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

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

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

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

"Duck feathers are highly waterproof, thanks to oil secreted by a gland near their tail."

"Griffon vultures are large scavenging raptors with a white ruff of feathers around their necks, often soaring in groups to find animal carcasses."

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

"The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States and has incredible eyesight, allowing it to spot prey from high altitudes."

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

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

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

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

"Male narwhals typically have a single, long (2-3 meters) spiral tusk, which is a specialized left canine tooth."

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

"Adélie penguins build nests with small pebbles and will fight or steal for high-quality stones."