Pufferfish

Pufferfish

Lemur

Lemur

Scorpion

Scorpion

Sheep

Sheep

Brown Rat

Brown Rat

Flying Fish

Flying Fish

Roadrunner

Roadrunner

Blackbuck

Blackbuck

Sardine

Sardine

Siamese Fighting Fish

Siamese Fighting Fish

Porcupine

Porcupine

Reindeer

Reindeer

Marmoset

Marmoset

Skink

Skink

Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros

Meerkat

Meerkat

Goshawk

Goshawk

King Cobra

King Cobra

Stink Bug

Stink Bug

Rainbow Lorikeet

Rainbow Lorikeet

Animal Information

Pufferfish (Blowfish, Globefish)

Type:Fish (Actinopterygii)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide, a few enter freshwater

"Pufferfish inflate their bodies by swallowing water or air when threatened; many species have highly toxic internal organs and skin."

Lemur (Ring-tailed Lemur (most famous))

Type:Mammal (Primate, Strepsirrhini)
Distribution:Found only on the island of Madagascar and surrounding islands

"Lemurs are diverse in species and form, and are primates endemic to Madagascar."

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."

Sheep (Domestic Sheep)

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Widely distributed globally as livestock

"Sheep have good memories and can recognize human and sheep faces for years."

Brown Rat (Norway Rat, Sewer Rat)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia)
Distribution:Globally cohabiting with humans, especially in urban areas

"Brown rats are strong swimmers, can spread through sewer systems, and are significant hygiene pests."

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."

Roadrunner (Ground Cuckoo, Chaparral Bird)

Type:Bird (Cuculiformes)
Distribution:Deserts and arid scrublands of the southwestern United States and Mexico

"Roadrunners are fast runners, primarily active and hunting on the ground, famous for chasing lizards and snakes."

Blackbuck (Indian Antelope)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Grasslands and open woodlands of the Indian subcontinent

"Male blackbucks have dark brown to black coats and long, spiral horns, are fast runners, and are considered sacred in Hinduism."

Sardine (Sardina, Sardinops, etc. (genera))

Type:Fish (Clupeidae)
Distribution:Surface waters of temperate and subtropical oceans worldwide

"Sardines swim in large schools to confuse predators and are important commercial fish."

Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta, Betta splendens)

Type:Fish (Perciformes)
Distribution:Native to rice paddies and marshes of Thailand, Cambodia, and other Southeast Asian regions

"Male Siamese Fighting Fish are brightly colored with exaggerated fins, are highly territorial and aggressive, and are famous ornamental fish."

Porcupine (Quill Pig)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia)
Distribution:Tropical and temperate regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia

"Porcupines are covered in sharp quills for defense; when threatened, they raise their quills, which can detach and embed in enemies."

Reindeer (Caribou (North America))

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Cervidae)
Distribution:Arctic and subarctic regions of Eurasia and North America

"Reindeer are the only deer species in which both males and females grow antlers; they are used for pulling sleds in some cultures."

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."

Skink (Scincidae (family name, some colloquially 'Four-legged Snake'))

Type:Reptile (Suborder Lacertilia, Scincidae)
Distribution:Tropical and temperate regions worldwide, numerous species

"Skinks usually have smooth bodies covered in circular scales, limbs may be reduced, are fast-moving, and often found in grass and rock crevices."

Rhinoceros (White Rhino, Black Rhino, Indian Rhino, etc.)

Type:Mammal (Perissodactyla)
Distribution:Tropical grasslands, shrublands, and forests of Africa and Asia

"Rhinoceros horns are made of keratin, the same protein found in human fingernails, not bone."

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."

Goshawk (Northern Goshawk)

Type:Bird (Accipitriformes, Accipitridae)
Distribution:Temperate and boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere

"Goshawks are medium to large raptors, fast and agile fliers, often hunting birds and small mammals in forests."

King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)

Type:Reptile (Suborder Serpentes, Elapidae)
Distribution:Forests and shrublands of South and Southeast Asia

"The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake, primarily preys on other snakes, and can raise the front third of its body off the ground."

Stink Bug (Shield Bug, True Bug (Pentatomoidea))

Type:Insect (Hemiptera, Pentatomoidea)
Distribution:Widely distributed worldwide, numerous species

"Many stink bugs release a foul odor for defense when alarmed; they have piercing-sucking mouthparts and are herbivorous or carnivorous."

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."