Luzon Striped Shrew-Rat

Mammals > Shrew-rats

The Luzon Striped Shrew-Rat (Chrotomys whiteheadi) is a uniquely specialized, earthworm-eating murine rodent endemic to the misty, moss-draped peaks of the Cordillera Central on Luzon Island, Philippines. First collected in 1895 by British explorer John Whitehead,...

Viper Dogfish

Fish > Dogfish Sharks

The Viper Dogfish (Trigonognathus kabeyai) is an extraordinary, rarely encountered deep-sea shark belonging to the squaliform family Etmopteridae. First captured off the coast of Japan in 1986, this bizarre predator seems plucked from science fiction, characterized by...

Magnificent Tree Frog

Amphibians > Tree Frogs

The Magnificent Tree Frog (Ranoidea splendida) is a striking, large-bodied anuran native exclusively to the remote sandstone labyrinths of the Kimberley in Western Australia. Discovered as a distinct species in 1999, it is instantly celebrated for its deep...

Blue-faced Peacock Spider

Invertebrates > Peacock Spiders

The Blue-faced Peacock Spider (Maratus personatus) is a miniature, jewel-like jumping spider native to the windswept coastal heathlands of southwestern Australia. Unlike many of its congeners that display iridescent abdominal flaps, the male of this charismatic...

Highland Streaked Tenrec

Mammals > Streaked Tenrecs

The Highland Streaked Tenrec (Hemicentetes nigriceps) is an extraordinary, insectivorous mammal endemic to the misty central highlands of Madagascar. Resembling a striking miniature hedgehog adorned with high-contrast black and creamy-white stripes, this unique...