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Species related to the Cayman Islands ground iguana (Cyclura nubila)

Rhinoceros iguana (Cyclura cornuta)
The common name of this massive, heavily built iguana is inspired by the several enlarged, horn-like scales on its snout, resembling the... More 16 Images 2 Videos
Cayman Island blue iguana (Cyclura lewisi)
Endemic to Grand Cayman, this magnificently striking blue iguana is one of the most endangered lizards on Earth. Indeed, at the time of its... More 10 Images 0 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
Baluch ground gecko (Bunopus tuberculatus)
The Baluch ground gecko (Bunopus tuberculatus) is a small, ground-dwelling gecko with rather short, straight toes, a long tail, and... More 10 Images 0 videos
Prairie skink (Plestiodon septentrionalis)
The prairie skink (Plestiodon septentrionalis), sometimes called the black-banded skink, is a highly secretive North American reptile. This... More 1 Image 0 videos
Doumergue's skink (Chalcides parallelus)
A typical skink in appearance, with an elongated, roughly cylindrical body, smooth scales and reduced limbs, Doumergue’s skink (Chalcides... More 4 Images 0 videos
Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeus)
One of the UK’s smaller butterflies, the small copper makes up for its diminutive size by being one of the most territorial and aggressive... More 13 Images 0 videos
Felty germander (Teucrium polium)
A low-growing Mediterranean plant, the felty germander (Teucrium polium) is named for its thick, felt-like covering of white or golden hairs... More 5 Images 0 videos
Spiny sowthistle (Sonchus asper)
Information on the spiny sowthistle (Sonchus asper) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 0 videos
Mountain gazelle (Gazella gazella)
Of all Gazella species, the mountain gazelle is the most slender built with relatively the longest neck and legs. The coat is fawn to... More 20 Images 1 Video
Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera)
Information on the bee orchid is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Taverniera (Taverniera spartea)
Information on Taverniera spartea is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Flinders Ranges worm-lizard (Aprasia pseudopulchella)
Information on the Flinders Ranges worm-lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cycad (Cycas conferta)
Information on Cycas conferta is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Micranthocereus (Micranthocereus polyanthus)
Information on Micranthocereus polyanthus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Adelaide pygmy bluetongue skink (Tiliqua adelaidensis)
The Adelaide pygmy bluetongue skink is one of the rarest of Australia’s reptiles. It has a large head, heavy body, short limbs and toes, and... More 11 Images 0 videos
Scottish scurvygrass (Cochlearia officinalis subsp. scotica)
There is currently disagreement as to the taxonomic status of Scottish scurvygrass. It was, at one point, held to be a species its own... More 1 Image 0 videos
Anderson's gerbil (Gerbillus andersoni)
The little-known Anderson’s gerbil is a relatively slender-built, medium-sized gerbil. It has fairly long, dense fur, which is dark tan with... More 1 Image 0 videos
Little white whiptail (Aspidoscelis gypsi)
A highly specialised lizard, the little white whiptail inhabits the harsh environment of the White Sands region of the United States. A... More 8 Images 0 videos
Fat sand rat (Psammomys obesus)
The appropriately named fat sand rat is a heavy-built, gerbil-like rodent, native to desert regions. It typically has dark reddish-brown fur... More 2 Images 0 videos
Tripteris (Tripteris vaillantii)
Information on Tripteris vaillantii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)
The black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is a small, graceful, cliff-nesting gull, named for its loud, nasal ‘kitti-wake’ call. As its... More 58 Images 3 Videos
Gymnocarpos (Gymnocarpos kuriensis)
Information on Gymnocarpos kuriensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis)
As the alternative names of shepherd’s sundial and shepherd’s weather-glass suggest, scarlet pimpernel is well-known for its ability to... More 9 Images 1 Video
Wild Bactrian camel (Camelus ferus)
Previously thought to be the ancestor of all domestic camels, recent genetic studies have shown that the wild Bactrian camel is in fact a... More 9 Images 7 Videos
Pale fox (Vulpes pallida)
The pale fox is one of the least known of all fox species, maybe in part due to its pale, sandy coat that blends in with its desert habitat... More 6 Images 1 Video
Common tern (Sterna hirundo)
Known for its graceful flight and attractive plumage, the common tern (Sterna hirundo) has a smoothly rounded head and a slender body, with... More 53 Images 5 Videos
Double-banded plover (Charadrius bicinctus)
Information on the double-banded plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 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
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... More 19 Images 0 videos

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