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Species that live in a similar habitat to the Azores laurel (Laurus azorica)
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Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)
Considered to be one of the largest owls in the world, the Eurasian eagle-owl is an impressive and majestic bird, with distinctive... More 26 Images 3 Videos -
Woodchat shrike (Lanius senator)
Information on the woodchat shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 21 Images 1 Video -
Temminck's stint (Calidris temminckii)
Information on Temmnick's stint is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 1 Video -
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... More 33 Images 0 videos -
Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis)
The bighorn sheep is named for its massive, spiral horns, which in the male can reach lengths of over a metre and weigh up to 14 kilograms... More 37 Images 3 Videos -
Mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni)
The last of the large ungulate species to be discovered in Africa, the mountain nyala is an elegant and rather attractively marked antelope... More 21 Images 2 Videos -
Namaqua stream frog (Strongylopus springbokensis)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species. A collaboration... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Akoko (Chamaesyce deppeana)
Information on the akoko is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155... More 43 Images 11 Videos -
Ethiopian short-headed frog (Balebreviceps hillmani)
Described as both a new species and an entirely new genus as recently as 1989, the Ethiopian short-headed frog is a moderately sized, rather... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Lesser rhea (Rhea pennata)
The lesser rhea is a large bird belonging to a group of flightless birds known as ratites, which lack the keel of the breastbone to which... More 20 Images 2 Videos -
Waterberg cycad (Encephalartos eugene-maraisii)
Information on the Waterberg cycad is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Mountain skink (Chalcides montanus)
Named for the mountainous regions it inhabits, the mountain skink (Chalcides montanus) is a small, poorly-known lizard from the Atlas... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster)
Superbly adapted for life at high altitudes, the Himalayan musk deer has well-developed dewclaws and large, wide toes that provide increased... More 14 Images 0 videos -
Cycad (Encephalartos dyerianus)
Information on Encephalartos dyerianus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Western diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)
An iconic reptile, the rattle of the western diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most evocative sounds of the arid southern United States... More 31 Images 7 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 -
Congo clawless otter (Aonyx congicus)
With its long, sinuous body set on short-limbs, tapering tail and unwebbed feet, the Congo clawless otter is very similar in appearance to... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Roraima bush toad (Oreophrynella quelchii)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Red-rumped swallow (Hirundo daurica)
Information on the red-rumped swallow is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos -
Sri Lanka junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii)
The handsome cocks of this endemic species, the national bird of Sri Lanka, are remarkably similar to those of domestic chickens. The... More 9 Images 1 Video -
Slipper orchid (Cypripedium lentiginosum)
This slipper orchid was only discovered as recently as 1998 on an expedition to China. It is a striking terrestrial herb with large oblong... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Alchemilla (Alchemilla fischeri camerunensis)
This small silvery herb is a subspecies of Alchemilla fischeri, and is only known from the summit of a single mountain. The leaf blades have... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Dwarf brocket (Mazama chunyi)
This small South American deer has, like other brocket deer, a rather stout body and slender limbs. Its coat is cinnamon to reddish-brown... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus)
The Himalayan tahr is a relative of the wild goat and is specially adapted to life on the rugged mountain slopes of the Himalayas, extending... More 20 Images 9 Videos -
Black-eared wheatear (Oenanthe hispanica)
The male black-eared wheatear (Oenanthe hispanica) is an attractive small bird, its largely yellowish-ochre plumage contrasting with a black... More 21 Images 1 Video -
Corroboree frog (Pseudophryne corroboree)
The corroboree frog is incredibly distinctive with its bright yellow and black striped skin. The upper surface has a rough texture whilst... More 13 Images 2 Videos -
Huemul (Hippocamelus bisulcus)
This deer species has an odd stance; the legs are very short and the hind legs appear bent. The huemul has coarse, brown fur that is short... More 18 Images 5 Videos -
Lanza's skink (Chalcides lanzai)
Named after the Italian herpetologist Benedetto Lanza, Lanza’s skink (Chalcides lanzai) is a poorly-known lizard found at high altitudes in... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Cochabamba mountain-finch (Compsospiza garleppi)
Information on the Cochabamba mountain-finch is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
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