Yosemite Toad

Amphibians > Toads

The Yosemite Toad (Anaxyrus canorus) is an exquisite, high-altitude alpine amphibian found nowhere else on Earth except within the soaring peaks of California’s Sierra Nevada. True to its Latin name ‘canorus’ (meaning ‘melodious’),...

Colorado Pikeminnow

Fish > Minnows

The Colorado Pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus lucius), historically dubbed the ‘White Salmon of the Colorado,’ is a titanic, prehistoric apex predator that holds the title of the largest native minnow species in North America. Once growing to legendary lengths of...

Oregon Spotted Frog

Amphibians > True Frogs

The Oregon Spotted Frog (Rana pretiosa) is the most aquatic native frog in the Pacific Northwest, spending virtually its entire adult life immersed in perennial, shallow marshlands. Characterized by its upturned eyes, dark irregular spots with light centers, and...

Southern Rubber Boa

Reptiles > Boas & Pythons

The Southern Rubber Boa (Charina umbratica) is an elusive, gentle living relic of ancient North American boid evolution, restricted to cool, forested mountain ‘sky islands’ of Southern California. Famous for its smooth, rubbery skin that feels like supple...

Northern Long-eared Bat

Mammals > Bats

The Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis) is a delicate, agile woodland bat celebrated for its exceptionally large, pointed ears that extend well past its snout when folded forward. A specialized forest-interior hunter, this small insectivore navigates...