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Emerald tree boa
The back of the adult emerald tree boa is a striking green, highlighted with elongated diamond-shaped white markings. Its belly is yellow or cream.
ClassReptiliaOrderSquamataFamilyBoidae -
Emperor tamarin
These little monkeys are easily recognizable by their long white whiskers. Their fur is mainly gray with highlights of gold, and they sport a reddish tail.
ClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCallitrichidae -
Gentoo penguin
This medium-sized penguin has a black back and white belly. Its black head has a white spot over the eye. The male and female are identical.
ClassBirdsOrderSphenisciformesFamilySpheniscidae (penguins) -
Giant South American river turtle
The Giant South American turtle, also named arrau turtle, is a large semi-aquatic turtle with a flattened oral‑shaped carapace that is wider at the rear.
ClassReptiliaOrderAcariFamilyPodocnemididae -
Golden lion tamarin
This small monkey has a long, orange coat. It has an erectile mane, with hairs that can stand upright.
ClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCallitrichidae -
Gray catbird
The gray catbird is a slender-bodied, slate-grey coloured passerine, with a black cap. It frequently flicks its tail, which is chestnut underneath.
ClassBirdsOrderPasseriformesFamilyMimidae -
Great spider crab
The great spider crab is distinguished by its carapace, which extends into a pointed tip, and by its long, thin legs, which make it look something like a spider.
ClassMalacostraca (crustaceans and one subphylum)OrderDecapodaFamilyOregoniidae -
Green sea urchin
Living on rocky bottoms in cold waters, the green sea urchin is a hemispherical animal covered with short spines less than 1 cm long.
ClassEchinoideaOrderEchinoidaFamilyStrongylocentrotidae -
Harlequin duck
This small, stocky duck, with a short bill and pointed wings, is well adapted to fast-moving waters. The Harlequin duck is easily recognized by its striking plumage.
ClassBirdsOrderAnseriformesFamilyAnatidae (geese and ducks) -
Hermit crab
The hermit crab is a crustacean that uses empty mollusk shells for protection. Its abdomen is soft and curved, allowing it to fit snugly inside.
ClassCrustaceaOrderDecapodaFamilyPaguridae