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Animal Qualities

Hidden gifts

Shine low.

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

Sunbeam Snake (Xenopeltis unicolor) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Sunbeam Snake

Species principle: Hidden Radiance

Shine low.

Quiet beauty still shines, even close to the ground.

Sunbeam Snakes are burrowing snakes with smooth iridescent scales that reflect rainbow colors when exposed to light.

Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Sunbittern

Species principle: Revelation

Flash the sun.

A hidden gift becomes power when revealed at the exact moment.

Sunbitterns display dramatic eye-like wing patterns during threat displays and courtship, usually keeping the striking pattern concealed until needed.

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