Fox

Fox

Marine Iguana

Marine Iguana

Cicada

Cicada

Markhor

Markhor

Grouper

Grouper

Goshawk

Goshawk

Bandicoot

Bandicoot

Alpaca

Alpaca

Bearded Vulture

Bearded Vulture

Mole

Mole

Louse

Louse

Spectacled Bear

Spectacled Bear

Moth

Moth

Rabbit

Rabbit

Moose

Moose

Pilot Whale

Pilot Whale

Bilby

Bilby

Osprey

Osprey

Axolotl

Axolotl

Gerbil

Gerbil

Animal Information

Fox (Red Fox (most common))

Type:Mammal
Distribution:North America, Europe, Asia, North Africa, and Australia (introduced)

"Foxes are known for their cunning and adaptability, able to survive in diverse environments."

Marine Iguana (Galapagos Marine Iguana)

Type:Reptile (Suborder Lacertilia, Iguanidae)
Distribution:Found only on the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

"Marine iguanas are the only lizards in the world that can dive into the sea to forage for algae; they expel excess salt through their nostrils."

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."

Markhor (Screw-horned Goat, Capra falconeri (sometimes confused with Marco Polo Sheep))

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Mountainous regions of Central, South, and West Asia (e.g., western Himalayas)

"Male markhors have unique, spirally twisted horns; they are the national animal of Pakistan."

Grouper (General term for fish in Serranidae family)

Type:Fish (Perciformes)
Distribution:Rocky and coral reef areas of tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide

"Groupers are important food fish, with many species, many of which exhibit sex reversal."

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."

Bandicoot (Peramelemorphia (order name))

Type:Mammal (Marsupial, Peramelemorphia)
Distribution:Various terrestrial habitats of Australia and New Guinea

"Bandicoots are small, burrowing marsupials with pointed snouts and partially fused toes on their hind feet, feeding on insects and plants."

Alpaca (Vicugna pacos)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Camelidae)
Distribution:Native to the Andes Mountains of South America; domesticated

"Alpacas are known for their soft, high-quality wool, cute appearance, and are often called 'grass mud horse' (a Chinese internet meme)."

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."

Mole (Talpidae (family name, sometimes confused with voles))

Type:Mammal (Soricomorpha, Talpidae)
Distribution:Soils of North America, Europe, and Asia

"Moles are skilled at digging underground tunnels, feed on earthworms and insects, have reduced vision but keen senses of touch and smell."

Louse (Head Louse, Body Louse (common))

Type:Insect (Phthiraptera)
Distribution:Widely distributed worldwide, parasitic on the skin or hair of mammals and birds

"Lice are small, wingless ectoparasitic insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts, feeding on blood or skin debris."

Spectacled Bear (Andean Bear)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Ursidae)
Distribution:Cloud forests and high-altitude grasslands of the Andes Mountains in South America

"Spectacled bears are the only bear species in South America, with light-colored rings around their eyes resembling spectacles, and are skilled climbers."

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."

Rabbit (Domestic rabbit, Hare)

Type:Mammal (Lagomorpha)
Distribution:Widely distributed globally as pets and livestock; wild populations found worldwide

"Rabbit teeth grow continuously, and they need to gnaw to wear them down."

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."

Pilot Whale (Globicephala, Blackfish)

Type:Mammal (Marine Cetacean, Odontoceti)
Distribution:Deep offshore waters of temperate and subtropical regions worldwide

"Pilot whales have bulbous heads, are highly social, often forming tight-knit groups, and are known for mass stranding behavior."

Bilby (Greater Bilby, Rabbit-eared Bandicoot)

Type:Mammal (Marsupial, Peramelemorphia)
Distribution:Arid and semi-arid regions of Australia

"Bilbies have long, rabbit-like ears, are burrowing nocturnal animals, and are known as an Australian Easter symbol."

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

Type:Bird (Accipitriformes, Pandionidae)
Distribution:Coastal and inland waters worldwide, except Antarctica

"Ospreys are specialized fish-eating raptors, with special adaptations on their feet for gripping fish, and can dive into water from the air to hunt."

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."

Gerbil (Mongolian Gerbil (common pet))

Type:Mammal (Rodentia, Muridae)
Distribution:Arid grasslands and desert areas of Africa and Asia

"Gerbils are social animals with strong hind legs, good at digging and jumping, and are popular small pets."