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Animal Qualities

Dramatic form

Carry the casque.

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

Rhinoceros Hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Rhinoceros Hornbill

Species principle: Casque Presence

Carry the casque.

A dramatic form has purpose when it carries sound, fruit, and lineage through the forest.

Rhinoceros Hornbills have large bills with prominent casques, loud calls, strong wingbeats, and important roles in rainforest fruit dispersal.

Ribbon Eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Ribbon Eel

Species principle: Dramatic Grace

Wave from the reef.

A strange shape can move beautifully without becoming ordinary.

Ribbon Eels have long ribbon-like bodies, bright coloration, and often occupy reef holes, extending their heads to catch small fish or crustaceans.

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