Cunningham’s Skink

Reptiles > Lizards

Cunningham’s Skink (Egernia cunninghami) is a large, heavily armored scincid lizard endemic to the rugged boulder-strewn highlands of southeastern Australia. Possessing a formidable coat of spiny, keeled scales and a long, sharply serrated tail, this communal...

White-eared Catbird

Birds > Passeriformes

The White-eared Catbird (Ailuroedus buccoides) is an intriguing, emerald-plumaged passerine native to the rich lowland rainforests of New Guinea. Although biologically classified within the bowerbird family (Ptilonorhynchidae), it is celebrated for departing entirely...

Elegant Trogon

Birds > Trogoniformes

The Elegant Trogon (Trogon elegans) is one of North America’s most dazzling avian treasures. Renowned for its resplendent iridescent metallic-green back, ruby-red breast, and distinctive cooing territorial call, this solitary canopy bird draws avid birdwatchers...

Common Spiny Bandicoot

Mammals > Peramelemorphia

The Common Spiny Bandicoot (Echymipera kalubu), also known as the kalubu bandicoot, is a robust terrestrial marsupial native to the dense tropical forests of New Guinea. Characterized by its elongated tapering snout, short naked tail, and a protective dorsal coat...

Fawn Hopping Mouse

Mammals > Rodents

The Fawn Hopping Mouse (Notomys cervinus) is an enchanting desert rodent endemic to the hyper-arid plains of central Australia’s Lake Eyre basin. Renowned for its kangaroo-like bipedal bounding and elongated tufted tail, this resilient murid thrives in...