
Cheetah

Ocelot

Gorilla

Manatee

Manta Ray

Salmon

Gecko

Bat

Seal

Caracal

Paddlefish

Rainbow Lorikeet

Hamster

Dugong

Sponge

Mackerel

Ferret

Bonobo

Blue Whale

Kangaroo
Animal Information
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
"Cheetahs are the fastest land animals, capable of reaching speeds of up to 112 km/h over short distances."
Ocelot (American Small Leopard (misnomer))
"Ocelots have beautiful patterned fur, resembling a smaller version of a jaguar; they are nocturnal, solitary animals and skilled climbers."
Gorilla (Western Gorilla, Eastern Gorilla)
"Gorillas are the largest living primates, primarily herbivores, and generally gentle in nature."
Manatee (West Indian Manatee (common))
"Manatees are large aquatic herbivorous mammals, slow-moving, and often cited as one of the inspirations for mermaid legends."
Manta Ray (Devilfish, Blanket Ray)
"Manta rays are the largest rays, feed on plankton, and sometimes leap out of the water."
Salmon (Atlantic Salmon (for 三文鱼))
"Salmon migrate from the ocean to their natal freshwater rivers to spawn, a journey that is often arduous."
Gecko (Gekkonidae, House Lizard)
"Geckos have billions of tiny hairs (setae) on their toes, allowing them to climb vertical and even inverted smooth surfaces."
Bat (Chiroptera (order name))
"Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight; many species navigate and hunt using echolocation."
Seal (Harbor Seal, Elephant Seal (common species))
"Seals have a thick layer of fat (blubber) to keep warm in cold water."
Caracal (Desert Lynx, African Caracal)
"Caracals have long black tufts on their ear tips and excellent leaping ability, capable of catching birds in flight."
Paddlefish (American Paddlefish, Spoonbill Catfish)
"Paddlefish have a very long, paddle-shaped snout (rostrum) covered in sensory receptors for detecting plankton; they are filter feeders."
Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)
"Rainbow Lorikeets have extremely vibrant plumage; their tongues are specialized for feeding on nectar and pollen."
Hamster (Syrian Hamster (Golden Hamster), Dwarf Hamster)
"Hamsters have cheek pouches for temporarily storing food and transporting it to their nests."
Dugong (Sea Cow (colloquial, but different from Manatees))
"Dugongs are marine herbivorous mammals with whale-like tail flukes, primarily feeding on seagrass, and known as 'sea mermaids'."
Sponge (Porifera (phylum name))
"Sponges are among the most primitive multicellular animals, with bodies full of pores, filtering food through water currents."
Mackerel (Spanish Mackerel (similar), Blue Mackerel)
"Mackerel are schooling pelagic fish, spindle-shaped, fast swimmers, and important commercial fish."
Ferret (Polecat Ferret, Domestic Ferret)
"Ferrets are domesticated subspecies of the European polecat, sleep for long periods, up to 14-18 hours a day."
Bonobo (Pygmy Chimpanzee, Pan paniscus)
"Bonobos are slightly smaller than chimpanzees, with more peaceful social behavior, often resolving conflicts through sexual activity."
Blue Whale (Sulphur-bottom Whale)
"The Blue Whale is the largest known animal on Earth; its tongue alone can weigh as much as an elephant."
Kangaroo (Red Kangaroo, Grey Kangaroo (common species))
"Kangaroos use their strong hind legs to hop and their tail for balance."