"Magpies are known for their black and white plumage and habit of collecting shiny objects; they symbolize good fortune in China."

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

"Anteaters have elongated snouts and long, sticky tongues specialized for feeding on ants and termites."

"Elands are among the world's largest antelopes; both males and females have horns (males' are larger), and they have a dewlap on their shoulders."

"Male crickets chirp by rubbing their forewings together to attract females; some species are kept as pets or used for cricket fighting."

"Seahorses are among the few animals where the male is responsible for incubating eggs; females lay eggs in the male's brood pouch."

"Cats have a special structure in their throat that allows them to purr, usually indicating contentment or relaxation."

"Snow leopards are adapted to high, cold mountain life, with thick fur and long, thick tails for balance and warmth; they are elusive."

"Civets have perineal glands that secrete civet musk, once used in perfume manufacturing; some species are associated with Kopi Luwak coffee."

"Geckos have billions of tiny hairs (setae) on their toes, allowing them to climb vertical and even inverted smooth surfaces."

"Coelacanths were thought to have been extinct for tens of millions of years before being rediscovered; they are famous 'living fossil' fish."

"Manta rays are the largest rays, feed on plankton, and sometimes leap out of the water."

"Wombats are burrowing herbivorous marsupials, muscular, capable of digging complex burrows, and their feces are cube-shaped."

"Female black widow spiders sometimes eat the male after mating; their venom has a strong effect on the nervous system."

"The Andean Condor is one of the largest land flying birds by wingspan, feeds on carrion, and is a symbol of several South American countries."

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

"Reindeer are the only deer species in which both males and females grow antlers; they are used for pulling sleds in some cultures."

"Dung beetles feed on animal feces, rolling it into balls and burying it as food or for a nursery."

"Catfish usually have several pairs of barbels around their mouths, resembling cat whiskers, used for sensing the environment and finding food."

"Bearded vultures are known for dropping bones from high altitudes to break them and feed on the marrow; they have black 'beards' under their beaks."