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Species related to the Brown-bearded sheath-tailed bat (Taphozous achates)

Lesser short-nosed fruit bat (Cynopterus brachyotis)
With an appearance typical of a fruit bat, the lesser short-nosed fruit bat is a beautiful example. Its dog-like face with large, appealing... More 13 Images 0 videos
Hollow-faced bat (Nycteris tragata)
This species is named after the deep slit running down the face, from a central point between the eyes down to the nostrils. This is, in... More 5 Images 0 videos
Cycad (Cycas falcata)
Information on Cycas falcata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Javan slit-faced bat (Nycteris javanica)
Information on the Javan slit-faced bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Pitcher plant (Nepenthes aristolochioides)
The tropical pitcher plants of Asia (Nepenthes species) are amongst the largest and most spectacular of all carnivorous plants. Nepenthes... More 1 Image 0 videos
Heck’s macaque (Macaca hecki)
Stout-bodied and strong-limbed, Heck’s macaque is one of several closely related macaque species endemic to Sulawesi in Indonesia. Heck’s... More 4 Images 0 videos
Jamaican fruit-eating bat (Artibeus jamaicensis)
Named for the island from which it was first described, the Jamaican fruit-eating bat is a relatively large, thickset bat with short... More 6 Images 1 Video
Black myotis (Myotis nigricans)
The black myotis (Myotis nigricans) is a relatively small bat, aptly named for its blackish fur. However, its colouration can also vary from... More 4 Images 0 videos
Diadem roundleaf bat (Hipposideros diadema)
An impressive sight amongst the trees of the rainforest, this large bat is a formidable hunter with a wingspan of up to half a metre... More 9 Images 1 Video
Trefoil horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus trifoliatus)
This striking and charismatic bat is identifiable by its yellow noseleaf and long, soft, fluffy, greyish-brown fur. The elbows, knees and... More 8 Images 0 videos
Large-eared horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus philippinensis)
The large-eared horseshoe bat can be identified by its long, fine, greyish-brown hair which is often streaked with white hairs on the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Greater long-eared bat (Nyctophilus timoriensis)
Information on the greater long-eared bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Kitti’s hog-nosed bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai)
Kitti's hog-nosed bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai) is not only the smallest bat in the world, but also the smallest mammal in existence... More 3 Images 0 videos
Bicoloured leaf-nosed bat (Hipposideros bicolor)
The bicoloured leaf-nosed bat can be a vivid orange colour as a result of the bleaching fumes that collect in a cave atmosphere, whereas... More 3 Images 0 videos
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... More 6 Images 0 videos
Lesser brown horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus stheno)
As a medium-sized member of the horseshoe bat family, this species is characterised by its complex noseleaf. The noseleaf consists of a... More 3 Images 0 videos
Mediterranean horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus euryale)
The Mediterranean horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus euryale) is a rare bat species of the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the second biggest... More 7 Images 0 videos
Little bent-wing bat (Miniopterus australis)
Information on the little bent-wing bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 1 Video
Large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus)
The large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus), so named because of its fox-like facial features, is one of the largest bats in the world. The... More 13 Images 5 Videos
Striped tailed delma (Delma labialis)
Although it is snake-like in appearance, with a long slender body and no eyelids, the striped tailed delma (Delma labialis) is actually a... More 4 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
Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural... More 94 Images 18 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
Klinikowski's robber frog (Eleutherodactylus klinikowskii)
Information on Klinikowski's robber frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Chacma baboon (Papio ursinus)
Previously considered a subspecies of the ‘savanna baboon’, Papio cynocephalus, or classed together with other baboons as a subspecies of... More 42 Images 4 Videos
Nile cycad (Encephalartos septentrionalis)
Information on the Nile cycad is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Silver thicket (Euphorbia stenoclada)
Information on the silver thicket is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 2 Images 0 videos
Rhipsalis (Rhipsalis pacheco-leonis)
Information on Rhipsalis pacheco-leonis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Bare-headed rockfowl (Picathartes gymnocephalus)
The bare-headed rockfowl is a strange-looking bird with a brightly-coloured, featherless head, resembling a leather aviator’s cap - orange... More 5 Images 1 Video
Caucasian viper (Vipera kaznakovi)
The Caucasian viper is famous for its venom, which is more potent than that of most other vipers and has unique medicinal properties, having... More 2 Images 0 videos

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