Fish > Loaches
The Hillstream Loach (Sewellia lineolata), also affectionately known as the Tiger Hillstream Loach or Reticulated Hillstream Loach, is a marvel of evolutionary hydrodynamics endemic to central Vietnam. Resembling a tiny underwater stingray or flying saucer, this...
Amphibians > Salamanders
The Yonahlossee Salamander (Plethodon yonahlossee) is an iconic, colorful amphibian native strictly to the ancient Southern Blue Ridge province of the Appalachian Mountains. Belonging to the family Plethodontidae (the lungless salamanders), it ranks among the largest...
Reptiles > Snakes
The Twin-spotted Rattlesnake (Crotalus pricei) is a diminutive, cold-tolerant montane rattlesnake isolated atop the famous ‘sky island’ mountain ranges of the North American Southwest and northern Mexico. Named for the charming parallel rows of paired dark...
Reptiles > Snakes
The Tiger Rattlesnake (Crotalus tigris) is a secretive, highly specialized pit viper endemic to the rugged, sun-drenched canyons of the Sonoran Desert. Named for the distinct vertical cross-banding that patterns its body like a tiger’s pelt, this small-to-medium...
Birds > Birds of Prey
The Palm-nut Vulture (Gypohierax angolensis), also known as the Vulturine Fish Eagle, is an extraordinary raptor that defies conventional predatory ornithology. Native to equatorial Africa, this distinctive bird of prey is virtually unique among accipitrids for...
