Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
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Sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata)
Information on the sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common scarlet-darter (Crocothemis erythraea)
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Red-veined darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii)
Information on the red-veined darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Senegal bluetail (Ischnura senegalensis)
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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…
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Orange-winged dropwing (Trithemis kirbyi)
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Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator)
The emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) is Britain's largest dragonfly; they are a spectacular sight with their broad wings and powerful…
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Epaulet skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma)
Information on the epaulet skimmer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Violet dropwing (Trithemis annulata)
The violet dropwing (Trithemis annulata) is a distinctive dragonfly that is well known for its striking violet colouration, from which it…
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Blue basker (Urothemis edwardsii)
A stout, medium-sized dragonfly, the blue basker (Urothemis edwardsii) is an attractive species with deep blue and black markings. The blue…
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Purple darter (Diplacodes lefebvrii)
Giving off an iridescent dark-purplish sheen as it flies across its freshwater habitat, it is not hard to see how the purple darter (…
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Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens)
Information on the wandering glider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Egyptian slit-faced bat (Nycteris thebaica)
The Egyptian slit-faced bat gets its name from the distinctive slit, or lobed groove, which runs down the centre of the face, from between…
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Vagrant emperor (Anax ephippiger)
Information on the vagrant emperor is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Lion (Panthera leo)
It seems that no animal has inspired the imagination of man more than the lion (Panthera leo). Characterised as fearsome, courageous and…
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Nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender…
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Wildcat (Felis silvestris)
The wild ancestor of the domestic cat, the wildcat (Felis silvestris) bears a striking resemblance to its tame relatives. In fact…
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Zorilla (Ictonyx striatus)
Information on the zorilla is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus)
This fascinating small antelope has a number of distinct features that make it well adapted to its rugged, rocky habitat. It is unique…
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Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)
While the bizarre and elusive aardvark (Orycteropus afer) may look vaguely similar in appearance to a pig, (aardvark literally means…
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Black-tailed skimmer (Nesciothemis farinosa)
The black-tailed skimmer (Nesciothemis farinosa) is a fairly large and robust dragonfly. The male, as the common name suggests, has a…
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Aardwolf (Proteles cristata)
Dog-like in appearance, the aardwolf (Proteles cristata) is a hyaena characterised by a distinctive sloping back, large, pointed ears…
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Serval (Leptailurus serval)
Built for height rather than speed, the serval (Leptailurus serval) is a tall, slender cat with the longest legs relative to body size…
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Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Distinguished by its exceptionally beautiful, black-spotted coat, the leopard (Panthera pardus) is also recognised for its supreme stealth…
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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…
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Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
The kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is our most common diurnal bird of prey, and is often seen hovering over farmland and at the sides of…
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Spotted eagle-owl (Bubo africanus)
Despite being one of the smaller eagle-owl species, the spotted eagle owl, nevertheless, possesses an impressive one metre wingspan. The…
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Slender mongoose (Herpestes sanguineus)
Information on the slender mongoose (Herpestes sanguineus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis)
The yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis) is a large wading bird, which is most easily distinguished by its black tail and long neck. It also…
