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confused flour beetle
Tribolium confusum
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moderately favorable
spores in flour
temperature above 35c
Immature form that undergoes metamorphosis before adulthood.
whitish larvae
systemic infection
bacterial toxin
pure sugar
parasitic fungi
nocturnal restlessness
phototaxis disruption
Map
will celebrate their {n} birthday
organ diseases
Chronic in the population; manifests in several generations.
Accumulation over 30-60 days; mild course — reduced productivity, severe course — mass mortality.
depends on care
bluish glow
depends on scale
joint storage
Litters lifetime count
hemolymph flow disruption
Develops within 10-20 days.
Warm summer
constant light
age diag byExoskeleton
rapid infections
complex
red white coloration
infection
complete sanitation and quarantine are recommended
depends on mutation degree
constant lethargy
changed odor
mite substrate contamination
Develops in 8-16 days.
hyperactivity
Incubation 3-6 days; death within 7-12 days at 75% humidity.
tyrophagus
not performed; bacterial infection prevention is recommended
genetic defect
water contamination
Develops in 3-7 days; severe — death.
fruits and vegetables
entomopathogenic fungi
Chronic spread in the colony over 30 days.
summer warm, winter not very cold
temperature for housing
cuticle cracks
gradual temperature increase, avoid sharp fluctuations
cuticle pigmentation defect
Chronic, does not lead to rapid death.
neurotoxins
Detected in adult state (day 30-40); mild — 30% reduction in fertility, severe — complete sterility.
Gremllins
unfavorable for population
Chronic, lasting months
pesticide residues
isolation of affected animals is recommended, maintaining optimal humidity and nutrition
congenital
sepsis
favorable early culling
organ failure
Filters
old substrate
recommended ventilation improvement
mechanical trauma
anophthalmia
body deformation
mechanical damage
Manifests immediately; heals within 5-7 days under good conditions.
grain flour
Upcoming birthdays
recommended destruction of affected animals and disinfection
dry yeast
Localized course 4-10 days.
Lifespan
larval injuries
not performed; introduction of new individuals into the population is recommended
pinkish mycelium
rains almost always, very humid
chronic trauma
old age
not performed; selection of resistant lines recommended
Affecting multiple organs or the entire body.
not performed; it is recommended to increase the calcium content in the substrate
unfavorable during outbreak
telomere disorders
most of Europe and Asia, various forests, steppes and tundra
Wanderers
Chronic from day 5; leads to death at low humidity within 3-5 days.
Jubilee = every 10th birthday
contaminated feces
reduced reproduction
Observed from day 1 to day 30; usually does not lead to pathology.
Minimum space
pelleted feed
Earliest developmental stage inside an egg or womb.
Business sausages
desiccation dehydration
Lifespan average
heat stress susceptibility
trauma frequent
wet organic matter
larvae on body
Develops after 100 days of life.
blue coating
recommended clean air, avoidance of dust, antifungal measures
placement in a quiet place is recommended
progressive hind limb weakness
bacterial dysbiosis
diarrhea
chlamydial infection
Develops over 14-28 days; leads to mixed age groups.
spores in water
How do they behave?
Chronic, 20-50 days.
Carbohydrates
immediate reduction of humidity and removal of carcasses
fatal
Manifests after 6-8 months; progresses slowly.
Manifestation on day 7–10 of the larval stage; chronic, does not substantially affect life expectancy.
recommended removal of moldy feed, use of fresh
soft exoskeleton
Rapid progression over 2-5 days.
{name} jubilee
Manifests on day 10-20; may lead to colony loss within 14 days.
recommended to reduce humidity to 55%, removal of mycelium, ventilation
cm
hepatic abscess
dry housing and removal of sick animals are recommended
bacterial contamination
transport
Old-timers
turns
Develops in 20-40 days.
Rascals
growth delay
recommended increase in humidity and diuretic effect through fresh vegetables
Fat
lack of yeast
long term use without loosening
optimization of all housing conditions is recommended
Chronic after 90 days of imago life.
Disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa.
colony destruction is recommended
complete disinfection and replacement of the entire culture is recommended
use of glass or food-grade plastic dishes is recommended
soft cuticle
multiple pathogens
Where are they found?
Manifests upon exposure; death within 24-48 hours.
favorable in early stages
Chronic for 1-2 months.
hemolymph loss
Develops within 20-40 days; chronic, reduces fertility by 50%.
rickettsial disease
refusal to move
Chronic across generations.
Symptoms 3-5 days after exposure; progresses to death within 4-8 days.
Elders
wound
Detected at the larval stage (5-12 days); may lead to death from infections within 7-10 days.
Bro
Long-lasting or recurring health condition persisting over an extended period.
fat body necrosis
spiroplasmosis
delayed pupation
hormonal regulation defects
infested feed
chemical mutagens
unusual coloration
lack of resistant alleles
high mortality
radiation
birth date
complete colony replacement is recommended
Palearctic realm
antiseptic treatment is recommended
Career from 7 to 15 months. Dwarf hamsters, voles, field crickets celebrate their birthday twice a month
humidity reduction and ventilation are recommended
The basics
My weight?
destruction of affected and prevention recommended
skin spots
complex symptoms
Non-stop carnival: they only live a few days. Mayflies, rotifers, midges celebrate their birthday more than twice a day
young after transformation
inability to move
dwarfism mutation
Potential Habitat
Very hot summer
depends on treatment
beauveria bassiana
Develops over 4-10 days.
cardiac necrosis
trematodosis
recommended regular loosening of the substrate
favorable
In husbandry
On the go from 1.3 to 3.5 years. Forest mice, anoles, rainbow fish party on their birthday once a month
Develops over 15-30 days.
Severe course over 6-14 days.
weakened immunity
Mass
no specific treatment is carried out; removal from the colony is recommended
cold winter, lots of coniferous trees: spruce, pine
laboulbeniales
intracellular bacteria
chronic hunger
Manifests on day 15-20; chronic course, leads to reduced survival in a competitive environment.
Gestation
a diet high in protein is recommended (yeast, dry milk)
white cysts body
muscardine fungal infection
microsporidian spores
culling is recommended
gregarinosis
toxic load
Rapid deterioration within 5-15 days.
From infection to death 5-10 days.
No results found
eating eggs
strict quarantine and disposal recommended
On the map
asphyxia under stress
red body coloration
Female ♀
parasites causes protein deficiency
use of tetracycline antibiotics is recommended (under supervision)
not carried out specifically; improvement of diet
Map data sources: Ecosystem classification — IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology (Keith et al., 2022), indicative distribution maps Keith et al. (2020), https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3546513; Large Marine Ecosystems — NOAA LME Program; Bathymetry — GEBCO Bathymetric Compilation Group (2026), GEBCO_2026 Grid, https://doi.org/10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa; Climate data — Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Species occurrence data — GBIF.org, Derived dataset "all animals", https://zveriki.com/dataset/dataset.tsv; Terrestrial ecoregions — RESOLVE Ecoregions 2017 (Dinerstein et al., 2017), CC BY 4.0 Potential habitat modelled from GBIF occurrence data. Map © Zveriki.com, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Detected after hatching; severe course — death within 4-6 days.
colony renewal with young individuals is recommended
On day 18-25; severe course leads to death within 48 hours.
ground contact
birth year
unsanitary keeping conditions
low quality plastic container
Chronic course with periodic outbreaks.
isolated housing is recommended
bacterial endocarditis
unfavorable for breeding
hind leg paralysis
red streaking
small adults
terrestrial habitat, land surface outside water
recommended to stock 20-30 individuals per 100 g of substrate
sq mm
impaired barrier functions
chronic toxins
Indicates a minor health issue that typically resolves with minimal intervention.
not performed; culling of affected individuals and maintaining genetic diversity in the culture are recommended
variable larval sizes
How similar?
slowed activity
constant vibrations
Male ♂
until the celebration
bloating
complete substrate replacement and colony destruction is recommended
On the go from 3.5 to 6 years. Hedgehogs, crows, lizards treat themselves to birthday snacks 6 times a year
fungi
What if eaten?
Begins on day 5 at a density >50 individuals/g; mild — 20% offspring loss, severe — 80% loss within 10 days.
Neither
culling of affected lines is recommended, use of SPF material
Young offspring still dependent on parental care.
intestinal distension
complete colony destruction and starting a new one is recommended
Rapid progression over 5-9 days.
much snow in winter, cold
substrate change and detox diet recommended
mattesia dispora
spontaneous mutation
forests on land — tropical, temperate, boreal
digestive disorder
complete substrate replacement recommended every 4-6 weeks, ventilation
head deformation
favorable in young age
unknown virus
nematode steinernema feltiae
Duration
parasitic diseases
not performed; selection of healthy lines is recommended
hypothermia
sex ratio disruption
Always very wet
frequent infections
How are they built?
darkened body
mm
Theoretical lifespan
gene development mutation
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Stars
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fusarium solani
Chronic course 10-20 days.
Severe course 7-14 days.
substrate replacement is recommended every 30-45 days
My age?
terrestrial
sifting the flour and using a clean product is recommended
Serious or life-threatening health condition requiring urgent attention.
not carried out; isolation is recommended
pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
isolation is recommended, increasing air dryness to 55%
culling and disinfection are recommended
avitaminosis
clean dry substrate recommended, removal of feces
microsporidia
inbreeding
Manifests immediately after molting; chronic, cosmetic defect.
Chronic; manifests in the next generation.
Rabbits, falcons, red-eared turtles hang out for 6-9 years and party on their birthday four times a year
slow growth
favorable without chemicals
Where do they take shelter?
Warm summer and lots of rain
complete laboratory sterilization is recommended
acaridae
infectious diseases
stress
intracellular parasites
depends on control rigidity
Disorder caused by inherited or mutation-based factors.
recommended to keep in darkness or under red light
Brewer's Yeast
From 7 to 21 days until death.
body rigidity
Lifespan maximum
chitin synthase gene mutations
Rapid death within 3-8 days.
food competition
neurotransmitter mutations
Develops in 2-4 days at humidity <50%; severe course — mass mortality in 5-7 days.
Develops in 5-12 days.
embryo
reduced oviposition
Orange
vertical transmission
Develops within 7-18 days.
kg
lots of rain, warm and pleasant summer
body tremor
Develops within 12-24 hours; recovery upon return of warmth within 48 hours.
Observations
shriveling
drying out
Worker
thermal treatment of all equipment is recommended
soft substrate and mineral supplements are recommended
whole grains
Were {name} like {animal}, then:
birth time
Develops in 4-10 days; severe course — mass mortality.
removal of contaminated feed is recommended
microsporidian species infection
Dogs, dolphins, lynx hang out for 9-25 years and party on their birthday three times a year
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liquid feces
delayed molting
dirty substrate
g
Death within 24-72 hours.
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When your next jubilee falls in {name} life years
Human
serratia infection
Wheat Bran
Reduction of lifespan to 30-60 days instead of 180.
days
not performed; optimal humidity recommended
Disease affecting specific internal organs or organ systems.
How old you would be if you lived as {name}
impaired hemolymph circulation
Theoretical maximum lifespan estimated from the Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) mathematical model. This value reflects a biological potential derived from metabolic parameters, not from direct observation — real recorded lifespans are often significantly shorter.
adult
mummification
howardula aoronymphium infection
respiratory failure under stress
genetic breakdown
recommended sanitary substrate replacement, addition of activated charcoal to the feed
Health
enrichment of the substrate with 5-10% brewer's yeast is recommended, regular flour replacement
About health
nutritional deficiency
oral ingestion
wet contaminated substrate
When your next birthday would fall if you lived as {name}
recommended substrate layer no more than 5-7 cm, regular mixing
results
Chronic after 60 days without change.
recommended to use only clean organic substrates
temperature stabilization at 29±1°C is recommended
Chronic course 15–40 days; reduces viability.
hypersecretion
frequent substrate changes, hygiene, addition of antiparasitic plant extracts are recommended (under laboratory conditions)
systemic
chronic
Sex
Upcoming jubilees
mo
diseases symptoms small body size
body stickiness
Develops over 10-25 days; severe course leads to 60-90% mortality.
total disinfection of the premises is recommended
aerosol route
resource depletion
recommended clean environment without volatile substances
recommended drying and cleaning
reproductive issues
immediate temperature reduction to 28-30°C, ventilation, air humidification
intestinal perforation
recommended destruction of the affected colony, thermal disinfection (60°C 30 min), use of only healthy source material
low egg production
Develops in 7-15 days.
not performed; optimization of housing conditions is recommended (temperature 28-30°C)
genetic variation
crowding
accumulation of excreta
Winter with snow
Truly long lives: 40-100 years. Bowhead whales, albatrosses, giant tortoises recall their birthday at most once a year
a complete diet with the addition of yeast, isolation of sick animals is recommended
small spots
localized abscesses
mixed bacterial-fungal infection
neurotoxic symptoms
Age (juvenile)
loss of smell response
Age (pupa)
Age (from birth to death)
low air humidity
Develops in 8-18 days.
antibiotic therapy is recommended (tetracyclines in low doses)
Age (embryo)
increased infection susceptibility
Age (baby / nestling)
recommended maintaining a stable temperature of 28-30°C
sieving and heat treatment of flour is recommended
colony destruction recommended, equipment sterilization, start of a new culture
wolbachia-induced ci
wing deformation
beauveria infection
hygiene and substrate change recommended
improvement of housing conditions is recommended
Develops over 25-35 days; chronic.
surface migration
From infection to death 24-96 hours.
immediate isolation of the sick is recommended, destruction of severely affected, disinfection with 70% ethanol or autoclaving of equipment
Manifests at the larval stage (days 1-3), chronic course until the adult stage; mild — minimal defects, severe — complete blindness and death within 14-21 days.
young after fast growth
moderate
recommended acaricidal treatment of the environment (diatomaceous earth), isolation
unfavorable for older females
Juvenile stage following larval metamorphosis but not yet adult.
loss of chemoreception
Chronic course
high humidity over 80
What do they look like?
Maturity
deep flour layer
emergence (insects)
end of lifespan
How do they live?
fertilization / egg laying
Tool bran
birth / hatching
metamorphosis / end of larval stage
end of acceleration
iridovirus disease
monodiet
enzyme gene mutations
depends on location and stage
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red spot disease
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Mature, fully developed individual capable of reproduction.
avoid chemical substances
nematode infection
metarhizium anisopliae
lack of resistance gene
Detected on day 25-35; chronic.
No treatment
enterobacter bacterial infection
Develops over 7-14 days; chronic if conditions persist.
old feed
Pets
reduced activity
nematodes in soil or feed
fungal infections
unfavorable without full colony replacement
entomophthora infection
delayed development
weakened individuals
Develops within 10-18 days.
Periodic introduction of new individuals from other lines is recommended
Involuntary shaking or trembling of the body.
Develops in 10-20 days; mild — delay, severe — death of lower layers.
Develops within 4-8 days.
bacterial hemolymph infection
fecal oral route
Develops in 6-14 days.
recommended to maintain humidity at 65-75%, adding vegetables (carrot, apple) as a source of moisture
recommended addition of brewer's yeast 5-8%
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long term breeding without blood renewal
penicillium
Symptoms within 24 hours; resolves in 3-5 days.
intermediate hosts
terrestrial forest
gene mutation
Develops within 30-60 days.
Flooded grasslands
inability to fly
Chronic 15-30 days.
Litter size
Incubation period 1-3 days; death within 3-7 days at room temperature.
asynchronous development
Map data sources: Ecosystem classification — IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology (Keith et al., 2022), indicative distribution maps Keith et al. (2020), https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3546513; Large Marine Ecosystems — NOAA LME Program; Bathymetry — GEBCO Bathymetric Compilation Group (2026), GEBCO_2026 Grid, https://doi.org/10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa; Climate data — Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Species occurrence data — GBIF.org, Derived dataset "all animals", https://zveriki.com/dataset/dataset.tsv; Terrestrial ecoregions — RESOLVE Ecoregions 2017 (Dinerstein et al., 2017), CC BY 4.0
How to care for them?
Death within 4-9 days.
common diseases
Living from 25 to 40 years. Orangutans, bald eagles, African elephants celebrate their birthday twice a year
complete substrate replacement and heat treatment are recommended
pupa
°C
Not specified
body color mutation
38 to 65 grams, 15 – 40 centimeters
Chronic in the population; symptoms appear after 20-40 days.
attachment to substrate
twisted wings
bacillus thuringiensis
Severe course — death within 5-10 days.
transparent abdomen
viral agent
Legendary longevity: over 100 years. Galapagos tortoises, Greenland sharks, ocean quahogs celebrate with family once every 4 years
bacterial dysentery
no reaction to light
mass mortality
nutrition forbidden name moldy feed
Present at birth due to genetic or developmental factors.
oat bran
paralysis of rear body
Taxons
Death within 2-5 days.
if born as {name}
antennopathy
Very rapid deterioration within 4-10 days.
age
irritation
Protein
Rapid course — 24-72 hours until death.
genetics
high temperature
damaged grains
Mild chronic.
Close
emaciation complex
was
dusty substrate
food deficiency
white mycelium
high density humidity
chronic anorexia
not performed; euthanasia of affected animals is recommended
eyeless mutation
stuck old cuticle
growth gene mutation
Develops in 6-15 days.
combined symptoms
temperature below 15c
Water
d
quinone accumulation
Mosquitoes, fruit flies, small crustaceans hustle for up to 7 months and throw a birthday party every week
During molts (days 7, 14, 21); severe — 80% mortality.
Develops in 10-20 days; mild — recovery with feeding, severe — death within 7 days.
mucoid mycosis
lack of offspring
corn flour
age diag byColoration
summer very hot, above +25…+30 °C
immune gene defects
{name} birthday
Nearctic realm
moist environment
age diag bySize
virus like agents
North America and Greenland, from tundra to forests
animal fats
breathing problems
immediate isolation
favorable in lab conditions
cannibalism
Observable decrease in normal movement or energy levels.
Pleasant summer
green fuzz
Incubation 5-8 days; mild course — chronic infection, severe — mass mortality within 12-20 days.
prevention by selection
transmission through hemolymph
limb deformities
shortened antennae
metamorphosis delay
Manifests in adulthood; chronic, population-level consequences.
mild
Rapid deterioration over 3-6 days.
temperature stress
Develops in 12-25 days.
black growths on cuticle
Symptoms appear within 6-12 hours; mild cases — recovery within 24 hours, severe cases — 90% mortality within 48 hours.
adult insect
recommended to reduce humidity to 50%, remove carcasses, treat surfaces with alcohol or heat
yr
Occurs after 4-5 months of the female's life.
comfortable summer, +20…+25 °C
body deformity
tardigrade ectoparasitism
severe
nosema whitei
Chronic, 15-30 days.
Frequently observed or widespread in the species or population.
aspergillus flavus mycosis
melanin gene mutation
baby / chick
not performed; temperature and humidity monitoring recommended
age as {name}
How do they breed?
male fertility reduction
Detected on day 20-25 of development; mild course — survival rate 70%, severe course — death within 5-7 days after imago.
limb detachment
early adult death
from birth to adulthood
Health issue of intermediate seriousness, neither mild nor life-threatening.
toxin accumulation
male infertility
What do they eat?
developmental anomalies
Manifests upon contact with the pathogen; severe course — death within 5-8 days.
Where do they live?
recommended to reduce stocking density, provide sufficient amount of flour and yeast, separation by ages
Immature individual that has not yet reached reproductive maturity.
Develops in 20-40 days; can lead to a 40% population decline.
flagellata
early young
transposons
mycoplasma-like infection
water often floods the land, lots of grass
metarhizium anisopliae mycosis
rotten smell
not performed; sterile conditions are recommended
insecticides and pyrethroids
Temperate mixed forest
feed contamination
Manifests at all stages; reduces competitiveness.
feed deficiency
stress and unsanitary conditions
mechanical wear
Condition that typically results in death without intervention.
maintaining humidity 70-75%; no specific treatment is carried out
This is me
body contamination
Severe course over 8-15 days.
only dry food is recommended
hygienic housing is recommended
steinernema infection
Gamers
Chronic; symptoms for 3-5 days.
loss of mobility
Indicates recovery is likely when appropriate husbandry is provided.
parasitic amebas
bacterial disease
complete paralysis
wk
My size?
variable offspring phenotypes
bacterial septicemia
recommended destruction of infected, sterile substrate
Taiga
intestinal function disorders
Asexual
swap
tribolium densovirus
Symptoms within 1-2 days.
chemical irritants
Restorative feeding with a highly nutritious substrate
Who among us will transform as if by magic and become like {animal}?
mold in feed
nacl
high humidity in heat
guarded depends on progression
complete substrate replacement is recommended, heat treatment at 70°C, prevention
light avoidance
celebrated their {n} birthday
erratic movement
Develops within 3–7 days.
When you would have been born if you lived as {name}
Illness caused by parasites such as worms, protozoa, or ectoparasites.
hemolymph slowdown
essential oils
high chemical mortality
Daddies
unfavorable
rapid water loss
inability to feed
Develops within 20-35 days.
not conducted; line stabilization recommended
Chronic course lasting 2–3 weeks.
Hermaphrodite ⚥
tissue blackening and destruction
genetic diseases
summer warm, many oaks, birches, maples
Length
sanitary treatment of the substrate is recommended
unstable temperature
pupa deformities
severe dehydration
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