Animal Qualities
Crack the seed.
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
Species principle: Pressure
Crack the seed.
Hard things open when small force is applied in the right place again and again.
Purple Finches use strong conical beaks to crack seeds and feed on plant material such as seeds, buds, berries, and small fruits.
Species principle: Control
Hold the hover.
Great power can live inside a body that holds itself exactly where it must be.
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds hover with rapid wingbeats while feeding on nectar using long bills and extendable tongues. They also make long seasonal migrations despite their tiny size.
