Name guessing game

She is young and energetic, with bright, beady dark eyes which look at things around her curiously. The most striking features she possesses are her pink-tinted plump cheeks and her large mouth. The latter is her iconic signature when she gapes widely as if she were to scream. Every day, she enjoys splashing in the water and munching on fresh vegetables as people come to see her.

She is called _______. (7 letters)

It is a tree which stands tall, with lush foliage which turns from deep green to striking red in autumn. The leaves are uniquely shaped like a hand with five fingers. The tree also produces sweet sap which can be collected and eaten with food.

It is the _____ tree. (5 letters)

It is a like a staple comfort food for Thai people. Served with fluffy white rice, and often a sunny-side up eagg with crispy white edges and a golden runny yolk in the middle, the spiciness of the chilli mixed with the unique aromatic herb which gives the dish its well-known name packs a punch on your palette. The dish is also very versatile because you can cook it with either chicken, pork, beef, or seafood. One of the varieties I like best is to cook it with crispy pork belly. It is called "stirred fried crispyt pork belly with holy _____". (5 letters)

It is a famous figure. You can often see people carry one around, strapped to their handbags. Even Lisa, a former member of Blackpink, owns it. It is a humanoid figure with pointed ears like those of a rabbit, big eyes with black pupils, and a big toothy grin with sharp shark-like teeth. It is covered in a coat of fur in many colors. Its name is ______. (6 letters)

It is a tree with delicate flowers with pink or white petals. There are over one hundred varieties of the species in one country alone. Most varieties have blossoms with five petals, but some can have up to twenty petals. When the flowers bloom, many people like to view them with joy as part of the beauty of Spring. Some varieties also produce round, edible red fruits which can be eaten fresh or made into desserts. The fruit is often seen as a garnish on top of Sundae ice cream or cake. It is the ______ tree. (6 letters)

It is a kind of animal bent on world domination. Its hair comes in many colors: white, brown, gray, black, or orange -- or a mix of the colors, for example, tortoiseshell or calico. Its eyes are usually yellow or blue. It likes to meow and purr. Once worshipped as gods by an ancient civilization and viewed as a familiar of witches, the animals are still pampered in many houses. They are ____. (4 letters)

It is a kind of precious stone. It usually comes in hues of blue. It can be polished smooth or cut into facets like a diamond. It is very strong and can leave scratches on glass. Interestingly, it is the same kind of stone as rubies but in different tones. It is called a ________. (8 letters)

It is a kind of carbonated drink with a dark brown color. In the past, it was made with various kinds of spices, herbs, and lemon juice. The drink is now famous all around the world, boasting a unique smell and sweet-sour taste along with the fizziness. It is called ____. (4 letters)

It is a kind of insect. Their eerie -- and sometimes mournful -- cries can be heard during summer when they come out of the ground and mate during the short weeks after having buried themselves under the earth for so long, leaving their empty shells on the trees or under the leaves. They are the ______. (6 letters)

It is a kind of fruit that is usually big and heavy. One fruit can weigh about 10 kilos. It has a thick rind or skin, which is usually light green with stripes of dark green. Its flesh is watery and crunchy, with a mildly sweet taste. When chilled, it can be very refreshing. You just have to be careful of its small, black seeds scattering through its reddish flesh. It is called a __________. (10 letters)