The northern hairy-nosed wombat is the largest species in its family and one of the largest burrowing animals on the planet. Its stocky body—complete with muscular forearms for digging—can grow to be a metre in length (3.25 feet). It is also exceedingly rare, with only around 300 left in the wild.

Sea sheep (Costasiella kuroshimae) are among the few sea creatures who can photosynthesize

Most sea turtles don’t emerge from sand until after sunset. This helps them better avoid predators, but it leaves them vulnerable to disorientation from artificial light. If you find a hatchling late in the day, check with the local sea turtle or wildlife rescue.