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

"The black mamba is one of the world's fastest-moving and most aggressive venomous snakes; the inside of its mouth is black."

"Clouded leopards have the longest canine teeth relative to body size among felids, are skilled climbers, and have unique cloud-like patterns."

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

"Red Snapper are bright red or pink, a prized marine food fish, often used in celebratory occasions in East Asian culture."

"Swifts are master fliers, spending most of their lives in the air, even sleeping and mating on the wing."

"Hummingbirds are among the smallest birds, can hover and fly backward, feed on nectar, and have extremely high metabolisms."

"Coral reefs are formed by the calcium carbonate skeletons secreted by thousands of tiny coral polyps."

"Raccoons have very dexterous front paws and often 'wash' their food by dipping it in water, hence their name."

"Alligator snapping turtles are one of the world's largest freshwater turtles, with three prominent keels on their carapaces, and a worm-like lure on their tongues to attract fish."

"Sea snakes are venomous snakes fully adapted to marine life, with paddle-like tails for swimming; most species give birth to live young at sea."

"Corn snakes are docile, come in various colors (through captive breeding), and are extremely popular pet snakes."

"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."

"Male Northern Cardinals have striking bright red plumage; both males and females sing."

"Axolotls can remain in their larval form throughout life (neoteny), have powerful regenerative abilities, and are popular pets."

"Coral snakes have bright red, yellow (or white), and black ring patterns and possess potent neurotoxic venom."

"Mink are semi-aquatic animals, skilled swimmers and divers; their fur is valuable, making them important fur-bearing animals."

"Male cicadas have sound-producing organs (tymbals) on their abdomens, creating loud calls to attract females; larvae (nymphs) live underground for years."

"The Atlas moth is one of the largest moths by wingspan; the leading edges of its wings resemble snake heads, used to intimidate predators."

"Nutria are large, semi-aquatic rodents with webbed hind feet, feed on aquatic plants, and their fur has economic value."