They flip the script — literally!

Sometimes seen snatching food in mid-air or stealing prey from other birds — a behavior known as kleptoparasitism

Renowned for their spectacular aerial displays during courtship, including steep dives and intricate flight patterns

Doesn’t fish like many other kingfishers — it’s more likely to snatch insects or tiny lizards from forest floor or tree trunks

These birds have been recorded to fly at 3000 meters (9850 ft)

Considered one of the closest living relatives to the extinct dodo bird

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

Often seen riding the bow waves of boats or performing acrobatic leaps out of the water

During breeding, they transform with elegant white plumage, adorned by decorative plumes on the head, neck, and back

They eat almost anything that comes their way – you name it, they’ll try to snack on it!

Using spider silk and plant materials, they construct delicate nests that hang from branches

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

Majestic giants of the sea, they peacefully glide through the ocean with mouths agape, filtering the waters for sustenance

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

Gentle giants of the sea, with mouths wide open to filter the ocean’s bounty

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

One of the largest and strongest sea turtles in the world

Its slender frame and narrow head bear a beak curved like a hawk’s, earning this marine marvel its name

As it grows older, it undergoes a metamorphosis that is nothing short of extraordinary

With a robust body adorned in iridescent hues of emerald and turquoise, it is an underwater jewel that dazzles the eye

Possessed with special visual adaptations to catch fish

Due to their adaptability and willingness to migrate to more favorable habitats, great cormorants are found worldwide

An impressively acrobatic bird that can catch flying fish mid-jump

These birds spend weeks in the air and hunt, preen and even sleep while in flight

The most cosmopolitan of owls with home ranges extending across the globe

This species is found in all world oceans except the north Pacific Ocean

They dance along with their gorgeous red tails to attract partners in a faithful courtship

These ocean wanderers can be spotted from a distance showing awe-inspiring aerial tricks

These birds seem to have lost their way to the beauty pageant

At the speed of over 321 km/h (200 mph), this bird outraces a Formula1 car

The yellow eye-ring cuckoo of Australia

This bird holds the record of the longest distance flown by any bird in recorded history

The most elegant of all godwit species

One of only six land-birds with a cosmopolitan distribution habituating all continents except Antarctica

The mysterious diver of the ocean is the largest and only sea turtle without a hard shell and scales

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

Largest of all living reptiles and the animal most likely to eat a human

When a big one meets a smaller one, it’s lunch!