
Spectacled Caiman

Caterpillar

Hoatzin

Ocelot

Flying Squirrel

Silverfish

Stingray

Corn Snake

Bushbaby

Warthog

Nightingale

Jaguar

Puffin

Ibex

Silkworm

Bald Eagle

Coot

Sea Squirt

Fennec Fox

Red-crowned Crane
Animal Information
Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus)
"Spectacled caimans have a bony ridge between their eyes resembling eyeglass frames, are relatively small crocodilians, and are highly adaptable."
Caterpillar (Larval butterfly, Larval moth)
"Caterpillars are the larval stage of butterflies and moths; their main task is to eat and grow, undergoing multiple molts."
Hoatzin (Stinkbird, Canje Pheasant)
"Hoatzins are herbivorous birds with a unique digestive system; chicks have claws on their wings to help climb, and they have a peculiar musky odor."
Ocelot (American Small Leopard (misnomer))
"Ocelots have beautiful patterned fur, resembling a smaller version of a jaguar; they are nocturnal, solitary animals and skilled climbers."
Flying Squirrel (Pteromyini (tribe name))
"Flying squirrels have a gliding membrane (patagium) between their front and hind limbs, allowing them to glide from high to low places; they are nocturnal and arboreal."
Silverfish (Fishmoth, Lepisma saccharina)
"Silverfish are ancient wingless insects, covered in silvery scales, and feed on starchy or sugary materials like books and paper."
Stingray (Ray, Devilfish (some colloquial names))
"Stingrays have flattened, disc-shaped bodies and usually a venomous spine on their tails for defense; most species are bottom-dwellers."
Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus)
"Corn snakes are docile, come in various colors (through captive breeding), and are extremely popular pet snakes."
Bushbaby (Galago)
"Bushbabies are nocturnal, have large eyes, strong hind legs for leaping, and their calls resemble a baby's cry."
Warthog (Common Warthog)
"Warthogs have wart-like protrusions on their faces and upward-curving tusks; they often kneel or hold their tails erect when feeding or alarmed."
Nightingale (Common Nightingale)
"Nightingales are famous for their complex, melodious songs with a wide vocal range, often singing at night."
Jaguar (American Panther, Spotted Panther)
"Jaguars are the largest cat species in the Americas, with powerful jaws capable of piercing turtle shells and crocodile skin."
Puffin (Atlantic Puffin (common))
"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'."
Ibex (Alpine Ibex (common))
"Male ibex have huge curved horns and are master climbers, able to move freely on cliffs."
Silkworm (Bombyx mori (larva))
"Silkworm larvae spin cocoons from silk, which is an important textile raw material; adult moths have lost the ability to fly."
Bald Eagle (American Eagle, Bald Eagle (colloquial for '秃鹰'))
"The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States and has incredible eyesight, allowing it to spot prey from high altitudes."
Coot (Eurasian Coot)
"Coots are black with a white frontal shield and beak, lobed toes, and are skilled at diving for aquatic plants and invertebrates."
Sea Squirt (Tunicate, Ascidian)
"Sea squirt larvae exhibit chordate characteristics; adults are sessile filter feeders, resembling sacs, and are diverse in species."
Fennec Fox (Desert Fox)
"Fennec foxes have disproportionately large ears for heat dissipation and locating prey; they are the smallest canid species."
Red-crowned Crane (Japanese Crane, Manchurian Crane)
"The Red-crowned Crane has a patch of bare red skin on its crown and is a symbol of longevity and good fortune in East Asian culture."