Cute fantastic animals. Names of creatures from Fantastic Beasts and where to find them. III. Explanation of the new material

SLAPTOON - a mammal from the order of insectivores, divided into two main types: the Cuban cracker and the Haitian. A relatively large animal relative to other types of insectivores: its length is 32 centimeters, and its tail is, on average, 25 cm, the weight of the animal is about 1 kilogram, and the physique is dense.

MANED WOLF... Dwells in South America... The long legs of the wolf are the result of evolution in terms of adaptation to the habitat, they help the animal overcome obstacles in the form of tall grass growing on the plains.

AFRICAN CITY - the only representative of the same genus. These animals live in Africa in open areas with high grass cover from Senegal to Somalia, southern Namibia and in the eastern regions of South Africa. The size of the animal can visually increase quite strongly when, when excited, the civet raises its hair. And her fur is thick and long, especially on the back, closer to the tail. Paws, muzzle and tail end are absolutely black, most of the body is spotted.

MUSKRAT... The animal is quite famous due to its sonorous name. It's just a good photo.

PROEHIDNA... This natural wonder usually weighs up to 10 kg, although larger individuals have been noted. By the way, the length of the prochidna's body reaches 77 cm, and this is not counting their cute five to seven centimeter tail. Any description of this animal is based on comparison with the echidna: the legs of the prochidna are higher, the claws are more powerful. Another feature of the prochidna's appearance is the spurs on the hind legs of the males and the five-toed hind limbs and the three-toed front.

CAPIBARA... Semi-aquatic mammal, the largest of modern rodents. It is the only member of the capybara family (Hydrochoeridae). There is a dwarf variety Hydrochoerus isthmius, sometimes it is considered as a separate species (lesser capybara).

SEA CUCUMBER. Goloturia... Sea capsules, sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea), a class of invertebrates such as echinoderms. The species used for food are collectively called trepang.

PANGOLIN... This post simply could not do without it.

Hellish Vampire... Clam. Despite its obvious similarity with the octopus and squid, scientists have singled out this mollusk into a separate order Vampyromorphida (lat.), Because only retractable sensitive whip-like filaments are inherent in it.

AARDVARK... In Africa, these mammals are called aardvark, which means "earth pig" in Russian. In fact, aardvark looks very much like a pig in appearance, only with an elongated muzzle. The ears of this amazing animal are very similar in structure to a hare. There is also a muscular tail, which is very similar to the tail of an animal such as a kangaroo.

JAPANESE GOPOLIN SALAMANDRA... Today it is the largest amphibian, which can reach 160 cm in length, weigh up to 180 kg and can live up to 150 years, although the officially registered maximum age of a giant salamander is 55 years.

BEARDED PIG... In different sources, the species Bearded pig is divided into two or three subspecies. These are the curly bearded pig (Sus barbatus oi), which lives in the Malacca Peninsula and the island of Sumatra, the Bornean bearded pig (Sus barbatus barbatus) and the Palawan bearded pig, which, as the name suggests, live on the islands of Borneo and Palawan, as well as Java , Kalimantan and the small islands of the Indonesian archipelago in Southeast Asia.

SUMATRAN RHINOCOS... They belong to the equid-hoofed animals of the rhinoceros family. This type of rhinoceros is the smallest of the entire family. The body length of an adult Sumatran rhinoceros can reach 200 - 280 cm, and the height at the withers can range from 100 to 150 cm. Such rhinos can weigh up to 1000 kg.

SULAWAN BEAR CUSKUS... An arboreal marsupial living in the upper tier of lowland rainforests. The coat of bear couscous consists of a soft undercoat and coarse guard hairs. The color ranges from gray to brown, with a lighter colored belly and limbs, and varies depending on the geographic subspecies and age of the animal. The grasping, non-furred tail is about half the length of the animal and serves as the fifth limb, which facilitates progress in the dense rainforest. Bear couscous is the most primitive of all couscous, retaining primitive tooth growth and cranial features.

GALAGO... Its large fluffy tail is clearly comparable to that of a squirrel. A charming little face and graceful movements, flexibility and ingenuity, vividly reflect his feline trait. Amazing jumping ability, agility, strength and incredible agility of this animal clearly show its nature as a funny cat and elusive squirrel. Of course, there would be where to use their talents, because a tight cage is very poorly suited for this. But, if you give this animal a little freedom and sometimes allow him to walk around the apartment, then all his quirks and talents will come true. Many even compare him to a kangaroo.

WOMBAT... Without a photo of a wombat, you can't talk about strange and rare animals at all.

AMAZON DOLPHIN... It is the largest river dolphin. Inia geoffrensis, as scientists call it, reaches 2.5 meters in length and a mass of 2 centners. Light gray juveniles brighten with age. The body of the Amazonian dolphin is full, with a thin tail and a narrow muzzle. A round forehead, a slightly curved beak and small eyes are the features of this dolphin species. The Amazonian dolphin is found in the rivers and lakes of Latin America.

FISH-LUNA or MOLA-MOLA... This fish can be over three meters long and weigh about one and a half tons. The largest specimen of the moonfish was caught in New Hampshire, USA. Its length was five and a half meters, no data on weight. In shape, the body of the fish resembles a disc; it was this feature that gave rise to the Latin name. In the moon fish, the skin is very thick. It is elastic, and its surface is covered with small bony protrusions. Larvae of this species and juveniles swim in the usual way. Adult large fish swim on their sides, quietly moving their fins. They seem to lie on the surface of the water, where they are very easy to spot and catch. However, many experts believe that only sick fish swim in this way. As an argument, they cite the fact that the stomach of fish caught on the surface is usually empty.

TASMANIAN DEVIL... Being the largest of the modern predatory marsupials, this animal is black in color with white spots on the chest and rump, with a huge mouth and sharp teeth, it has a dense physique and a stern disposition, for which, in fact, it was called the devil. Emitting ominous screams at night, the massive and clumsy Tasmanian devil outwardly resembles a small bear: the front legs are slightly longer than the hind legs, a large head, and a dull muzzle.

LORI... A characteristic feature of lorises is their large eyes, which can be bordered by dark circles, there is a white dividing line between the eyes. Lori's muzzle can be compared to a clown mask. This, most likely, explains the name of the animal: Loeris means "clown" in translation.

GAVIAL... Of course, one of the representatives of the crocodile squad. With age, the muzzle of the gavial becomes even narrower and longer. Due to the fact that gavial feeds on fish, its teeth are long and sharp, located with a slight slope for ease of eating.

OKAPI. FOREST GIRAFFE... Traveling through Central Africa, African journalist and explorer Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) came across the local Aborigines more than once. Having met once an expedition equipped with horses, the natives of the Congo told the famous traveler that they have wild animals in the jungle, very similar to his horses. An Englishman who had seen a lot was somewhat puzzled by this fact. After some negotiations in 1900, the British were finally able to acquire parts of the hide of the mysterious animal from the local population and send them to the Royal Zoological Society in London, where the unknown animal was given the name "Johnston's Horse" (Equus johnstoni), that is, identified it to the horse family ... But what was their surprise when a year later they managed to get a whole skin and two skulls of an unknown beast, and find that It looks more like a pygmy giraffe from the Ice Age. Only in 1909 was it possible to catch a live specimen of Okapi.

WALABI. WOODEN KANGAROOS... The genus Woody kangaroos - wallaby (Dendrolagus) include 6 species. Of these, D. Inustus or bear wallaby live in New Guinea, D. Matschiei or Matchish wallaby, which has subspecies D. Goodfellowi (Goodfellowi wallaby), D. Dorianus - Doria wallaby. In Australian Queensland there are D. Lumholtzi - Lumholtz wallabies (Bungari), D. Bennettianus - Bennett wallaby, or tharibina. Their original habitat was New Guinea, but now wallabies are found in Australia. Arboreal kangaroos live in the rainforests of mountainous regions, at an altitude of 450 to 3000m. above sea level. The body size of the animal is 52-81 cm, the tail is 42 to 93 cm long. Wallaby weigh, depending on the species, from 7.7 to 10 kg for males and from 6.7 to 8.9 kg. females.

WOLVERINE... Moves quickly and dexterously. The animal has an elongated muzzle, a large head, with rounded ears. The jaws are powerful, the teeth are sharp. The wolverine is a "big-legged" animal, the feet are disproportionate to the body, but their size allows them to move freely over the deep snow cover. Each paw has huge and curved claws. Wolverine climbs trees perfectly, has a keen eyesight. The voice is like a fox.

FOSSA... On the island of Madagascar, animals have survived that are not present not only in Africa itself, but also in the rest of the world. One of the rarest animals is Fossa - the only member of the genus Cryptoprocta and the largest carnivorous mammal that lives on the island of Madagascar. The appearance of the fossa is a bit unusual: it is a cross between a civet and a small cougar. Sometimes fossa is also called the Madagascar lion, since the ancestors of this animal were much larger and reached the size of a lion. Fossa has a squat, massive and slightly elongated body, the length of which can reach 80 cm (on average, it is 65-70 cm). Fossa's legs are long, but thick enough, with the hind legs higher than the front ones. The tail is often equal to the body length and reaches 65 cm.

MANUL approves of this post and is only present here because he must be present. Everyone knows him.

FENEK. STEPPE FOX... He gives a manul and is present here insofar as. After all, everyone saw him.

NAKED DIGGER puts Pallas' and Fenech's plus signs in karma and invites them to organize a club of the most fearful animals in Runet.

PALM THIEF... Representative of decapod crustaceans. The habitat is the western Pacific Ocean and the tropical islands of the Indian Ocean. This animal from the land crayfish family is large enough for its species. The body of an adult individual reaches a size of up to 32 cm and a weight of up to 3-4 kg. For a long time, it was mistakenly believed that with his claws, he can even crack coconuts, which he then eats. To date, scientists have proven that cancer can only feed on chopped coconuts. They, being its main source of food, gave the name to the palm thief. Although he is not averse to feasting on other types of food - the fruits of Pandanus plants, organic matter from the soil, and even his own kind.

The name of this fish in Latin sounds too boring, therefore it is easier to call itFISH WITH A TRANSPARENT HEAD... She has a transparent head through which she can see with her tubular eyes. The head, through which the fish follows the prey, helps to protect the eyes. First opened in 1939. It lives at a much greater depth, therefore it has not been fully studied. In particular, the principle of fish vision was not entirely clear. It was believed that she must experience very great difficulties due to the fact that she can look exclusively upwards. Only in 2009 was the structure of the eye of this fish fully studied. Apparently, when trying to study it earlier, the fish simply could not tolerate pressure changes.

ECHIDNA... well that's all.

SMALL RED PANDA... Today, the red panda in its natural habitat can only be found in the mountainous bamboo forests of the Chinese provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan, in northern Burma, in Bhutan, Nepal and in northeastern India.

SIFAKA... Monkey of the Indriy family. A relatively new genus of primates, discovered only in 2004. Silky sifaki live in the eastern part of the island of Madagascar. The area is approximately 2.2 thousand square meters. km. The territory of distribution is limited in the north of the skeleton by the Marojejy Massif area, and in the south it reaches Anjanahari. Adults have a body length with a head from 45 to 55 cm, a tail 45-51 cm long. Weight 5-6.5 kg.

SLOTH... A very interesting species of mammals with a number of distinctive featuresthat make it unlike any other existing species. It lives mainly in Central and South America.

PLATYPUS... The principle is known to everyone. But this photo deserved attention ...

ANT-EATER... Also will not surprise anyone. But the frame is great ...

And let's invent an Unknown Beast to Science? Or even an Alien? Or (what horror) Scary-Terrible Monster? Children of the second year of study can easily do this in English.

1) First you need to come up with and draw what an animal unknown to science looks like. Well, for example, like this:

We need to clarify who it is. And then suddenly no one will understand that this is a beast unknown to science (or a Monster. Or an Alien from outer space).
In order to make a caption for a picture, we use the phrase:

This is a ...- This (this is exactly what is drawn here) - ...

For example:

This is a monster. - This is a monster.
This is an alien. - This is an alien
(note: AN alien, because alien starts with a vowel).
This is a dragon. - This is the dragon.

We will write about our Beast Unknown to Science:

This is my animal... - This is my animal
(note: we use OR a (an), OR my. A - some kind of general, but MY - is no longer some kind, namely MY. Therefore, you cannot use them at the same time: either an animal, or my animal)

2) Our beast needs to come up with a name or name. Let his name be ... well, for example, Bumpsy.
We remember that we talked about the names of people like this:

His name is ... - His name - ...
Her name is... - Her name - ...

Animals are usually not spoken about he and she, but the word it is used:

Its name is... - His (not human) name - ...

So it turns out:

Its name is Bumpsy... - His name is Bumpsy.

3) It is necessary to describe what our animal looks like. You can tell what size and color it is, funny or scary, funny or sad. All description phrases in english language start like this:

I am ... - I am ...
He (she, it, my monster, this animal, the alien) is ... He (she, it, my monster, this animal, an alien) there is ...
They (you, we, the children, the animals, the monsters) are... They (you, us, children, animals, monsters) there is ...

Since we are describing an animal, it turns out like this:

It is ... - It (not a person) there is ...

But we already gave our beast a name, so now we can call it that:

Bumpsy is little. It is green and yellow. It is very funny.- Bumpsy is small. It is green and yellow. He is very funny.

4) Now let's figure out what our animal can do. We remember that for this nan needs the verb can (I can, I can):

It can ... - It can (can) ...
It can "t ... - It cannot (cannot) ...

It turns out:

Bumpsy can jump. It can swim and dance. It can play football.
Bumpsy can jump. He can jump and dance. He knows how to play football.

Bumpsy can "t sing or play the piano.
Bumpsy can't sing or play the piano.

5) Maybe our animal likes something (or doesn't like it). We remember how we said about ourselves in such cases:

I like ... - I love ...
I don "t like ... - I don't like ...

And now we are not talking about ourselves, but about someone else (about her, about him, about this). This means that the verb like should change (I love, and he LOVES). In English, the verb ends with an S:

It like S ... - He (not a person) love IT
It doe Sn "t like... - He (not a person) does not like ...

It likes jam and ice cream. It doesn "t like to sing.
He loves jam and ice cream. He doesn't like to sing.
(Note: It doesn "t like to sing. - He does not like (what matters be?) ne be.)

6) You can think of who (or what) our animal has. Do not forget about the ending S in the verb:

It has got ...- He has...
It hasn "t got ...- He doesn't have ...

Bumpsy has got a mother and a father.
Bumpsy has mom and dad.

It has got many toys.
He has a lot of toys.

Bumpsy hasn "t got a bike.
Bumpsy doesn't have a bike.

7) And finally, you can think of where our animal lives. Do not forget about the ending S of the verb live (live):

It lives ... - He (not a person) lives ...

For example:

It lives in the forest.
He lives in the woods.

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Here's what happened in the end:

This is my animal. Its name is Bumpsy. Bumpsy is little. It is green and yellow. It is very funny.

Bumpsy can jump. It can swim and dance. It can play football. Bumpsy can "t sing or play the piano. It likes jam and ice cream. It doesn" t like to sing.

Bumpsy has got a mother and a father. It has got many toys. Bumpsy hasn "t got a bike.

Very often, when working with a child, psychologists ask him to draw a fantastic animal, i.e. not existing in nature. Such a test helps specialists to understand the ward's worldview and better understand the current situation. But not only psychologists can apply this technique. This article will tell you how loving parents, educators at preschool educational institutions, grandparents, decipher the messages that a fantastic animal drawn by their beloved child contains. Children's drawings are able to reveal everything that lies deep, at a subconscious level.

So let's get started.

The size

Regarding the size of the resulting pattern, the rule most often works is "the larger the size, the more strength and energy." Large fantastic animals on the sheet testify to the energy and self-confidence of the authors. Their small size is about insecurity and enslavement. Also, enslavement manifests itself in cases where the animal is so large that it does not fit on the sheet.

The position of the drawing on the sheet

The central position of the picture is considered normal. The closer the drawing is to the upper edge of the sheet, the more the child possesses, the more dissatisfaction he experiences regarding his position in society and the more insufficient he considers his recognition by others. Conversely, an underestimated drawing indicates indecision, disinterest in his

Figure head

Fantastic animals, the head of which is turned to the right, testify to a stable tendency towards activity, the effectiveness of their authors. Such children, as a rule, realize their ideas in practice. A head turned to the left suggests the opposite: such children are prone to reflections, reflections, and the transition to action can be hampered by fears. The frontal position is interpreted as egocentrism. The presence or absence of sensory organs on the head indicates an interest / disinterest in receiving or issuing this or that type of information. For example, an open mouth with a tongue without a detailed drawing of the lips indicates the child's speech activity. The presence of teeth indicates aggression, often defensive. A shaded mouth indicates anxiety and fear.

It is very important what kind of eyes the drawn animals have. A sharp drawing of the iris indicates the experience of fear. Eyelashes speak of hysterical and demonstrative behavior.

Big is a sign that the child most of all appreciates the rational principle in himself and those around him. Additional details such as horns, claws, bristles, needles are a sign of aggression, spontaneous or defensively responding.

Fantastic animals are decorated with feathers, manes, wool, the authors of which have a tendency to self-adornment.

The supporting part of the figure

By the type of connection of the limbs with the body, one can judge the nature of the child's control over his own reasoning, decisions, and conclusions. The connection can be precise, thorough, or sloppy, weak, completely absent. The uniformity and one-pointedness of the shape of the limbs is a standard, banality in judgments. The variety of their forms and positions - independence, originality and even creativity, as well as dissent (for forms close to pathology).

Additional shape elements

Elements drawn above the figure can be functional in nature, such as wings or carapace. And they can play a decorative role (curls, curls). The first case indicates confidence, curiosity, enthusiasm, activity, in some cases, associated with the oppression of others. The second is about mannerism, a tendency to attract the attention of others.

Oddly enough, but the tails play an important role in the drawing. They reflect the child's attitude to his own actions and behavior, if the tail is directed to the right, and to thoughts - if to the left. The positive or negative coloration of this ratio depends on the vertical direction of the tail: the more up, the better.

Total energy

The total number of details depicted should be estimated: the energy is higher, the more there are in the picture and the more information they give about what the depicted fantastic animals are. Habitats, the surrounding animal figures, extraneous elements - all this is worth paying attention to: color, intensity, mood.

The general nature of the lines should also be analyzed: weak lines indicate weakness and lack of initiative. Fatty, with pressure - about anxiety. Analyze which elements are executed in such a manner, where lines were dubbed, broken, blacked out, blurred, deviated from direction - there are problems in these areas.

See, a drawing can tell a lot about the little man. Ask your child to draw a fantastic animal, come up with a name and habitat. Pay attention to the presence of sharp corners at the contour of the figure (aggression or fear), the direction of the defense (from the upper threat - teachers, parents, from the lower - peers, their ridicule). This way you can better understand your child's problems and help him solve them.

Sometimes among the animals come across rather strange species, which a person looks at with a smile, surprise, and sometimes even with fear. Some have such an unusual appearance that by their very existence they make you think about what Mother Nature is capable of when she enters the excitement of creation.

Proechidna

This natural wonder usually weighs up to 10 kg, although larger individuals have been noted. By the way, the length of the prochidna's body reaches 77 cm, and this is not counting their cute five to seven centimeter tail. Any description of this animal is based on comparison with the echidna: the legs of the prochidna are higher, the claws are more powerful. Another feature of the prochidna's appearance is the spurs on the hind legs of the males and the five-toed hind limbs and the three-toed front.
The rostrum (nose and mouth - two in one) in the prochidna is two-thirds of the entire head of the animal, which ends in the presence of two holes-nostrils and a toothless mouth, but this does not matter, since the entire tongue is covered with small spines.

Scaletooth

Scaletooth is a small, aggressive, poisonous insectivorous mammal. Outwardly, crack-teeth are similar to badgers or shrews, have a dense build. The slit teeth are about 30 cm long without a tail. The tail is similar to that of a rat: long and hairless. The muzzle is sharp and ends with an elongated proboscis. There are 40 sharp teeth in the mouth. In one there is a deep gap to which the duct of the submandibular gland approaches, which secretes poisonous saliva. The snake poisonous tooth is similarly arranged. A snakebite is dangerous only for insects, small rodents and other prey. For humans, this poison is dangerous, but not fatal. The gnats themselves do not have resistance to their own poison. Often cracked teeth die during fights with each other, even from light bites of the enemy.

Aardvark

In Africa, these mammals are called aardvark, which means "earth pig" in Russian. In fact, aardvark looks very much like a pig in appearance, only with an elongated muzzle. The ears of this amazing animal are very similar in structure to a hare. There is also a muscular tail, which is very similar to the tail of the Australian kangaroo.

Galago

Its large fluffy tail is clearly comparable to that of a squirrel. A charming little face and graceful movements, flexibility and ingenuity, vividly reflect his feline trait. Amazing jumping ability, agility, strength and incredible agility of this animal clearly show its nature as a funny cat and elusive squirrel. Of course, there would be where to use your talents, because a tight cage is very poorly suited for this. But if you give this little animal a little freedom and sometimes allow him to walk around the apartment, then all his quirks and talents will come true.

Fossa

On the island of Madagascar, animals have survived that are not present not only in Africa itself, but also in the rest of the world. One of the rarest animals is Fossa - the only member of the genus Cryptoprocta and the largest carnivorous mammal that lives on the island of Madagascar. The appearance of the fossa is a bit unusual: it is a cross between a civet and a small cougar. Sometimes fossa is also called the Madagascar lion, since the ancestors of this animal were much larger and reached the size of a lion. Fossa has a squat, massive and slightly elongated body, the length of which can reach 80 cm (on average, it is 65-70 cm). Fossa's legs are long, but rather thick, with the hind legs higher than the front ones. The tail is often equal to the length of the body and reaches 65 cm.

Cancer palm thief

Do not put a finger in a palm thief's mouth, or rather in a claw, he will bite off. It's true. It is one of the largest arthropods in the world and its powerful claws can crush small bones with ease.
Adults can grow up to 35 centimeters in length and weigh 4 kilograms. Their main weapon is the front pair of walking legs - pincers. With them, they are able to crush and break coconut shells or small bones. The fourth and fifth pair of legs are very poorly developed.
These cancers are very active at night. They do not differ in their friendly character.

Platypus

When the first stuffed platypus was brought to Europe, scientists decided that the sailors decided to joke in this way and collected a stuffed animal from parts of different animals. However, a living specimen was soon brought in, after which the world made sure that such strange creatures of nature did exist in reality. In addition, the platypus lays eggs.

Herbivore dracula

The relatives of our habitual bats that live under the roofs of houses are called "herbivorous dracula" in South America. Outwardly, they bear little resemblance to gray predators operating at night, but more like miniature monkeys with wings behind their backs. They feed on the pulp of various fruits, berries and seeds. The upper jaw with large incisors is very developed, the lower teeth are less mobile. Bulging large eyes and an always smiling mouth give the harmless animals a frightening and frightening look.

Hand ay-ay

Probably, of all the mammals included in the "Red Book", ah-ah the most remarkable and, of course, one of the rarest animals, over which there is a serious danger of extinction. Daubentonia madagascariensis is the only representative of not only the genus, but also the family that has survived to this day, and now there are hardly more than fifty individuals left in the wild.

It is endemic, which is found only within the tropical island of Madagascar, more precisely - in the north of the island. He has a fluffy coat of black-brown color with white specks, a long fluffy tail and thin, very long fingers. This nocturnal animal is the largest of the nocturnal primates.

Lamprey

Crab yeti

Cone

In fact, these so-called "wiggling sausages" are not fish at all, but a species of sea worms such as ehiura that live in sand and mud. Nevertheless, in some countries, due to its shape, this animal was unofficially called "penis fish" ...

The first thing the guide on the Amazon will warn you about is that in no case should you urinate in the river. And it doesn't care about environment, but an elementary security measure. Human urine is the first beacon for the penis fish. The fry of the fish is so small that it penetrates the urinary ducts and bites into the walls with thorns and begins to suck blood and grow, grow, grow ...

Drop fish

Far from being the most beautiful creature in the world's oceans. At first glance, very few people would say that this shapeless lump is a fish, since it does not have the scales we are used to, and the shape of the body does not in any way resemble a fish.