Darwin's Journey: Animal Companion

Choose them before players gain Crew cards. For the all-player setup, reveal one more Animal card than there are players; for the some-player setup, each participating player draws two random cards and keeps one. (pp. 2–3)

The player whose Turn Order marker is farthest to the right picks first, then selection proceeds to the left. One card is dealt beyond the number of players, so one remains unchosen. (p. 2)

Yes. Immediately after receiving your card, gain the benefit shown in its top-right corner. (pp. 2–3)

You may discard the card at any time during your turn to perform the action or actions shown at the bottom. If it shows multiple actions, you may perform them in any order. (p. 4)

No. After using it, remove it from the game. (p. 4)