Lorikeet
The lorikeet has a long brush-like tongue with fine hairs on it
Indonesia
Thrush
The American robin is called the robin because its red breast reminded European settlers of the robin back in the old country.
Crab Spider
Crab Spiders can mimic ants or bird droppings
Huntsman Spider
Some huntsman spiders have an interesting way of moving around. Some cartwheel while others do handsprings or backflips.
Rodents
The capybara, the world’s largest rodent, likes to be in and around bodies of water. Because of this, the Catholic Church in South America decided that it was a fish, and people were allowed to eat it during Lent and First Fridays.
Walking Catfish
The walking catfish can move on land while breathing air
Carpenter Ant
Carpenter ants can lift up to seven times their own weight with their teeth!
Barn Swallow
Older offspring help care for new hatchlings.
Spider Wasp
They prey on spiders to feed their larvae or they parasitize other spider wasps.
Dung Beetle
The dung beetle can push objects many times its own weight
Muntjac
The muntjac is the smallest type of deer in the world
Armyworm
They are so named because they "march" in armies of worms from one crop to another in search of food
Banana Spider
People spin clothing and fishing nets out of these spiders’ silk.
Turtles
Some species of aquatic turtles can get up to 70 percent of their oxygen through their butt.
Common House Spider
House spiders have the ability to eat most insects in a home.
Redback Spider
The redback spiders found in New Caledonia differ from other populations in that they don’t practice sexual cannibalism and don’t bite people as much.
Slug
They glide around on one foot, which is aided by the slime they produce
Spiny Hill Turtle
The shell serves as both a defense and camouflage!