Rory's pseudantechinus – a carnivorous marsupial endemic to Australia.
Related species for the European marbled polecat (Vormela peregusna)
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Lemon-yellow tree frog (Hyla savignyi)
The lemon-yellow tree frog (Hyla savignyi) is a medium-sized frog with long hind limbs and slight webbing between the digits on the feet…
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Cape vulture (Gyps coprotheres)
This majestic bird is a member of the Old World vulture family (Accipitridae), and is found only in southern Africa. It has a creamy-buff…
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Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
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…
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Finlayson's cave bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni)
Information on Finlayson's cave bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Andean condor (Vultur gryphus)
As one of the largest flying birds in the world, the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) forms an awesome sight over the South American skies, as…
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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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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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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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Mouflon (Ovis orientalis)
The males of this exceedingly wary wild sheep have large sickle-shaped horns, which are prized by many a trophy hunter. For most subspecies…
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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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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…
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Blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus)
The blue-cheeked bee-eater is named for the blue stripes above and below the eyes, which sometimes, when the plumage is worn, can appear…
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Dingo (Canis lupus dingo)
The dingo is a medium-sized, long-legged, elegant and athletic dog of great agility, speed and stamina. The coat is typically a sandy…
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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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Kit fox (Vulpes macrotis)
Kit foxes are among the smallest foxes of the Americas, with their most conspicuous characteristic being exceptionally large, closely set…
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Plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae)
Information on the plateau pika is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Greater sand plover (Charadrius leschenaultii)
Although it has a relatively dull appearance for most of the year, the greater sand plover’s plumage changes during the breeding season. At…
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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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Pleasant gerbil (Gerbillus amoenus)
The pleasant gerbil, also known as the charming dipodil, has short, brown fur on the upperparts of the body, blending into yellow on the…
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Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
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Javelin sand boa (Eryx jaculus)
The javelin sand boa (Eryx jaculus) is a relatively short snake with a thick, cylindrical body and a short, stubby tail. Like other sand…
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Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana)
This relatively small ibex is most easily recognised by the impressive, backward-arching horns of the male, which are long, slender and…
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Short-toed snake-eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
The short-toed snake-eagle is a large, long-winged eagle with a broad head, a relatively small beak, and long, bare legs. The plumage is…
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Pallid harrier (Circus macrourus)
This migratory bird of prey, like other harriers, has distinct male and female plumage. The pallid harrier male has very pale grey…
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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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Pale fox (Vulpes pallida)
The pale fox (Vulpes pallida) is one of the least known of all fox species, maybe in part due to its pale, sandy coat that blends in with…
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Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana)
Despite being similar in appearance and behaviour to antelopes, the pronghorn actually belongs to its own unique family. The horns are…
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Goitered gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa)
This gazelle receives its common name due to the goitre-like swelling on the throat, which is an enlarged cartilaginous cylinder that is…
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Wild goat (Capra aegagrus)
Information on the wild goat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius)
Information on the meadow jumping mouse is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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