Spotted Paddle-tail Newt

Amphibians > Salamanders & Newts

The Spotted Paddle-tail Newt (Pachytriton inexpectatus) is an extraordinary, stream-dwelling salamander endemic to the granite mountain ranges of southern China. Perfectly adapted for life in torrential, tumbling mountain rapids, this specialized aquatic amphibian...

Admiralty Island Cuscus

Mammals > Marsupials

The Admiralty Island Cuscus (Spilocuscus kraemeri) is an enigmatic arboreal marsupial found exclusively within the isolated tropical rainforests of the Admiralty archipelago in Papua New Guinea. Recognized by its compact build, exceptionally dense woolly pelage, and...

Large Frogmouth

Birds > Frogmouths

The Large Frogmouth (Batrachostomus auritus) is the largest and most impressive member of the Asian frogmouth family, native to the ancient tropical lowlands of Sundaland. Renowned for its colossal, cavernous bill and piercing golden-hazel eyes, this nocturnal bird is...

New Guinea Quoll

Mammals > Dasyuromorphs

The New Guinea Quoll (Dasyurus albopunctatus), also known as the New Guinea native cat, is the second-largest extant carnivorous marsupial native to the island of New Guinea. Inhabiting the mist-draped, mossy canopies and tangled understories of the Central...

Large-eared Giant Mastiff Bat

Mammals > Bats

The Large-eared Giant Mastiff Bat (Otomops martiensseni) is an extraordinary, aerodynamic chiropteran celebrated for its bizarre facial morphology and exceptional high-altitude flight dynamics. Inhabiting volcanic lava tubes and vast limestone subterranean systems...