Coelacanth / Latimeria chalumnae

The Coelacanth

In 1938 fossils were found by scientists, which means this fish is long extinct, they were thought to have gone extinct with the dinosaurs 65 million years ago.

They were thought to have been carnivores, because of their primitive appearance, they could also live up to 60 years and in groups names schools.

Although you may think this fish is small from the image it is actually quite large!

Many scientists believe that the unique characteristics of the coelacanth represent an early step in the evolution of fish to terrestrial four-legged animals like amphibians. Other unique characteristics include a hinged joint in the skull which allows the fish to widen its mouth for large prey; an oil-filled tube, called a notochord, which serves as a backbone; thick scales common only to extinct fish; and an electro-sensory rostral organ in its snout likely used to detect prey.

Their population numbers are, predictably, not well known, but studies in the Comoros suggest only about 1,000 remain there. They are considered an endangered species.

Clown Anemonefish / Amphiprion percula

The Clown Anemonefish

Anyone who has seen the movie 'Finding Nemo'  probably thinks they know all there is to know about the clown anemonefish, or, most known as , clown-fish. 

What they may not know is that the heroes of Finding Nemo are actually called false anemone fish. True anemone fish, Amphiprion percula, are nearly identical, but have subtle differences in shape and live in different habitats.

Clown-fish perform an elaborate dance with an anemone before taking up residence, gently touching its tentacles with different parts of their bodies, they are a bright orange and have 3 black and white streaks down their sides.

These fish are carnivore and live up to 6-10 years together they are called a school.

Ironically, Finding Nemo, a movie about the anguish of a captured clown-fish, caused home-aquarium demand for them to triple.

Size relative to cup:

Surprisingly, all clown-fish are born male. They have the ability to switch their sex, but will do so only to become the dominant female of a group. The change is irreversible!

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Clouded Leopards / Neofelis nebulosa

The Clouded Leopard

The clouded leopard... another of the many beautiful big cats, they live in the tropical forests of south-east Asia, this beautiful Asian cat, is named for its spotted coat.

Most cats are good climbers, but the clouded leopard is near the top of its class. These big cats can even hang upside down beneath large branches, using their large paws and sharp claws to secure a good grip. Clouded leopards have short, powerful legs equipped with rotating rear ankles that allow them to safely down climb in a head first posture—much like a common squirrel. 

Their sharp eyesight helps them judge distances well, and the cats use their long tails to maintain balance, Scientists believe that they do most of their hunting on the ground, feasting on deer, pigs, monkeys, and smaller fare such as squirrels or birds. They have the largest canine teeth of all wild cats.

 They are probably solitary animals, like most cats. Females give birth to a litter of one to five cubs every year, and the young leopards remain dependent upon their mother for about ten months.

These mammals are carnivore and in groups are named leaps, they are vulnerable animals in the wild.

The Cicada / Magicicada septendecim

The Cicada

There are more than 1,500 species of cicada, but one of the best known is the periodical cicada that emerges from the ground every seventeen years.

Cicadas are probably best known for their buzzing and clicking noises, which can be amplified by multitudes of insects into an overpowering hum, males create a loud vibration from their abdomen.  When young cicada nymphs hatch from their eggs, they dig themselves into the ground to suck the liquids of plant roots. They spend several early life stages in these underground burrows before surfacing as adults. 

Periodical cicadas do not create destructive plagues, as some locusts do, though tens or hundreds of thousands of insects may crowd into a single acre. Large swarms can overwhelm and damage young trees by feeding and laying eggs, but older trees usually escape without serious damage.

 

The swarms look very scary and disgusting to me.

  

they are distinguished by their stout bodies, broad heads, clear-membrane wings, and large compound eyes.

The insect's amazing lifestyle has been a source of fascination since ancient times. Several cultures, such as the ancient Chinese, regarded these insects as powerful symbols of rebirth. The Chinese people also used their shells for their hair!

Size relative to a small paper clip:

These bugs are herbivores and survive for up to 17 years! In groups they are called either clouds or plagues.

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Chipmunk / Tamias

The Chipmunk

  

 Their pudgy cheeks, large, glossy eyes, stripes, and bushy tails have made them a favorite among animators, and landed them a series of starring roles in Hollywood, known in the movie 'Alvin and the chipmunks'.

Chipmunks,are the smallest members of the squirrel family, they feed on nuts, berries, seeds, and grains. They stuff food into their cheek pouches and carry it to their burrows to store. They are omnivores and give birth to live young, they live up to 1-2 years.

Depending on species, chipmunks can be grey to reddish-brown in colour with contrasting dark and light stripes on the sides of their face and across their back and tail. 

Chipmunks generally gather food on the ground in areas with under-brush, rocks, and logs, where they can hide from predators like hawks, foxes, coyotes, weasels, and snakes. They feed on insects, nuts, berries, seeds, fruit, and grain which they stuff into their generous cheek pouches and carry to their burrow or nest to store. Chipmunks hibernate, but instead of storing fat, they periodically dip into their cache of nuts and seeds throughout the winter.

Although chipmunks hibernate, they do not store fat. Instead they slowly gnaw away at their summer bounty throughout the winter. 

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Chimpanzee / Pan troglodytes

The Chimpanzee

Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, sharing more than 98 percent of our genetic blueprint. Humans and chimps are also thought to share a common ancestor who lived some four to eight million years ago.

Chimps also known as chimpanzees are found in African rainforests and live in mainly woodland, trees, or grassland. Chimps are generally fruit and plant eaters, but they also consume insects, eggs, and meat, including carrion. They have a tremendously varied diet that includes hundreds of known foods.

These mammals are carnivores and live up to 45 years approx. 

Females can give birth at any time of year, typically to a single infant that clings to its mother's fur and later rides on her back until the age of two. Females reach reproductive age at 13, while males are not considered adults until they are 16 years old.

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Although chimps and humans are closely related, the apes have suffered much at human hands. These great apes are endangered and still threatened by bush-meat hunters and habitat destruction. These Apes are lovely if you treat them right, don't believe what the government says in the movies such as 'Dawn of the planet of Apes' they are not that vicious, like anything, if you annoy them, they will attack.