Komodo Dragon

Varanus Komodoencis
Scale 8 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3

Komodo dragons have venomous saliva. They can locate a dead or dying animal from a range of 5.9 miles. They live in the islands of Indonesia, and are capable of eating very large animals. In Indondesia they put the image of the komodo dragon on a coin

Warm, Hot

Graphic by Alison Kocher

Cricket

Grylus assimilis
Scale 4 Diat: herbivore , Hierachy 2
Warm, Hot

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Goldfish

Carassius auratus
Scale 5 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3

Goldfish were domesticated in China about 2,000 years ago. In Japan, during summer festivals, a game called goldfish scooping is played.

Cool, Warm

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Mantis

Sphodromantis viridis
Scale 5 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3
Cool, Warm

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Angel Shark

Squatina squatina
Scale 8 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3

The angel shark can camoflage itself at the bottom of the ocean floor and when an unsuspecting squid or fish comes by, dinner is served. Most sharks must swim to breathe, but an angel shark has special muscles that pump water over its gills and through spiracles (holes) in its head. Angel sharks look like sting rays, but can bite with very sharp teeth.

Cold, Cool

Graphic by Alison Kocher

Common Cuttlefish

Scale 6 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3

Cuttlefish can change their color and pattern.

Cold, Cool, Warm

Graphic by Alison Kocher