France

Berger Picard

Berger means shepherd in French

Slug

They glide around on one foot, which is aided by the slime they produce

Barbet

This dog has the nickname ‘Mud dog’ because it likes to play in muddy, swamp-like areas.

Papillon

Originally called the Toy Spaniel, the Papillon is one of the oldest breeds in the toy group. They can be found in artwork dating back to the 16th century.

False Widow Spider

False spiders actually prey on black widow spiders and other hazardous spiders

Orb Weaver

Females are about four times the size of males

Mealybug

They have a symbiotic relationship with ants.

Tiger Beetle

The adult tiger beetle is one of the fastest land insects in the world

Earthworm

They are hermaphrodites, which means they have male and female organs

Jackdaw

The jackdaw tends to mate for life with a single partner

Sea Eagle

The sea eagle tends to mate for life with a single partner

Stork

They can’t sing like other birds.

Mosquito

Only the female mosquito actually sucks blood

Flea

Adult fleas can jump up to 7 inches in the air

Bee

Rock paintings of bees date back 15,000 years