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Body design

Turn with the branch.

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

Margay (Leopardus wiedii) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Margay

Species principle: Arboreal Agility

Turn with the branch.

The hard path becomes easy when your body can turn with it.

Margays are highly arboreal cats with flexible ankles that can rotate to help them descend trees headfirst and move through branches with agility.

Pere David's Deer animal lesson image on AnimalDex

Pere David's Deer

Species principle: Wetland Build

Fit the marsh.

Unusual ground becomes possible when the body was shaped for it.

Père David's Deer are adapted to wetland habitats with long legs, broad hooves, swimming ability, and comfort in marshy ground.

Red-sided Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Red-sided Garter Snake

Species principle: Ribbon Motion

Move like a ribbon.

Confidence follows the body that knows how to move through edges.

Red-sided Garter Snakes use striped bodies, quick movement, and chemical sensing while hunting and escaping through grasses, wetlands, and seasonal gathering areas.

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