Tapir

Tapir

Kudu

Kudu

Gharial

Gharial

Gorilla

Gorilla

Duck

Duck

Griffon Vulture

Griffon Vulture

Muskrat

Muskrat

Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

Grasshopper

Grasshopper

Iguana

Iguana

Manatee

Manatee

Rhea

Rhea

Narwhal

Narwhal

Kookaburra

Kookaburra

Slow Loris

Slow Loris

Mudskipper

Mudskipper

Mongoose

Mongoose

Woodlouse

Woodlouse

Partridge

Partridge

Adélie Penguin

Adélie Penguin

Animal Information

Tapir (Malayan Tapir, Mountain Tapir, etc. (different species))

Type:Mammal (Perissodactyla)
Distribution:Tropical forests and swamps of Central/South America and Southeast Asia

"Tapirs have a proboscis-like snout and nose used for grasping food; they are ancient mammals."

Kudu (Greater Kudu)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Savannas and shrublands of eastern and southern Africa

"Male kudus have long, spiral-shaped horns, which are very spectacular; they are large antelopes."

Gharial (Fish-eating Crocodile, Indian Gharial, Gavialis gangeticus)

Type:Reptile (Crocodilia, Gavialidae)
Distribution:Rivers of the northern Indian subcontinent (e.g., Ganges)

"Gharials have extremely long, slender snouts with sharp teeth, specialized for catching fish, and are critically endangered crocodilians."

Gorilla (Western Gorilla, Eastern Gorilla)

Type:Mammal (Primate)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests and lowland swamps of Central Africa

"Gorillas are the largest living primates, primarily herbivores, and generally gentle in nature."

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."

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."

Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus, Musquash)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia, Cricetidae)
Distribution:Native to North America, now introduced to freshwater wetlands and rivers of Eurasia

"Muskrats are semi-aquatic rodents with laterally flattened tails, skilled swimmers, once valued for their fur, and build lodges or burrows."

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."

Grasshopper (Locust (some species))

Type:Insect (Orthoptera)
Distribution:Grasslands, fields, and woodlands worldwide

"Male grasshoppers produce sound by rubbing their hind legs against their wings to attract females or declare territory."

Iguana (Green Iguana (common pet))

Type:Reptile (Suborder Lacertilia)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Galapagos Islands, etc.

"Iguanas are large herbivorous lizards; some species are skilled swimmers and have strong tails."

Manatee (West Indian Manatee (common))

Type:Mammal (Sirenia)
Distribution:Tropical shallow seas and rivers of southeastern North America, Central America, and northern South America

"Manatees are large aquatic herbivorous mammals, slow-moving, and often cited as one of the inspirations for mermaid legends."

Rhea (Greater Rhea)

Type:Bird (Rheiformes)
Distribution:Grasslands and open woodlands of South America

"Rheas are the largest birds in the Americas, flightless; males incubate eggs and care for the young."

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."

Kookaburra (Laughing Kookaburra)

Type:Bird (Coraciiformes, Alcedinidae)
Distribution:Woodlands and gardens of eastern and southwestern (introduced) Australia

"Kookaburras are known for their loud calls resembling human laughter and are one of Australia's iconic birds."

Slow Loris (Nycticebus)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Lorisidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia

"Slow lorises move slowly, are nocturnal, and have a toxic secretion from glands on their arms that, when mixed with saliva, is used for defense."

Mudskipper (Goby, Periophthalmus)

Type:Fish (Perciformes, Gobiidae)
Distribution:Intertidal mudflats and mangrove forests of the Indo-West Pacific coast

"Mudskippers are amphibious fish, able to crawl and hop on land using their pectoral fins, with eyes protruding from the top of their heads."

Mongoose (Indian Grey Mongoose (common))

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Herpestidae)
Distribution:Asia, Africa, and southern Europe

"Mongooses are known for their ability to prey on venomous snakes, are agile, and have resistance to some snake venoms."

Woodlouse (Pill Bug, Roly-poly (some species))

Type:Crustacean (Malacostraca, Isopoda)
Distribution:Moist terrestrial environments worldwide, such as under stones and in decaying wood

"Woodlice are terrestrial crustaceans; some species roll into a ball when threatened and feed on decaying organic matter."

Partridge (Chukar Partridge, Red-legged Partridge (types))

Type:Bird (Galliformes, Phasianidae)
Distribution:Rocky hillsides, shrublands, and farmlands of Eurasia and Africa

"Partridges are medium-sized ground birds, usually greyish-brown with patterned plumage, loud calls, and are important game birds."

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."