South-America

Moonglow Boa

Moonglow boas are the result of mixing three genetic traits.

Naegleria

Causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis

Nightjar

There are 97 nightjar species across 20 genera!

Orchard Oriole

They use rapid wingbeats to hover over foliage as they search for food.

Pelagornithidae

The biggest members of the Pelagornithidae family were the largest flying birds known.

Peruvian Guinea Pig

The Peruvian guinea pig is well known for its long, soft tresses and edgy bangs.

Pliosaur

Pliosaurs were the short-necked version of plesiosaurs.

Purple Gallinule

They build their nests on the water, anchoring it to nearby aquatic vegetation.

Swallow

swallows have aerodynamic bodies for hunting in flight

Thylacosmilus

Thylacosmilus resembled saber-toothed cats, but they’re not related