Female and juvenile two-coloured wolf spiders are easily distinguished from other wolf spiders by their dramatic colouring.
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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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Western leopard toad (Amietophrynus pantherinus)
The western leopard toad is a large and beautifully patterned toad, marked on the back with striking reddish-brown blotches on a bright…
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Comb duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos)
The goose-like comb duck gets its common name from the large, fleshy, dark grey growth or ‘comb’ on the top of the male’s black beak, an…
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Black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus)
The black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) is a large, white waterbird with a prominent bare black head and neck, and a long…
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Blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus)
The blue-cheeked bee-eater is named for the blue stripes above and below the eyes, which sometimes, when the plumage is worn, can appear…
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Giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas)
The largest of the garter snake species, the attractively striped giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas) is brown to olive in colour…
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Common green darner (Anax junius)
One of North America’s most common and widespread dragonflies, the common green darner (Anax junius) is a large insect with a bright green…
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Rouget’s rail (Rougetius rougetii)
A secretive and terrestrial bird, like other rails, Rouget’s rail has olive-brown upperparts and cinnamon-reddish-orange underparts. The…
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Terek sandpiper (Xenus cinereus)
Information on the Terek sandpiper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Meller’s duck (Anas melleri)
While this duck may not look too remarkable, it is distinguished by its unfortunate reputation as one of the rarest species of wildfowl. A…
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Caribbean white-lipped frog (Leptodactylus albilabris)
Named for its distinctive white upper lip, the Caribbean white-lipped frog (Leptodactylus albilabris) is a medium-sized frog species with a…
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Green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis)
An attractively patterned amphibian, the green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis) is a medium-sized toad with a light grey to cream or olive back…
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Baillon’s crake (Porzana pusilla)
A tiny member of the Rallidae family, a group of ground-dwelling waterbirds comprising the rails, coots and crakes, Baillon’s crake is a…
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African manatee (Trichechus senegalensis)
The African manatee is the least known of all the Sirenians; the unique group of manatees and dugongs that are the only herbivorous marine…
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Ruddy shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea)
A distinctive duck with beautiful rusty orange plumage, the ruddy shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) looks very different from almost all other…
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Grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum)
Standing at over a metre tall, the large yet elegant grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum) graces many of Africa’s wetlands. Its…
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Schilluk ridged frog (Ptychadena schillukorum)
The Schilluk ridged frog (Ptychadena schillukorum) is a compact, medium-sized frog which is found in a wide variety of habitats across…
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Common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a long, slender North American snake with a colourful and extremely variable appearance…
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Sand martin (Riparia riparia)
Also known as the bank swallow, the sand martin (Riparia riparia) is a small, slender bird with long wings, a slightly notched tail and a…
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Striated heron (Butorides striata)
Also known as the little heron due to its small size, the striated heron has a dark grey back, a thick grey to reddish-brown neck, a large…
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Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
A globally widespread wading bird, the black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is characterised by its extremely long, red legs, white…
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Tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolor)
The tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolour) is a medium-sized swallow species with beautiful, glossy, almost iridescent blue-green upperparts…
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Congo clawless otter (Aonyx congicus)
With its long, sinuous body set on short-limbs, tapering tail and unwebbed feet, the Congo clawless otter is very similar in appearance to…
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White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae)
A slender, medium-sized heron species, the white-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) is easily identified by its blue-grey body and…
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American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeiana)
Aptly named for its deep, resonant croak, the American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) is North America’s largest frog species. This impressive…
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Elegant sprite (Pseudagrion decorum)
Information on the elegant sprite is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Southern river otter (Lontra provocax)
The southern river otter is believed to occupy the smallest geographical area of all otter species. Like other otters, it is built for…
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Yellow-spotted bell frog (Litoria castanea)
Information on the yellow-spotted tree frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus)
Information on the green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Sinai hooktail (Paragomphus sinaiticus)
Like other dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, the abdomen of the male Sinai hooktail (Paragomphus sinaiticus) has a characteristically…
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