Catfish Specimen
Catfish, catfish (Siluriformes), contains more than 4000 species of about 36 families, covering catfish, beard catfish, earth catfish, etc. Global freshwater and brackish water junction, mainly distributed in tropical to temperate regions, such as Africa, Asia, South America. Some species (e. g., Egyptian catfish Clarias gariepinus) have spread globally due to farming, but are rarely invasive. With algae, aquatic plants, small fish, shrimp, insect larvae as the staple food, juvenile fish rely on plankton.
grass carp specimen
Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon Idella) is a fish animal of the genus Grass Carp in the family Cyprinidae. Grass carp is long, slightly cylindrical, with flat tail, round abdomen and blunt head. The end of the mouth is curved and does not need to be. The maxilla is slightly longer than the mandible. The eye is small and the eye diameter is smaller than the kiss length. The hypopharyngeal teeth are comb-shaped with transverse furrows on the tooth side. Scales of medium size, lateral scales; The body is tea yellow, the abdomen is gray, the chest and ventral fins are slightly gray yellow, and other fins are dark. [15] Because of its staple food water plants, hence the name. [16] together with herring, silver carp and bighead carp are called "the four major fish".
Carp specimen
Carp (scientific name: Cyprinus carpio, Cyprinidae) is one of the most widely distributed and economically valuable freshwater fishes in the Cyprinidae. It is widely distributed in rivers, lakes and reservoirs in Eurasia. It has been domesticated by humans for more than 2000 years because of its strong adaptability and high fecundity, and is known as "the cornerstone of freshwater culture". Eurasia temperate to tropical freshwater basins, such as the Yellow River, Yangtze River, Volga River, Danube River. Freshwater ecosystems in North America, Australia and other places, some species become invasive species (such as koi flooding in North America).
Big grouse specimen
Big grouse (scientific name: Tetrao urogallus) is the largest bird in the grouse. It is distributed in the cold temperate coniferous forest and mixed forest in Eurasia. It is known as "Thunderbird in the forest" because of its unique courtship behavior and ecological importance ". Distributed in Scandinavia, northwestern Russia, the Alps. Siberia, northern Mongolia and the Daxinganling region in northeast China. It relies on mature coniferous forests (such as spruce and fir) and forest edge shrubs, preferring areas with deep snow cover and sheltered wind.
Borneo River herring specimen
Borneo River herring (scientific name: Sardinella borneensis, English name: Borneo River Sprat) is a small migratory fish endemic to Borneo Island in Southeast Asia. It is mainly distributed in the freshwater and estuarine ecosystems of the island and is an important resource for local fisheries. It belongs to the family Herring, which contains about 20 species of river herring and is a common group in tropical and subtropical waters and freshwater basins. It is endemic to the Kapuas, Barito and Kinabadang river basins on Borneo Island, commonly found in floodplains, estuaries and low-salinity coastal waters, and occasionally in offshore waters.
Specimen of Orinoco River Pomfret
The Orinoco River short jaw carp belongs to the family Prochilodontidae (Characiformes), including about 20 species of short jaw carp (Prochilodus). It is a small economic fish unique to the Orinoco River Basin in South America. It is an important local food fish species and is famous for its tender meat and strong fecundity. Mainly distributed in the Orinoco River basin in South America, common in the main stream, tributaries and floodplain lakes, preference for sandy or gravel bottom of the lower waters.
The stuffed weasel
The mustard (scientific name: Barbulifer ceuthoecus, family name: Ophidiidae) is a small carnivorous fish distributed in the deep-sea bottom of tropical and temperate waters. It is named after its fleshy tentacles and is a mysterious "hermit" species in the deep-sea ecosystem. It belongs to the family Mustelidae, including about 20 genera and more than 150 species, such as the genus Mustelia and the genus Mustelia. It is mainly distributed in the tropical to temperate waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean, and is common in the deep ocean bottom (water depth 100-1000 m) at the edge of the continental shelf, especially in rocky or coral reef slope areas.
Catfish Specimen
Catfish (scientific name: Bagridae family, representing species such as the long-snout Leiocassis longirostris) is a kind of carnivorous benthic fish distributed in the freshwater waters of Asia. It is famous for its wide head, scaleless body surface and delicious meat. It is an important economic fish. It contains about 20 genera and more than 100 species, widely distributed in freshwater basins in East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. It is mainly distributed in the Yangtze River, Yellow River and Pearl River basins in China, the Mekong River, Salween River in Southeast Asia and the rivers, lakes and swamps in the Ganges Plain of India. It is common in the bottom slow flow or still water area.
Atlantic lantern fish specimen
Atlantic lantern fish (scientific name: Anomalops katoptron, family name: Anomalopidae) is a unique deep-sea luminous fish in tropical and temperate waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It is famous for its unique luminous organs and is called "flashlight in the ocean". It belongs to the family of the order lantern, containing about 5 genera and 20 species, such as the Atlantic lantern fish and the southern lantern fish. It is mainly distributed in the tropical to temperate waters on the east and west sides of the Atlantic, such as the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, the coast of Brazil and the waters of West Africa, and inhabits complex structural areas such as coral reefs, rocks or shipwrecks.
Asian Loach Specimen
Asian Misgurnus anguillicaudatus (scientific name: Synbranchidae family, representative species such as eel Monopterus albus) is a kind of freshwater benthic fish distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It has the ability to highly adapt to hypoxic environment and is often called "rice field fish" or "swamp eel". It belongs to the family Gracilidae, containing about 15 genera and more than 100 species, mainly distributed in the freshwater basins of East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. Widely distributed in the Yangtze River, the Pearl River Basin in China, the Mekong River, the Irrawaddy River in Southeast Asia and the rice fields, swamps, rivers and ponds in the Ganges Plain of India.
Asian red-tailed catfish specimen
Asian red-tailed catfish family, scientific name: Bagridae family, representative species such as long snout) is a class of carnivorous benthic fish distributed in freshwater waters of Asia, because its tail is often red or dark stripes and named, is a typical representative of the catfish family. It belongs to the family Siluriformes, containing about 20 genera and more than 100 species, which are widely distributed in the freshwater basins of East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. It is mainly distributed in the Yangtze River, Yellow River and Pearl River basins in China, the Mekong River and Salween River in Southeast Asia, and the Ganges River and Brahmaputra River basins in India. It is common in the bottom of rivers, lakes and swamps.
Asian leaf fish specimen
Leaf fish family, Asian leaf fish (scientific name: Nandidae family, representative species such as Nandus nandus) is a kind of ambush fish distributed in the freshwater waters of South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is named because its body color and shape resemble fallen leaves. It is a model of camouflage strategy in natural evolution. It belongs to the family of Osteoglossiformes, including 3 genera and about 15 species, such as Asian leaf fish (Nandus) and multi-spiny leaf fish (Polycentropsis). Mainly distributed in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia and other rivers.
armadillo specimen
Armadillo, Armadillo (scientific name: Cingulata, family name: Dasypodidae) is a unique mammal living in the Americas. There are about 20 species. Its iconic feature is the bone plate carapace covering the whole body, which is called "living armor". Mainly distributed in Central and South America, north to the southern United States (such as the nine-banded armadillo Dasypus novemcinctus), south to Argentina. Belonging to the order Cingulata, it is closely related to the extinct eagle-toothed beast (Glyptodon) and is a unique branch of mammalian evolution in South America.
Water-shooting fish specimen
The archer (scientific name: Toxotes spp., family name: Toxotidae) is a unique fish distributed in tropical and subtropical brackish and fresh water junction waters, known for its "jet fishing" stunt, known as "nature's sharpshooter". It belongs to the family Perciforme (Perciformes) and contains five extant species, such as common archer (Toxotes jaculatrix) and pygmy archer (Toxotes lorentzi). Mainly distributed in Southeast Asia (such as Indonesia, the Philippines, northern Australia) coastal brackish water intersection.
Specimen of giant bone tongue fish
Giant bone tongue fish (scientific name: Arapaima gigas, name: Osteoglossidae) is a large ancient fish unique to the Amazon River Basin in South America, known as the "living fossil". It is the largest species in this family and is distally related to Asian elephant fishes (such as Osteoglossum bicirrhosum). It is mainly distributed in the freshwater basins of tropical South America, such as the Amazon River, the Orinoco River and the rivers and lakes of the Guyana Plateau, and is common in slow-flow or still-water areas (such as flood forests).
African Butterfly Fish Specimen
African butterfly fish (scientific name: Pantodon buchholzi, name: Pantodontidae) is a small carnivorous freshwater fish unique to Africa, with unique appearance and behavior habits. Belongs to the bone tongue fish (bone tongue general order) butterfly fish family, is the only existing genus of the family (Pantodon) representative species. It is mainly distributed in freshwater basins in central and western Africa, such as the Congo River, the Niger River, and the Benuer River. It is common in still or slow-flowing waters, such as lakes, swamps and river sections with dense water and grass.
African saury specimen
African saury (scientific name: Notopteridae, common species such as Xenomystus nigri) is a unique fish of the bow-fin family distributed in African freshwater waters. It belongs to the order of bone-tongue fish (bone-tongue general order) and is mainly distributed in rivers, lakes and swamps in West and Central Africa, such as the Nile and Congo River basins.
spotted deer specimen
The spotted deer (scientific name: Axis axis) is an even-hoofed animal of the genus Deer, Deer. Standing shoulder height 0.6-1 meters, body length of about 1.5 meters. Bucks horns, trifurcated, up to 75cm long. This species has a red body color and white on the abdomen, inside of the legs and under the short tail. Males tend to be darker in color and have black markings on their faces. Characteristic white patches appear in both sexes and extend in longitudinal rows throughout the animal's life. A black dorsal stripe runs across the animal's back.
Spanish Goat
Goat (scientific name: Capra hircus) is a mammal of the genus Bovine Goat. Also known as summer sheep, black sheep. There are more than 150 goat breeds in the world, including dairy goat and hairy goat; there are more than 40 goat breeds in China, including Yimeng black goat and Cangshan black goat. The goat has a compact structure, a deep and broad chest, arched ribs, a straight back and waist, a large abdomen without drooping, regular limbs, strong bones, well-developed and elastic breasts, and large and neat nipples. Tip of mouth, sharp teeth, thin lips. Both male and female sheep have horns and beard. The coat is mostly white, accounting for more than 85%, the outer layer is coarse hair and the inner layer is fluff.
Twisted Horned Forest Antelope Specimen
The hornbeam antelope is a mammal of the genus Bokolinga in the order Artiodactyla. The fur is predominantly gray, with a white streak with distinct V-shaped white hairs on the nose and small white dots on both sides of the face. The ears are funnel-shaped, with long laryngeal spikes; only males have horns, the horns 1.7 meters long. The average life expectancy is 8-12 years. The horned antelope is distributed in eastern to southern Africa. It inhabits translucent forests or dense irrigation, often in mountainous or rocky areas. Active diurnal, 5-6 females form groups without rank, while 2-10 males form single groups. Vegetarian animals that feed on leaves, plants, tubers, flowers, and fruits.
Iranian Sheep Specimen
Ovine (Ovis aries) is a mammal of the genus Ovine in the family Boviidae, in the order Artiodactyla. The body is plump and covered with dense hair. Short head; Rams have large spiral horns, ewes have no horns or small horns; The skull has a tear socket and the nasal bone is relatively raised. Four hooves have toe glands; The tip of the mouth and lips are thin and flexible. Weight ranges from tens of kilograms to more than 100 kilograms, with a natural life span of about 15 years.
lazy bear specimen
The lazy bear is a mammal of the genus lazy bear in the order Carnivora, with a black body, rarely dark brown or reddish brown, a crescent-shaped white spot on the chest, and a light-colored nose and face. The hair is long and messy. Under feeding conditions, life can reach 40 years. The sloth bears are found in Sri Lanka, India, Nepal and Bhutan. It inhabits early and humid forests, shrubs, savannas and grasslands, mostly below 1500 meters above sea level, and occasionally up to 2000 meters above sea level, such as the Western Ghats in India. It feeds mainly on termites, but also on small vertebrates, fruits, and insects.
sheep specimen
Ovine (Ovis aries) is a mammal of the genus Ovine in the family Boviidae, in the order Artiodactyla. The body is plump and covered with dense hair. Short head; Rams have large spiral horns, ewes have no horns or small horns; The skull has a tear socket and the nasal bone is relatively raised. Four hooves have toe glands; The tip of the mouth and lips are thin and flexible. Weight ranges from tens of kilograms to more than 100 kilograms, with a natural life span of about 15 years.
Specimen of the Horned Antelope
The ornis belong to the bovidae. The neck of the horned antelope is relatively short, and the shoulder is slightly higher than the hip. The limbs are thicker and the feet are wide. The tail is round and thin, 25-35cm long, with long hair at the end. The hair in winter is long and rough, mainly grayish brown, and the hair in summer is sandy yellow. The forehead of the head has large black tufts of hair. Small eyes; The horns of both male and female are about 80cm long and female, and female, and female, which are relatively thin, curved posteriorly and then upward, respectively, and slightly resembled a flat spiral. There is also an easy to identify feature, in their forehead has a much darker than the body hair color, and the face hair is whiter than the body hair.
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