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Assertion

Own the rock.

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.

2 species

Rhinoceros Iguana (Cyclura cornuta) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Rhinoceros Iguana

Species principle: Rugged Assertion

Own the rock.

Armor becomes attitude when it belongs fully to the stone.

Rhinoceros Iguanas have robust bodies, horn-like snout scales, and strong territorial behavior in rocky Caribbean habitats.

Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Springbok

Species principle: Assertion

Leap the warning.

A body can speak before danger has to touch it.

Springboks perform high stiff-legged leaps called pronking or stotting, often associated with alarm, display, social signaling, or showing vigor in open grasslands.

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