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Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo)
The Eurasian hobby is a small, slender falcon with a relatively long, square tail, and long, scythe-like wings, giving it the appearance of…
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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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Gunning’s golden mole (Neamblysomus gunningi)
Gunning’s golden mole is perhaps one of the most enigmatic members of an ancient group of subterranean mammals that, according to fossil…
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Green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis)
An attractively patterned amphibian, the green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis) is a medium-sized toad with a light grey to cream or olive back…
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Levant sparrowhawk (Accipiter brevipes)
A handsome, small-bodied bird of prey, the Levant sparrowhawk can be distinguished by its barred underparts and striking, dark red eyes. The…
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Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus)
Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus) is a relatively small bat characterized by a distinct notch on each ear, hence its alternative name of…
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Laughing dove (Stigmatopelia senegalensis)
The laughing dove (Stigmatopelia senegalensis) gets its name from its particularly characteristic call, which sounds like human laughter…
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Crab spider (Misumena vatia)
There is just a single species in Britain belonging to the genus Misumena. As the common name suggests, it is reminiscent of a crab, with…
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Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii)
The Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii) is the most southerly-ranging thrush species, occurring in the southernmost parts of South America…
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Raso lark (Alauda razae)
With a tiny population confined to a single, small island off the west coast of Africa, the diminutive Raso lark is perilously close to…
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Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail…
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Shikra (Accipiter badius)
The shikra is considered to be the commonest small hawk of dry woodland and savanna in Africa and India. The adult male shikra is smaller…
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Tufted vetch (Vicia cracca)
Tufted vetch is a common scrambling or climbing member of the pea family (Fabaceae). The leaves and stems are fairly hairy, and there are…
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Merlin (Falco columbarius)
An extremely fast, agile hunter, the merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small, distinctive species of falcon from the northern hemisphere. The…
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Lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii)
The lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii) is a member of the most widely distributed groups of bats in the world, the mouse-eared or…
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Badger (Meles meles)
With its striking black and white striped head, the badger (Meles meles) is one of our most instantly recognisable mammals. The rest of…
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Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
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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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Common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a long, slender North American snake with a colourful and extremely variable appearance…
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Egyptian nightjar (Caprimulgus aegyptius)
The scientific name for this species, Caprimulgus, is from the Latin for “goat sucker”, a name that arose from a past belief that this bird…
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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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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…
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Wild goat (Capra aegagrus)
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Wild indigo (Tephrosia purpurea)
Information on wild indigo (Tephrosia purpurea) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Island fox (Urocyon littoralis)
The island fox is the smallest North American canid, found only on the California Channel Islands. A descendent of the mainland gray fox (…
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American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus)
The American burying beetle is the largest carrion beetle in North America. It has extremely distinctive colouration, being shiny black with…
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Flat-tailed horned lizard (Phrynosoma mcallii)
Information on the flat-tailed horned lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Pickersgill's reed frog (Hyperolius pickersgilli)
Information on Hyperolius pickersgilli is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture is a highly distinctive bird of prey…
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Sharp-tailed tyrant (Culicivora caudacuta)
The sharp-tailed tyrant is a small, grassland flycatcher, named for the pointed feathers of its long, brown, slender tail. The head is black…
