The Bigger Picture

Below are visuals showing the taxonomic and relational connections between the species in the Hopeful Monster game.

Each biome has its own distinct food web. The original intent was to ensure that all classes of animals (reptile, bird, reptile) appeared at all levels within the food web. This would ensure that children wouldn't associate certain characteristics with birds, for example, if every top predator was a bird.

This chart shows the relationships between the biomes and their food webs. Notice the similarities and differences based on different biome, class or position in the food chain. This chart does not reflect the scale of the species within the game.

This chart shows the relationships between the different classes of animals. Classes are biological classisifications, such as birds, mammals and reptiles. Notice how a class changes due to a specific biome.