When it’s time to migrate, they don’t just fly; they go into orbit

Sitting still, it can look like a scruffy brown bird; in flight it flashes bright white wings and suddenly looks totally different

One of the few parrots that eats a large amount of leaves, not just seeds and fruit

It’s the “dark-themed” albatross

Can be black, can be grey but it’s the same bird

Has one of the longest nonstop flights ever recorded for any bird

Has the longest bill of any wading bird

Known to cross the vast Sahara Desert in a single go during their migration

Looks hedgehog-ish, but it’s not related

Its wingbeats are so quiet that it can glide past almost undetected, earning it a reputation as a “ghost bird”

The “cheetahs” of the deep ocean

Often follow ships and fishing boats, attracted by food stirred up near the surface

The most widespread species of snakes on earth are found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans and from Africa to Central America

Has one of the most striking appearances of any African bat

A bird that adds both music and style to any landscape it inhabits

Their skin actually darkens, just like a sunburn!

Known for their vibrant colors, which can change rapidly in response to their environment, mood, or social interactions

They flip the script — literally!

Featured in Indonesian national parks and conservation symbols, making them a wildlife ambassador for the country

It’s a seabird that nests in the mountains

The largest native land mammal on Mauritius—bigger than any native land bird or wild land mammal left there

Well-adapted to the cold Arctic climate and can withstand temperatures as low as -50°C (-58°F)

Loud birds with a distinct three-note whistling sound

Often called the “vulture of the seas” because of its scavenging habits

When danger is near, it will freeze completely, blending into the ground

The biggest of all the hammerhead sharks, with a massive head that looks like a giant, flat hammer

Popular food fish, prized for its mild flavor and firm texture

A champion swimmer and a social butterfly of the warm seas

They bob their heads up and down as they fly, which is actually how they earned the nickname “Noddy”

Known for their acrobatic leaps, twisting and turning gracefully as they jump completely out of the water

Speed and power embodied, they rule the seas with their sleek bodies and jaw-dropping leaping prowess

Graceful and stealthy, these reef dwellers navigate the coral maze with finesse, showcasing their iconic black-tipped fins

Opportunistic predators of the open ocean, their aggressive and persistent feeding behaviour strikes fear into the hearts of their prey

Fearless and formidable, these aggressive predators command respect in the waters they roam

Majestic ocean predators, embodying power, speed, and precision in their pursuit of prey

The most ice-associated baleen whale, often found right at the frozen frontier where krill thrives

Goofy-looking yet evolutionarily refined for life above the waves

Famous for their incredible ability to change colors and bulging eyes that can move in different directions at the same time