Sea Anemone

Sea Anemone

Anchovy

Anchovy

Peregrine Falcon

Peregrine Falcon

Mourning Dove

Mourning Dove

Grey Heron

Grey Heron

Okapi

Okapi

Clownfish

Clownfish

Pangolin

Pangolin

Slow Loris

Slow Loris

Binturong

Binturong

Red-eyed Tree Frog

Red-eyed Tree Frog

Horseshoe Crab

Horseshoe Crab

Vole

Vole

African Buffalo

African Buffalo

Hercules Beetle

Hercules Beetle

Millipede

Millipede

Mink

Mink

Walrus

Walrus

Krill

Krill

Aardvark

Aardvark

Animal Information

Sea Anemone (None)

Type:Cnidarian (Anthozoa, Actiniaria)
Distribution:All major oceans, from intertidal zones to the deep sea

"Sea anemones are sessile or slowly moving cnidarians; their tentacles have stinging cells (cnidocytes) for predation and defense."

Anchovy (Engraulidae (some species))

Type:Fish (Engraulidae)
Distribution:Temperate and tropical coastal waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans

"Anchovies are small, schooling fish, often processed into dried fish, fish sauce, or canned food, and are important forage fish."

Peregrine Falcon (Saker Falcon (sometimes confused))

Type:Bird (Bird of Prey)
Distribution:All continents worldwide except Antarctica, adapted to various habitats

"The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal in the world during its hunting dive (stoop), reaching speeds over 320 km/h."

Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)

Type:Bird (Columbiformes)
Distribution:Widely distributed in North America, south to Central America

"The Mourning Dove is named for its soft, sad-sounding 'coo' call and is one of the most common birds in North America."

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

Type:Bird (Pelecaniformes, Ardeidae)
Distribution:Wetlands, rivers, and lakes of Eurasia and Africa

"The Grey Heron is a large wading bird with a long neck, preying on fish, amphibians, and small mammals."

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'."

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."

Pangolin (Scaly Anteater)

Type:Mammal (Pholidota)
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa

"Pangolins are covered in keratinous scales, the only mammals with scales, and curl into a ball when threatened."

Slow Loris (Nycticebus)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Lorisidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia

"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."

Binturong (Bearcat (Southeast Asian colloquial name, not Giant Panda))

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Viverridae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

"Binturongs are nocturnal, arboreal animals with prehensile tails and emit a peculiar scent similar to popcorn."

Red-eyed Tree Frog (None)

Type:Amphibian (Anura, Hylidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

"Red-eyed tree frogs have large, bright red eyes and colorful bodies, are nocturnal, and skilled climbers."

Horseshoe Crab (King Crab (misnomer), Limulidae (family name))

Type:Arthropod (Merostomata, Xiphosura)
Distribution:Shallow coastal waters of the Atlantic coast of North America and Southeast/East Asia

"Horseshoe crabs are ancient marine arthropods, their form almost unchanged for hundreds of millions of years; their blue blood is used for medical testing."

Vole (Field Mouse (not House Mouse))

Type:Mammal (Rodentia, Cricetidae - Arvicolinae subfamily)
Distribution:Grasslands, farmlands, and woodlands of North America, Europe, and Asia

"Voles are small herbivorous rodents, numerous in species, and are important food for many raptors and carnivores."

African Buffalo (Cape Buffalo)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Grasslands, forests, and swamps of sub-Saharan Africa

"The African Buffalo is one of Africa's 'Big Five' game animals, known for its fierce temperament, large herds, and wide, connected horn bases."

Hercules Beetle (Dynastes hercules)

Type:Insect (Coleoptera, Scarabaeoidea)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

"Male Hercules beetles have enormous horns on their thoraxes, are one of the longest beetle species, and are very strong."

Millipede (Diplopoda)

Type:Myriapod (Diplopoda)
Distribution:Moist soils and leaf litter worldwide

"Most millipedes feed on decaying plant matter; each body segment has two pairs of legs, and they move slowly."

Mink (American Mink)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Mustelidae)
Distribution:Native to North America, introduced worldwide for fur farming

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

Walrus (None)

Type:Mammal (Marine Pinniped)
Distribution:Arctic Ocean and subarctic regions of the North Atlantic and North Pacific

"Walruses are known for their long tusks (canine teeth) and facial whiskers (vibrissae); tusks can be used for various purposes."

Krill (Antarctic Krill (most famous))

Type:Crustacean (Malacostraca, Euphausiacea)
Distribution:Oceans worldwide, especially abundant in the Southern Ocean

"Krill are small, shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans, key forage organisms in marine ecosystems; many species are bioluminescent."

Aardvark (Antbear, Orycteropus afer)

Type:Mammal (Tubulidentata)
Distribution:Sub-Saharan Africa

"Aardvarks are nocturnal, burrowing animals, primarily feeding on ants and termites, with unique tube-like teeth."