Central Ranges Taipan

Reptiles > Snakes

The Central Ranges Taipan (Oxyuranus temporalis) is the newest member of the world’s most formidable venomous snake genus, discovered by field biologists in 2006 in the remote red heart of the Australian Outback. Joining the Coastal Taipan and the Inland Taipan,...

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad

Amphibians > Frogs & Toads

The Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad (Gastrophryne carolinensis) is a diminutive, fossorial amphibian belonging to the family Microhylidae. Technically a frog rather than a true toad, this secretive burrower is instantly recognized by its teardrop-shaped body, pointed...

Greater Sooty Owl

Birds > Owls

The Greater Sooty Owl (Tyto tenebricosa) is a magnificent, shadowy nocturnal apex predator restricted to the ancient, mist-draped wet eucalyptus forests and temperate rainforest gullies of eastern Australasia. With its heart-shaped facial disc, deep coal-black eyes,...

Green Kingfisher

Birds > Kingfishers

The Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana) is a petite, emerald-hued water bird that patrols forested riverbanks and streams throughout the tropical and subtropical Americas. With its metallic glossy-green plumage, dagger-like bill, and rapid direct flight skimming...

Brush Rabbit

Mammals > Lagomorphs

The Brush Rabbit (Sylvilagus bachmani) is a compact, secretive cottontail rabbit native to the dense coastal thickets and chaparral shrublands of Pacific North America. Smaller and darker than typical cottontails, this agile lagomorph is specialized for life in...