"Squid have ten arms, slender, tubular bodies, swim rapidly, and many species can squirt ink and change color."

"Lemurs are diverse in species and form, and are primates endemic to Madagascar."

"Vicuña wool is extremely fine and valuable; they were once endangered, now protected, and are wild relatives of the alpaca."

"Salmon migrate from the ocean to their natal freshwater rivers to spawn, a journey that is often arduous."

"Male capercaillies are very large with glossy black plumage and have complex courtship displays during the breeding season."

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

"Quokkas are known for their facial expressions that make them look like they are always smiling; they are small herbivorous marsupials."

"Wildebeest are famous for their large-scale seasonal migrations, where millions cross plains in search of water and grass."

"Warthogs have wart-like protrusions on their faces and upward-curving tusks; they often kneel or hold their tails erect when feeding or alarmed."

"Shrews are among the smallest mammals, have extremely high metabolisms, need to eat constantly, and some species are venomous."

"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."

"Vultures primarily feed on animal carcasses; their heads and necks are often bare of feathers for easier cleaning of carrion."

"Sea lions are better at moving on land than seals, have external ear flaps (pinnae), and often perform in aquariums."

"Ocelots have beautiful patterned fur, resembling a smaller version of a jaguar; they are nocturnal, solitary animals and skilled climbers."

"The Kiwi is New Zealand's national bird, flightless, with a long beak and whiskers, and nostrils at the tip of its beak."

"The Gila monster is one of only two venomous lizards in North America, slow-moving, with beaded scales and warning coloration."

"The Arctic Wolf is a subspecies of the gray wolf adapted to polar environments, with pure white fur, capable of surviving extreme cold."

"Marlin are large pelagic predatory fish with an elongated, spear-like upper jaw, swim extremely fast, and are prized game fish."

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

"Gerbils are social animals with strong hind legs, good at digging and jumping, and are popular small pets."