Species

A collection of animal species from around the world.

*Sources for information and photos (unless they were taken by me) can be found at the bottom of each species profile.

Mammal, Indonesia Alexander Julius Jensen Mammal, Indonesia Alexander Julius Jensen

Bawean Hog Deer

The Bawean hog deer is the rarest deer in the world. It's only found on the small Indonesian island of Bawean and is considered 'critically endangered' — with an estimated population of fewer than 300 individuals.

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Bird, Australia Alexander Julius Jensen Bird, Australia Alexander Julius Jensen

Mistletoebird

The mistletoebird of Australia and Indonesia specializes in feeding on mistletoe berries — digesting the flesh and depositing the sticky seeds onto branches in neat lines, where they quickly germinate and grow. The bird is nomadic, in near-constant search of mistletoe berries.

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