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White-faced whistling duck
Loud birds with a distinct three-note whistling sound
Spotted dove
A delightful bird with a calm and peaceful nature
Great hammerhead
The biggest of all the hammerhead sharks, with a massive head that looks like a giant, flat hammer
Panther chameleon
Famous for their incredible ability to change colors and bulging eyes that can move in different directions at the same time
Yellowfin tuna
Popular food fish, prized for its mild flavor and firm texture
Pantropical spotted dolphin
A champion swimmer and a social butterfly of the warm seas
Brown noddy
They bob their heads up and down as they fly, which is actually how they earned the nickname “Noddy”
Common bottlenose dolphin
Known for their acrobatic leaps, twisting and turning gracefully as they jump completely out of the water
Guttural toad
Known for its loud, ‘guttural’ croak that can be heard from a distance
Madagascar fish eagle
A ‘Critically Endangered’ expert fish hunter of Madagascar
Oriental garden lizard
A lizard with vibrant hues – a living canvas of green, brown, and sometimes even blue
Shortfin mako shark
Speed and power embodied, they rule the seas with their sleek bodies and jaw-dropping leaping prowess
Blacktip reef shark
Graceful and stealthy, these reef dwellers navigate the coral maze with finesse, showcasing their iconic black-tipped fins
Oceanic whitetip shark
Opportunistic predators of the open ocean, their aggressive and persistent feeding behaviour strikes fear into the hearts of their prey
Bull shark
Fearless and formidable, these aggressive predators command respect in the waters they roam
Great white shark
Majestic ocean predators, embodying power, speed, and precision in their pursuit of prey
Loggerhead sea turtle
One of the largest and strongest sea turtles in the world
Hawksbill sea turtle
Its slender frame and narrow head bear a beak curved like a hawk’s, earning this marine marvel its name
Emperor angelfish
As it grows older, it undergoes a metamorphosis that is nothing short of extraordinary
Green humphead parrotfish
With a robust body adorned in iridescent hues of emerald and turquoise, it is an underwater jewel that dazzles the eye
Aldabra giant tortoise
These gentle giants are making a big comeback and now there are lots of them to see and meet!
Brown booby
An impressively acrobatic bird that can catch flying fish mid-jump
Great frigatebird
These birds spend weeks in the air and hunt, preen and even sleep while in flight
Rose-ringed parakeet
If you ever forget the tune of a song, don’t worry; this bird has your back
Wilsons storm petrel
This species is found in all world oceans except the north Pacific Ocean
Wandering albatross
The humongous bird with the largest wing span of 3.5 m (11.5 ft) – seems straight out of a fantasy movie
Greater flamingo
The iconic and elegant bird with a curved pink bill is known for turning heads
Red-tailed tropicbird
They dance along with their gorgeous red tails to attract partners in a faithful courtship
White-tailed tropicbird
These ocean wanderers can be spotted from a distance showing awe-inspiring aerial tricks
House sparrow
The most widely dispersed wild bird
Common moorhen
Living around smelly brackish marshes is unthinkable, but these birds love their isolated habitat or don’t have a sense of smell
Helmeted guineafowl
Native to Africa, it is the best-known bird of its family, broadly introduced as domesticated species
Common ringed plover
This bird taps its feet to imitate rain to make the prey reach the surface
Crab-plover
This bird has learned how to use a spear and made it an extension of itself
Common tern
This bird holds the record of the longest distance flown by any bird in recorded history
Western marsh harrier
The yellow-eyed devil
Southern elephant seal
The largest member of the order Carnivora, adult males, can be six times larger than polar bears!
Crab-eating macaque
Despite their name,most of their diet makes up of fruits and seeds
Leatherback sea turtle
The mysterious diver of the ocean is the largest and only sea turtle without a hard shell and scales
Yellow-bellied sea snake
The most widespread species of snakes on earth are found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans and from Africa to Central America