Annamite Striped Rabbit

Mammals > Lagomorphs

The Annamite Striped Rabbit (Nesolagus timminsi) is one of the world’s most enigmatic and recently described mammals, first discovered by biological researchers in 1996 in the rugged Annamite Range spanning Vietnam and Laos. Exhibiting striking dark brown or...

Hainan Gymnure

Mammals > Gymnures

The Hainan Gymnure (Neohylomys hainanensis), also known as the Hainan moonrat, is a rare and archaic insectivorous mammal belonging to the hedgehog family (Erinaceidae). Confined entirely to the mountainous tropical rainforests of Hainan Island, China, this ancient...

Agarikon

Fungi > Bracket & Shelf Fungi

Agarikon (Laricifomes officinalis, formerly Fomitopsis officinalis) is the undisputed grand elder of the kingdom Fungi. Renowned as the longest-lived mushroom species on planet Earth, this colossal perennial bracket fungus forms enormous, pendulous conks that can...

White Egret Flower

Plants > Orchids

The White Egret Flower (Habenaria radiata, formerly Pecteilis radiata), celebrated in Japan as ‘Sagisō,’ is widely regarded as one of the most exquisitely graceful terrestrial orchids on Earth. Native to the sunny, acidic wetlands of East Asia, this...

Longfin Mako Shark

Fish > Sharks

The Longfin Mako Shark (Isurus paucus) is an enigmatic and majestic pelagic lamnid shark inhabiting tropical and warm-temperate oceans worldwide. The lesser-known sister species to the famous shortfin mako, it is easily distinguished by its exceptionally broad,...