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Polylepis (Polylepis rugulosa)
Information on Polylepis rugulosa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis)
The bighorn sheep is named for its massive, spiral horns, which in the male can reach lengths of over a metre and weigh up to 14 kilograms…
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Passiflora (Passiflora luzmarina)
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Plain swift (Apus unicolor)
A fairly small swift, the plain swift (Apus unicolor) shares its range with both the common swift (Apus apus) and the pallid swift (Apus…
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White-necklaced partridge (Arborophila gingica)
A beautiful, colourful bird, the male white-necklaced partridge (Arborophila gingica) has a striking white forehead, a black-spotted…
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Mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni)
The last of the large ungulate species to be discovered in Africa, the mountain nyala is an elegant and rather attractively marked antelope…
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Namaqua stream frog (Strongylopus springbokensis)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species. A collaboration…
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Akoko (Chamaesyce deppeana)
Information on the akoko is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Euphorbia (Euphorbia hajhirensis)
Information on Euphorbia hajhirensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Orchid (Cynorkis cardiophylla)
Information on Cynorkis cardiophylla is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Euphorbia (Euphorbia socotrana)
Information on Euphorbia socotrana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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Rufous-tailed shrike (Lanius isabellinus)
A medium-sized shrike species, the rufous-tailed shrike (Lanius isabellinus) is named for its characteristic reddish-brown rump and tail…
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Launaea (Launaea crepoides)
Information on Launaea crepoides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Ethiopian short-headed frog (Balebreviceps hillmani)
Described as both a new species and an entirely new genus as recently as 1989, the Ethiopian short-headed frog is a moderately sized, rather…
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Lesser rhea (Rhea pennata)
The lesser rhea is a large bird belonging to a group of flightless birds known as ratites, which lack the keel of the breastbone to which…
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Sierra Nevada blue (Polyommatus golgus)
The Sierra Nevada blue, also known as the Niña de Sierra Nevada, is a flagship species of an endangered habitat within the Sierra Nevada…
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Waterberg cycad (Encephalartos eugene-maraisii)
Information on the Waterberg cycad is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Canary Islands chiffchaff (Phylloscopus canariensis)
The Canary Islands chiffchaff (Phylloscopus canariensis) is a small bird with darkish olive-brown upperparts and a rich buff colour on the…
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Salix (Salix tarraconensis)
Information on Salix tarraconensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Least chipmunk (Tamias minimus)
A small rodent with a long, narrow but fairly bushy tail, the least chipmunk (Tamias minimus) is the smallest and most widely distributed…
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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…
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Black-spectacled brush-finch (Atlapetes melanopsis)
Relatively new to science, the black-spectacled brush-finch (Atlapetes melanopsis) was first described in 1999. While its body is a dull…
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Common palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus)
Information on the common palm civet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster)
Superbly adapted for life at high altitudes, the Himalayan musk deer has well-developed dewclaws and large, wide toes that provide increased…
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Cycad (Encephalartos dyerianus)
Information on Encephalartos dyerianus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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Rueppell’s griffon (Gyps rueppellii)
Rueppell’s griffon is a large African vulture that feeds solely on carrion and bone fragments of dead animals. Like other vultures…
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Alexander's swift (Apus alexandri)
A small, compact and muscular bird, Alexander’s swift (Apus alexandri) is distinguished by having relatively short wings and the shallowest…
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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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