Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
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Indian black turtle (Melanochelys trijuga)
The Indian black turtle is a medium-sized freshwater turtle from South Asia. Despite its common name, the colour of this attractive turtle…
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Crested duck (Lophonetta specularioides)
Information on the crested duck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula)
Tufted ducks (Aythya fuligula) are, indeed, tufted, although the drake has a more prominent crest than the female (duck). The specific…
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Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus)
Information on the Persian sturgeon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Réunion harrier (Circus maillardi)
The Réunion harrier is the only raptor currently breeding on Réunion Island and has the smallest population of any bird species there. The…
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Masked finfoot (Heliopais personatus)
Information on the masked finfoot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Central American river turtle (Dermatemys mawii)
Information on the Central American river turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Indo-Pacific finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides)
As its name suggests, the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides) lacks a dorsal fin, and instead has a ridge that runs…
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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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Giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)
The giant otter, known through much of its range as the 'river wolf', is one of South America's top carnivores and is the largest of the…
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Canada goose (Branta canadensis)
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) was introduced to England around 300 years ago. It is now the most familiar goose in Britain. This…
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Intermediate egret (Mesophoyx intermedia)
A medium-sized heron with striking white plumage, the intermediate egret (Mesophoyx intermedia) is most attractive during the breeding…
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Fen raft spider (Dolomedes plantarius)
As well as being one of Britain's largest spiders, the fen raft spider (Dolomedes plantarius) is also one of the rarest. It is a…
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Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
Information on the barnacle goose is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Black tern (Chlidonias niger)
A small, graceful tern species, the black tern is unmistakable during the breeding season, when it displays the distinctive dark plumage for…
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Lake Wanam rainbowfish (Glossolepis wanamensis)
Information on the Lake Wanam rainbowfish is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Spangled diving beetle (Graphoderus zonatus)
This beetle has the appearance of being sheathed in gold, but only, it seems, when photographed under certain lighting conditions. The edges…
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Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis)
The Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis) is a small, silvery-tan to olive-coloured fish that is darker above, and yellowish to…
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West Indian whistling-duck (Dendrocygna arborea)
The West Indian whistling-duck is a large, upright, long-necked duck. Adults are deep brown in colour, with black-and-white markings on the…
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Mugger (Crocodylus palustris)
The broad snout of the mugger makes it look more like an alligator than a crocodile, but the large and visible fourth tooth indicates that…
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Asian short-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea)
This charismatic mammal, equally at home in the water and on land, is the smallest of the world’s otters. As well as its size, the…
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Slender-billed gull (Larus genei)
The slender-billed gull (Larus genei) is most easily identified by its distinctive profile, with a long, sloping forehead and a long…
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Andean flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus)
The Andean flamingo possesses the typical elegant flamingo body shape, with long legs and a long, curved neck. The body is pale pink, with…
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Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris)
A particularly distinctive dolphin, the Irrawaddy has a rounded head with no beak and a flexible neck, causing visible creases behind the…
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Madagascar grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii)
This bird, like all other grebes, is a specialized waterbird, that is virtually unable to move on land, but is an excellent swimmer and…
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Widemouth blindcat (Satan eurystomus)
A bizarre looking fish, the appearance of the widemouth blindcat reflects the unique habitat it occupies. Living in dark, underground…
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Eleonora’s falcon (Falco eleonorae)
One of the last bird species in Europe to be discovered by science, and noted for its late breeding season and unusual feeding habits…
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Steller’s eider (Polysticta stelleri)
Distinctive in its breeding plumage, male Steller’s eiders have an orange breast and sides, and a white head, all contrasting against a…
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Spectacled duck (Speculanas specularis)
With its highly distinctive head and neck pattern, the spectacled duck is unmistakeable. From the neck up, this medium-sized dabbling duck…
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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…
