The pale-snouted ground gecko’s scientific name comes from descriptions of its toes.
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Archidium moss (Archidium elatum)
Archidium elatum is a tufted moss that grows in dense carpets, ranging in colour from dark brown-green to yellow-brown. The individual…
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Cape petrel (Daption capense)
Although both its common name and specific name refer the Cape of Good Hope, where it was first described, the Cape Petrel is actually found…
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New Forest parmelia (Parmelia minarum)
The New Forest parmelia is a 'foliose' lichen, this means that it has a leaf-like structure, comprising of thin lobes. The lobes are…
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Crested murrelet (Synthliboramphus wumizusume)
A small, plump bird, the crested murrelet has black and bluish-grey upperparts, fading to greyish flanks and a white throat and underparts…
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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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Centaurea (Centaurea horrida)
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Atractylis (Atractylis arbuscula)
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Sooty albatross (Phoebetria fusca)
Named after the sooty brown colour of its feathers, this albatross is medium-sized with a diamond-shaped tail. The sides of the head are…
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Nazca booby (Sula granti)
With its bright orange coloured beak and eyes, contrasting plumage tones, and black, bare facial skin, the Nazca booby is one of the…
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Amorphophallus (Amorphophallus lanuginosus)
Information on Amorphophallus lanuginosus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Great frigatebird (Fregata minor)
With the largest wing area to body mass ratio of any bird, frigatebirds are wonderfully adapted for an aerial lifestyle. These birds have a…
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Mottled petrel (Pterodroma inexpectata)
The mottled petrel (Pterodroma inexpectata) is a medium-sized and distinctive petrel species, most easily identified by the grey patch on…
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South polar skua (Stercorarius maccormicki)
A widespread and prominent bird of the Antarctic, the south polar skua (Stercorarius maccormicki) has a rather notorious reputation as a…
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Gannet (Morus bassanus)
The gannet (Morus bassanus) is a magnificent large seabird, with long narrow wings, a long neck, and instantly recognisable plumage…
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Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)
Galapagos marine iguanas are the world’s only marine lizards. They inhabit the Galapagos Islands and, in the absence of mammalian predators…
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Scrubwood (Commidendrum rugosum)
Information on the scrubwood is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi)
The flightless cormorant, also known as the Galapagos cormorant, is a large, blackish coloured bird. The tiny, scruffy-looking wings…
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Indian yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche carteri)
Part of the mollymawk family, the Indian yellow-nosed albatross is one of the smallest albatross species, compensating for its relatively…
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White-eyed gull (Larus leucophthalmus)
This gull species can be identified by its black head and upper breast, dark back and dark grey wings. The brown eyes are surrounded by a…
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Short-tailed albatross (Phoebastria albatrus)
Named for its short, white tail with a black bar at the end, this seabird begins life with blackish brown feathers and pale pinkish-yellow…
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Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos)
A relatively small albatross, the Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross is named after the yellow streak ending in a pink tip along the top of the…
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Cheirolophus (Cheirolophus massonianus)
Information on Cheirolophus massonianus is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Xantus’s murrelet (Synthliboramphus hypoleucus)
This small marine bird belongs to the genus Synthliboramphus, a group of seabirds remarkable for the fact that they are the only seabirds…
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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…
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Greater sand plover (Charadrius leschenaultii)
Although it has a relatively dull appearance for most of the year, the greater sand plover’s plumage changes during the breeding season. At…
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New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri)
The New Zealand fur seal has been recorded diving deeper and for longer than any other species of fur seal. Fur seals, along with sea lions…
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Convolvulus (Convolvulus fernandesii)
Information on Convolvulus fernandesii is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)
The aptly-named snow bunting ((Plectrophenax nivalis) is a hardy, medium-sized songbird of the high Arctic and snowy winter fields…
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Common limpet (Patella vulgata)
The common limpet is a well-known seashore species. It has a conical shell, the outer surface of which is greyish-white. Shells situated…
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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…
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