Eli is always been intrigued by this apex predator. Out lived many species but still we don't know a lot about them. Scientists may even find it as source to curing cancer. Its survival, predatory skills and secret of its longevity are just a few to admire about this species.

Kristen chooses Homo sapiens as her favorite species, in honor of all the hard work and dedication of her EOL colleagues, and the EOL members who care about living nature.

Erick chooses one of the most beautiful birds in the world. The quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala and a charismatic species from tropical cloud forests.

Katja loves sunbitterns: elusive, stunningly beautiful, and way out there on an isolated branch of the tree of life. I've seen them several times in the Amazon, but only briefly and from far away.

These clever ground-feeding birds make wonderful pets. Best to feed them from a flat plate, preferably when you eat as they like to be part of the family. If you're a cockatiel owner, or a parrot breeder more generally, drop Bob Corrigan a note on his profile.