Europe

Gypsy Moth

One of the most invasive species in the world

Hainosaurus

The hainosaurus was named after the Hainaut province of Belgium where the first specimen was discovered.

Hippopotamus gorgops

The eyes of Hippopotamus gorgops were positioned on eyestalks which allowed it to see above the water surface when submerged.

Houdan Chicken

The Houdan chicken has a round, fluffy crest and five toes on each foot!

Khao Manee

The Khao Manee is one of the rarest cat breeds in the world.

King Eider

The species name, spectabilis, is Latin for “showy” or “remarkable,” referencing the attractiveness of the adult male’s plumage.

Lagotto Romagnolo

The Lagotto Romagnolo is the only internationally recognized purebred truffle-hunting dog.

Liopleurodon

Liopleurodon were fast swimmers that lived entirely under water, but they had no gills

Magyarosaurus

Magyarosaurus is the smallest sauropod dinosaur to have ever lived

Naegleria

Causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis