Species by sentence

[Greaterbilby]

I saw that were positive replies to the sentence game, so I start it here.
I will give an example first for better explanation. This is just a test, no need to declare your participation

This species (alternatively known with a name that involves another unrelated group with similar behaviour) has large claws and powerful forefeet to rip open termite (and rarely ants) nests and uses its long tongue to lick up them

 

[Tigeanderson]

I saw that were positive replies to the sentence game, so I start it here.
I will give an example first for better explanation. This is just a test, no need to declare your participation

This species (alternatively known with a name that involves another unrelated group with similar behaviour) has large claws and powerful forefeet to rip open termite (and rarely ants) nests and uses its long tongue to lick up them

It’s the giant anteater.

 

[Greaterbilby]

It’s the giant anteater.

It's not an anteater, however the word "anteater" is in the species alternative name

 

[Tigeanderson]

It's not an anteater, however the word "anteater" is in the species alternative name

Oh okay well at least it was worth a shot.

 

[Greaterbilby]

Don't worry, you can ask for clarification if you are not sure

 

[Tigeanderson]

Don't worry, you can ask for clarification if you are not sure

Oh I am not worried.

 

[Dassie rat]

Echidna or spiny anteater?

 

[Greaterbilby]

Echidna or spiny anteater?

Νο but it's Australian species

 

[MOG2012]

Numbat?

 

[Greaterbilby]

Correct. I will send a message tomorrow for participation

 

[Greaterbilby]

I think we are ready to play the first round. Anyone would like/is likely to be available for playing in this, she/he can declare participation within the next 60 minutes after posting this. I resemble that there is no need for many participants. One is enough. To participate in this round just send a like to the post

 

[Greaterbilby]

Good. So

"It's a huge, long and ribbon-like deep sea species with global distribution in tropical and temperate seas but it is rarely captured or even seen alive"

 

[Dassie rat]

Oarfish?

 

[Greaterbilby]

Oarfish?

Correct

 

[Greaterbilby]

Round 2

This species weights up to 19 kg and is one of the world's heaviest flying birds

 

[Tetzoo Quizzer]

Kori Bustard?

 

[Greaterbilby]

Kori Bustard?

Correct

 

[Greaterbilby]

Next one
It's a species with amphibious habits, living in permanent swamps marshes and similar watery habitats

 

[Dassie rat]

Is it a mammal?

 

[Greaterbilby]

Is it a mammal?

Yes