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Species related to the Afghan tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii)
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Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural... More 94 Images 18 Videos -
Botta’s serotine (Eptesicus bottae)
Named after the man who first discovered the species, Botta’s serotine is a small bat with short, white fur on the underside and browner... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Egyptian tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni)
The Egyptian tortoise is a small, desert-living tortoise of the Middle East, recognised for its high-domed, golden-coloured shell and... More 10 Images 0 videos -
European marbled polecat (Vormela peregusna)
One of the most widely distributed small carnivores in Europe and Asia, the European marbled polecat (Vormela peregusna) is a small mustelid... More 6 Images 3 Videos -
Blanford’s fox (Vulpes cana)
Although lacking the bold colouring of the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) with which it coexists, Blanford’s fox is no less striking. The coat is... More 6 Images 2 Videos -
Rüeppell’s fox (Vulpes rueppelli)
Rüppell’s fox is one of the smallest and most elusive members of the Vulpes genus. Even though this fox is much smaller than the red fox (... More 5 Images 1 Video -
Mouflon (Ovis orientalis)
The males of this exceedingly wary wild sheep have large sickle-shaped horns, which are prized by many a trophy hunter. For most subspecies... More 49 Images 2 Videos -
Striped hyaena (Hyaena hyaena)
Like other hyaenas, the striped hyaena is dog-like in appearance, with powerful forequarters and a back that slopes down towards the tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos -
Himalayan marmot (Marmota himalayana)
Information on the Himalayan marmot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 0 videos -
Wild Bactrian camel (Camelus ferus)
Previously thought to be the ancestor of all domestic camels, recent genetic studies have shown that the wild Bactrian camel is in fact a... More 9 Images 7 Videos -
Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca)
The Greek tortoise is also known as the spur-thighed tortoise for the large conical tubercle it has on each thigh. Several subspecies are... More 13 Images 1 Video -
Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
Brandt’s hedgehog is a typical hedgehog in appearance, with a dense, spiny coat, elongated snout, and ability to curl into a defensive ball... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Caracal (Caracal caracal)
The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a slender, graceful cat with a short, dense coat and distinctive, long, black-tufted ears. The body colour... More 34 Images 5 Videos -
Sand cat (Felis margarita)
The smallest cat species in Arabia, the sand cat (Felis margarita) is well adapted to its arid desert habitat, obtaining all the water it... More 19 Images 2 Videos -
Polygala (Polygala abyssinica)
Information on Polygala abyssinica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Turraea (Turraea socotrana)
Information on Turraea socotrana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Duttaphrynus (Duttaphrynus dodsoni)
Information on Duttaphrynus dodsoni is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Pulicaria (Pulicaria aromatica)
Information on Pulicaria aromatica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Cinereous bunting (Emberiza cineracea)
One of the least known bunting species in its range, the cinereous bunting is a rather drab, greyish to brownish bird with a white outer... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Scaevola (Scaevola socotraensis)
Information on Scaevola socotraensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Fat sand rat (Psammomys obesus)
The appropriately named fat sand rat is a heavy-built, gerbil-like rodent, native to desert regions. It typically has dark reddish-brown fur... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Gallagher’s leaf-toed gecko (Asaccus gallagheri)
Gallagher’s leaf-toed gecko is a relatively small, delicately-built gecko with a slender tail, slender limbs, large eyes and distinctive... More 2 Images 0 videos -
San Salvador iguana (Cyclura rileyi)
The San Salvador iguana is a strikingly handsome lizard, exhibiting an impressive crest of spiny scales down its back and a variable array... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Rueppell’s griffon (Gyps rueppellii)
Rueppell’s griffon is a large African vulture that feeds solely on carrion and bone fragments of dead animals. Like other vultures... More 24 Images 7 Videos -
Lanner falcon (Falco biarmicus)
The lanner falcon is a handsome and powerful bird of prey, with grey-brown to slaty upperparts, a creamy-white throat and underparts... More 22 Images 4 Videos -
Rock semaphore gecko (Pristurus rupestris)
The rock semaphore gecko (Pristurus rupestris) is a tiny gecko which, like other members of the genus Pristurus, is notable for being active... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Geoffroy's horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus clivosus)
Geoffroy's horseshoe bat is a medium-sized bat with soft, fluffy, greyish-white fur and some slightly brown areas around the face. Horseshoe... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Sooty falcon (Falco concolor)
The sooty falcon is an attractive, medium-sized bird of prey with long, slender wings and a long tail. Although the adult plumage is mainly... More 18 Images 1 Video -
Chacma baboon (Papio ursinus)
Previously considered a subspecies of the ‘savanna baboon’, Papio cynocephalus, or classed together with other baboons as a subspecies of... More 42 Images 4 Videos -
Boswellia (Boswellia dioscorides)
Information on Boswellia dioscorides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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