Lemming

Lemming

Puffin

Puffin

Slow Loris

Slow Loris

Serval

Serval

African Buffalo

African Buffalo

Chimpanzee

Chimpanzee

Marmot

Marmot

Orangutan

Orangutan

Sea Urchin

Sea Urchin

Elephant

Elephant

Leech

Leech

Great Bustard

Great Bustard

Turkey

Turkey

Shrimp

Shrimp

Fossa

Fossa

Herring

Herring

Tuna

Tuna

Hagfish

Hagfish

Kookaburra

Kookaburra

Hen Harrier

Hen Harrier

Animal Information

Lemming (Lemmus)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia, Cricetidae)
Distribution:Tundra zones of the Arctic and subarctic regions

"Lemmings are known for their periodic population explosions and large-scale migrations (sometimes leading to mass deaths)."

Puffin (Atlantic Puffin (common))

Type:Bird (Charadriiformes)
Distribution:Cliffs and islands along the coasts of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans

"Puffins have brightly colored beaks during the breeding season, resembling clowns; they are skilled at diving for fish and are often called 'sea parrots' or 'clowns of the sea'."

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."

Serval (African Serval)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Felidae)
Distribution:Grasslands and wetlands of sub-Saharan Africa

"Servals have long legs and large ears, are skilled jumpers for hunting small animals and birds, and are elegant hunters of the African savanna."

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."

Chimpanzee (Common Chimpanzee)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Hominidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests and savannas of Central and West Africa

"Chimpanzees are one of the closest living relatives to humans, capable of making and using tools, and are highly social."

Marmot (Groundhog (some species))

Type:Mammal (Rodentia, Sciuridae)
Distribution:Mountains and grasslands of North America, Europe, and Asia

"Marmots are burrowing, social animals that hibernate in winter, known for their digging behavior and upright warning posture."

Orangutan (Red Ape, Man of the Forest)

Type:Mammal (Primate)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra

"Orangutans are arboreal, spending most of their time in trees, and their arms are much longer than their legs."

Sea Urchin (None)

Type:Echinoderm (Echinoidea)
Distribution:Seabeds of all major oceans, from intertidal zones to the deep sea

"Sea urchins are covered in spines for defense and movement and feed on algae or organic debris."

Elephant (Asian Elephant, African Elephant)

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia

"Elephants are the largest land animals; their tusks are actually elongated incisor teeth."

Leech (Hirudinea)

Type:Annelid (Hirudinea)
Distribution:Freshwater, saltwater, and moist terrestrial environments worldwide

"Some leech species feed on blood; their saliva contains anticoagulants and anesthetics."

Great Bustard (Otis tarda)

Type:Bird (Otidiformes)
Distribution:Open grasslands and farmlands of Eurasia

"Great Bustards are among the heaviest flying birds in the world; males have spectacular courtship displays during breeding season."

Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Type:Bird (Galliformes)
Distribution:Native to North America, now raised globally as poultry

"Male turkeys have wattles and bright feathers; they fan their tails and gobble during courtship displays."

Shrimp (Prawn, Penaeid Shrimp (common species))

Type:Crustacean (Decapoda)
Distribution:Marine and freshwater bodies worldwide

"Many shrimp species exhibit bioluminescence, emitting a faint glow."

Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Eupleridae)
Distribution:Found only in the forests of Madagascar

"The fossa is Madagascar's largest native carnivorous mammal, a skilled climber, and a predator of lemurs."

Herring (Atlantic Herring)

Type:Fish (Clupeidae)
Distribution:Temperate and cold shallow seas of the North Atlantic and North Pacific

"Herring often form huge schools and are important forage fish in marine ecosystems."

Tuna (Thunnus)

Type:Fish (Marine)
Distribution:Pelagic zones of tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide

"Tuna are among the fastest swimming fish; some species are warm-blooded, with body temperatures higher than the surrounding water."

Hagfish (Slime Eel)

Type:Agnatha (Cyclostomata, Myxiniformes)
Distribution:Deep-water seabeds of temperate oceans worldwide

"Hagfish are primitive jawless fish that can produce copious amounts of slime for defense and feed on carrion or invertebrates."

Kookaburra (Laughing Kookaburra)

Type:Bird (Coraciiformes, Alcedinidae)
Distribution:Woodlands and gardens of eastern and southwestern (introduced) Australia

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

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."