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Species related to the Brazilian three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus)

Southern three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus)
The southern three banded armadillo is remarkable for being one of the few armadillo species capable of rolling into a ball. The... More 6 Images 0 videos
Zeyheria (Zeyheria tuberculosa)
Information on Zeyheria tuberculosa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Geoffroy’s cat (Leopardus geoffroyi)
Information on the Geoffroy’s cat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 1 Video
Arrojadoa (Arrojadoa eriocaulis)
Information on Arrojadoa eriocaulis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Pygmy anteater (Cyclopes didactylus)
Information on the pygmy anteater is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 2 Videos
Baru tree (Dipteryx alata)
Information on the baru tree is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Macrosamanea (Macrosamanea prancei)
Information on Macrosamanea prancei is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus)
Standing at almost a metre tall, the maned wolf is the largest Canid in South America and the only member of its genus, Chrysocyon. With a... More 16 Images 9 Videos
Yonenaga's Atlantic spiny-rat (Trinomys yonenagae)
Information on Yonenaga's Atlantic Spiny-rat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
Information on the nine-banded armadillo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 7 Videos
Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous chacoensis)
Discovered as recently as 1980, the Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo is the smallest of the four species of naked-tailed armadillo. Like other... More 11 Images 0 videos
Large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus)
The largest representative of the genus Chaetophractus, the large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus) is the most common... More 16 Images 2 Videos
Giant armadillo (Priodontes maximus)
Armadillos are one of the oldest groups of mammals and have a quirky appearance, possessing a tough shell composed of bony plates in the... More 17 Images 1 Video
Southern long-nosed armadillo (Dasypus hybridus)
As its common name suggests, the southern long-nosed armadillo has a distinctive, elongated snout, which helps it to seek out food as it... More 4 Images 0 videos
Southern naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous unicinctus)
Information on the southern naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous unicinctus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 5 Images 0 videos
Dimaka (Tahina spectabilis)
Information on Tahina spectabilis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos
African wild ass (Equus africanus)
The African wild ass (Equus africanus) is the ancestor of the domestic donkey, and has a similar stocky body shape. The short, smooth... More 11 Images 6 Videos
Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)
While the bizarre and elusive aardvark (Orycteropus afer) may look vaguely similar in appearance to a pig, (aardvark literally means... More 21 Images 5 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
Yellow-headed parrot (Amazona oratrix)
The most distinctive features of this primarily green parrot are its yellow head and the red patch, or speculum, on each wing, which are... More 4 Images 0 videos
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... More 2 Images 0 videos
Flores green-pigeon (Treron floris)
Information on the Flores green-pigeon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius)
The Orinoco crocodile is one of the larger crocodilians (a group that also includes alligators, caimans and the gharial), with a relatively... More 26 Images 1 Video
Tamarisk (Tamarix passerinoides)
Information on Tamarix passerinoides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cuban Amazon (Amazona leucocephala)
The Cuban Amazon is a green parrot with dark edging to its feathers giving a scaled appearance. The head is a distinctive combination of... More 10 Images 2 Videos
Red-breasted blackbird (Sturnella militaris)
The red-breasted blackbird is so-named for the spectacular pinkish-red patch found on the breast and throat of the adult male. With the... More 2 Images 0 videos
Greater kestrel (Falco rupicoloides)
The greater kestrel is a member of the Falco genus, also known as the ‘true falcons’, a widespread group of raptors, recognised for their... More 16 Images 2 Videos
American kestrel (Falco sparverius)
Not only is the American kestrel one of the most abundant raptors in the Americas, but this diminutive bird of prey is also the only kestrel... More 26 Images 2 Videos
Lesser grey shrike (Lanius minor)
Information on the lesser grey shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 1 Video
Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Distinguished by its exceptionally beautiful, black-spotted coat, the leopard (Panthera pardus) is also recognised for its supreme stealth... More 81 Images 4 Videos

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