Cockatiel

Cockatiel

Bearded Vulture

Bearded Vulture

Bonobo

Bonobo

Caterpillar

Caterpillar

Dung Beetle

Dung Beetle

Quokka

Quokka

Narwhal

Narwhal

Stink Bug

Stink Bug

Sea Urchin

Sea Urchin

Python

Python

Black Mamba

Black Mamba

Raccoon

Raccoon

Axolotl

Axolotl

Centipede

Centipede

Tiger

Tiger

Great Bustard

Great Bustard

Roadrunner

Roadrunner

Black Widow Spider

Black Widow Spider

Sea Snake

Sea Snake

Shoebill

Shoebill

Animal Information

Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)

Type:Bird (Psittaciformes, Cacatuidae)
Distribution:Native to inland Australia, now a common pet bird

"Cockatiels have a crest on their heads and orange cheek patches, are gentle in nature, and can whistle and mimic sounds."

Bearded Vulture (Lammergeier)

Type:Bird (Accipitriformes, Accipitridae)
Distribution:Mountainous regions of southern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Himalayas

"Bearded vultures are known for dropping bones from high altitudes to break them and feed on the marrow; they have black 'beards' under their beaks."

Bonobo (Pygmy Chimpanzee, Pan paniscus)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Hominidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of the Congo Basin

"Bonobos are slightly smaller than chimpanzees, with more peaceful social behavior, often resolving conflicts through sexual activity."

Caterpillar (Larval butterfly, Larval moth)

Type:Insect (Larva of butterfly or moth)
Distribution:Regions worldwide where butterflies and moths are found

"Caterpillars are the larval stage of butterflies and moths; their main task is to eat and grow, undergoing multiple molts."

Dung Beetle (Scarab Beetle (ancient Egypt))

Type:Insect (Coleoptera, Scarabaeoidea)
Distribution:Grasslands, forests, and deserts worldwide, except Antarctica

"Dung beetles feed on animal feces, rolling it into balls and burying it as food or for a nursery."

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."

Narwhal (Monodon monoceros, Sea Unicorn)

Type:Mammal (Marine Cetacean, Odontoceti)
Distribution:Cold waters of the Arctic Ocean and northern Atlantic Ocean

"Male narwhals typically have a single, long (2-3 meters) spiral tusk, which is a specialized left canine tooth."

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."

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."

Python (Boa (some species, though different family often), Constrictor)

Type:Reptile (Suborder Serpentes, Pythonidae or Boidae)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas

"Pythons are non-venomous snakes that kill prey by constriction (suffocation) and can swallow prey much larger than their heads."

Black Mamba (African Death, Dendroaspis polylepis)

Type:Reptile (Suborder Serpentes, Elapidae)
Distribution:Savannas and rocky areas of sub-Saharan Africa

"The black mamba is one of the world's fastest-moving and most aggressive venomous snakes; the inside of its mouth is black."

Raccoon (North American Raccoon)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Procyonidae)
Distribution:Native to North America, now introduced to Europe, Japan, etc.

"Raccoons have very dexterous front paws and often 'wash' their food by dipping it in water, hence their name."

Axolotl (Mexican Walking Fish, Ambystoma mexicanum)

Type:Amphibian (Caudata, Ambystomatidae)
Distribution:Native to lakes near Mexico City (critically endangered in the wild)

"Axolotls can remain in their larval form throughout life (neoteny), have powerful regenerative abilities, and are popular pets."

Centipede (Hundred-legged worm)

Type:Myriapod (Chilopoda)
Distribution:Moist environments in temperate and tropical regions worldwide

"Centipedes are carnivorous; their first pair of appendages is modified into venomous claws (forcipules) for predation and defense."

Tiger (King of Beasts (Asia))

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Forests, grasslands, and mangrove swamps of Asia

"Tigers are the largest cat species, and their stripes are unique like fingerprints."

Great Bustard (Otis tarda)

Type:Bird (Otidiformes)
Distribution:Open grasslands and farmlands of Eurasia

"Great Bustards are among the heaviest flying birds in the world; males have spectacular courtship displays during breeding season."

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."

Black Widow Spider (Latrodectus (genus name))

Type:Arachnid (Araneae)
Distribution:Temperate and tropical regions worldwide

"Female black widow spiders sometimes eat the male after mating; their venom has a strong effect on the nervous system."

Sea Snake (Banded Sea Krait, Olive Sea Snake (common))

Type:Reptile (Suborder Serpentes, Elapidae - Hydrophiinae subfamily)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans

"Sea snakes are venomous snakes fully adapted to marine life, with paddle-like tails for swimming; most species give birth to live young at sea."

Shoebill (Whalehead, Balaeniceps rex)

Type:Bird (Pelecaniformes, Balaenicipitidae)
Distribution:Tropical swamps and wetlands of central-eastern Africa

"The shoebill has a massive, shoe-shaped beak, stands motionless, and is known for its peculiar appearance and predation on lungfish."