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One mystery animal
From the App Store SourceOne mystery animal. Twenty guesses. A whole tree of life to explore. Common Branch is a daily animal puzzle where every guess teaches you something. Identify the mystery species by following the biological relationships between animals—from broad groups down to families, genera, and species. Make a guess and watch the tree grow. If your animal is not the answer, Common Branch reveals the closest taxonomic group it shares with the mystery species. Each branch gives you a meaningful new clue and helps you narrow the possibilities. A NEW ANIMAL EVERY DAY Everyone receives the same daily mystery species. Solve it within 20 guesses, build your streak, and return when the next observation begins. LEARN THROUGH DISCOVERY Every completed puzzle reveals a detailed specimen entry with original field-guide-style artwork, its common and scientific names, taxonomy, a curated description, and additional facts when available. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Solve the daily puzzle to add its mystery animal to your personal collection. Revisit discovered species whenever you like and search by common or Latin name. EXPLORE THE ANIMAL KINGDOM Common Branch goes beyond familiar mammals. Its carefully curated animal library spans the living world, making every puzzle an opportunity to encounter an unexpected species and understand where it belongs. FEATURES • One shared mystery animal each day • Taxonomy-based clues that make every guess useful • A growing visual tree of your guesses and their relationships • Optional rank hints for difficult puzzles • Search using common names, scientific names, or supported aliases • Field-guide specimen entries with original artwork • A personal collection of animals you have discovered • Streaks, statistics, and a monthly observation log • Optional reminders when a new puzzle is available • No ads, virtual currency, or manipulative game mechanics • No account required Common Branch is made for animal enthusiasts, curious puzzle players, and anyone who would like to understand the living world a little better. Follow the clues. Find the common branch. Discover today’s animal.
The developer is Arcworks Technologies Pte. Ltd, and the app identifier is com.arcworks.commonbranch.
It was first released on 2026-10-18, according to our own database record.
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