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Animal Qualities

Patient hunting

Wave from the reef.

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

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.

Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Saddle-billed Stork

Species principle: Striking Work

Work with a colored bill.

Beauty does not weaken the work when both know their place.

Saddle-billed Storks are tall wetland birds with large colorful bills, long legs, and patient stalking behavior used to catch fish, frogs, and other aquatic prey.

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