One second they’re there — blink — and it’s just tail dust

You might’ve already seen one in your backyard

They flip the script — literally!

Featured in Indonesian national parks and conservation symbols, making them a wildlife ambassador for the country

Often considered Australia’s most dangerous snake due to the potency of its venom

Bold, resourceful, and not too bothered by humans, especially in urban areas

Their bright beak, grumpy honks, and confident waddles make them stand out in any landscape

Once thought to be mythical by Europeans

Sometimes seen snatching food in mid-air or stealing prey from other birds — a behavior known as kleptoparasitism

One of Australia’s most iconic birds of prey — and yes, it really does whistle!

Powerful flyers with sharp eyes that can spot the tiniest movement from high above

Famous for its short legs, sausage-shaped body, and of course, its bold, bright blue tongue

Can hold their breath underwater for up to 90 minutes!

One of the most widespread and adaptable herons in the world

their skin’s metallic sheen isn’t from pigment — it’s caused by microscopic structures in the scales that reflect light

Known for their “freeze and flee” behavior — staying motionless to avoid detection before suddenly bounding away into the bushes

Often described as a mini kangaroo

Look somewhat like a spotted cat or weasel but they are marsupials

Once you’ve heard them laugh, it’s hard to forget!

Believed to use Earth’s magnetic field to help them navigate vast ocean distances

Scientists thought it was extinct until a live one turned up in 1966

People love their punk-rock look and gentle nature

This bird taps its feet to imitate rain to make the prey reach the surface

This shy, nocturnal predator spends its life in open areas of grassland and cane fields but is rarely seen

Presenting one of the world’s rarest falcons!

Renowned for their spectacular aerial displays during courtship, including steep dives and intricate flight patterns

Arguably among the most beautiful songbirds in the world — they enjoy singing after a rain shower

Native to Asia where they were first domesticated, the ancestors to all our chickens

With their long legs, they navigate through dense vegetation, mud, and shallow water effortlessly

Brilliant mimics, they can copy bird calls and even human-made sounds like car alarms and ringing phones!

A common sight in coastal regions throughout the Northern Hemisphere

One of the very few egg-laying mammals left on Earth, along with the platypus

One of the longest land snakes in the world, and its venom is highly potent

With a venom that is significantly more potent than that of the inland taipan

Famous for being one of the most venomous land snakes in the world

One of the rarest and critically endangered land mammals in the world

Also known as “barking deer” because of their loud, barking alarm calls

Has one of the warmest fur of any mammal

Well-adapted to the cold Arctic climate and can withstand temperatures as low as -50°C (-58°F)

Its appearance is what really sets it apart—it looks like something straight out of a science fiction movie

With their stately waddle and regal demeanor, they are the undisputed monarchs of the Antarctic ice

A delightful bird with a calm and peaceful nature

Despite their intimidating size, they are generally gentle and docile creatures

Aren’t just rocking a single fur coat; they’ve got a double-layered defense against the elements

A small, but mighty bird dressed in a tuxedo and living in one of the coldest places on Earth

Got a funny look, with a short, round body covered in bumpy scales, kind of like a tiny dinosaur

A tiny water walker, perfectly designed for life on floating plants in swamps and lakes

Can hang upside down while feeding!

Amazing flyers — they can even drink water while they’re flying!

These birds have been recorded to fly at 3000 meters (9850 ft)

With a tongue that is perfect for slurping up ants and termites

They might not look like much, but they have an incredible talent: singing!

Often called the “clumsy possum” due to its awkward movements when it’s not gliding between trees

It doesn’t bite or have any poison; its transformation is just a big bluff!

Small, furry creatures that look like tiny squirrels

Looks like they’re always happy that’s why people call them the “world’s happiest animal”

Unlike rabbits, they don’t live in burrows, instead, they make shallow nests in the grass called forms

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

No bigger than your hand but it boasts a plumage as colorful as a rainbow

Its beard isn’t just for show — they use it to communicate a variety of emotions

The biggest of all the hammerhead sharks, with a massive head that looks like a giant, flat hammer

When they’re babies, they’re not green at all! They can be bright yellow, red, or even orange

Unlike most frogs that love hopping around on lily pads, this one spends most of its life underground, a real dirt dweller

Popular food fish, prized for its mild flavor and firm texture

Think of camels, but minus the hump!

Often called “Fairy Terns” or “Angel Terns” Because of their pure white plumage and graceful flight

A champion swimmer and a social butterfly of the warm seas

They bob their heads up and down as they fly, which is actually how they earned the nickname “Noddy”

Known for their acrobatic leaps, twisting and turning gracefully as they jump completely out of the water

Often seen riding the bow waves of boats or performing acrobatic leaps out of the water

Known for their graceful movements and the distinctive “S” shape of their neck

They spread faster than any other colonizing mammal in the world

Papurana frogs inhabit a wide range of environments across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Malaysia. They are typically found in lowland tropical rainforests, swamps, marshes, and along the edges of streams and rivers. These frogs are highly adaptable, often thriving in both pristine forests and disturbed areas such as agricultural lands and suburban gardens. […]

This frog is found predominantly in Victoria and southeastern New South Wales. It thrives in various habitats, including damp forests, woodlands, grasslands, and coastal heathlands. These frogs prefer abundant ground cover, such as leaf litter, logs, and rocks, which provide essential moisture and shelter. They are commonly found near water bodies, including ponds, streams, and […]

The “living tractors of the East”—vital in traditional agriculture, particularly in Asia

One of the most hunted, widespread, ancient, and well-known game birds

Not only one of the largest deer species but also among the most majestic

During breeding, they transform with elegant white plumage, adorned by decorative plumes on the head, neck, and back

It can catch insects that are disturbed by the animals’ movements

Holds cultural symbolism in some societies, representing good luck

They eat almost anything that comes their way – you name it, they’ll try to snack on it!

Its broad wings enable it to glide effortlessly on air currents, often seen navigating the coastal winds

Using spider silk and plant materials, they construct delicate nests that hang from branches

With its towering stature and impressive antlers, is a true king of the Asian forests

Speed and power embodied, they rule the seas with their sleek bodies and jaw-dropping leaping prowess

Majestic giants of the sea, they peacefully glide through the ocean with mouths agape, filtering the waters for sustenance

Graceful and stealthy, these reef dwellers navigate the coral maze with finesse, showcasing their iconic black-tipped fins

Opportunistic predators of the open ocean, their aggressive and persistent feeding behaviour strikes fear into the hearts of their prey

Fearless and formidable, these aggressive predators command respect in the waters they roam

Gentle giants of the sea, with mouths wide open to filter the ocean’s bounty

Majestic ocean predators, embodying power, speed, and precision in their pursuit of prey

A strikingly banded, muscular predator reigning over the Australian desert

The only sea turtle exclusive to Australia

One of the largest and strongest sea turtles in the world

Its slender frame and narrow head bear a beak curved like a hawk’s, earning this marine marvel its name

As it grows older, it undergoes a metamorphosis that is nothing short of extraordinary