2. Animal of the Day #1Hagfish Class: Agnatha 17.7–23.6 in (45–60 cm) Found in deep water Jawless fish with unusual feeding habits Avoid predators by “sliming” and tying self into overhand knot to scrap slime off after escape Used for meat and skin Status: populations are plentiful
3. Animal of the Day #2Star-Nosed Mole Class: Mammalia North American 15-20 cm in length Unique snout with a circle of 22 mobile, pink, fleshy tentacles Used to identify food by touch, such as worms, insects and crustaceans Status: Critically endangered
4. Animal of the Day #3Axolotl Class: Amphibia 3.5–13.8 in (90–350 mm) in total length Native to Mexico No metamorphosis—adults remain aquatic and gilled Used in scientific research b/c can regenerate most body parts Status: critically endangered
5. Animal of the Day #4Dumbo Octopus Phylum: Mollusca Grow up to 20 cm Have ear-like fins at the top of their bodies Lives in the benthic zone, living at extreme depths Status: not considered to be endangered
6. Animal of the Day #5Frill-Necked Lizard Class: Reptilia a.k.a. “Frilled Dragon” 1 meter in length Large ruff of skin supported by spines of cartilage, exposed when scared Frill might help with thermoregulation Runs bipedally, often climbs trees to avoid predators Status: endangered
7. Animal of the Day #6Narwhal Class: Mammalia Type of white whale 13–16 ft (4–5 m) 1,500–3,500 lb (680–1,590 kg) 10 ft (3 m) tusk Found in the Arctic Named after word “nar” in Nordic meaning corpse, referring to color of skin Status: vulnerable
8. Animal of the Day #7Blobfish Class: Osteicthyes Native to Australia Found at depths where the pressure is 30 times higher than at sea level Primarily a gelatinous mass, allows fish to float above sea floor without expending energy Very little muscle Swallows edible matter that floats by in front it Status: Not known to be endangered
9. Animal of the Day #8Yeti Crab Phylum: Arthropoda 15 cm (6 inches) long Silky blond setae covers its thoracic legs, including claws Pincers contain bacteria, which is used to detoxify poisonous minerals from the water emitted by the hydrothermal vents where it lives. Status: Not thought to be endangered
10. Animal of the Day #9Pink Fairy Armadillo Class: Mammalia Native to dry areas of Argentina Smallest species of armadillo 90-115 mm long pale rose or pink in color It has the ability to bury itself completely in a matter of seconds if frightened Status: Endangered
