into a ball, protecting themselves with their sharp spines."

Crocodile (Saltwater Crocodile, Nile Crocodile (common species))

Type:Reptile
Distribution:Tropical regions of Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia

"Crocodiles are living fossils; their form has changed little over millions of years."

Adélie Penguin (None)

Type:Bird
Distribution:Antarctic coast and nearby islands

"Adélie penguins build nests with small pebbles and will fight or steal for high-quality stones."

Catfish (Whiskered fish, Siluriformes)

Type:Fish (Siluriformes)
Distribution:Freshwater and some brackish waters worldwide, except Antarctica

"Catfish usually have several pairs of barbels around their mouths, resembling cat whiskers, used for sensing the environment and finding food."

Stoat (Ermine (in winter pelage), Short-tailed Weasel (some species))

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Mustelidae)
Distribution:Temperate and cold regions of the Northern Hemisphere

"Stoats turn pure white in winter (tail tip remains black) to adapt to snow, known as ermine fur, once a symbol of royalty."

Quokka (Smiling Quokka)

Type:Mammal (Marsupial, Diprotodontia)
Distribution:Small islands and some mainland areas of southwestern Australia

"Quokkas are known for their facial expressions that make them look like they are always smiling; they are small herbivorous marsupials."

Marmoset (Common Marmoset, White-eared Marmoset)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Callitrichidae)
Distribution:Northeastern Amazon rainforest of South America

"Marmosets are among the smallest monkeys, with long white or yellow ear tufts, and are highly social."

Eel (Freshwater Eel, Marine Eel (different species))

Type:Fish (Anguilliformes)
Distribution:Temperate and tropical marine and freshwater worldwide

"Many eel species have migratory spawning habits; for example, European eels migrate to the Sargasso Sea to spawn."

Flying Fish (Exocoetidae (family name))

Type:Fish (Beloniformes, Exocoetidae)
Distribution:Surface waters of tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide

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

Bald Eagle (American Eagle, Bald Eagle (colloquial for '秃鹰'))

Type:Bird (Bird of Prey)
Distribution:North America, including Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico

"The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States and has incredible eyesight, allowing it to spot prey from high altitudes."

Nautilus (Living Fossil)

Type:Mollusk (Cephalopoda, Nautilida)
Distribution:Tropical deep-water coral reef slopes of the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans

"Nautiluses are ancient cephalopods with spiral external shells containing gas chambers to control buoyancy; known as 'living fossils'."

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."

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

Type:Bird (Pelecaniformes, Ardeidae)
Distribution:Wetlands, rivers, and lakes of Eurasia and Africa

"The Grey Heron is a large wading bird with a long neck, preying on fish, amphibians, and small mammals."

Cougar (Mountain Lion, Puma)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Felidae)
Distribution:The Americas, from the Yukon Territory in Canada to the southern Andes

"Cougars are one of the largest cat species in the Western Hemisphere (second to the jaguar) and have incredible leaping ability."

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."

Sparrow (House Sparrow (common))

Type:Bird (Passeriformes)
Distribution:Native to Eurasia and North Africa, now widely distributed in human-inhabited areas globally

"Sparrows are highly adaptable, often nesting near human buildings, and are common urban birds."

Hornbill (Helmeted Hornbill, Great Hornbill (common species))

Type:Bird (Bucerotiformes)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical forests of Asia and Africa

"Hornbills have large casques on top of their beaks, varying in shape; females often seal themselves in tree cavities to incubate eggs."

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."

Ostrich (None)

Type:Bird (Ratite)
Distribution:Savannas and desert areas of Africa

"The ostrich is the largest living bird species and also the fastest running bird, but it cannot fly."