Foothill Yellow-legged Frog

Amphibians > True Frogs

The Foothill Yellow-legged Frog (Rana boylii) is a specialized stream-dwelling amphibian uniquely adapted to the clean, sunlit gravel bars and cascading riffles of Oregon and California foothill rivers. Unlike pond frogs that breed in still vernal pools, this riverine...

Bull Trout

Fish > Salmonids

The Bull Trout (Salvelinus confluentus) is an aristocratic, cold-water char that reigns as the apex freshwater predator of northwestern North America’s pristine mountain rivers. Revered as the ultimate biological indicator of ecological purity—requiring...

Piebald Chuckwalla

Reptiles > Lizards

The Piebald Chuckwalla (Sauromalus varius), also celebrated as the San Esteban Island Chuckwalla, is the undisputed heavyweight giant of the chuckwalla family. Reaching lengths exceeding 2.5 feet and weighing up to six pounds, this magnificent desert vegetarian...

Beira

Mammals > Antelopes & Gazelles

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is an extraordinary, elusive dwarf antelope endemic to the scorched, vertical limestone mountains of the Horn of Africa. The sole member of its genus, this agile mountain cliff-scaler is instantly recognized by its colossal,...

Swamp Antechinus

Mammals > Marsupials

The Swamp Antechinus (Antechinus minimus) is a specialist carnivorous marsupial uniquely adapted to the wet, windswept coastal heathlands and dense tussock grasslands of southeastern Australia and Tasmania. Distinguished by its warm yellowish-brown fur, stocky build,...