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Syrian hamster
Mesocricetus auratus
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5 POINTS
• Mesocricetus auratus has a MOVE of 2.
• Mesocricetus auratus has expandable cheek pouches, which extend from its cheeks to its shoulders.
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Graphic by Roger Cruzwww.rogercruzbr.blogspot.com
The golden hamster or Syrian hamster, Mesocricetus auratus, is a member of the rodentsubfamily Cricetinae, the hamsters. In the wild, they are now considered vulnerable. Their numbers have been declining due to loss of habitat caused by agriculture and deliberate destruction by humans.[1] However, captive breeding programs are well established, and captive-bred golden hamsters are popularly kept as pets and used as scientific […] read more
Cacao tree
Theobroma cacao
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3 POINTS
• The seeds of Theobroma cacao are used to make cocoa powder and chocolate.
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Graphic by rag-chimerarag-chimera.tumblr.com/
Theobroma cacao also cacao tree and cocoa tree, is a small (4–8 m (13–26 ft) tall) evergreen treein the family Malvaceae,[1] native to the deep tropical region of America. Its seeds are used to makecocoa powder and chocolate. Leaves are alternate, entire, unlobed, 10–40 cm (3.9–16 in) long and 5–20 cm (2.0–7.9 in) broad. The flowers are produced in clusters directly on the trunk and older branches; this is […] read more
Malagasy giant chameleon
Furcifer oustaleti
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5 POINTS
• Furcifer oustaleti has a MOVE of 2.
• Furcifer oustaleti is endemic to Madagascar
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Graphic by Sharon Jonessharonjones38.daportfolio.com/
The Oustalet’s or Malagasy giant chameleon (Furcifer oustaleti) is a very large species ofchameleon that is endemic to Madagascar, but also has been introduced near Nairobi in Kenya(though its current status there is unclear). It occurs in a wide range of habitats, even among degraded vegetation within villages, but is relatively rare in primary forest. With a maximum length of 68.5 cm (27 in), it […] read more
Apple Tree
Malus domestica
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Graphic by Elianne Hänggiwww.elianne.ch/
The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rosefamily (Rosaceae). It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans. Apples grow on small,deciduous trees. The tree originated in Western Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is […] read more
Bali Mynah
Leucopsar rothschildi
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5 POINTS
• Leucopsar rothschildi has a FLIGHT of 2.
• Leucopsar rothschildi is restricted to the island of Bali in Indonesia.
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Graphic by Jennifer Millerfeatherdust.critter.net/
The Bali Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi), also known as Rothschild’s Mynah, Bali Starling, or Bali Mynah, locally known as Jalak Bali, is a medium-sized (up to 25 cm long), stocky myna, almost wholly white with a long, drooping crest, and black tips on the wings and tail. The bird has blue bare skin around the eyes, […] read more
Humpback whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
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9 POINTS
• Megaptera novaeangliae has a MOVE of 2 and requires a KRILL card or actinopterygii card for diet.
• Males can sing long, loud, complex “songs”
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Graphic by Stuart McMillenwww.stuartmcmillen.com/
The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12–16 metres (39–52 ft) and weigh approximately 36,000 kilograms (79,000 lb). The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with unusually long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. An acrobatic animal known for breaching and […] read more