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Species related to the Darevsky’s viper (Vipera darevskii)

Alburzi viper (Vipera eriwanensis)
A small, little-known viper, the Alburzi viper (Vipera eriwanensis) was originally described from one specimen in 1933, and only one known... More 2 Images 0 videos
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
Savi's pipistrelle (Pipistrellus savii)
Savi’s pipistrelle (Pipistrellus savii) is a widespread and common bat of Europe, Asia and northern Africa. It is a rather large member of... More 4 Images 0 videos
Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica)
Information on Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 1 Video
Caucasian viper (Vipera kaznakovi)
The Caucasian viper is famous for its venom, which is more potent than that of most other vipers and has unique medicinal properties, having... More 2 Images 0 videos
Meadow viper (Vipera ursinii)
The meadow viper (Vipera ursinii) is a small, venomous snake, with a beautiful and intricate zigzag pattern marking the length of its back... More 14 Images 1 Video
Iranian mountain steppe viper (Vipera ebneri)
Information on the Iranian mountain steppe viper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Derjugin's lizard (Darevskia derjugini)
Information on Derjugin's lizard (Darevskia derjugini) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra)
The chamois is an agile and graceful animal, adapted to cold, highland terrain. Its winter coat consists of thick, woolly underfur and long... More 30 Images 7 Videos
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... More 7 Images 0 videos
Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul)
Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul) is about the size of a domestic cat but looks much larger due to its stocky build and long, dense coat... More 12 Images 1 Video
Caucasus subalpine viper (Vipera dinniki)
Information on Vipera dinniki is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Black Sea viper (Vipera pontica)
Information on the Black Sea viper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Desert viper (Daboia deserti)
Information on the desert viper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus)
Huge and majestic, the lammergeier is a highly distinctive bird-of-prey and one of the largest old world vultures. Enormous wings enable it... More 38 Images 5 Videos
Common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis)
Information on the common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 3 Videos
Eastern tur (Capra cylindricornis)
Information on the Eastern tur is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Lygodactylus (Lygodactylus mirabilis)
Information on Lygodactylus mirabilis is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Meadow lizard (Darevskia praticola)
Information on the meadow lizard (Darevskia praticola) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Psychrophrynella (Psychrophrynella quimsacruzis)
Information on Psychrophrynella quimsacruzis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cycad (Encephalartos dolomiticus)
Information on Encephalartos dolomiticus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Himalayan marmot (Marmota himalayana)
Information on the Himalayan marmot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 0 videos
Taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis)
The taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis) is a medium-sized deer with a stocky body and a sandy grey coat, which provides excellent camouflage in... More 4 Images 0 videos
Alpine shrew (Sorex alpinus)
A small, secretive, mouse-like species, the alpine shrew (Sorex alpinus) is slender-bodied and short-legged, with conspicuous whiskers and a... More 3 Images 0 videos
Sierra Nevada blue (Polyommatus golgus)
Information on the Sierra Nevada blue is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Socotra buzzard (Buteo socotraensis)
Information on the Socotra buzzard (Buteo socotraensis) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Krans aloe (Aloe arborescens)
The krans aloe is a dense, many-branched, succulent shrub, with heads of green leaves arranged in attractive rosettes. These leaves are... More 14 Images 0 videos
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... More 18 Images 2 Videos
American pika (Ochotona princeps)
The American pika (Ochotona princeps) is a small member of the rabbit family that inhabits alpine regions of south-western Canada and the... More 28 Images 2 Videos
Menetries’s warbler (Sylvia mystacea)
Menetries's warbler (Sylvia mystacea) is a small to medium-sized warbler characterised by the white stripe that runs from the base of the... More 4 Images 0 videos

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