It is hard to imagine a more impressive bird. A combination of massive size, shaggy mane-like crest and piercing gaze makes the Philippine eagle an awe-inspiring sight – for those lucky enough to see one.

Although this tiny creature is best known as an emblem of luck, to some, the ladybird is also a symbol of love.

The Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is the largest living reptile in the world and has been around for 150 million years.

Many lizards, particularly those in the family Agamidae, are commonly called “dragons” because some of their characteristics (especially their claws, long tails and threatening postures) resemble those of the mythical dragon.

I have heard of green frogs with blue or yellow blotches but this one was blue all over!

The fate of Giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) in the wild is inextricably linked to bamboo, which makes up more than 99 percent of their diet.

Death adders are fascinating snakes surrounded by fascinating old folk stories and beliefs.

The Green tree pythons and the Emerald tree boas are stunningly beautiful snakes, never easy to find in the jungle because of their cryptic arboreal habits and their incredible camouflage.