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Species related to the Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)

Berlandier’s tortoise (Gopherus berlandieri)
A North American species, Berlandier's tortoise has a somewhat oblong, rather flat-topped carapace (upper shell) with a rough... More 3 Images 0 videos
Subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa)
Information on the subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus)
The northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) is a long-whiskered, nocturnal mammal of forested areas in North America. Despite its... More 7 Images 1 Video
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... More 31 Images 7 Videos
Flatwoods salamander (Ambystoma cingulatum)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 4 Images 0 videos
Red wolf (Canis rufus)
The red wolf (Canis rufus) is one of the world's rarest canids. The coat is a cinnamon or tawny red with grey and black touches, the back... More 24 Images 2 Videos
Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta)
With an expressive face and active lifestyle, the rhesus macaque is a charismatic species. Its coat is pale brown above and fades on the... More 31 Images 12 Videos
Bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva)
The bristlecone pines are one of the world’s oldest living organisms; the oldest known living tree is called ‘Methuselah’ and has been dated... More 21 Images 2 Videos
Mexican long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris nivalis)
Aptly named for its elongated muzzle, the Mexican long-nosed bat is also recognised by its prominent noseleaf, short ears, long, relatively... More 3 Images 1 Video
Hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus)
The hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus) is one of the largest and arguably most beautiful bats in the Americas. Its body fur is long, dense and... More 6 Images 0 videos
Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
Britain's smallest native carnivore, the weasel (Mustela nivalis) has a long slender body, and a short tail. The fur is ginger to a rich... More 9 Images 3 Videos
Big bend slider (Trachemys gaigeae)
Information on the big bend slider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Alabama red-bellied turtle (Pseudemys alabamensis)
Information on the Alabama red-bellied turtle is currently being resarched and written and will appear here... More 9 Images 0 videos
Barbour's map turtle (Graptemys barbouri)
Information on Barbour's map turtle (Graptemys barbouri) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Pascagoula map turtle (Graptemys gibbonsi)
Information on the Pascagoula map turtle (Graptemys gibbonsi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Ringed map turtle (Graptemys oculifera)
The characteristically narrow-headed ringed map turtle (Graptemys oculifera) is one of the most poorly known turtles in the United States... More 5 Images 0 videos
Texas map turtle (Graptemys versa)
Information on the Texas map turtle (Graptemys versa) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii)
Information on Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 10 Images 0 videos
Flattened musk turtle (Sternotherus depressus)
As its common name suggests, this small freshwater turtle has a distinctly flattened top shell (carapace), which is slightly serrated at the... More 2 Images 0 videos
Bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii)
Easily identifiable by the bright yellow, orange or red blotch on each side of the head, the bog turtle is a very small turtle with a light... More 12 Images 0 videos
Wattle-necked softshell turtle (Palea steindachneri)
This small, peculiar-looking turtle belongs to the family Trionychidae, the softshell turtles; a group characterised by their relatively... More 3 Images 0 videos
Ornate box turtle (Terrapene ornata)
The ornate box turtle (Terrapene ornata) has a domed, round or oval carapace (upper shell) that is dark brown to reddish-brown, often with a... More 17 Images 0 videos
Tricholaena (Tricholaena teneriffae)
Information on Tricholaena teneriffae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
White-lipped banded snail (Cepaea hortensis)
The white-lipped banded snail has a glossy, smooth shell, which is typically yellow in colour but may be pink, brown or red, with up to 5... More 17 Images 2 Videos
Spiny sowthistle (Sonchus asper)
Information on the spiny sowthistle (Sonchus asper) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 0 videos
Flinders Ranges worm-lizard (Aprasia pseudopulchella)
Information on the Flinders Ranges worm-lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Lizard orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum)
This tall orchid carries up to 150 greenish-purple flowers on the flower spike. The common name refers to the flowers, which are said to... More 10 Images 1 Video
Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
The size of a small dog, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest member of the genus Vulpes and is well-known for its large bushy... More 71 Images 7 Videos
Ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus)
Named for the numerous black and white eyespots, or ‘ocelli’, on its back, the ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus) is a typical skink in... More 6 Images 1 Video
Rusty indigo (Indigofera colutea)
Information on the rusty indigo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos

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