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Burmese Peacock Softshell Turtle
A large softshell whose dark, leathery shell bears bold yellow or greenish ocelli (eyespots), similar to the I…
Great Frigatebird
A black seabird with a huge red throat pouch in males, robbing other birds of food.
Otterhound
A rare, shaggy, web-footed hound once used to hunt otters—big, boisterous, and kind.
Asian Giant Softshell Turtle (Cantor's Giant Softshell)
One of the largest softshell turtles and among the largest freshwater turtles in the world, with a massive, fl…
Great Cormorant
A large black waterbird that dives for fish and spreads wings to dry.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Africa's lion dog—a powerful ridged hound that guarded and coursed big game.
New Guinea Giant Softshell Turtle
A very large softshell turtle of the rivers and coastal waters of New Guinea and northern Australia, with a fl…
Atlantic Puffin
A colorful seabird with a large orange striped bill, nesting on northern cliffs.
Dalmatian
The spotted coach dog—striking, athletic, and born to run alongside carriages.
Malayan Softshell Turtle
A medium-sized softshell with a flattened, leathery, olive-to-grey shell and a distinct pattern of radiating l…
Rhinoceros Auklet
A seabird with a small horn on its bill, nesting in burrows on Pacific islands.
Istrian Coarse-haired Hound
A rough-coated Croatian scent hound—tough, tricolored, and built for rough terrain.
Senegal Flapshell Turtle
An African softshell with a flattened, leathery shell and distinctive flap-like skin folds over the hind limbs…
Great Skua
A large dark seabird that pirates food from other birds, powerful and aggressive.
Istrian Shorthaired Hound
The smooth-coated Istrian hound—faster and finer than its rough cousin.
Nubian Flapshell Turtle
A large African flapshell softshell with a flattened, leathery shell and hind-leg flaps.
Emperor Penguin
The largest penguin, breeding on Antarctic sea ice during the dark winter.
English Pointer
The classic pointing dog—lean, aristocratic, and frozen on point.
Aubry's Flapshell Turtle
A medium-to-large African softshell with a flattened, leathery shell and hind-leg flaps.
King Penguin
A large elegant penguin with vivid orange patches on head and neck.
English Setter
The feathered, speckled setter—gentle, graceful, and a soft-mouthed bird dog.
Zambezi Flapshell Turtle
A large African softshell with a flattened, leathery shell and distinctive hind-leg flaps, found in the Zambez…
Adelie Penguin
A small black-and-white penguin of the Antarctic coast, with a distinct white eye ring.
Gordon Setter
The black-and-tan Scottish setter—the heaviest and most steadfast of the setters.
