Lemming

Lemming

Swan

Swan

Cuckoo

Cuckoo

Wasp

Wasp

Scorpion

Scorpion

Salamander

Salamander

Grasshopper

Grasshopper

Silkworm

Silkworm

Koala

Koala

Lionfish

Lionfish

Albatross

Albatross

Stick Insect

Stick Insect

Mongoose

Mongoose

Platypus

Platypus

Pigeon

Pigeon

Clownfish

Clownfish

Tapir

Tapir

Swallow

Swallow

Wren

Wren

Seal

Seal

Animal Information

Lemming (Lemmus)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia, Cricetidae)
Distribution:Tundra zones of the Arctic and subarctic regions

"Lemmings are known for their periodic population explosions and large-scale migrations (sometimes leading to mass deaths)."

Swan (Mute Swan, Whooper Swan (common species))

Type:Bird
Distribution:Temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere; some species migrate south for winter

"Swans are often seen as symbols of fidelity, with many species forming lifelong pair bonds."

Cuckoo (Common Cuckoo (for 大杜鹃))

Type:Bird (Cuculiformes)
Distribution:Most regions worldwide, except Antarctica and a few oceanic islands

"Many cuckoo species exhibit brood parasitism, laying their eggs in the nests of other birds, with the host parents raising the young."

Wasp (Hornet, Paper Wasp)

Type:Insect (Hymenoptera)
Distribution:Regions worldwide, except polar areas

"Unlike bees, most wasps can sting repeatedly; some species are social, while others are solitary."

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."

Salamander (Fire Salamander (some species))

Type:Amphibian (Caudata)
Distribution:Temperate moist regions of the Northern Hemisphere, a few in northern South America

"Many salamander species have remarkable regenerative abilities, capable of regrowing lost limbs and even parts of organs."

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."

Silkworm (Bombyx mori (larva))

Type:Insect (Lepidoptera, Bombycidae)
Distribution:Native to China, now cultivated globally as an economic insect

"Silkworm larvae spin cocoons from silk, which is an important textile raw material; adult moths have lost the ability to fly."

Koala (Koala Bear, Ash Bear)

Type:Mammal (Marsupial)
Distribution:Eucalyptus forests of eastern and southeastern Australia

"Koalas eat almost exclusively eucalyptus leaves, which are toxic and low in nutrients for most animals."

Lionfish (Pterois, Turkeyfish (some colloquial names))

Type:Fish (Scorpaeniformes, Scorpaenidae)
Distribution:Native to the Indo-Pacific, now an invasive species in the Western Atlantic and Mediterranean

"Lionfish have venomous fin spines, are brightly colored with exaggerated forms, are popular ornamental fish, and also an invasive species."

Albatross (Wandering Albatross (largest species))

Type:Bird (Procellariiformes)
Distribution:Pelagic regions of the Southern Ocean and North Pacific

"Albatrosses are among the birds with the largest wingspans, skilled at dynamic soaring for long periods."

Stick Insect (Phasmid, Walking Stick)

Type:Insect (Phasmatodea)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, especially diverse in Southeast Asia and South America

"Stick insects resemble twigs or leaves, are representative insects of mimicry, and are herbivorous."

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."

Platypus (None)

Type:Mammal (Monotremata)
Distribution:Rivers and streams of eastern Australia and Tasmania

"The platypus is one of the few egg-laying mammals; males have venomous spurs on their hind feet."

Pigeon (Rock Dove, Domestic Pigeon)

Type:Bird
Distribution:Major cities and rural areas worldwide; wild populations in Eurasia and North Africa

"Pigeons have excellent navigation skills, able to use the Earth's magnetic field and the sun for direction."

Clownfish (Anemonefish)

Type:Fish
Distribution:Warm waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, especially among anemones in coral reefs

"Clownfish form a symbiotic relationship with sea anemones, are immune to their stings, and can evade predators."

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."

Swallow (Barn Swallow (common))

Type:Bird (Passeriformes, Hirundinidae)
Distribution:All continents worldwide except Antarctica; breeds in summer, migrates in winter

"Swallows are known for their graceful flight and habit of building mud nests on human structures."

Wren (Eurasian Wren)

Type:Bird (Passeriformes, Troglodytidae)
Distribution:Woodlands and shrublands of North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa

"Wrens are tiny birds, often holding their tails cocked up, with loud, complex songs, and are very energetic."

Seal (Harbor Seal, Elephant Seal (common species))

Type:Mammal (Marine Pinniped)
Distribution:Oceans worldwide, especially polar and temperate waters

"Seals have a thick layer of fat (blubber) to keep warm in cold water."