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Creative Surprise

Launch the heavy body.

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

Cuban Crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Cuban Crocodile

Species principle: Explosive Surprise

Launch the heavy body.

Heavy bodies can still surprise the world when power is stored in the legs.

Cuban Crocodiles have relatively long legs and are known for more agile, terrestrial movement than many crocodilians, including explosive lunges.

Surinam Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Surinam Horned Frog

Species principle: Mouth Surprise

Open from stillness.

Great action can begin from stillness.

Surinam horned frogs use a wide mouth, camouflaged body, and sit-and-wait predation to capture prey suddenly.

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