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Frontier reveals Planet Zoo 2 with lifelike animals and a mood-driven, living UI; enhanced habitats with dynamic water, new aquariums and aviaries for fully aquatic and flying species, expanded cohabitation, and a stronger conservation focus via Wildlife Reserves, plus pre-order bonuses ahead of an Oct. 13 launch on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
The sand striker, also known as the bobbit worm, is a stunning yet terrifying ambush predator found in tropical shallow waters worldwide. Burying its long body in the seafloor during the day, it lures unsuspecting prey with its antennae before snapping them in half with its retractable jaws. At night, it emerges to hunt, using toxins to subdue or kill larger prey. The sand striker can cause chaos in aquariums and can regrow from broken pieces. Despite the misconception that it lacks a brain, it possesses a cerebral ganglion.
The redtail garra, a popular fish found in aquariums, has been classified as a new species called Garra panitvongi. Previously unrecognized as a distinct species, experts discovered the redtail garra during fieldwork along the Kasat River at the Thailand-Myanmar border. The fish has a unique color scheme, specialized mouths, and a hardened snout used for defense. This discovery highlights the need for more scientific identification of fish in various regions to better protect biodiversity. The new species name honors ichthyologist Nonn Panitvong, who has dedicated his life to promoting biodiversity.