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Species that have a similar geographic range to the Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx)
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Desert hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus)
A typical hedgehog in appearance, the desert hedgehog has a dense, spiny coat, an elongated snout, and the ability to curl into a defensive... More 10 Images 1 Video -
Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos -
Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail... More 34 Images 0 videos -
Head coral (Favia favus)
Information on Favia favus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Cactus coral (Pavona decussata)
Information on the cactus coral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Sundevall’s jird (Meriones crassus)
Similar in appearance to the gerbils to which it is related, Sundevall’s jird is a relatively small but robust rodent with soft, fine fur, a... More 1 Image 3 Videos -
Montipora coral (Montipora verrucosa)
Information on Montipora verrucosa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Pavona coral (Pavona cactus)
Pavona cactus is a scleractinian coral, meaning that it is a ‘hard’ coral with a limestone skeleton. It is pale brown or greenish-brown in... More 3 Images 1 Video -
Lesser valley coral (Platygyra lamellina)
Typically forming large, dome-shaped or plate-like structures up to a metre or more in diameter, the colonies of Platygyra lamellina are... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Montipora coral (Montipora venosa)
Montipora venosa is a reef-building coral typical of reefs in the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans. Like other colony-forming corals... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Larger star coral (Favites chinensis)
Growing in characteristically shaped mounds or domes, Favites chinensis forms massive, rounded colonies composed of numerous individual... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Yellowfin hind (Cephalopholis hemistiktos)
One of the most abundant Cephalopholis species in parts of its range, the yellowfin hind is a moderately sized, relatively robust reef fish... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Small knob coral (Plesiastrea versipora)
One of just two species in its genus, Plesiastrea versipora forms large colonies, which can measure several metres in diameter at high... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Honeycomb coral (Favites abdita)
Favites abdita is part of the Faviidae family, a common group of reef-building, ‘stony’ corals, characterised by a hard, calcareous skeleton... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Favia coral (Favia pallida)
Information on Favia pallida is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Fluorescence grass coral (Galaxea fascicularis)
Although usually growing as small cushion-shaped or domed colonies, Galaxea fascicularis is also capable of producing massive or columnar... More 7 Images 0 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 -
Kuhl’s pipistrelle (Pipistrellus kuhlii)
Kuhl’s pipistrelle is a small bat with a long tail, a well-developed interfemoral (tail) membrane, and a knife-shaped tragus in front of the... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Naked-rumped tomb bat (Taphozous nudiventris)
One of the most striking features of this insect-eating bat is the lack of fur on its front and lower back. This characteristic lends the... More 5 Images 0 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 -
Transverse coral (Leptastrea transversa)
A relatively common coral species, Leptastrea transversa forms small, low-growing colonies that usually take the appearance of colourful... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari)
The spotted eagle ray is very distinctive with a flattened body and triangular corners to the wing-like pectoral fins. The snout is rounded... More 27 Images 9 Videos -
Porcelain coral (Leptoseris mycetoseroides)
Information on Leptoseris mycetoseroides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Sinuous cup coral (Symphyllia agaricia)
Information on Symphyllia agaricia is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Favia coral (Favia rotumana)
Information on Favia rotumana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Pineapple coral (Blastomussa merleti)
Information on Blastomussa merleti is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Stylophora coral (Stylophora subseriata)
Information on Stylophora subseriata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Yellow scroll coral (Turbinaria reniformis)
Turbinaria reniformis is a reef-building coral that forms colonies of mostly horizontal, overlapping plates that can grow over one metre in... More 7 Images 2 Videos -
Spine coral (Hydnophora exesa)
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Larger star coral (Favites pentagona)
Information on Favites pentagona is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
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