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Zoanthids

Zoanthus sp.

Zoanthids are colonial soft-bodied polyps prized for an almost unlimited range of fluorescent color morphs, making them one of the most popular beginner reef corals. They are hardy and fast-spreading, but their flesh contains palytoxin, a potent toxin demanding careful handling.

Balinese

Felis catus

Essentially a long-haired Siamese — a naturally occurring long-coat mutation in Siamese litters, refined in the US. Slender, vocal, intensely social and intelligent, with a flowing single coat and plumed tail.

American Foxhound

Canis lupus familiaris

A lean, leggy American scenthound bred for stamina in fox hunting, with a melodious voice and easygoing temperament. One of the most exercise-hungry and least common AKC breeds, best suited to very active rural homes.

American Bulldog

Canis lupus familiaris

A muscular, athletic working bulldog descended from old English farm and catch dogs. Confident, loyal and protective, the American Bulldog is more athletic and longer-muzzled than the English Bulldog, with far fewer breathing problems.

Burmilla

Felis catus

An accidental but charming cross of Burmese and Chinchilla Persian, known for its sparkling silver-shaded coat, dark eye 'makeup,' and a playful yet affectionate, easygoing nature.

Birman

Felis catus

A gentle, semi-longhaired pointed cat distinguished by deep blue eyes and pure white 'gloves' on all four feet. Known for being calm, affectionate, and people-oriented.

Bengal

Felis catus

A wild-looking breed created by crossing the Asian leopard cat with domestic cats, prized for its spotted or marbled 'glittered' coat. Highly active, intelligent, and demanding — a striking but high-needs companion.

Akita

Canis lupus familiaris

A powerful, dignified spitz-type guardian from Japan, famed for loyalty (the Hachiko legend). Independent, reserved and protective, the Akita needs an experienced owner committed to socialization and training.

American Hairless Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

A lively, curious terrier derived from the Rat Terrier, occurring in both hairless and coated varieties. The lack of coat makes it a notable option for some allergy sufferers, but bare skin needs sun and cold protection.

Airedale Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

The largest of the terriers, nicknamed the 'King of Terriers,' a versatile, athletic working dog with a dense wiry coat. Bold, clever and energetic, the Airedale excels as a companion, watchdog and all-around sporting dog.

Bambino

Felis catus

A new and controversial breed crossing the hairless Sphynx with the short-legged Munchkin, producing a hairless, dwarf cat. Affectionate and striking, but its two defining traits both carry significant welfare concerns.

British Longhair

Felis catus

The semi-longhaired counterpart of the British Shorthair: a rounded, plush 'teddy-bear' cat with a calm, easygoing temperament and a luxurious longer coat.

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Aye-aye

Daubentonia madagascariensis

The aye-aye is a bizarre nocturnal lemur with rodent-like teeth and an elongated middle finger used to extract grubs from wood. Endangered by habitat loss and killing driven by superstition, it is one of Madagascar's most unusual and threatened primates.

Fishing cat

Prionailurus viverrinus

The fishing cat is a medium-sized wild cat of Asian wetlands, an adept swimmer that hunts in and around water. Vulnerable due to the rapid loss of wetlands and mangroves, it is a protected species and not a pet.

Leatherback sea turtle

Dermochelys coriacea

The leatherback is the largest turtle in the world and the only sea turtle with a leathery rather than hard shell. A globally migrating jellyfish-eater, it faces threats from bycatch, plastic pollution, and the loss of nesting beaches, and several populations are severely depleted.

Purple frog

Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis

The purple frog is a bizarre, bloated burrowing amphibian from India's Western Ghats that spends almost its entire life underground. A 'living fossil' representing an ancient lineage, it is endangered by habitat conversion and emerges only briefly to breed.

Whooping crane

Grus americana

The whooping crane is North America's tallest bird and a landmark recovery story, having dropped to about two dozen individuals before decades of protection and captive breeding. It remains endangered but has rebounded to a wild migratory flock plus reintroduced populations.

Northern bald ibis

Geronticus eremita

The northern bald ibis is a glossy, bare-headed ibis that vanished from much of its historic range and survives mainly in Morocco plus reintroduced European populations. Once one of the rarest birds in the world, it has improved through intensive protection and breeding.

Little spotted kiwi

Apteryx owenii

The little spotted kiwi is the smallest of New Zealand's kiwi and survived a near-total mainland extinction thanks to a handful of birds moved to a predator-free island. It now persists in island and fenced sanctuaries and is a conservation-management success.

West Indian Ocean coelacanth

Latimeria chalumnae

The coelacanth is a 'living fossil' fish once thought extinct for millions of years until a living specimen was caught in 1938. Critically endangered, it inhabits deep ocean caves and is of immense scientific interest as a relative of the ancestors of land vertebrates.

Queen Alexandra's birdwing

Ornithoptera alexandrae

Queen Alexandra's birdwing is the largest butterfly in the world, restricted to a small area of rainforest in Papua New Guinea. Endangered by habitat loss and once threatened by collectors, it is strictly protected and depends on specific host vines.

Hine's emerald dragonfly

Somatochlora hineana

Hine's emerald dragonfly is a rare North American dragonfly dependent on calcium-rich wetlands fed by groundwater. Habitat drainage and degradation have made it one of the continent's most threatened dragonflies, and it is federally protected in the US.

Freshwater pearl mussel

Margaritifera margaritifera

The freshwater pearl mussel is an exceptionally long-lived river bivalve whose larvae depend on salmon and trout. Endangered by pollution, river engineering, and the decline of its host fish, it is also a powerful indicator of pristine water quality.

Olm

Proteus anguinus

The olm is a blind, cave-dwelling aquatic salamander of European karst caves, sometimes called the 'human fish' for its pale skin. Adapted to total darkness and remarkably long-lived, it is vulnerable to groundwater pollution and disturbance of its fragile cave habitat.