What creature carves out little pieces of tree leaves to build its nest inside hollow stems? The Leafcutter Bee!

What species fights climate change, creates "surface-active groups," and shares a home with the Maine lobster?

What animal is the largest of the wild goat species, whose name means “snake eater” in Persian, and is the national animal of Pakistan?

I’m smaller than dust, yet ancient and wise, I thrive in the harshest of lows and highest of highs. No mate, no death, no fear of the cold, I borrow new genes when my own get too old.

What animal was named after an Aztec god, maintains a youthful appearance for its entire life, and can regrow limbs, organs, and even parts of its central nervous system without scarring?

As I wiggle through dirt I don’t make a sound, But I help all the plants grow out of the ground. Who am I?

What animal, despite having the same number of vertebrae, has a neck longer than the average human, has spot patterns as unique between individuals as our fingerprints, and despite their gentle appearance, can kill lions with a karate-style kick!?

I prowl the woods, both fierce and lean, With golden eyes and coat unseen. Once a ghost upon the land, Now brought back by careful hand. Who am I, wild and free, Yet bound by fate and history?

What is the second most consumed insect group in the world (by humans) that can build nests with heights up to 9 meters (29.5 feet) and has a symbiotic relationship with fungi?

What animal swims upright and is one of the few where males carry the pregnancy?

What creature is able to control blood flow to their extremities, has eyes adapted for underwater vision, and spends 75% of its life at sea?

What creature is the largest of its kind, sports beautiful patterns, and holds a reputation for being a ‘gentle giant’?  The whale shark!

What nocturnal creatures native to North America are known for their beauty and the fact that they don't eat at all in their adult life?  Luna moths!

What creature is mall and round  and with a shrill sound  it nests in the ground,  where it hopes not to be found?

What fascinating feline with unique adaptations roams the aquatic ecosystems of Southeast Asia? The fishing cat!

What species of tremendous size and grace undertakes the largest mammal migration on Earth? The humpback whale!

What semiaquatic creature has a paddle-like tail, swims through crevices, and can even climb trees? The banded sea krait!

What creature preys on ants and other insects, invading their bodies, seizing control of their minds, and killing them off to reproduce, all the while inspiring zombie stories that terrify us humans? Welcome to Zombie Ant Fungus, or Ophiocordyceps Unilateralis!

Which creature is a combination of two other organisms, comes in bright colors, and helps us measure air quality? Lichen!

Which creature is a master of architecture, contributes to human food sources, and has a mutually beneficial relationship with numerous plant species?

What long-legged creatures are known for their beauty, social habits, and fabulous flamboyance? Flamingos!

What unique animal could be a cross between a rabbit, a pig, an opossum, and an anteater? The aardvark!

Which creature who helps fight climate change has newborns the size of an adult elephant and is not a fan of boats? The Blue Whale!

What creature has large eyes, dexterous feet, and is the only venomous primate known to exist?? The slow loris (Nycticebus)!

What insect spends years hidden underground, preparing for a brief but spectacular emergence into the sunlight, filling the air with the deafening, iconic song of summer?

What is the heaviest, oldest and one of the largest creatures on the planet?

What creature used to live on the ground but now hangs in trees, has hair that grows in the opposite direction than most mammals, and turns green because of the algae that thrives in their fur?

What creature the size of a paperclip is lethal enough to kill ten grown men? The poison dart frog! What makes the poison dart frog so powerful? Poison dart frogs – so named because the Indigenous Emberá people of Colombia traditionally used the venom in blow darts – are some of the most toxic creatures…

What creature grows tall and sturdy, cleans up its neighborhood, and defends itself from predators - all without moving a muscle? The Giant Barrel Sponge, or Xestospongia muta!

Which creature fights fires, creates wetlands, recharges groundwater, alters landscapes, and is a climate hero? Beavers!

What creature has a venomous bite and is uniquely adapted to survive harsh desert terrain? The Gila monster!

What seemingly cute, small creature is, in fact, a terrifying killer that drills a hole into their prey, liquidizes them, and then sucks them out like a smoothie?

What creature comes from Southeast Asia, is the biggest of its kind, eats animals we need, and  has been tried and convicted of murder in the court of public opinion? Meet the Asian Giant Hornet!

What creatures navigate oceans, climb mountains, feed forests, and motivate us to destroy renewable energy infrastructure?

Which keystone species creates intricate burrows, is aggressive towards its own kind, and hibernates from October to May?  The European Hamster! Did you know that there are multiple species of hamster in the wild? I didn’t know this until recently, when I stumbled upon a BBC Earth video of a European Hamster foraging for food…

What small but fearless songbird can astonish with its aerial acrobatics and is always ready to battle much bigger birds for dominance? The Black Drongo!

What common bird possesses an uncommon intelligence, including diversified communication, excellent memory, and a talent for mathematics?  The crow!

What brainless creature can learn, problem solve, and even hold down a job?  The slime mold!

What tiny creature brings luck to farmers and other folks all over the globe? The ladybug!  One Lucky Lady Ladybugs, or beetles of the family Coccinellidae, are small, often colorful rounded insects beloved by children’s rhymes and gardeners alike.  Ladybugs are thought to be a sign of luck in many cultures and urban myths. Whether it’s…

What sort of worm is festooned with sensitive tentacles all the way down its sides and – though it can’t bark – has a nasty bite? That would be the “clam worm” or alitta succinea, a denizen of estuarial waters. Alternative names I’ve always called them “seaworms” but they are normally known as “clam worms,” “ragworms,”…

Which creature is the largest Asian antelope, considered sacred to some and pest to others? The Nilgai!

Have you ever heard of a squirrel that barks?

What furry feline has stealthy skills, built-in snow gear, and a surprising screech?  The Canada lynx!

What cute creature is an underground architect and an amateur meteorologist? The Groundhog!

What striking seabird is a master of adaptability in the ocean and the air? The Atlantic Puffin!

What mammal makes a mysterious sound that scientists can’t figure out, can jump straight up to a height eight times their body length, and loves us when we love them? Felis catus, the mostly tame, sometimes feral, house cat!

What handsome creature dyes its feathers and almost exclusively eats bones? The bearded vulture!

What creature is the world’s smallest ungulate? The chevrotain!

What 200-pound nocturnal sea creature, thought to have gone extinct millions of years ago, was resurrected in 1938? 

What creature steals photosynthesis, can go a year without eating, and blurs the animal-plant boundary?  The Eastern Emerald Elysia!

What creature often looks blue, but isn’t, is found on every continent but Antarctica, and inspired a train’s design?

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