Swimming

Sarkastodon

Eocene titan of tooth and bite

Fleckvieh Cattle

Two jobs. One hardy cow.

Leptocephalus

Leaf-larva today, eel tomorrow

Tusoteuthis

The deep sea's long-armed giant

Russel's Viper

Spots, hiss, and high-stakes venom

Norway Rat

Built for cities, born to burrow

Palm Rat

Ports, palms, and perfect climbing.

Tree Viper (Bamboo Viper)

Hook-tailed hunters of African forests

Pit Viper

Heat-sensing hunters with hidden fangs

Viper

Hinged fangs, hidden hunters

Viperfish

Fangs, lights, and life in the dark

Saw-scaled Viper

Small snake. Big sizzle. Serious venom.

Cockle

Ribbed hearts of the tidal flats

Gulper Catfish 

Frogmouth: the ambush gulper

Dungeness Crab

White-tipped claws, West Coast pride.

Armored Catfish

Armored grazers of the Americas

John Dory

Big eye, snap-mouth, seabed hunter

Goby Fish

Tiny fish, big partnerships.

Pea Puffer

Small puffer, big attitude.

Beluga Sturgeon

Ancient giant, modern warning

Vampire Crab

Small crab, big attitude.

Yellow Tang

Reef lawnmower in sunshine-yellow

Asian Carp

Plankton powerhouses, river spawners

Yellow Perch

Schooling gold for hook and pan