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Species related to the Brothers Island tuatara (Sphenodon guntheri)

New Zealand long-tailed bat (Chalinolobus tuberculatus)
The New Zealand long-tailed bat (Chalinolobus tuberculatus) is one of only three extant land mammals native to New Zealand. The New... More 3 Images 0 videos
Falla’s skink (Oligosoma fallai)
One of New Zealand’s largest skinks, Falla’s skink (Oligosoma fallai) has, like other skinks, a roughly cylindrical body and short... More 4 Images 0 videos
Whitaker’s skink (Oligosoma whitakeri)
A medium-sized and rather attractively marked lizard, Whitaker’s skink has a long body, short but well-developed limbs, and smooth scales... More 4 Images 0 videos
McGregor’s skink (Oligosoma macgregori)
One of New Zealand’s rarest lizards, McGregor’s skink is a medium-sized and secretive reptile, with a long body, short but well-developed... More 2 Images 0 videos
Hamilton’s frog (Leiopelma hamiltoni)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 6 Images 0 videos
Red deer (Cervus elaphus)
Red deer (Cervus elaphus) are the largest native land animal to occur in the UK. Stags (males) are larger in size than hinds (females), and... More 57 Images 17 Videos
Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Information on the wild boar is currently being researched and written is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 55 Images 0 videos
Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra)
The chamois is an agile and graceful animal, adapted to cold, highland terrain. Its winter coat consists of thick, woolly underfur and long... More 30 Images 7 Videos
Small garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum)
This is a large bumblebee, which has a fairly 'scruffy' appearance with long hair. It is a yellow, black and white banded species, with a... More 21 Images 4 Videos
Kakapo (Strigops habroptila)
The kakapo (Strigops habroptila) is a Critically Endangered, giant, nocturnal parrot. It is a classic example of evolution on an isolated... More 26 Images 12 Videos
Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
The ruddy turnstone is a small, stocky, brightly-patterned shorebird, named for its habit of turning over objects such as stones, shells and... More 19 Images 0 videos
Broad-headed snake (Hoplocephalus bungaroides)
A nocturnal, rock-dwelling reptile, the broad-headed snake (Hoplocephalus bungaroides) can be identified by its pattern of bright yellow... More 7 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
Actinella (Actinella actinophora)
Information on Actinella actinophora is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Snake-eyed lizard (Ophisops elegans)
The snake-eyed lizard (Ophisops elegans) is a small, slender lizard with a slightly flattened head and a narrow, pointed snout. Its tail is... More 5 Images 0 videos
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... More 24 Images 2 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
Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta)
Impossible to confuse with any other species, the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) has a distinctive long and bushy black-and-white-ringed... More 45 Images 10 Videos
Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Blackthorn is a deciduous shrub that has long been popular in hedgerows because of its thorns. The beautiful white blossom tends to appear... More 9 Images 2 Videos
Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii)
The Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii) is the most southerly-ranging thrush species, occurring in the southernmost parts of South America... More 12 Images 0 videos
Lataste’s viper (Vipera latastei)
Lataste’s viper is a terrestrial, venomous and, occasionally, cannibalistic snake. Characterized by a pointed, up-turned snout, this small... More 7 Images 0 videos
Western spiny-tailed skink (Egernia stokesii badia)
The western spiny-tailed skink gains its Latin name from Admiral John Lort Stokes, an officer serving on the HMS Beagle during the time... More 4 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
Derjugin's lizard (Darevskia derjugini)
Information on Derjugin's lizard (Darevskia derjugini) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Redwing (Turdus iliacus)
The redwing (Turdus iliacus) is a relatively small thrush species, readily identified by the reddish-brown flanks and underwings for which... More 15 Images 1 Video
Table Mountain ghost frog (Heleophryne rosei)
Rare and elusive, the Table Mountain ghost frog is restricted to the slopes of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain. It is a tiny frog with a... More 5 Images 0 videos
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
Ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus)
Named for the numerous black and white eyespots, or ‘ocelli’, on its back, the ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus) is a typical skink in... More 6 Images 1 Video
Markhor (Capra falconeri)
With its spectacular twisting horns, the markhor is one of the most striking of goats (Capra spp.), and owing to its size, also one of the... More 19 Images 1 Video
Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica)
Information on Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 1 Video

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