One of the most endangered birds in the world and once thought to be extinct in the wild

An owl that meows like a cat

Can fly several kilometers each night to find the fruits they need

Its appearance is what really sets it apart—it looks like something straight out of a science fiction movie

A delightful bird with a calm and peaceful nature

One of the largest beaks of any eagle, perfect for tearing apart tough fish and other prey

Often seen sunning themselves on fences, walls, and tree trunks

Smaller than most dolphins, but still very smart and playful

Aren’t afraid of bigger animals, and they’ve been known to fight off dogs and even leopards!

Amazing flyers — they can even drink water while they’re flying!

Can dive down to the bottom of a lake and rest there, safe from predators!

One of the rarest birds in the world with feathers that change color depending on the season

Its colorful pattern makes it stand out, earning it the name “Beauty”

Very loyal partners! Once they find a mate, they usually stay together for life

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

Very active and noisy, with a loud, piercing call that sounds like “pee-wit”

Unlike the smooth shells of most turtles, its carapace is ridged and gnarled, resembling a piece of ancient armor

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

Known for their graceful movements and the distinctive “S” shape of their neck

Notoriously difficult to spot due to their preference for dense, shadowy forest habitats

These frogs don’t “croak”—their call sounds more like a dog’s bark!

Controller of arboreal birds and mammals populations in Asia’s tropical forests

Introduced to many regions where it is now considered an invasive species

Known for their elaborate courtship dances, which involve leaping, bowing and trumpeting

A symbol of immortality and peace in many Asian cultures

Revered in many cultures for their beauty, grace, and symbolism of love and fidelity

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

It can catch insects that are disturbed by the animals’ movements

Exhibit powerful flight, with distinctive slow wing beats and an extended neck, defining features during their aerial movements

Holds cultural symbolism in some societies, representing good luck

Adaptable raptor known for its hovering hunting technique and striking appearance

These birds are quite chatty, and their sounds are like a strong and determined rattling laugh

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

They are skilled mimics, capable of imitating various sounds from their surroundings

Its broad wings enable it to glide effortlessly on air currents, often seen navigating the coastal winds

Its large eyes are equipped with highly sensitive retinas, which allow it to see in low light conditions

With its towering stature and impressive antlers, is a true king of the Asian forests

A key player in keeping pesky insect populations in check and lending a hand in pollination

They can be found basking in the sun with their fellow monitors, sharing warmth and companionship

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

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

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

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

A skilled predator with a unique coat and playful personality

Fiercely territorial, marking their territory with scent to communicate with other otters

In Vietnam, these bears are caught, crammed into tiny cages, have their teeth removed to extract bile – sold as “medicine”

The smallest carnivorous predator in the world and so have limited fat stores and need to eat more than 50% of the body weight

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

This shy, nocturnal predator spends its life in open areas of grassland and cane fields but is rarely seen

This cute and small bird is one of the most elite hunters below the water’s surface

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

This bird is unmistakable for its namesake, spoon-shaped bill

The songbird that occasionally eats bats

Like those bulging red eyes weren’t scary enough, they eat their innocent chicks when hungry

Living around smelly brackish marshes is unthinkable, but these birds love their isolated habitat or don’t have a sense of smell

The most numerous wild bird species in the world

One of the most hunted, widespread, ancient, and well-known game birds

The smallest of all Galliformes lives on the ground, camouflaged from predators

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

The stork with the widest geographic range

This bird taps its feet to imitate rain to make the prey reach the surface

The masters of catching oysters, clams, and cockles

Elegant long-legged wader, common almost worldwide

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

Looks no less than a renaissance masterpiece

The most elegant of all godwit species

Dependable wings and a muscular build. Nope, we aren’t talking about the next Redbull ad campaign

Smaller than most iPads, meet the tiniest duck in the world

This invasive species is the ancestor to most of the modern ducks

Extinct and reintroduced – What’s the story behind these so-called ‘flying barn doors’?

Better call the ambulance before the Sparrowhawk comes to devour all those who are injured

Largest soaring vulture in the sky with extremely broad wings that assists an important role in nature as “clean-up” team

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

Able to spend long periods out in the open sea, some pups will stay up to 22 months before returning to land

The rarest of all large whales and among the rarest of all the marine mammal species on earth

They can hang upside down from branches with their rear feet and climb trees almost like a monkey

They have an elongated and elastic snout that can be used to dig out roots and bulbs

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

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