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Animal Qualities

Sudden action

Break the surface.

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

Atlantic Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Atlantic Tarpon

Species principle: Silver Release

Break the surface.

Stored energy can change the whole moment.

Atlantic tarpon are large silver fish known for powerful leaps and air-breathing ability through a modified swim bladder.

Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Shoebill

Species principle: Monumental Stillness

Stand like stone.

The world may mistake you for stone until the moment you move.

Shoebills are large wetland birds that stand very still for long periods before striking lungfish, fish, amphibians, and other prey with a massive shoe-shaped bill.

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