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Bold action

Fold and fall.

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

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Brown Pelican

Species principle: Plunge

Fold and fall.

Seeing clearly is only complete when the body commits to the fall.

Brown Pelicans spot fish from the air and perform dramatic plunge-dives, using large throat pouches and bills to scoop prey from the water.

Red-footed Cannibalfly (Promachus rufipes) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Red-footed Cannibalfly

Species principle: Aerial Capture

Catch midair.

Bold precision means taking the moment before it lands.

Red-footed Cannibalflies are robber flies that catch other insects in flight using strong spiny legs and piercing mouthparts to subdue prey.

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