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river focus

Narrow the aim.

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

Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Gharial

Species principle: Narrow Precision

Narrow the aim.

A narrow focus can become mastery when it fits the prey and place.

Gharials have long narrow jaws specialized for catching fish in river systems.

Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Ibisbill

Species principle: River Precision

Probe the stones.

Precision belongs to the one shaped for the narrow places between stones.

Ibisbills use long downcurved bills to probe among stones and gravel in fast mountain streams for aquatic invertebrates.

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