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Specialized feeding

Reach into 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

Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Species principle: Reef Access

Reach into the reef.

The right shape unlocks food hidden inside hard places.

Hawksbill Sea Turtles use narrow hooked beaks to feed on sponges and other organisms in coral reef crevices, helping shape reef communities.

Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Sloth Bear

Species principle: Termite Extraction

Suck from the mound.

The hidden feast belongs to the one with the right way to draw it out.

Sloth Bears have long claws, mobile lips, and gaps in their front teeth that help them suck termites and ants from nests after breaking them open.

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