Aquatic Animals
These mammals are also referred to as "sea cows." They are slow moving vegetarians, commonly found in Florida.
What is a Manatee?
This fish is from the deep sea. Known for being the ugliest fish on the planet, this fish actually looks normal in its native habitat. However, the lack of pressure at the surface gives it the comical appearance it is known for.
What is a Blobfish?
These brightly colored frogs are poisonous to the touch, though not fatal. Their toxins have been used to poison blowdarts.
What are Poison Dart Frogs?
An amphibian with feather-like gills extending from its head. It is also known as a 'Mexican Walking Fish.'
What is an Axolotl?
This type of fish was named for a particular color, though in truth it may vary. They are very common fresh water fish in people's homes.
What is a Goldfish?
Also known as the "Amazon River Dolphin," this aquatic mammal is known for its unusual coloring and habitat. There are tens of thousands in the wild.
What is a Pink River Dolphin?
The fish has a luminescent ray on its head that attracts its prey. They can grow between one and three feet in length.
What is an Angler Fish?
These semi-aquatic animals are the world's largest rodent. They are found in all South American countries with the exception of Chile.
What is a Capybara?
This species of mole has an oddly shaped nose with 22 appendages. They use their nose to find their way around and even hunt prey.
What is a Star-Nosed Mole?
These extraordinarily fluffy pets are similair to a Guinea Pig. They are native to the Andes Mountains.
What is a Chinchilla?
This crocodilian has a small population in the wild, with between 600 and 1500 individuals. It is known for its interlocking teeth and long, narrow snout.
What is a Gharial?
These yellow and white jellyfish are named after the breakfast food they resemble. They measure about a foot in length.
What is a Fried Egg Jellyfish?
These often black and white animals live in the jungles of central and south America. They have snouts resembling the snouts of anteaters, which allow them to grab leaves and branches.
What is a Tapir?
This small Australian lizard lives in deserts and scrub lands. They are covered with spikes and scales for defense. It uses its skin to soak up water from the sand.
What is a Thorny Devil?
This species of reptile is known for its odd "facial hair" which can inflate if the animal is stressed. They are known for their broad, triangular heads.
What is a Bearded Dragon?
These oddly shaped turtles have heads shaped like leaves. Because of their unique foliage like appearance, prey swims by without a second thought.
What is a Mata Mata Turtle.
The deep sea fish, contrary to its name, is not a shark. It is a deep water fish that has the slowest evolving genes of all invertebrates. They are pale white in apperance, and belong to the only group of fish with nostrils.
What is a Ghost Shark?
This finch, native to the Galapagos, has a rather unusual diet. It drinks the blood of other birds, pecking at their to get at it. The birds the normally target are the Nazca and the Blue-Footed Boobies.
What is a Vampire Ground Finch?
While this animal's name suggests that it is a canid, it is actually a gaint bat, with a wingspan of up to 5 feet.
What is a Flying Fox?
This animal looks like a mix between a ferret and a raccoon. Originally from Africa, they are slender, cat-like animals with retractable claws.
What is a Genet?
Unlike most, this fish does not have scales. Instead they have black skin and a narrow body. They navigate using electromagnetic fields, like eels do.
What is a Black Ghost Knifefish?
A deep sea fish with a transparent head and glowing green eyes, this fish's eyes, brain, and nerves are visible
What is a Barreleye Fish?
Native to Indonesia, this wild pig is known for its odd tusks. On males, they can grow long enough to curve around and pierce the pig's skull.
What is a Babirusa?
This cat is native to central and south America. It is weasel-like in appearance, with short legs and a long body.
What is a Jaguarundi?
One of the most common household pets, these fuzzy and adorable animals are known for their long tails and retractable claws.
What is a House Cat?