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Related species for the Musandam leaf-toed gecko (Asaccus caudivolvulus)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lappet-faced vulture (Torgos tracheliotos)
The largest vulture in Africa, the lappet-faced vulture (Torgos tracheliotus) dominates other vultures when feeding and is even powerful…
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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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Turraea (Turraea socotrana)
Information on Turraea socotrana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Desert agama (Trapelus mutabilis)
The desert agama (Trapelus mutabilis) is a small to medium-sized lizard with a rather flattened body and a short, thick head. As in other…
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Dodson's toad (Duttaphrynus dodsoni)
Dodson’s toad (Duttaphrynus dodsoni) is a medium-sized East African toad with a short, rounded snout and relatively large, prominent…
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Chaco tortoise (Chelonoidis chilensis)
This tortoise’s common name is taken from the Chaco regions of Argentina and Paraguay in which it lives, but the Latin name chilensis is…
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Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
Brandt’s hedgehog is a typical hedgehog in appearance, with a dense, spiny coat, elongated snout, and ability to curl into a defensive ball…
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Mexican pink tarantula (Brachypelma klaasi)
Information on the Mexican pink tarantula is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Slevin’s sand gecko (Stenodactylus slevini)
Slevin’s sand gecko is a small gecko with a large head, a tapering tail, and relatively slender, rounded toes. As in other gecko species…
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Traganum (Traganum nudatum)
Information on Traganum nudatum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Notoceras (Notoceras bicorne)
Information on Notoceras bicorne is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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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Cinereous bunting (Emberiza cineracea)
One of the least known bunting species in its range, the cinereous bunting is a rather drab, greyish to brownish bird with a white outer…
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Fat sand rat (Psammomys obesus)
The appropriately named fat sand rat is a heavy-built, gerbil-like rodent, native to desert regions. It typically has dark reddish-brown fur…
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Schokari sand racer (Psammophis schokari)
One of the fastest snakes in the Middle East, the Schokari sand racer has a thin body with variable colouration and patterning and an…
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Greater Egyptian jerboa (Jaculus orientalis)
The greater Egyptian jerboa has extremely long, kangaroo-like hind legs and feet, but comparatively tiny forelegs, which bear well developed…
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