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Drive the horn.

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.

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Elephant Beetle (Megasoma elephas) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Elephant Beetle

Species principle: Horn Force

Drive the horn.

Force becomes meaning when it has a direction.

Male elephant beetles use large horns in contests for access to mates, turning body mass and leverage into directed competition.

Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Great Kiskadee

Species principle: Boldness

Call from the branch.

A clear call can turn readiness into presence.

Great Kiskadees are bold flycatchers with loud calls, strong bills, and flexible hunting behavior. They perch visibly near open ground or water and sally out to catch prey.

Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Kori Bustard

Species principle: Ground Presence

Stride the ground.

You do not have to hurry to feel powerful.

Kori bustards are among the heaviest flying birds and move through open ground with slow, imposing strides and display posture.

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