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Animal Qualities

Conserving energy

Let the air carry.

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

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Great Frigatebird

Species principle: Lift

Let the air carry.

Use the air that is already rising before spending your own strength.

Great Frigatebirds have extremely long wings and low wing loading, allowing them to soar over tropical oceans for long periods with minimal flapping. Males also display inflated red throat pouches during courtship.

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Praying Mantis

Species principle: Stillness

Wait within reach.

Patience is not emptiness. It is force waiting for the right distance.

Praying Mantises use camouflage, still waiting, and spiny raptorial forelegs to seize prey quickly when it comes within striking range.

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