ARKive - Lappet-faced vulture - Torgos tracheliotos- species related by habitat

Species that live in a similar habitat to the Lappet-faced vulture (Torgos tracheliotos)

Gallagher’s leaf-toed gecko (Asaccus gallagheri)
Gallagher’s leaf-toed gecko is a relatively small, delicately-built gecko with a slender tail, slender limbs, large eyes and distinctive... More 2 Images 0 videos
Jeweled distaff thistle (Carthamus oxyacantha)
Information on the jeweled distaff thistle (Carthamus oxyacantha) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Mountain gazelle (Gazella gazella)
Of all Gazella species, the mountain gazelle is the most slender built with relatively the longest neck and legs. The coat is fawn to... More 20 Images 1 Video
Rock hyrax (Procavia capensis)
The rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) is a small, tailless mammal which superficially may resemble a guinea pig, but is actually more closely... More 23 Images 5 Videos
Many-horned adder (Bitis cornuta)
This small venomous snake is named for the distinctive tuft of two to seven horn-like scales above each eye. The body is usually a greyish... More 7 Images 0 videos
Wild Bactrian camel (Camelus ferus)
Previously thought to be the ancestor of all domestic camels, recent genetic studies have shown that the wild Bactrian camel is in fact a... More 9 Images 7 Videos
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... More 43 Images 11 Videos
Bar-tailed semaphore gecko (Pristurus celerrimus)
A small gecko with a long, conspicuously banded tail, the bar-tailed semaphore gecko (Pristurus celerrimus), like other members of the genus... More 1 Image 0 videos
Guanaco (Lama guanicoe)
Described by Charles Darwin as “an elegant animal, with a long, slender neck and fine legs”, the guanaco is the largest wild member of the... More 31 Images 10 Videos
Musandam leaf-toed gecko (Asaccus caudivolvulus)
Described as a particularly colourful species, the Musandam leaf-toed gecko is a slender, medium-sized gecko with a relatively flattened... More 1 Image 0 videos
Turbinicarpus (Turbinicarpus alonsoi)
Turbinicarpus alonsoi is a small cactus with a single, flattened stem, divided into angled projections known as tubercles. Each tubercle... More 5 Images 0 videos
Persian horned viper (Pseudocerastes persicus)
A medium-sized, thick-bodied snake with a relatively short tail, the Persian horned viper (Pseudocerastes persicus) is named for the pair of... More 5 Images 0 videos
Saker falcon (Falco cherrug)
A great favourite with falconers, the saker falcon (Falco cherrug) is a large, powerful bird of prey with an exceptionally broad wingspan... More 17 Images 2 Videos
Trident leaf-nosed bat (Asellia tridens)
The trident leaf-nosed bat is named after its distinctive nose-leaf, a fleshy structure surrounding the nose, common to many bats, which on... More 3 Images 0 videos
Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas)
The slender black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a long-legged, medium sized canid with a pointed, fox-like muzzle. The black and silver... More 41 Images 0 videos
Dirachma (Dirachma socotrana)
Information on Dirachma socotrana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas)
A large, robust amphibian of western North America, the boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas) has thick, dry skin that is covered in dark or rusty... More 7 Images 0 videos
Nubian dragon tree (Dracaena ombet)
Information on the Nubian dragon tree is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca)
Adult imperial eagles (Aquila heliaca) are stocky in shape with black-brown feathers and a pale golden crown and nape. The shoulders... More 26 Images 4 Videos
Chukar (Alectoris chukar)
The most distinguishing features of this attractive bird are the vivid black and white stripes that decorate the wings and the black band... More 17 Images 2 Videos
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... More 30 Images 10 Videos
Dionysia (Dionysia mira)
Information on Dionysia mira is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Rueppell’s griffon (Gyps rueppellii)
Rueppell’s griffon is a large African vulture that feeds solely on carrion and bone fragments of dead animals. Like other vultures... More 24 Images 7 Videos
Hypericum (Hypericum balfourii)
Information on Hypericum balfourii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 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
Brown bear (Ursus arctos)
One of the largest carnivores on Earth, the brown bear (Ursus arctos) is perhaps the most archetypal of all bear species; indeed the genus... More 74 Images 10 Videos
Panamint alligator lizard (Elgaria panamintina)
Information on the Panamint alligator lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
King protea (Protea cynaroides)
With its massive, bowl shaped inflorescences, the king protea is one of the most spectacular members of the Proteaceae family, and as a... More 10 Images 1 Video
Lotus (Lotus mollis)
Information on Lotus mollis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Turbinicarpus (Turbinicarpus gielsdorfianus)
Information on Turbinicarpus gielsdorfianus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos

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