Species found in Syrian arab republic

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Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
The large, oceanic albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) is built for speed, with a torpedo-shaped body, smooth skin and streamlined fins... More 1 Image 0 videos
Angel shark (Squatina squatina)
With its exceptionally flat body and large pectoral fins, the angel shark (Squatina squatina) resembles a large ray more than a shark. Its... More 13 Images 0 videos
Angular rough shark (Oxynotus centrina)
A rare and little-known species, the angular rough shark (Oxynotus centrina) is suitably named for its pointed head and fins, and the rough... More 5 Images 0 videos
Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo)
The Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) is a beautiful white butterfly, decorated with large black spots on the forewings and red eye-spots... More 27 Images 2 Videos
Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx)
At one time extinct in the wild, this desert antelope can once again be seen wandering the dry Arabian Peninsula. The Arabian oryx is an... More 39 Images 9 Videos
Arabian spiny mouse (Acomys dimidiatus)
Named for the fur on its back which, when stroked against the direction of the hair follicles, becomes coarse and spine-like, the Arabian... More 10 Images 1 Video
Arouss al ayn (Salamandra infraimmaculata)
The largest member of the genus Salamandra, the arouss al ayn (Salamandra infraimmaculata) is a rather distinctive salamander. It has... More 3 Images 0 videos
Asian garden dormouse (Eliomys melanurus)
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
Asiatic wild ass (Equus hemionus)
The Asiatic wild ass is the most horse-like of all the species of ass. The general colour of its coat varies with the seasons, appearing... More 65 Images 18 Videos
Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
One of the largest of the tunas, the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) has been called a ‘pinnacle of fish evolution’, referring to... More 6 Images 0 videos
Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)
A striking species of damselfly, the banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) has the same style of butterfly-like flitting flight as that... More 32 Images 1 Video
Barbus (Barbus longiceps)
Information on Barbus longiceps is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus)
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
Black-headed rhynchocalamus (Rhynchocalamus melanocephalus)
Information on the black-headed rhynchocalamus (Rhynchocalamus melanocephalus) is currently being researched and written and will appear... More 3 Images 0 videos
Blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus)
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
Botta’s serotine (Eptesicus bottae)
Named after the man who first discovered the species, Botta’s serotine is a small bat with short, white fur on the underside and browner... More 4 Images 0 videos
Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
The bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is one of the most well-known species of dolphin. There appear to be two main varieties; a... More 49 Images 2 Videos
Bridled skink (Trachylepis vittata)
Information on the bridled skink (Trachylepis vittata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Brown bear (Ursus arctos)
One of the largest carnivores on Earth, the brown bear (Ursus arctos) is perhaps the most archetypal of all bear species; indeed the genus... More 74 Images 10 Videos
Brown hare (Lepus europaeus)
The general form and structure of the brown hare resembles that of the rabbit, but obvious differences include the hare's longer, larger... More 42 Images 5 Videos
Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus)
The brown or Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) is a supreme generalist; its opportunistic lifestyle, agility and prolific breeding potential... More 23 Images 13 Videos
Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail... More 12 Images 2 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
Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani)
The cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) is a tall evergreen tree which has been prized for its high quality timber, oils and resins for... More 16 Images 0 videos
Cheesman’s gerbil (Gerbillus cheesmani)
A medium-sized gerbil, Cheesman’s gerbil (Gerbillus cheesmani) is named after the military officer, explorer and ornithologist Colonel... More 2 Images 0 videos
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
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
Clear-winged demoiselle (Calopteryx hyalina)
Information on the clear-winged demoiselle (Calopteryx hyalina) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cobitis (Cobitis levantina)
A rare and threatened freshwater fish, Cobitis levantina is a peculiar-looking species with an elongated body and several barbels beneath... More 1 Image 0 videos
Comb grouper (Mycteroperca rubra)
Information on the comb grouper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Common guitarfish (Rhinobatos rhinobatos)
Information on the common guitarfish is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 1 Video
Common otter (Lutra lutra)
The elusive common otter (Lutra lutra) has sleek brown fur, which is often paler on the underside, and a long lithe body with a thick tail... More 52 Images 18 Videos
Common smoothhound (Mustelus mustelus)
Information on the common smoothhound is currently being written and researched and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Common stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca)
Information on the common stingray is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Common toad (Bufo bufo)
The common toad (Bufo bufo) is surrounded by a wealth of folklore and superstition. It can alter the tone of its skin to suit its... More 43 Images 6 Videos
Cuvier’s beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris)
In 1823, after mistaking a fragment of skull for a fossil, the French naturalist Georges Cuvier described a seemingly extinct species of... More 8 Images 0 videos
Dark-winged groundling (Brachythemis fuscopalliata)
Like other members of the Libellulidae family, the dark-winged groundling has a relatively short, broad abdomen, with its whole body... More 2 Images 0 videos
Desert hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus)
A typical hedgehog in appearance, the desert hedgehog has a dense, spiny coat, an elongated snout, and the ability to curl into a defensive... More 10 Images 1 Video
Dorcas gazelle (Gazella dorcas)
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
Dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus)
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
Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus)
Originally described from a specimen from the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Egyptian fruit bat is a relatively large, robust bat with... More 14 Images 1 Video
Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon)
A short-legged carnivore with a long body, the Egyptian mongoose often looks like a reptile when seen from a distance, as it moves with a... More 9 Images 5 Videos
Euphrates softshell turtle (Rafetus euphraticus)
The Euphrates softshell turtle (Rafetus euphraticus) is one of the least known species of the Trionychidae family. The name of this species... More 7 Images 0 videos
European eel (Anguilla anguilla)
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
European free-tailed bat (Tadarida teniotis)
One of the largest bats in Europe, the European free-tailed bat has large, forward-pointing ears that curl in at the edges and a long... More 5 Images 0 videos
European marbled polecat (Vormela peregusna)
One of the most widely distributed small carnivores in Europe and Asia, the European marbled polecat (Vormela peregusna) is a small mustelid... More 6 Images 3 Videos
European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis)
The olive, brown or black European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) is one of the few freshwater species that live in Europe... More 24 Images 1 Video
False killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens)
Despite its name, the false killer whale is not a close relative of the killer whale (Orcinus orca), and, in fact, any resemblance between... More 16 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
Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
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
Fraas' lizard (Parvilacerta fraasii)
Information on Fraas' lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos

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