Animals In Oceania

Frilled Lizard

Frilled Lizard

Chlamydosaurus kingii

The frilled lizard is famous for its striking neck frill. This frill, a flap of skin on the neck, is raised and inflated when the lizard feels threatened. Frilled lizards can run quickly on their hind legs to flee from threats. They are arboreal and found in Northern Australia. Frilled lizards vary in size and colour depending on the region.

Ladybug

Ladybug

Ladybugs are beneficial insects known for their vibrant colours and ability to consume aphids, helping control plant-eating pests. They have oval, dome-shaped bodies and six short legs. Their colours can range from red to orange, with black spots or stripes that can vary by species. Ladybugs are harmless to humans and even cute.

Firefly

Firefly

Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs or glowworms, are soft-bodied beetles that come in various forms. They produce light through a chemical reaction called bioluminescence, primarily used to attract mates. Fireflies have been associated with various beliefs and legends across cultures.

Dragonfly

Dragonfly

Dragonflies are known for their large eyes and four iridescent transparent wings. They undergo a metamorphosis to develop into the adult dragonfly. Dragonflies have incredible flight capabilities and can change direction instantly. They are often used in literature and art, representing change, transformation and new beginnings.

Moth

Moth

Moths are nocturnal insects. Some species are crepuscular, and some are diurnal. They are known for their stouter bodies, feathery antennae and duller colouration compared to butterflies. Moths hold their wings flat on their backs when resting. They play a crucial role in pollination and are seen as a symbol of love and trust.

Butterfly

Butterfly

Butterfly are known for their vibrant wings which comes in a dazzling array of colours and patterns. These creatures begin their journey as humble caterpillars, embodying a narrative of metamorphosis that resonates with the human experience. Each species, with its delicate flutter, serves as a reminder of the beauty found in transformation.

Frog

Frog

Frogs are tailless amphibians with bulging eyes and strong, webbed feet adapted for swimming and leaping. They have smooth, moist skin and undergo metamorphosis. Frogs can live both in water and on land. These amphibians are found on every continent except Antarctica and come in a variety of sizes and colours.

Scorpion

Scorpion

Scorpions are ancient arachnids, related to spiders. They have grasping pincers, eight legs and a segmented tail with a venomous stinger. There are different types of scorpion species, and some species glow under UV light. Scorpions are opportunistic feeders. They are found in a wide range of environments, from deserts to forests.

Duck

Duck

Anas platyrhynchos

Ducks are a group of waterfowl birds, often found near water bodies like marshes, rivers, lakes and ponds. They are known for their short necks, broad bills and webbed feet with a distinctive waddling gait when walking on land. Ducks exhibit differences in plumage and calls between sexes. They inhabit both freshwater and saltwater.

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