The Panamanian golden frog (Atelopus zeteki ), also known as Cerro Campana stubfoot toad and other names, is a species of toad endemic to Panama. Panamanian golden frogs inhabit the streams along the mountainous slopes of the Cordilleran cloud...
The Green vine snake (Oxybelis fulgidus) is a mildly venomous arboreal colubrid snake native to Central America and northern South America. In South America this species is locally known as bejuca lora, bejuquilla verde, cobra-cipó, and cobra-bicuda.
The culpeo (Lycalopex culpaeus) is a species of South American fox. Regardless of the name, it is not a true fox, but more closely related to wolves and jackals. It is the second-largest native canid on the continent after the Maned wolf.
The Queen snake (Regina septemvittata) is a nonvenomous semiaquatic snake, native to North America. They are active during the day and are often found among rocks or near streams and often come out of the water to warm in the sun.
The Douglas squirrel (Tamiasciurus douglasii) is a pine squirrel found in the Pacific Northwest of North America. It is sometimes known as the chickaree or Pine squirrel, although these names are also used for the American red squirrel. The Native...
The Side-striped jackal (Lupulella adusta) is a canine native to Africa. Unlike the smaller and related Black-backed jackal, which dwells in open plains, the Side-striped jackal prefers to live in woodland and scrub areas.
The Flat-headed cat (Prionailurus planiceps) is a small wild cat native to Southeast Asia. It was first described in 1827 based on a zoological specimen collected in Sumatra. This rare cat inhabits wetlands and preys mainly on fish, frogs, and...
The Eastern barred bandicoot (Perameles gunnii) is a nocturnal, rabbit-sized marsupial endemic to southeastern Australia. Once the Eastern barred bandicoot was widespread and abundant throughout Victoria’s volcanic plains and grasslands but now it...
The Banded mongoose (Mungos mungo) is a mongoose species native from the Sahel to Southern Africa. While most mongoose species live solitary lives, the Banded mongoose lives in colonies with a complex social structure and forages in groups.
Crabeater seals (Lobodon carcinophaga) are considered to be the most abundant seals in the world. It is believed by some scientists that there are more of them than all the other seal species combined. Crabeater seals are "true" or "earless" seals...
The bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) is a medium-sized colorful eagle native to broad areas of Sub-Saharan Africa and scarcely up into Arabia. Bateleurs are highly aerial birds that spend much time soaring. They have long been known to be declining...
The Prairie kingsnake (Lampropeltis calligaster) is a nonvenomous species of kingsnake native to North America. Kingsnakes are often preyed upon large birds of prey, however, a considerable threat also comes from other kingsnakes. All species of...
The Spruce grouse (Canachites canadensis) is a medium-sized grouse that lives in coniferous forests of North America. It is one of the most arboreal grouse species, fairly well adapted to perching and moving about in trees.
The Eyelash viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) is an arboreal venomous pit viper species found in Central and South America. This species is characterized by a wide array of color variations, as well as the superciliary scales above the eyes. It is the...
The Marine otter (Lontra felina) is a rare and relatively unknown South American mammal. It is the smallest of the New World otters and the smallest marine mammal. This charismatic marine species displays charm and dexterity. It lives along South...
Reeves's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi) is a muntjac species native to East Asia. It takes its name from John Reeves, a naturalist employed by the British East India Company in the 19th century.
The Eastern long-necked turtle (Chelodina longicollis) is a species of snake-necked turtle found in Australia. It lives in a wide variety of water bodies and is an opportunistic feeder. It is a side-necked turtle, meaning that it bends its head...
The greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata ) is one of four species of highly venomous blue-ringed octopuses belonging to the family Octopodidae. This particular species of blue-ringed octopus is known as one of the most toxic marine...
The Four-toed hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) is a spiny mammal found in Africa. Its common name is derived from the number of toes found on its hind feet. The Four-toes hedgehog is a popular small pet in various countries, and has been successfully...
Siberian weasels (Mustela sibirica) are medium-sized weasels native to Asia. They live in various forests and open areas. They build their nests inside fallen logs and often line their nesting chambers with bird feathers and rodent hair.
The Desert iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) is one of the most common lizards of the Sonoran and Mojave deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. One part of its scientific name comes from Greek and can be roughly translated as...
The Butterfly viper (Bitis nasicornis) is a venomous snake found in the forests of West and Central Africa. This large viper is known for its striking coloration and prominent nasal "horns."
The Tree pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis) is a species of pangolins ("scaly anteaters"), and is native to equatorial Africa. It is the most common of the African forest pangolins.
The Northern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii) is one of three extant species of Australian marsupials known as wombats. It is one of the rarest land mammals in the world and is critically endangered. Its historical range extended across New...
The Pampas cat (Leopardus colocola) is a small wild cat native to South America. It is named after the Pampas, fertile South American low grasslands. It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List as the loss of its native habitat may cause...
The strawberry poison frog, strawberry poison-dart frog or blue jeans poison frog (Oophaga pumilio, formerly Dendrobates pumilio ) is a species of small poison dart frog found in Central America. It is common throughout its range, which extends from...
The Brown water snake (Nerodia taxispilota ) is a large nonvenomous natricine snake found only in the southeastern United States. This snake has many common names and is often one of the most abundant species of snakes found in rivers and streams of...
The Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae) is the smallest known snake species in the world. It was first identified as a separate species in 2008 by S. Blair Hedges, a herpetologist from Pennsylvania State University. He named this snake in...
The Banded water snake (Nerodia fasciata) is a mostly aquatic, nonvenomous, colubrid snake native to the United States. The appearance of these snakes leads them to be frequently mistaken for other snakes with which they share a habitat, including...
The Speckled kingsnake (Lampropeltis holbrooki) is a nonvenomous snake which is native to the United States. Its common name is derived from its pattern and this snake is also known as the "salt-and-pepper snake".
The Asiatic wildcat (Felis lybica ornata) is an African wildcat subspecies. It is also known as the Asian steppe wildcat and Indian desert cat. There is no information on the current status or population numbers for the Asiatic wildcat's entire...
Geoffroy's cat (Leopardus geoffroyi ) is a small wild cat native to the southern and central regions of South America. It is about the size of a domestic cat. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List because it is widespread and abundant...
The boreal owl or Tengmalm's owl (Aegolius funereus ) is a small owl in the "true owl" family Strigidae. It is known as the boreal owl in North America and as Tengmalm's owl in Europe after Swedish naturalist Peter Gustaf Tengmalm or, more rarely,...
The Caspian cobra (Naja oxiana ), also called the Central Asian cobra, ladle snake, Oxus cobra, or Russian cobra is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Central Asia. Described by Karl Eichwald in 1831, it...
The yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus ), also known as the Paraguayan anaconda, is a boa species endemic to southern South America. It is one of the largest snakes in the world but smaller than its close relative, the green anaconda. Like all boas...
The checkered garter snake (Thamnophis marcianus ) is a species of garter snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Eryx jayakari, known commonly as the Arabian sand boa or Jayakar's sand boa, is a species of snake in the family Boidae. The species is endemic to the Arabian Peninsula and Iran where it spends the day buried in the sand.
The western green mamba (Dendroaspis viridis ) is a long, thin, and highly venomous snake species of the mamba genus, Dendroaspis. This species was first described in 1844 by American herpetologist Edward Hallowell. The western green mamba is a...
Boa imperator or Boa constrictor imperator is a large, heavy-bodied, nonvenomous species of snake, of the boa genus, that is commonly kept in captivity. Boa imperator is part of the family Boidae and is found in Mexico, Central America and South...
The lappet-faced vulture or Nubian vulture (Torgos tracheliotos ) is an Old World vulture belonging to the bird order Accipitriformes, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is the only member of the genus Torgos. It is not...
The Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica ), also known as the Malayan or Javan pangolin, is a species of pangolin.It is found throughout Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and the islands of Borneo,...
The large Indian civet (Viverra zibetha ) is a viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. The global population is considered decreasing mainly because of trapping-driven declines in heavily...