Animal Qualities
Shoot past reach.
Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.
3 species
Species principle: Projection
Shoot past reach.
Smart aim can extend your reach beyond your body.
Archerfish shoot jets of water to knock insects and small prey from branches above the water surface, compensating for refraction with precise aim.
Species principle: Fish-Talon Specialism
Grip the fish.
The hard move becomes natural when the body is shaped exactly for it.
Ospreys specialize in catching fish, using sharp vision, hovering flight, reversible outer toes, spiny foot pads, and plunging strikes to grip slippery prey.
Species principle: Commitment
Hover, then dive.
A daring move works when the aim has already been held steady.
Pied Kingfishers hover over water before plunging headfirst to catch fish. Their hovering allows them to aim carefully before committing to the dive.
