Okapi

Okapi

Beaver

Beaver

Wolverine

Wolverine

Viper

Viper

Mantis

Mantis

Peacock

Peacock

Muskox

Muskox

Polar Bear

Polar Bear

Hen Harrier

Hen Harrier

Octopus

Octopus

Rainbow Lorikeet

Rainbow Lorikeet

Magpie

Magpie

Giraffe

Giraffe

Tarsier

Tarsier

Komodo Dragon

Komodo Dragon

Llama

Llama

Hellbender

Hellbender

Flying Fish

Flying Fish

Guanaco

Guanaco

Horse

Horse

Animal Information

Okapi (Forest Giraffe, Zebra Giraffe)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Giraffidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of central Democratic Republic of Congo

"The Okapi is the only living relative of the giraffe, with zebra-like stripes on its legs, elusive, and known as the 'forest giraffe'."

Beaver (Castor)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia)
Distribution:Freshwater bodies of North America and northern Eurasia

"Beavers are famous for building dams and lodges and are one of the few animals that can significantly alter their environment."

Wolverine (Glutton, Skunk Bear)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Mustelidae)
Distribution:Boreal forests and tundra of northern North America and Eurasia

"Wolverines are relatively small but exceptionally fierce and strong, adapted to harsh environments, have a wide diet, and are known as 'forest scavengers'."

Viper (Adder (related), Russell's Viper (common))

Type:Reptile (Suborder Serpentes, Viperidae)
Distribution:Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas (rattlesnakes belong to Viperidae)

"Vipers are venomous snakes, usually with triangular heads and tubular fangs; many species are viviparous (live-bearing)."

Mantis (Praying Mantis)

Type:Insect (Mantodea)
Distribution:Temperate and tropical regions worldwide

"Mantises have specialized forelegs (raptorial legs) shaped like sickles, are ferocious ambush predators, and can flexibly rotate their heads."

Peacock (Indian Peafowl, Green Peafowl)

Type:Bird (Galliformes)
Distribution:Forests and shrublands of South and Southeast Asia (wild)

"Male peacocks (peafowl) have magnificent trains (actually upper tail coverts), which they fan out during courtship displays ('peacock's display')."

Muskox (None)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Arctic tundra regions of North America and Greenland

"Muskoxen have thick, long fur to withstand severe cold and form defensive circles when threatened; their name comes from the musky odor of males during mating season."

Polar Bear (White Bear)

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Ice floes and coastal areas within the Arctic Circle

"Polar bears are the largest land carnivores, primarily feeding on seals, and are adapted to extremely cold environments."

Hen Harrier (Northern Harrier (North America))

Type:Bird (Accipitriformes, Accipitridae)
Distribution:Open grasslands, marshes, and farmlands of Eurasia and North America

"Male hen harriers are greyish-white, females are brownish, they often fly low while hunting, and have a white rump patch."

Octopus (Eight-armed creature)

Type:Mollusk (Cephalopoda)
Distribution:All major oceans worldwide, especially coral reefs and rocky seabeds

"Octopuses are highly intelligent invertebrates, capable of solving complex problems and changing their skin color and texture for camouflage."

Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)

Type:Bird (Psittaciformes)
Distribution:Eastern coast of Australia, eastern Indonesia, New Guinea, etc.

"Rainbow Lorikeets have extremely vibrant plumage; their tongues are specialized for feeding on nectar and pollen."

Magpie (Eurasian Magpie)

Type:Bird (Passeriformes, Corvidae)
Distribution:Eurasia, northwestern North America, and northwestern Africa

"Magpies are known for their black and white plumage and habit of collecting shiny objects; they symbolize good fortune in China."

Giraffe (Qilin (ancient name))

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands of Africa

"Giraffes are the world's tallest mammals; newborn giraffes are about 1.8 meters tall."

Tarsier (Tarsiidae (family name))

Type:Mammal (Primate, Tarsiidae)
Distribution:Islands of Southeast Asia (e.g., Philippines, Indonesia)

"Tarsiers have enormous eyes, occupying nearly half their heads, can rotate their necks almost 180 degrees, and are skilled jumpers preying on insects."

Komodo Dragon (Komodo Monitor)

Type:Reptile (Lizard)
Distribution:A few Indonesian islands, including Komodo Island

"The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard; its saliva contains various bacteria and venom, enabling it to hunt large animals."

Llama (Lama glama (sometimes confused with Guanaco))

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

"Llamas are important pack and wool animals in South America; they are gentle but will spit when agitated."

Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis)

Type:Amphibian (Caudata, Cryptobranchidae)
Distribution:Clear, fast-flowing streams of the eastern and central United States

"Hellbenders are one of North America's largest amphibians, fully aquatic, with wrinkled skin to increase surface area for respiration."

Flying Fish (Exocoetidae (family name))

Type:Fish (Beloniformes, Exocoetidae)
Distribution:Surface waters of tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide

"Flying fish have highly developed pectoral fins, allowing them to leap out of the water and glide for considerable distances to escape predators."

Guanaco (Wild Llama)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Camelidae)
Distribution:Arid grasslands and highlands of the Andes Mountains in South America

"Guanacos are wild camelids, considered the wild ancestor of the llama, and are fast runners."

Horse (Domestic Horse)

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Widely distributed globally as livestock; wild populations found in Central Asia, etc.

"Horses have nearly 360-degree vision, helping them watch for predators."