Animalia

Galapagos Land Iguana

Conolophus subcristatus
Scale 7 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3
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Chordata, Reptilia, Animalia

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Fact: Conolophus subcristatus can live for up to 50 years.

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The Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It is one of three species of the genus Conolophus. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands, primarily the islands of Fernandina,Isabela, Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Baltra, and South Plaza.[1][2] Charles Darwin described the Galapagos land iguana as “ugly animals, […] read more

King Penguin

Aptenodytes patagonicus
Scale 6 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3
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Chordata, Aves, Animalia

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Fact: Aptenodytes patagonicus was once hunted for oil, blubber, eggs and skins.

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The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest species of penguin at 70 to 100 cm tall and weighs 11 to 16 kg (24 to 35 lb). In size it is second only to the emperor penguin. There are two subspecies—A. p. patagonicus and A. p. halli; patagonicus is found in the South Atlantic and halli elsewhere. […] read more

Père David’s deer

Elaphurus davidianus
Scale 7 Diat: herbivore , Hierachy 2
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Chordata, Mammalia, Animalia

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Fact: Elaphurus davidianus is a semiaquatic animal that prefers marshland, and is native to the subtropics of China

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Père David’s deer (Elaphurus davidianus), also known as the milu (Chinese: 麋鹿; pinyin: mílù) or elaphure, is a species of deer that is currently extinct in the wild—all known specimens are found only in captivity. Thissemiaquatic animal prefers marshland, and is native to the subtropics of China. It grazes mainly on grass andaquatic plants. It […] read more

Asian Paradise Flycatcher

Terpsiphone paradisi
Scale 5 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3
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Chordata, Aves, Animalia

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Fact: Terpsiphone paradisi catches its food on the wing, thanks in part to its quick reflexes and sharp eyesight.

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The Asian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) is a medium-sized passerine bird native to Asia. Males have elongated central tail feathers, and in some populations a black and rufous plumage while others have white plumage. Females are short-tailed with rufous wings and a black head. They feed on insects, which they capture in the air often […] read more

Stovepipe Sponge

Aplysina archeri
Scale 7 Diat: carbon-macromolecules , Hierachy 1
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Porifera, Demospongiae, Animalia

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Fact: Aplysina archeri is a simple multicellular animal that feeds and breathes by filtering water.

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Aplysina archeri (also known as stove-pipe sponge because of its shape) is a species of tube sponge that has long tube-like structures of cylindrical shape. Many tubes are attached to one particular part of the organism. A single tube can grow up to 5 feet (1.5 m) high and 3 inches (7.6 cm) thick. These sponges mostly […] read more

Large Flying Fox

Pteropus vampyrus
Scale 6 Diat: herbivore , Hierachy 2
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Chordata, Mammalia, Animalia

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Fact: Pteropus vampyrus is one of the largest bat species

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The large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus), also known as the greater flying fox, Malaysian flying fox, large fruit bat, kalang or kalong, is a southeast Asian species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae.[2] Like the other members of the genus Pteropus, or the Old World fruit bats, it feeds exclusively on fruits, nectar and flowers. […] read more