Species found in Libyan arab jamahiriya

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Acanthodactylus pardalis (Leopard fringe-fingered lizard)
Named after the distinctive spotted pattern on its back, the leopard fringe-fingered lizard (Acanthodactylus pardalis) is the least common... More 5 Images 0 videos
Acinonyx jubatus (Cheetah)
The fastest land mammal in the world, the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) has many adaptations that allow it to sprint across the plains; the... More 82 Images 25 Videos
Acisoma panorpoides (Grizzled pintail)
Information on the Grizzled pintail (Acisoma panorpoides) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Acomys cahirinus (Cairo spiny mouse)
The scientific name of this species, Acomys, is thought to be derived from the Greek word ‘acro’ meaning ‘point’, or ‘akanthos’ meaning... More 5 Images 1 Video
Addax nasomaculatus (Addax)
The Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) is a desert living antelope and is well adapted to its harsh habitat; the hooves are splayed to enable them... More 30 Images 4 Videos
Alcelaphus buselaphus (Hartebeest)
This large, high-shouldered antelope is one of the grazing mammals that formerly ranged in huge herds, shaping the vast grasslands of... More 47 Images 4 Videos
Ammotragus lervia (Barbary sheep)
The Barbary sheep has the distinction of being the only wild sheep species in Africa, and the only species in the genus Ammotragus. In... More 20 Images 1 Video
Anax ephippiger (Vagrant emperor)
Information on the vagrant emperor is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Anax imperator (Emperor dragonfly)
The emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) is Britain's largest dragonfly; they are a spectacular sight with their broad wings and powerful... More 32 Images 4 Videos
Anguilla anguilla (European eel)
The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) has a very unusual and fascinating life cycle. Adults have long, narrow bodies, with a continuous... More 27 Images 4 Videos
Asellia tridens (Trident leaf-nosed bat)
The trident leaf-nosed bat is named after its distinctive nose-leaf, a fleshy structure surrounding the nose, common to many bats, which on... More 3 Images 0 videos
Balaenoptera physalus (Fin whale)
Fin whales are the fastest of all cetaceans, reaching speeds of 37 kilometres per hour and known to completely clear the water. This whale... More 32 Images 2 Videos
Canis aureus (Golden jackal)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail... More 34 Images 0 videos
Canis lupus (Grey wolf)
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
Caracal caracal (Caracal)
The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a slender, graceful cat with a short, dense coat and distinctive, long, black-tufted ears. The body colour... More 34 Images 5 Videos
Carcharhinus brevipinna (Spinner shark)
The spinner shark is a long, slender-bodied shark, so named for its habit of leaping from the water, when hooked or pursuing prey, and... More 5 Images 1 Video
Carcharhinus limbatus (Blacktip shark)
The blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) is a large, stout shark, with a long, pointed snout and small eyes. Its torpedo-shaped body, grey... More 14 Images 1 Video
Carcharhinus obscurus (Dusky shark)
The dusky shark is a large, yet relatively slender-bodied species, with a distinctly rounded snout and a low ridge running between the front... More 12 Images 0 videos
Carcharhinus plumbeus (Sandbar shark)
The most distinctive feature of this stocky, grey shark is its huge dorsal fin, which increases its stability as it cruises the sea bottom... More 9 Images 1 Video
Carcharias taurus (Sand tiger shark)
This stocky shark has a conical nose and a slightly flattened head. It is a dark brown or beige colour above, with blotches of darker colour... More 33 Images 5 Videos
Carcharodon carcharias (Great white shark)
The mighty great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is often mistakenly thought of as the most voracious predator of the seas... More 30 Images 12 Videos
Caretta caretta (Loggerhead turtle)
The loggerhead is one of the most widespread of all the marine turtles and also the most highly migratory, with individuals known to cross... More 45 Images 23 Videos
Cetorhinus maximus (Basking shark)
The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is the second largest fish in the seas, after the whale shark (Rhincodon typus); its maximum... More 24 Images 5 Videos
Chalcides sepsoides (Wedge-snouted skink)
Information on the wedge-snouted skink (Chalcides sepsoides) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Chelon labrosus (Thicklip mullet)
The thicklip mullet (Chelon labrosus), named for its extraordinarily thick, swollen-looking upper lip, is a fairly common fish in seas... More 8 Images 0 videos
Crocidura whitakeri (Whitaker's shrew)
Species of the Crocidura genus are more commonly called ‘white-toothed shrews’, a name that distinguishes them from the closely related... More 1 Image 0 videos
Crocothemis erythraea (Common scarlet-darter)
Information on the common scarlet-darter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Cyperus rotundus (Nut-grass)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender... More 10 Images 0 videos
Daboia deserti (Desert viper)
Information on the desert viper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Dasyatis pastinaca (Common stingray)
Information on the common stingray is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Delphinus delphis (Short-beaked common dolphin)
The short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) is the commonest dolphin species, but exact numbers are unknown. It is easily identified... More 39 Images 2 Videos
Echinorhinus brucus (Bramble shark)
The most unusual feature of this sluggish shark is the sharp tooth-like denticles scattered over its body and fins. A stout-bodied animal... More 6 Images 0 videos
Eliomys melanurus (Asian garden dormouse)
The agile Asian garden dormouse is well-adapted for climbing around the rocky surfaces and vegetation of its habitat. It has four digits on... More 1 Image 1 Video
Epinephelus marginatus (Dusky grouper)
Jacques Cousteau reportedly said that groupers were the strangest creatures he had come across at sea. The dusky grouper (Epinephelus... More 9 Images 0 videos
Eptesicus serotinus (Serotine bat)
One of the largest bats in Britain, the serotine bat (Eptesicus serotinus) has long fur, the back is smoky-brown in colour, while the belly... More 3 Images 1 Video
Felis margarita (Sand cat)
The smallest cat species in Arabia, the sand cat (Felis margarita) is well adapted to its arid desert habitat, obtaining all the water it... More 19 Images 2 Videos
Felis silvestris (Wildcat)
The wild ancestor of the domestic cat, the wildcat (Felis silvestris) bears a striking resemblance to its tame relatives. In fact... More 59 Images 12 Videos
Galeorhinus galeus (Tope shark)
The tope shark, the only member of the genus Galeorhinus, is a large, slender shark with a long snout. Its large mouth contains sharp... More 2 Images 0 videos
Gazella dorcas (Dorcas gazelle)
The Dorcas gazelle is generally similar in appearance to the closely related Gazella gazella, but they are smaller, have longer ears and... More 28 Images 5 Videos
Gazella leptoceros (Slender-horned gazelle)
The palest of all gazelle species, the slender-horned gazelle has a creamy-buff upper body, pale brown flank stripe and pure white underside... More 4 Images 0 videos
Genetta genetta (Common genet)
The common genet is a slender, cat-like carnivore, recognised by a crest of long, black hairs that runs from the shoulders, along the back... More 13 Images 1 Video
Gerbillus amoenus (Pleasant gerbil)
The pleasant gerbil, also known as the charming dipodil, has short, brown fur on the upperparts of the body, blending into yellow on the... More 1 Image 0 videos
Gerbillus andersoni (Anderson's gerbil)
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
Gerbillus campestris (North African gerbil)
Also sometimes known as the rock gerbil because of its habitat preferences, the North African gerbil has sandy coloured fur on its... More 2 Images 0 videos
Gerbillus gerbillus (Lesser Egyptian gerbil)
The lesser Egyptian gerbil is the smallest and one of the most widespread Gerbillus species in Egypt. The fur on its back is dappled yellow... More 1 Image 0 videos
Gerbillus henleyi (Pygmy gerbil)
The pygmy gerbil is, as its name implies, the smallest Gerbillus species with a total length of just ten centimetres. Being a ‘naked-soled... More 1 Image 0 videos
Gerbillus latastei (Lataste’s gerbil)
Information on Lataste’s gerbil is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Gerbillus simoni (Lesser short-tailed gerbil)
The appropriately named lesser short-tailed gerbil is distinguished from other Gerbillus species by the shorter tail; while all other... More 1 Image 0 videos
Globicephala melas (Long-finned pilot whale)
The long-finned pilot whale is not actually a whale, but a dolphin. Along with the related short-finned pilot whale, this species was once... More 13 Images 2 Videos
Gymnura altavela (Spiny butterfly ray )
The spiny butterfly ray (Gymnura altavela) gets its name from its wide, characteristically wing-like pectoral fins, and its short... More 6 Images 0 videos

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