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Guanaco (Lama guanicoe)
Described by Charles Darwin as “an elegant animal, with a long, slender neck and fine legs”, the guanaco is the largest wild member of the…
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Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas)
The slender black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a long-legged, medium sized canid with a pointed, fox-like muzzle. The black and silver…
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Rock hyrax (Procavia capensis)
The rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) is a small, tailless mammal which superficially may resemble a guinea pig, but is actually more closely…
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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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Chukar (Alectoris chukar)
The most distinguishing features of this attractive bird are the vivid black and white stripes that decorate the wings and the black band…
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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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Vicuna (Vicugna vicugna)
The smallest member of the camelid family, the vicuna is thought to be the wild ancestor of the alpaca. With large, forward-facing eyes on a…
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Fox kestrel (Falco alopex)
Substantially larger than most other kestrel species, the fox kestrel possesses well developed, long, pointed wings and an elongated…
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Golden-plumed parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii)
The golden-plumed parakeet is the only long-tailed parakeet found within its range. This species is predominantly green with a vivid…
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Rosy starling (Sturnus roseus)
The rosy starling (Sturnus roseus) has a black head, chest and tail, with a purple or blue sheen. The feathers of the back of the neck form…
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Pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka)
The pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka) is a small, migratory songbird that has an extremely large range. The male and female have very…
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European black vulture (Aegypius monachus)
Information on the European black vulture is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis)
A relatively large, handsome bird of prey, the steppe eagle closely resembles a number of related eagle species such as the tawny eagle…
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Harlequin mantella (Mantella cowani)
This small, venomous frog is particularly striking, with red-orange spots on the limbs, contrasting with black skin. The underparts are dark…
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Blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila)
The endangered blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila) is a relatively large lizard with a long, rounded body and well developed limbs…
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Kurdish wheatear (Oenanthe xanthoprymna)
Information on the Kurdish wheatear is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Pharaoh eagle-owl (Bubo ascalaphus)
One of the smaller eagle-owl species, the pharaoh eagle-owl is an attractive bird of prey with striking, large orange-yellow eyes and…
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Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma)
The quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) is a distinctive member of a group of succulent plants known as ‘Aloes’ that grows to tree-like proportions…
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Bar-tailed lark (Ammomanes cinctura)
Discovered by Charles Darwin on the Cape Verde Islands off the north-west of Africa, the bar-tailed lark is a small, relatively plain…
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Nubian spitting cobra (Naja nubiae)
Only described as recently as 2003, the Nubian spitting cobra (Naja nubiae) is a fairly slender snake with a relatively broad, flattened…
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Flowered racer (Platyceps florulentus)
The flowered racer (Platyceps florulentus) is a moderately sized snake with a slender body and long snout. The upper surface of its body is…
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Hume’s wheatear (Oenanthe albonigra)
Named after Allan Hume, the ornithologist who first identified the bird in 1872 in Pakistan, Hume’s wheatear (Oenanthe albonigra) is a small…
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Tamarisk (Tamarix passerinoides)
Information on Tamarix passerinoides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Ragazzi's fan-footed gecko (Ptyodactylus ragazzi)
Like other fan-footed geckos, Ragazzi’s fan-footed gecko (Ptyodactylus ragazzi) is most notable for its expanded, flared toe tips, which…
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Red kangaroo (Macropus rufus)
An iconic symbol of the Australian outback, the red kangaroo is the largest living marsupial, and one of the most abundant and striking of…
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Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus)
A distinctive, high-shouldered antelope, with a long, broad muzzle and cow-like horns, the blue wildebeest is famous for forming vast…
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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…
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Black scrub-robin (Cercotrichas podobe)
The black scrub-robin (Cercotrichas podobe) is a long-legged bird with almost entirely greyish-black plumage and a distinctly long tail…
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Yellow-spotted agama (Trapelus flavimaculatus)
Information on the yellow-spotted agama is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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