Coast Mole

Mammals > Moles & Shrews

The Coast Mole (Scapanus orarius) is a secretive, highly specialized subterranean mammal native to the moist, fertile coastal soils and temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. Operating almost entirely underground beneath dense blankets of coastal sword ferns...

Western Red-backed Salamander

Amphibians > Woodland Salamanders

The Western Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon vehiculum) is an abundant, quintessential woodland amphibian that inhabits the dripping, moss-covered forests of the Pacific Northwest. Like all members of the lungless salamander family (Plethodontidae), it completely...

Creeping Vole

Mammals > Rodents

The Creeping Vole (Microtus oregoni), also known as the Oregon Vole, is a secretive, miniature microtine rodent that thrives within the dripping, moss-blanketed coastal forests of the Pacific Northwest. Characterized by its tiny eyes, velvety chocolate-brown fur, and...

Yellow-pine Chipmunk

Mammals > Rodents

The Yellow-pine Chipmunk (Tamias amoenus) is an alert, nimble rodent that forms the bustling heartbeat of dry interior conifer forests throughout the Pacific Northwest. Easily identified by its bright cinnamon-rufous flanks and five sharp, dark dorsal stripes...

White Chanterelle

Fungi > Chanterelles & Cantharellales

The White Chanterelle (Cantharellus subalbidus) is a revered, aristocratic wild gourmet mushroom endemic exclusively to the ancient coniferous temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. Heavier, denser, and meatier than its golden chanterelle cousins, this...