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Gallagher’s leaf-toed gecko (Asaccus gallagheri)
Gallagher’s leaf-toed gecko (Asaccus gallagheri) is a relatively small, delicately-built gecko with a slender tail, slender limbs, large…
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Jeweled distaff thistle (Carthamus oxyacantha)
Information on the jeweled distaff thistle (Carthamus oxyacantha) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 (Camelus ferus)…
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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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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…
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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…
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Musandam leaf-toed gecko (Asaccus caudivolvulus)
Described as a particularly colourful species, the Musandam leaf-toed gecko (Asaccus caudivolvulus) is a slender, medium-sized gecko with a…
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Turbinicarpus (Turbinicarpus alonsoi)
Turbinicarpus alonsoi is a small cactus with a single, flattened stem, divided into angled projections known as tubercles. Each tubercle…
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Sinai baton blue (Pseudophilotes sinaicus)
A diminutive butterfly found only in a tiny part of Sinai, Egypt, the Sinai baton blue (Pseudophilotes sinaicus) may potentially be the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Dirachma (Dirachma socotrana)
Information on Dirachma socotrana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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Nubian dragon tree (Dracaena ombet)
Information on the Nubian dragon tree is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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Culpeo (Pseudalopex culpaeus)
Information on the culpeo (Pseudalopex culpaeus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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Tropiocolotes (Tropiocolotes bisharicus)
Information on Tropiocolotes bisharicus 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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Dionysia (Dionysia mira)
Information on Dionysia mira is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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Hypericum (Hypericum balfourii)
Information on Hypericum balfourii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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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…
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Panamint alligator lizard (Elgaria panamintina)
Information on the Panamint alligator lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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