Fish-hook Ant

Invertebrates > Insects

The Fish-hook Ant (Polyrhachis bihamata) is an extraordinary arboreal formicine ant native to the lush tropical rainforest canopies of Southeast Asia. Renowned among entomologists for its fearsome physical armor, this species bears three pairs of immense, razor-sharp...

Giant Forest Dragon

Reptiles > Agamid Lizards

The Giant Forest Dragon (Gonocephalus grandis) is a prehistoric-looking agamid lizard native to the pristine, rapid-flowing rainforest rivers of Sundaland. Sporting a tall, spear-like dorsal crest, deep angular head, and piercing blue or hazel eyes, this arboreal...

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...

Blyth’s Frogmouth

Birds > Frogmouths

Blyth’s Frogmouth (Batrachostomus affinis) is an elusive, masterfully camouflaged nocturnal bird inhabiting the dense lowland dipterocarp rainforests of the Sundaic region in Southeast Asia. Belonging to the family Podargidae, this extraordinary avian specialist...

Medusa Orchid

Plants > Orchids

The Medusa Orchid (Bulbophyllum medusae), also classified as Cirrhopetalum medusae, is an iconic, epiphytic botanical marvel native to the sweltering, humid lowland rainforests of Southeast Asia. Revered by botanists and horticulturists globally, this remarkable...