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Species that live in a similar habitat to the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
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Indian black turtle (Melanochelys trijuga)
The Indian black turtle is a medium-sized freshwater turtle from South Asia. Despite its common name, the colour of this attractive turtle... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
The familiar mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most numerous duck in Britain, and is the ancestor of the domestic duck. Both male and... More 58 Images 13 Videos -
Elegant sprite (Pseudagrion decorum)
Information on the elegant sprite is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Canada goose (Branta canadensis)
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) was introduced to England around 300 years ago. It is now the most familiar goose in Britain. This... More 47 Images 7 Videos -
Intermediate egret (Mesophoyx intermedia)
A medium-sized heron with striking white plumage, the intermediate egret (Mesophoyx intermedia) is most attractive during the breeding... More 28 Images 1 Video -
Southern river otter (Lontra provocax)
The southern river otter is believed to occupy the smallest geographical area of all otter species. Like other otters, it is built for... More 12 Images 1 Video -
Little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius)
Information on the little ringed plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 0 videos -
Yellow-spotted bell frog (Litoria castanea)
Information on the yellow-spotted tree frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus)
Information on the green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 19 Images 0 videos -
Sinai hooktail (Paragomphus sinaiticus)
Like other dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, the abdomen of the male Sinai hooktail (Paragomphus sinaiticus) has a characteristically... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Common frog (Rana temporaria)
Undoubtedly Britain's most well-known amphibian, the common frog (Rana temporaria) is often found in garden ponds. They are typically brown... More 38 Images 4 Videos -
Common greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
The largest species in the genus Tringa, the common greenshank (Tringa nebularia) is an elegant wading bird with a long, stout, slightly... More 20 Images 1 Video -
Greater bulldog bat (Noctilio leporinus)
The greater bulldog bat is one of the largest bats in the New World, and also one of the most distinctive. One of only a few bat species to... More 7 Images 1 Video -
Western leopard toad (Amietophrynus pantherinus)
The western leopard toad is a large and beautifully patterned toad, marked on the back with striking reddish-brown blotches on a bright... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Comb duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos)
The goose-like comb duck gets its common name from the large, fleshy, dark grey growth or ‘comb’ on the top of the male’s black beak, an... More 19 Images 0 videos -
Slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta)
The slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta) is a medium-sized dragonfly with dazzling scarlet colouration and a long, slender body... More 11 Images 0 videos -
Black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus)
The black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) is a large, white waterbird with a prominent bare black head and neck, and a long... More 14 Images 1 Video -
Blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus)
The blue-cheeked bee-eater is named for the blue stripes above and below the eyes, which sometimes, when the plumage is worn, can appear... More 18 Images 7 Videos -
Squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides)
Named after its piercing ‘squawk’ call, the squacco heron is a small, chunky bird with a short, thick bill, warm buff-brown back and snowy... More 38 Images 0 videos -
African rock python (Python sebae)
Africa’s largest snake, the African rock python (Python sebae) has a long, stout body, patterned with blotches that vary in colour between... More 17 Images 6 Videos -
Ornate slider (Trachemys ornata)
Once considered to be a subspecies of Trachemys scripta (the common slider), this turtle is now a full species. The carapace (upper shell)... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Madagascar pratincole (Glareola ocularis)
In flight, the Madagascar pratincole cuts a distinctive silhouette, with long, pointed brown wings and a forked black and white tail. On the... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas)
The largest of the garter snake species, the attractively striped giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas) is brown to olive in colour... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Iberian frog (Rana iberica)
The upperparts of the highly aquatic Iberian frog (Rana iberica) are usually reddish-brown, although they can sometimes be ochre. The... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta)
An elegant and striking bird, the avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) gains its common name from the black colouration on its head, which... More 36 Images 8 Videos -
Common green darner (Anax junius)
One of North America’s most common and widespread dragonflies, the common green darner (Anax junius) is a large insect with a bright green... More 19 Images 0 videos -
Green and golden bell frog (Litoria aurea)
The green and golden bell frog belongs to the tree frog family (Hylidae) and was once one of the most common frogs in south-east Australia... More 24 Images 2 Videos -
Rouget’s rail (Rougetius rougetii)
A secretive and terrestrial bird, like other rails, Rouget’s rail has olive-brown upperparts and cinnamon-reddish-orange underparts. The... More 6 Images 1 Video -
Red-veined dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)
One of Africa’s most common and widely distributed dragonflies, the male red-veined dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa) has a slender red abdomen... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata)
The Latin name ‘marmorata’ refers to the marbled pattern of both the soft parts and carapace of many western pond turtles. The low, broad... More 23 Images 1 Video
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