Rory's pseudantechinus – a carnivorous marsupial endemic to Australia.
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Pacific Coast mahogany (Swietenia humilis)
Information on the Pacific Coast mahogany is currentl being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Gabela bush shrike (Laniarius amboimensis)
This rare and handsome bird has white underparts, predominantly black wings, and an extremely striking rusty-red cap. Like other Laniarius…
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Jeweled chameleon (Furcifer campani)
The tiny jeweled chameleon (Furcifer campani) varies from pale green to dark brown in colour, and is elaborately decorated with numerous…
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Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia)
The burrowing owl is a small-bodied species, with a round head lacking ear tufts, striking lemon yellow eyes and unusually long legs. The…
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Yellow cardinal (Gubernatrix cristata)
Information on the yellow cardinal is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus)
The largest representative of the genus Chaetophractus, the large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus) is the most common…
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Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba)
Capable of migrating large distances, the Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba) is an extraordinary bird, spending much of its life on the wing…
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Stimson’s python (Antaresia stimsoni)
Stimson’s python (Antaresia stimsoni) is a small, nocturnal snake from arid parts of Australia. One of Australia’s smallest pythons, it is…
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Plain swift (Apus unicolor)
A fairly small swift, the plain swift (Apus unicolor) shares its range with both the common swift (Apus apus) and the pallid swift (Apus…
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Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)
A common and widespread warbler, the blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) is named for the male’s distinctive black cap, which contrasts with the…
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Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
Brandt’s hedgehog is a typical hedgehog in appearance, with a dense, spiny coat, elongated snout, and ability to curl into a defensive ball…
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American kestrel (Falco sparverius)
Not only is the American kestrel (Falco sparverius) one of the most abundant raptors in the Americas, but this diminutive bird of prey is…
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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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Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi)
The jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) is one of the most unusual of the New World cat species, being somewhat weasel-like in appearance. The…
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Chestnut-backed buttonquail (Turnix castanotus)
Information on the chestnut-backed buttonquail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Great snipe (Gallinago media)
Like the other 15 species of snipe, the great snipe is a beautifully camouflaged wading bird. The bulky great snipe has brown, patterned…
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Common wallaroo (Macropus robustus)
The common wallaroo is a rather stocky kangaroo with coarse, shaggy fur, a hairless muzzle, a relatively short, thick tail, and a…
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Russell's viper (Vipera russellii)
Information on Russell's viper (Vipera russellii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Ghost bat (Macroderma gigas)
The largest of the false vampire bats (Megadermatidae), the ghost bat gains its rather spooky name from its unusually pale colouration. The…
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Hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
Hyacinth macaws are the largest parrots in the world, reaching a massive 100 cm in length. They have striking cobalt blue feathers…
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Yellow-throated seedeater (Serinus flavigula)
Very few specimens have ever been collected of this small canary species; since being discovered around 1886, the yellow-throated seedeater…
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Crimson chat (Epthianura tricolor)
Named for its strikingly beautiful colouration, the crimson chat (Epthianura tricolor) is a distinctive Australian passerine. During the…
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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…
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Aplomado falcon (Falco femoralis)
Spanish for lead-coloured, the aplomado falcon’s common name is a reference to the adult’s blue-black upperparts. A slim-bodied raptor with…
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Pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri)
With its unusually thin, flat, flexible shell, and habit of fleeing rather than withdrawing into its shell, the pancake tortoise is amongst…
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Yellow-headed caracara (Milvago chimachima)
Information on the yellow-headed caracara is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus)
The national bird of India, the spectacular appearance of the male Indian peafowl, or ‘peacock’, is well-known throughout the world. The…
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Marsh pagoda (Mimetes hirtus)
The marsh pagoda is an attractive South African plant with elaborate flower heads and striking colours. With clusters of small flowers…
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Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax)
The largest bird of prey in Australia, the wedge-tailed eagle (Aquilaaudax) is a huge, powerful eagle with a distinctively long…
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Iago sparrow (Passer iagoensis)
A rather attractive small sparrow, the male Iago sparrow has a black or blackish-grey crown, forehead and eyestripe, a small patch of white…






































