As the leader of the Yowie Pack, Rumble is an excitable, rough and tumble character. Cousin to the red kangaroo, Rumble is always ready to make a stand in defence of desert and plain. Inclined to be impatient, Rumble’s bark is far worse than its bite, and underneath there is a heart of gold.

Part playful platypus, Squish is as bubbly as a babbling brook, sparkling as a waterfall and contented as a slow flowing river. Protector of our waterways, Squish is always happy and energetic – the jester of the Yowie Pack and friend to all.

Residing in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Chile and weighing slightly less than the average housecat, very little is known about the habits of this mysterious animal.

The Andean Cat has very good hearing, likely used to help track other animals
Locals refer to them as “huana titi”, which translates to the “cat from dry places”
They live in areas that are too high up for trees to grow

These Northern Atlantic birds feed on small fish and are excellent swimmers, using their wings to propel themselves through the water, as well as agile fliers.

Some people call them a Sea Parrot, because of the colors on their beaks
Males and Females will meet at the same place every year for mating
Because of a flexibly-hinged jaw, serrated inner mouth and strong tongue, Puffins can hold around a dozen fish at a time

Sometimes referred to as the Blue or Sapphire Devil, this vibrant fish is spotted by its blue hue and black nose stripe.

When they become adults, the male damselfish develop yellow-orange colored tails and sometimes yellow noses
They can be found in the wild as far south as Australia and as far north as China

Among the fastest animals in the world, this Western Australian crustacean is both speedy and an expert at hiding

During the day they dig burrows up to a meter deep to stay hidden and keep
from drying out
Males have one large claw and one small claw, while females have two
small claws

Residing in the tree tops of Australia, these marsupials boast longer arms than their grounded counterparts that are excellent for climbing.

Very rarely jump from tree to tree; travel by ground across trees
Baby tree kangaroos (joeys) are only the size of a kidney bean-when they are born
Golden-mantel Tree Kangaroos are rich gold/burgandy in coloring, and look very much like Goodfellow Tree kangaroos, but have a whiter face

This crafty, brilliant green snake can be found (if you’re lucky) in trees within the humid tropics from Southeast Asia to Indo-China.

They are excellent ambush predators, disguising themselves as vines above their prey, even swaying back and forth with the breeze until they are ready to strike
They are very thin, not thicker than the diameter of a penny but can grow as long as 5 feet

Off the rocky coasts of Hawaii, this bright bird uses its beak to feast on nectar, seeds, fruits, and insects; pollinating plants and controlling insect populations.

Their brilliant scarlet feathers make them easy to see when they are using their long, curved bill to sip nectar from tubular flowers like the ‘ohi’a
When they are young they have spotted golden plumage and ivory bills until they molt into their bright red adult coloring

Found in Western Africa, the Honey Badger has a sweet tooth, tracking down beehives to eat honey and larvae – despite not being their main source of food (which includes eggs, small rodents, birds, and frogs).

Their skin is very thick, which helps with protection from bees and snakes
The white fur on the honey badger’s back is called the mantle
When born, baby honey badgers stay with their mothers for 12-16 months

Found in the mountain forests of New Caledonia, these light-colored, spiky-headed birds can attribute their spooky appearance to their red eyes, which provide excellent vision.

Locals often refer to Kagus as “the ghosts of the forest” because of the light color of their feathers
Despite having wings, Kagus don’t fly
Kagus give birth to and raise one child per year

Found in the forests of the Amazon, this elusive species eats up to 350 nuts of the licuri palm per day.

Head, neck, and underbelly are usually green/blue, while the rest of the body is vibrant indigo
There are only 2 known colonies
Nesting takes place in sandstone cliffs and canyons

Found on the Comoros Western Indian Ocean Islands, these bats are named for their fuzzy faces and elongated snout, which help them consume fruit juices, nectar, and leaves from native trees and plants.

Due to their diet, the Flying Fox is considered an important pollinator
Their fur is jet black, but can have red-colored patches on the shoulders and groin
They don’t use echolocation like most bats, but hear with their rounded ears

A nocturnal rodent known for “gliding” through the air, humans didn’t discover their existence until 1981.

These marsupials are so rare that there are extremely few pictures of them in the wild
They live only in a very small area in Papua New Guinea
Their population continues to decrease as the forests where they live keep getting smaller

This canine is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, feeding on rodents, rabbits, birds, and other small game

Foxes use their tails to help with balance
When born, foxes have fur that is grey or brown
Their hearing is excellent, they can hear quiet sounds such as rodents digging

Inhabiting a tiny section of the island of Madagascar, these brightly-colored frogs are first green with dark marks, before evolving to a more brilliant hue.

Groups of these frogs typically have twice as many males as females
These frogs vary in color from red, orange, or yellow with red on the hind legs
They reside in sunny portions of forests or within vegetation of swamp areas

This bright little guy lurks in lakes and freshwater creeks, feasting on small invertebrates.

They can live up to 15 years
Eastern Newts are slow moving on land but can be agile in water because of their tail
As they mature they go through three phases of metamorphosis, changing habitat from living in water, to on land, to back in water

Residing in Central and South America, everything about sloths happens in slow motion: eating, sleeping, and moving; it would take this mammal a full minute to walk from the head to the foot of your bed!

Can sleep for nearly 20 hours each day but in the wild only rest for about 10 hours
Some are green because algae grows in their fur helping them blend into the trees
After a sloth eats, it can take them up to a month to fully digest their meal

High in the tree tops of Southeast Asia and India, these small rodent mammals are sometimes called “flying lemurs,” due to their similar features.

They have flaps of skin connecting their front and back legs that allow them to glide
Have been known to glide up to 440 feet, about nine whole bus lengths!
They have bold patches of color, similar to lichen on a tree, that help them camouflage from predators

These vibrant fish dwell in the shallow waters of the Pacific and use their flexible, comb-like teeth to eat, keeping reefs healthy by keeping algae and seaweed in check.

Males can change colors when courting females
In the wild, they live up to 30 years
When they are young, they are territorial but become less so as they age