The pale-snouted ground gecko’s scientific name comes from descriptions of its toes.
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Southern river otter (Lontra provocax)
The southern river otter is believed to occupy the smallest geographical area of all otter species. Like other otters, it is built for…
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Ferruginous duck (Aythya nyroca)
Males of this diving duck species are a deep russet brown with a white triangular patch under the tail and a white belly. The edges of the…
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Grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum)
Standing at over a metre tall, the large yet elegant grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum) graces many of Africa’s wetlands. Its…
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Western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata)
The Latin name ‘marmorata’ refers to the marbled pattern of both the soft parts and carapace of many western pond turtles. The low, broad…
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Greater bulldog bat (Noctilio leporinus)
The greater bulldog bat is one of the largest bats in the New World, and also one of the most distinctive. One of only a few bat species to…
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Palmate newt (Triturus helveticus)
The smallest British amphibian, the palmate newt (Triturus helveticus) earns its English name from the strongly webbed hind feet that males…
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American coot (Fulica americana)
The most aquatic, abundant and widely distributed rail in North America, the American coot is one of the continent’s most familiar wetland…
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Green and golden bell frog (Litoria aurea)
The green and golden bell frog belongs to the tree frog family (Hylidae) and was once one of the most common frogs in south-east Australia…
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White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae)
A slender, medium-sized heron species, the white-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) is easily identified by its blue-grey body and…
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Oriental darter (Anhinga melanogaster)
The Oriental darter (Anhinga melanogaster) is a large, dark waterbird with a very long, slender neck, a long tail and a thin, straight bill…
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Mammoth spring crayfish (Orconectes marchandi)
Information on the Mammoth spring crayfish (Orconectes marchandi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus)
Information on the green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Ornate slider (Trachemys ornata)
Once considered to be a subspecies of Trachemys scripta (the common slider), this turtle is now a full species. The carapace (upper shell)…
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Little egret (Egretta garzetta)
This striking and elegant member of the heron family can be identified by its pure white feathers; elongated, sinuous neck; long, black legs…
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Loddon pondweed (Potamogeton nodosus)
Information on the loddon pondweed (Potamogeton nodosus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Yaoshan treefrog (Rhacophorus yinggelingensis)
Information on the Yaoshan treefrog (Rhacophorus yinggelingensis) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Plains zebra (Equus quagga)
The iconic plains zebra (Equus quagga) is the most abundant and conspicuous of all Africa’s grazing animals. This species exhibits a…
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Garganey (Anas querquedula)
Information on the garganey (Anas querquedula) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Black pennant (Selysiothemis nigra)
A small and graceful dragonfly, the black pennant (Selysiothermis nigra) is distinguished by its large, fragile-looking wings and…
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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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Striated heron (Butorides striata)
Also known as the little heron due to its small size, the striated heron has a dark grey back, a thick grey to reddish-brown neck, a large…
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Yellow-spotted bell frog (Litoria castanea)
Information on the yellow-spotted tree frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Chalk-fronted corporal (Libellula julia)
The chalk-fronted corporal (Libellula julia) is a distinctive dragonfly with two white bars on the front of its thorax, which are similar in…
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Ruddy shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea)
A distinctive duck with beautiful rusty orange plumage, the ruddy shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) looks very different from almost all other…
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American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
The largest reptile in North America, the iconic American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is considered to be a living fossil, having…
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Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens)
Information on the wandering glider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
The familiar mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most numerous duck in Britain, and is the ancestor of the domestic duck. Both male and…
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Black-tailed skimmer (Nesciothemis farinosa)
The black-tailed skimmer (Nesciothemis farinosa) is a fairly large and robust dragonfly. The male, as the common name suggests, has a…
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Madagascar pratincole (Glareola ocularis)
In flight, the Madagascar pratincole cuts a distinctive silhouette, with long, pointed brown wings and a forked black and white tail. On the…
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Lesser water-plantain (Baldellia ranunculoides)
Like all Baldellia species, the lesser water-plantain (Baldellia ranunculoides) is an aquatic herb. This delicate plant has a long, curving…
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