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Monkey Puzzle Tree

Araucaria araucana
Scale 9 Diat: photosynthetic , Hierachy 1
Plantae, Pinophyta, Pinopsida

1 POINTS

Fact: Because of the great age of this species, it is sometimes described as a living fossil.

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Graphic by Diana Sudykadianasudyka.com/
Photo by Rokfaithcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Araucaria_araucana-branch.JPG
Araucaria araucana (commonly called the monkey puzzle tree, monkey tail tree, Chilean pine, orpehuén) is an evergreen tree growing to 40 m (130 ft) tall with a 2-m (7-ft) trunk diameter. The tree is native to central and southern Chile and western Argentina.[1] Araucaria araucana is the hardiest species in theconifer genus Araucaria. Because of the great […] read more

Galapagos giant tortoise

Chelonoidis nigra
Scale 8 Diat: herbivore , Hierachy 2
Animalia, Chordata, Sauropsida

3 POINTS

Play: This tortoise has a MOVE of 2.
Fact: Charles Darwin visited the Galápagos for five weeks on the second voyage of HMS Beagle in 1835 and saw Galápagos tortoises on San Cristobal (Chatham) and Santiago (James) Islands.

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Graphic by Robert Ballwww.robertmball.com/
Photo by Daniel Ramirezcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Galapagos_Tortoise_(5213306875).jpg
The Galápagos tortoise or Galápagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is the largest living species oftortoise and the 14th-heaviest living reptile. Modern giant tortoises can weigh up to 250 kg; even larger versions, now extinct, roamed every continent except Antarctica and Australia into the Pleistocene (<1.8 million years ago). Today, they exist only on two remote archipelagos: […] read more

Snowy Old

Bubo scandiacus
Scale 6 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3
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Animalia, Chordata, Aves

8 POINTS

Play: The Snowy Owl has a FLIGHT of 2.

Fact: The Snowy Owl is one of the largest species of owl and, in North America, is on average the heaviest owl species.

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Graphic by Heath (1808)
The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a large owl of the typical owl family Strigidae. This yellow-eyed, black-beaked white bird is easily recognizable. It is 52–71 cm (20–28 in) long, with a 125–150 cm (49–59 in) wingspan. Also, these owls can weigh anywhere from 1.6 to 3 kg (3.5 to 6.6 lb).[4] It is one of the largest species of owl […] read more

Common Shrew

Sorex araneus
Scale 5 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3
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Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia

7 POINTS

Play: The Common Shrew has a MOVE of 2.

Fact: Shrews need to consume 200-300% of their body weight each day in order to survive. A shrew must eat every two to three hours to achieve this goal.

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Graphic by Victor Fatio (1869-1905)
The common shrew (Sorex araneus) or Eurasian shrew is the most common shrew, and one of the most common mammals, throughout Northern Europe, including Great Britain, but excludingIreland. It is 55–82 millimetres (2.2–3.2 in) long and weighs 5–12 grams (0.2–0.4 oz), and has velvety dark brown fur with a pale underside. Juvenile shrews have lighter fur until […] read more

European Garden Spider

Araneus diadematus
Scale 4 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3
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Animalia, Arthropoda, Arachnida

7 POINTS

Play: The European Spider has a MOVE of 1.

Fact: The third pair of legs the garden spiders are specialized for assisting in the spinning of orb webs.

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Graphic by Emst Haeckel (1904)
“Cross spider” redirects here. For spiders noted for their web markings (stabilimenta), see Argiope (spider). The spider species Araneus diadematus is commonly called the European garden spider,diadem spider, cross spider, or crowned orb weaver. It is an orb-weaver spider found inEurope and North America. (From Wikipedia, March 2015) read more

Dunnock

Prunella modularis
Scale 5 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3
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Animalia, Chordata, Aves

3 POINTS

Play: The Dunnock has a FLIGHT of 2.

Fact: The name “Dunnock” comes from the ancient british dunnākos, meaning “little brown one.”

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Graphic by H. Gronvold (1907-08)
The dunnock (Prunella modularis) is a small passerine, or perching bird, found throughout temperate Europe and into Asia. It is by far the most widespread member of the accentor family, which otherwise consists of mountain species. Other common names of the dunnock include thehedge accentor, hedge sparrow, or hedge warbler. The name “dunnock” comes from […] read more