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Hunt through spots.

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.

21 species

Spotted-tailed Quoll (Dasyurus maculatus) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Spotted-tailed Quoll

Species principle: Spotted Ferocity

Hunt through spots.

A patterned shadow can carry more force than its size suggests.

Spotted-tailed Quolls are large carnivorous marsupials that hunt on the ground and in trees, using climbing ability, sharp teeth, and nocturnal movement.

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Tenkile

Species principle: New Direction

Take the old body upward.

A familiar body can find a rare future by going upward.

Tenkiles are tree kangaroos from New Guinea mountain forests, using strong forelimbs, gripping paws, and tails for arboreal movement.

Walia Ibex (Capra walie) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Walia Ibex

Species principle: Edge Confidence

Trust the cliff edge.

Confidence grows from footing that trusts the edge.

Walia Ibex live on steep Ethiopian cliffs and use strong hooves, balance, and climbing ability to move across dangerous rocky terrain.

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