Animalia

European Goldfinch

Carduelis carduelis
Scale 5 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3
Animalia, Chordata, Aves

4 POINTS

• Carduelis carduelis has a FLIGHT of 2.

When these birds sing, it is often in chorus. Some male goldfinches even sing when they are in flight.

Cool, Warm
Graphic by Akela Takaakelataka.deviantart.com/
Photo by Fernando Zamoracommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carduelishembrabebiendo.jpg
The European Goldfinch or Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is a small passerine bird in the finch family. The average Goldfinch is 12–13 cm long with a wingspan of 21–25 cm and a weight of 14 to 19 grams. The sexes are broadly similar, with a red face, black and white head, warm brown upperparts, white underparts with buff flanks and breast patches, and […] read more

Annamite Striped Rabbit

Nesolagus timminsi
Scale 6 Diat: herbivore , Hierachy 2
Sorry, there is no photo available. If you have one, please submit here .
Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia

7 POINTS

• Nesolagus timminsi has a MOVE of 2.
Not much is known about Nesolagus timminsi because it was only recently discovered by Western scientists.

Warm
Graphic by Heather E. Harlowforbidding.deviantart.com/
The Annamite Striped Rabbit (Nesolagus timminsi) is a species of rabbit native to the Annamite mountain range on the Laos-Vietnam border. The rabbit is striped, with a red rump, and resembles the Sumatran Striped Rabbit. It only recently became known to Western scientists. (From Wikipedia.org, August 2 2010) – – – read more

Hypsibius dujardini

Hypsibius dujardini
Scale 3 Diat: herbivore , Hierachy 2
Animalia, Tardigrada, Eutardigrada

3 POINTS

• Hypsibius dujardini has a MOVE of 1/2 (1 per 2 turns).

• Hypsibius dujardini is the only animal known to be able to survive the vacuum of space.

Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot
Graphic by Akela Takaakelataka.deviantart.com/
Photo by Rpgchen.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Waterbear.jpg
Tardigrades (commonly known as water bears or moss piglets)[3] form the phylum Tardigrada, part of the superphylum Ecdysozoa. They are microscopic, water-dwelling, segmented animals with eight legs. Tardigrades were first described by Johann August Ephraim Goeze in 1773 (kleiner Wasserbär = little water bear). The name Tardigrada means “slow walker” and was given by Lazzaro […] read more

North Pacific Giant Octopus

Enteroctopus dofleini
Scale 8 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3
Animalia, Mollusca, Cephalopoda

10 POINTS

• Enteroctopus dofleini has a MOVE of 2.

Enteroctopus dofleini is the largest species of octopus in the world.

Cool, Warm
Graphic by Coral Cargillbluecnidaria.deviantart.com/
Photo by Bachrach44commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Enteroctopus_dofleini_in_aquarium.jpg
The North Pacific Giant Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) is a large cephalopod belonging to the genus Enteroctopus. It can be found in the coastal North Pacific, usually at a depth of around 65 meters (215 ft). It can, however, live in much shallower or much deeper waters. It is arguably the largest octopus species, based on a scientific record of a […] read more

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
Scale 5 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3
Animalia, Chordata, Aves

5 POINTS

• Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus has a FLIGHT of 2.

The cactus wren was named the official Arizona state bird in 1931. Its latin name means curved beak.

Warm, Hot
Graphic by Jacqueline Raejacquelinerae.deviantart.com
Photo by Bernard Gagnoncommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Campylorhynchus_brunneicapillus_02.jpg
The Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) is the largest North American wren, and is 18–23 cm (7-9 inches) long. Unlike the smaller wrens, the Cactus Wren is easily seen. It has the loud voice characteristic of wrens. The Cactus Wren is much less shy than most of the family. Its marked white eyestripe, brown head, barred wings and tail, and […] read more

Long Nosed Butterfly Fish

Forcipiger flavissimus
Scale 5 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3
Animalia, Chordata, Actinopterygii

10 POINTS

• Forcipiger flavissimus has a MOVE of 2. Forcipiger flavissimus has a black spot on their tail to confuse predators.

Cool, Warm
Graphic by Joel Carlsonwww.zazzle.com/joeyartist
Photo by LASZLO ILYESen.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Forcipiger_flavissimus.jpg
Long Nosed Butterfly Fish (Forcipiger flavissimus) can usually be found swimming alone or in small groups of up to five fish. Once an adult butterflyfish finds its mate it pairs up for life. When it is time to have babies, butterflyfish gather in large groups, and their eggs are carried away by the ocean current, […] read more