Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
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Papyrus sedge (Cyperus papyrus)
Having been used for paper making by the ancient Egyptians, the papyrus sedge (Cyperus papyrus) has been credited with aiding the foundation…
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Sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata)
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Common buzzard (Buteo buteo)
One of the most common raptor species in Europe, this medium-sized bird of prey is recognisable for its rounded head and tail, broad wings…
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Southern lesser galago (Galago moholi)
A small, elusive primate, the southern lesser galago (Galago moholi) has large round eyes, large prominent ears, and a remarkable ability to…
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Mbuna (Pseudotropheus ater)
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Lilian’s lovebird (Agapornis lilianae)
The beautifully colourful plumage of this small parrot may be its downfall, as it faces the constant threat of capture for the cage-bird…
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Southern ground-hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri)
The southern ground-hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) is the largest hornbill in the world and features a striking red facial and throat skin…
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Lesser spotted eagle (Aquila pomarina)
The lesser spotted eagle is a medium-sized bird of prey with dark brown plumage, broad wings and a small bill. While there can be…
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African wild dog (Lycaon pictus)
The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is one of the world’s most social and distinctive canids. The short, wiry coat is coloured in blotches…
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Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus)
A distinctive, high-shouldered antelope, with a long, broad muzzle and cow-like horns, the blue wildebeest is famous for forming vast…
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African spoonbill (Platalea alba)
Information on the African spoonbill is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Shikra (Accipiter badius)
The shikra is considered to be the commonest small hawk of dry woodland and savanna in Africa and India. The adult male shikra is smaller…
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Cichlid (Labidochromis mylodon)
Information on the Labidochromis mylodon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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African barred owlet (Glaucidium capense)
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Serval (Leptailurus serval)
Built for height rather than speed, the serval (Leptailurus serval) is a tall, slender cat with the longest legs relative to body size…
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Marsh sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis)
Information on the marsh sandpiper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Great egret (Casmerodius albus)
The great egret is a large heron which, as an adult, has entirely white plumage with contrasting black feet and long, black legs. Colour is…
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Spot-necked otter (Lutra maculicollis)
The spot-necked otter owes its name to the mottled blotches of creamy-white markings typically visible on its neck and chest. Dense…
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Lizard buzzard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus)
The small and thickset lizard buzzard is typically seen perched upright and motionless on dead branches and telegraph poles, staring fixedly…
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Ayres’s hawk-eagle (Hieraaetus ayresii)
Ayres’s hawk eagle is an exceptionally small eagle, identified by largely black upperparts, contrasting softly with white underparts that…
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African pencil cedar (Juniperus procera)
The African pencil cedar (Juniperus procera), the tallest of all juniper species in the world, acquired its name from its extensive use in…
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White-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda)
The largest of all mongooses, the white-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda) is a slender and long-legged carnivore that takes its name…
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Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus)
Information on the bushbuck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Eurasian reed-warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus)
The Eurasian reed warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) is a rather indistinct, plain, un-streaked warbler. There is little to distinguish this…
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Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)
While the bizarre and elusive aardvark (Orycteropus afer) may look vaguely similar in appearance to a pig, (aardvark literally means…
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Grey-headed kingfisher (Halcyon leucocephala)
The grey-headed kingfisher is an insect-eating kingfisher with a silvery-grey head, nape and breast and a distinctive chestnut belly.The…
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Marsh warbler (Acrocephalus palustris)
A rare summer migrant, the marsh warbler (Acrocephalus palustris) is olive green-brown in colour with a white throat, a pale…
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White-headed vulture (Trigonoceps occipitalis)
With its bare, pink face and bright orange-red bill with a peacock blue base, this is one of Africa’s most colourful vultures. The…
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Common stonechat (Saxicola torquatus)
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Pallid harrier (Circus macrourus)
This migratory bird of prey, like other harriers, has distinct male and female plumage. The pallid harrier male has very pale grey…
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