
Fly

Snail

Seahorse

Goldfish

Sea Snake

Porpoise

Mussel

Quetzal

Puffin

Fin Whale

Brown Rat

Mosquito

Vaquita

Grey Heron

Porcupine

Capercaillie

Moth

Axolotl

American Bison

Sponge
Animal Information
Fly (Housefly (common species))
"Flies have taste receptors on their feet; they 'taste' food by walking on it."
Snail (Terrestrial gastropod)
"Snails crawl using their muscular foot and secrete mucus to aid movement and prevent desiccation."
Seahorse (None)
"Seahorses are among the few animals where the male is responsible for incubating eggs; females lay eggs in the male's brood pouch."
Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
"Goldfish are ornamental varieties developed from crucian carp through long-term artificial selection, with diverse forms and colors."
Sea Snake (Banded Sea Krait, Olive Sea Snake (common))
"Sea snakes are venomous snakes fully adapted to marine life, with paddle-like tails for swimming; most species give birth to live young at sea."
Porpoise (Harbor Porpoise (common))
"Porpoises are smaller than dolphins with short, blunt snouts, and typically do not leap out of the water as dolphins do."
Mussel (Blue Mussel, Sea Mussel)
"Mussels attach to hard surfaces using byssal threads, forming dense mussel beds, and are important marine organisms."
Quetzal (Resplendent Quetzal, Pharomachrus mocinno)
"Male quetzals have incredibly ornate plumage with long tail feathers, are the national bird of Guatemala, and symbolize liberty."
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'."
Fin Whale (Finback Whale, Razorback (same as Blue Whale alternative))
"Fin whales are the second-largest whale species, after blue whales, fast swimmers, with an asymmetrically colored lower jaw (right side white, left side dark)."
Brown Rat (Norway Rat, Sewer Rat)
"Brown rats are strong swimmers, can spread through sewer systems, and are significant hygiene pests."
Mosquito (Culicidae (family name))
"Only female mosquitoes bite; the protein in blood is necessary for their egg production."
Vaquita (Gulf of California Porpoise)
"The Vaquita is the world's most endangered marine mammal, small in size, with dark rings around its eyes, and extremely rare to see."
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)
"The Grey Heron is a large wading bird with a long neck, preying on fish, amphibians, and small mammals."
Porcupine (Quill Pig)
"Porcupines are covered in sharp quills for defense; when threatened, they raise their quills, which can detach and embed in enemies."
Capercaillie (Western Capercaillie, Wood Grouse)
"Male capercaillies are very large with glossy black plumage and have complex courtship displays during the breeding season."
Moth (Noctuid Moth, Sphinx Moth (common types))
"Moths are typically nocturnal, many are attracted to light (phototaxis), and they are more diverse in species and form than butterflies."
Axolotl (Mexican Walking Fish, Ambystoma mexicanum)
"Axolotls can remain in their larval form throughout life (neoteny), have powerful regenerative abilities, and are popular pets."
American Bison (American Buffalo (colloquial))
"The American Bison is the largest land mammal in North America and was an important food source for Native Americans."
Sponge (Porifera (phylum name))
"Sponges are among the most primitive multicellular animals, with bodies full of pores, filtering food through water currents."