Clownfish

Clownfish

Chinchilla

Chinchilla

Raccoon

Raccoon

Kingfisher

Kingfisher

Guanaco

Guanaco

Cheetah

Cheetah

Sea Anemone

Sea Anemone

Komodo Dragon

Komodo Dragon

Crab

Crab

Cod

Cod

Armadillo

Armadillo

Peregrine Falcon

Peregrine Falcon

Platypus

Platypus

Shrike

Shrike

Ferret

Ferret

Gorilla

Gorilla

Marten

Marten

Dolphin

Dolphin

Marine Iguana

Marine Iguana

Oilbird

Oilbird

Animal Information

Clownfish (Anemonefish)

Type:Fish
Distribution:Warm waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, especially among anemones in coral reefs

"Clownfish form a symbiotic relationship with sea anemones, are immune to their stings, and can evade predators."

Chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera)

Type:Mammal (Rodentia)
Distribution:Native to the Andes Mountains of South America; wild populations endangered, mostly captive-bred

"Chinchillas have the densest fur of any known mammal and clean their fur by taking dust baths."

Raccoon (North American Raccoon)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Procyonidae)
Distribution:Native to North America, now introduced to Europe, Japan, etc.

"Raccoons have very dexterous front paws and often 'wash' their food by dipping it in water, hence their name."

Kingfisher (Common Kingfisher, River Kingfisher)

Type:Bird (Coraciiformes, Alcedinidae)
Distribution:Streams, lakes, and pondsides of Eurasia and North Africa

"Kingfishers have brightly colored plumage and are known for their skill in high-speed dives into water to catch fish."

Guanaco (Wild Llama)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Camelidae)
Distribution:Arid grasslands and highlands of the Andes Mountains in South America

"Guanacos are wild camelids, considered the wild ancestor of the llama, and are fast runners."

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Grasslands and open areas of Africa and the Middle East (Iran)

"Cheetahs are the fastest land animals, capable of reaching speeds of up to 112 km/h over short distances."

Sea Anemone (None)

Type:Cnidarian (Anthozoa, Actiniaria)
Distribution:All major oceans, from intertidal zones to the deep sea

"Sea anemones are sessile or slowly moving cnidarians; their tentacles have stinging cells (cnidocytes) for predation and defense."

Komodo Dragon (Komodo Monitor)

Type:Reptile (Lizard)
Distribution:A few Indonesian islands, including Komodo Island

"The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard; its saliva contains various bacteria and venom, enabling it to hunt large animals."

Crab (Swimming Crab, Chinese Mitten Crab (common species))

Type:Crustacean (Decapoda)
Distribution:All marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments worldwide

"Crabs usually walk sideways; their hard shell is an exoskeleton that must be molted for growth."

Cod (Atlantic Cod, Pacific Cod)

Type:Fish (Gadidae)
Distribution:Cold waters of the North Atlantic and North Pacific

"Cod is an important commercial fishing species; its liver is rich in vitamins A and D."

Armadillo (Dasypodidae)

Type:Mammal (Cingulata)
Distribution:The Americas, from the southern United States to Argentina

"Armadillos are covered in a bony shell; some species can roll into a ball when threatened."

Peregrine Falcon (Saker Falcon (sometimes confused))

Type:Bird (Bird of Prey)
Distribution:All continents worldwide except Antarctica, adapted to various habitats

"The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal in the world during its hunting dive (stoop), reaching speeds over 320 km/h."

Platypus (None)

Type:Mammal (Monotremata)
Distribution:Rivers and streams of eastern Australia and Tasmania

"The platypus is one of the few egg-laying mammals; males have venomous spurs on their hind feet."

Shrike (Butcherbird)

Type:Bird (Passeriformes, Laniidae)
Distribution:Eurasia, Africa, and North America

"Shrikes are small predatory birds known for impaling their prey (insects, small birds, etc.) on thorns, earning them the name 'butcherbird'."

Ferret (Polecat Ferret, Domestic Ferret)

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Mustelidae)
Distribution:Native to Europe, now globally distributed as pets and laboratory animals

"Ferrets are domesticated subspecies of the European polecat, sleep for long periods, up to 14-18 hours a day."

Gorilla (Western Gorilla, Eastern Gorilla)

Type:Mammal (Primate)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests and lowland swamps of Central Africa

"Gorillas are the largest living primates, primarily herbivores, and generally gentle in nature."

Marten (Pine Marten, Stone Marten (different species))

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Mustelidae)
Distribution:Forest regions of Eurasia and North America

"Martens are graceful carnivorous animals with valuable fur (like sable), agile, and skilled climbers."

Dolphin (Bottlenose Dolphin (common species))

Type:Mammal (Marine)
Distribution:Temperate and tropical oceans worldwide

"Dolphins are highly intelligent animals, capable of using tools and communicating through complex sounds."

Marine Iguana (Galapagos Marine Iguana)

Type:Reptile (Suborder Lacertilia, Iguanidae)
Distribution:Found only on the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

"Marine iguanas are the only lizards in the world that can dive into the sea to forage for algae; they expel excess salt through their nostrils."

Oilbird (Steatornis caripensis)

Type:Bird (Caprimulgiformes, Steatornithidae)
Distribution:Caves in northern South America and Trinidad

"Oilbirds are the only nocturnal, fruit-eating birds, capable of navigating in dark caves using echolocation."