An efficient predator, the white-bellied sea eagle often catches its prey by performing spectacular swoops.
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Tree sparrow (Passer montanus)
Similar to the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), the tree sparrow (Passer montanus) was not recognised as a separate species until 1713…
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Eurasian elk (Alces alces)
The Eurasian elk (Alces alces), together with its close relative the moose (Alces americanus), is the largest living deer species, and is…
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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…
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Hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum)
Hemp-agrimony is a tall and bushy plant which is in no way related to the plants hemp or agrimony. It has a woody rootstock and downy shoots…
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Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus)
A crepuscular bird, the nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) has finely patterned tree-bark like cryptic plumage that provides…
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Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)
Information on the timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Spruce's bristle-moss (Orthotrichum sprucei)
Spruce's bristle-moss grows in neat, rounded cushion-like patches. When dry, the narrow leaves are straight, but they spread out when moist…
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American beaver (Castor canadensis)
North America’s largest rodent, the American beaver, exhibits a wide range of physical adaptations to its largely aquatic lifestyle. The…
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Moose (Alces americanus)
Together with its close relative the Eurasian elk (Alces alces), the moose (Alces americanus) is the largest living deer species, and is…
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Water shrew (Neomys fodiens)
The water shrew (Neomys fodiens) is the largest of the British shrews; it has black upper parts and a whitish underside, between…
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Black-spotted pond frog (Pelophylax nigromaculatus)
Information on the black-spotted pond frog (Pelophylax nigromaculatus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Montseny brook newt (Calotriton arnoldi)
Information on the Montseny brook newt is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Chinese stripe-necked turtle (Mauremys sinensis)
This especially striking freshwater turtle can be distinguished by the fine yellow and black lines that decorate the neck, for which this…
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Say's spiketail (Cordulegaster sayi)
Information on Say's spiketail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common box turtle (Terrapene carolina)
The common box turtle (Terrapene carolina) gets its common name from the structure of its shell which consists of a high domed…
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Black stork (Ciconia nigra)
The black stork is a large but fairly secretive bird. The black head, upperparts, wings, tail and long neck have a conspicuous green or…
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Betic midwife toad (Alytes dickhilleni)
A small, distinctive species belonging to an ancient family of amphibians, the Betic midwife toad (Alytes dickhilleni) is one of just five…
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Italian agile frog (Rana latastei)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species.A collaboration…
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Green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis)
An attractively patterned amphibian, the green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis) is a medium-sized toad with a light grey to cream or olive back…
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North African fire salamander (Salamandra algira)
The North African fire salamander (Salamandra algira) is a large, brightly coloured amphibian with a slender body, smooth skin and a…
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Boneberg's frog (Natalobatrachus bonebergi)
Information on Boneberg's frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
A well-known harbinger of spring, the arrival of the cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) in Britain is eagerly awaited each April. Adult males…
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Darwin’s frog (Rhinoderma darwinii)
Discovered by Charles Darwin in the thick, gloomy forests of southern-central Chile, Darwin’s frog (Rhinoderma darwinii) possesses a…
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Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Instantly recognisable as the national emblem of the United States, the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) has long been a key symbol in…
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Chile Darwin’s frog (Rhinoderma rufum)
The Chile Darwin’s frog is an extremely unusual amphibian that was last seen around 1980, and may already be extinct. It is a small species…
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Rhinella (Rhinella gallardoi)
Information on Rhinella gallardoi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Western chinese mountain salamander (Batrachuperus pinchonii)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species. A…
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Oak toad (Anaxyrus quercicus)
Information on the oak toad is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Panamint alligator lizard (Elgaria panamintina)
Information on the Panamint alligator lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Silver birch (Betula pendula)
One of the most familiar trees in the British countryside, the graceful silver birch is a genuine native, having been an early coloniser at…
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