Reptiles
Marine Animals
Land Animals
Birds
Special abilities
100
This type of lizard can change its skin color to blend in with its surroundings.
The chameleon
100
This type of fish is known for its ability to inflate its body as a defense mechanism.
Pufferfish
100
The fastest land animal, this big cat can reach speeds of up to 70 mph in short bursts.
The cheetah
100
This common bird, often seen at backyard feeders, is known for its bright red color.
Cardinal
100
This fish can produce electric shocks up to 600 volts, which it uses for hunting and self-defense.
Electric Eel
200
This type of snake squeezes its prey to kill it instead of using venom. This word is also in the names of a few species of snake.
Constrictor
200
Known for their flat bodies, these bottom-dwelling fish have eyes on one side of their heads.
Hint: There is a Disney animal sidekick of the same name
Flounder
200
This slow-moving animal is known for spending up to 20 hours a day sleeping in trees.
Sloth
200
Known for their long migrations and social behavior, these birds are famous for flying in a "V" formation.
Geese
200
This amphibian secretes toxins through its brightly colored skin, warning predators of its toxicity.
Poison dart frog
300
The Komodo dragon is native to this southeast Asian country
Indonesia
300
This large marine mammal is famous for its tusks and whiskers, and it lives in the Arctic.
Walrus
300
These solitary big cats are known for their skill in climbing trees and are found mostly in Africa and parts of Asia.
Leopard
300
Known as the largest bird in the world, this bird is flightless and native to Africa.
Ostrich
300
This deep-sea fish has evolved to live at extreme depths by using specialized proteins to keep its body from being crushed by high pressure. However, it was named after its unfortune "de-pressurized" appearance.
Blobfish
400
The Gila monster, one of the few venomous lizards, is native to what state in the USA?
Hint: There are multiple answers, but you only need one
Arizona, California, Utah, Nevada or New Mexico
400
This deep-sea cephalopod is known for its size and was once believed to be a mythical sea monster. It's also never been captured on camera
Giant Squid
400
This medium sized vicious carnivore, often mistaken for a bear, is known for its incredible digging ability and solitary nature.
Wolverine
400
This bird, once the world's most numerous pigeon species, was driven to extinction in the early 20th century.
The Passenger Pigeon
400
Known for its incredible strength, this beetle can lift over 850 times its own body weight.
Hint: Its name comes from a strong land mammal
Rhinoceros Beetle
500
This snake, native to Africa, is among the fastest and deadliest in the world, named for the color inside its mouth.
Black Mamba
500
This deep-sea fish is known for its long fang-like teeth and bioluminescent lure that attracts prey.
Hint: It made a brief appearance in Finding Nemo
Anglerfish
500
This giant rodent, native to South America, has webbed feet for swimming and can weigh over 100 pounds.
Capybara
500
What is a female Peacock called?
Peahen
500
This tiny invertebrate can survive extreme temperatures, radiation, and even the vacuum of space by entering a cryptobiotic state.
Water bear / tardigrade