Bontebok

Mammals > Antelopes & Bovids

The Bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus) is an exceptionally striking medium-sized antelope endemic to the specialized fynbos and renosterveld coastal plains of South Africa’s Western Cape. Instantly distinguished by its rich chocolate-brown and iridescent purple-plum...

Stitchbird

Birds > Passerines

The Stitchbird (Notiomystis cincta), known in Māori as the ‘Hihi,’ is a rare, charismatic passerine endemic strictly to New Zealand. Representing the sole surviving member of an ancient, endemic Australasian bird family (Notiomystidae), this energetic...

Temminck’s Ground Pangolin

Mammals > Pangolins

Temminck’s Ground Pangolin (Smutsia temminckii), also known as the Cape pangolin, is an ancient, armored mammal inhabiting the savanna woodlands of eastern and southern Africa. Encased in an impenetrable coat of overlapping keratin scales, this gentle, solitary...

Cocos Finch

Birds > Tanagers & Finches

The Cocos Finch (Pinaroloxias inornata) is an evolutionary wonder, reigning as the only member of the celebrated ‘Darwin’s finches’ lineage found outside the Galápagos archipelago. Endemic exclusively to the hyper-isolated tropical rainforest outpost...