Oyster

Oyster

Tern

Tern

Stoat

Stoat

Manta Ray

Manta Ray

Duck

Duck

Starfish

Starfish

Bushbaby

Bushbaby

Bandicoot

Bandicoot

Sea Squirt

Sea Squirt

Hen Harrier

Hen Harrier

Vulture

Vulture

Clownfish

Clownfish

Zebra Finch

Zebra Finch

Kudu

Kudu

Emperor Penguin

Emperor Penguin

Scorpion

Scorpion

Brown Bear

Brown Bear

Bonobo

Bonobo

Flamingo

Flamingo

Cassowary

Cassowary

Animal Information

Oyster (True Oyster)

Type:Mollusk (Bivalvia)
Distribution:Intertidal and shallow marine areas of temperate and tropical oceans worldwide

"Oysters can purify water by filtering seawater; some species can produce pearls."

Tern (Sea Swallow (some colloquial confusion))

Type:Bird (Charadriiformes, Laridae - Sterninae subfamily)
Distribution:Coastal areas, lakes, and rivers worldwide, numerous species

"Terns are more slender than gulls, with narrow wings and forked tails, often diving into water to catch fish."

Stoat (Ermine (in winter pelage), Short-tailed Weasel (some species))

Type:Mammal (Carnivora, Mustelidae)
Distribution:Temperate and cold regions of the Northern Hemisphere

"Stoats turn pure white in winter (tail tip remains black) to adapt to snow, known as ermine fur, once a symbol of royalty."

Manta Ray (Devilfish, Blanket Ray)

Type:Fish (Cartilaginous, Mobulidae)
Distribution:Surface waters of tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide

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

Duck (Domestic duck, Wild duck)

Type:Bird
Distribution:Widely raised globally as poultry; wild populations distributed in various water bodies

"Duck feathers are highly waterproof, thanks to oil secreted by a gland near their tail."

Starfish (Sea Star)

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

"Starfish have powerful regenerative abilities; lost arms and even parts of the central disc can regrow."

Bushbaby (Galago)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Galagidae)
Distribution:Forests and shrublands of sub-Saharan Africa

"Bushbabies are nocturnal, have large eyes, strong hind legs for leaping, and their calls resemble a baby's cry."

Bandicoot (Peramelemorphia (order name))

Type:Mammal (Marsupial, Peramelemorphia)
Distribution:Various terrestrial habitats of Australia and New Guinea

"Bandicoots are small, burrowing marsupials with pointed snouts and partially fused toes on their hind feet, feeding on insects and plants."

Sea Squirt (Tunicate, Ascidian)

Type:Chordata (Subphylum Tunicata/Urochordata)
Distribution:Oceans worldwide, from intertidal zones to the deep sea, sessile lifestyle

"Sea squirt larvae exhibit chordate characteristics; adults are sessile filter feeders, resembling sacs, and are diverse in species."

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."

Vulture (Old World Vulture)

Type:Bird (Bird of Prey)
Distribution:Parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe, mainly in open areas

"Vultures primarily feed on animal carcasses; their heads and necks are often bare of feathers for easier cleaning of carrion."

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."

Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata)

Type:Bird (Passeriformes, Estrildidae)
Distribution:Native to central Australia, now a common pet bird

"Zebra Finches are social birds; males court females with complex songs and are subjects of bird learning research."

Kudu (Greater Kudu)

Type:Mammal (Artiodactyla, Bovidae)
Distribution:Savannas and shrublands of eastern and southern Africa

"Male kudus have long, spiral-shaped horns, which are very spectacular; they are large antelopes."

Emperor Penguin (Royal Penguin)

Type:Bird
Distribution:Antarctica

"Emperor penguins are the only penguins that breed during the Antarctic winter; males incubate the eggs, fasting for months."

Scorpion (Scorpiones (order name))

Type:Arachnid (Scorpiones)
Distribution:Deserts, forests, and grasslands worldwide, except Antarctica

"Scorpions are nocturnal predators; the stinger on their tail is used for predation and self-defense; some species glow under UV light."

Brown Bear (Grizzly Bear (North American subspecies))

Type:Mammal
Distribution:Forests and mountains of North America, Europe, and Asia

"Brown bears hibernate in winter, during which their heart rate and body temperature drop significantly to conserve energy."

Bonobo (Pygmy Chimpanzee, Pan paniscus)

Type:Mammal (Primate, Hominidae)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of the Congo Basin

"Bonobos are slightly smaller than chimpanzees, with more peaceful social behavior, often resolving conflicts through sexual activity."

Flamingo (Phoenicopterus)

Type:Bird
Distribution:Tropical and subtropical salt lake marshes in Africa, Asia, Southern Europe, and the Americas

"The pink color of flamingo feathers comes from carotenoids in their food, such as small shrimp and algae."

Cassowary (Casuarius)

Type:Bird (Casuariiformes)
Distribution:Tropical rainforests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia

"Cassowaries are large, flightless birds with a casque on their heads, strong legs, and sharp claws; they can be aggressive."