Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
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Sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata)
Information on the sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common scarlet-darter (Crocothemis erythraea)
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Holly-leaved naiad (Najas marina)
The holly-leaved naiad (Najas marina) is an aquatic plant that has tough narrow leaves on forked, brittle stems. Both the leaves and the…
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Senegal bluetail (Ischnura senegalensis)
Information on the senegal bluetail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator)
The emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) is Britain's largest dragonfly; they are a spectacular sight with their broad wings and powerful…
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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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Purple darter (Diplacodes lefebvrii)
Giving off an iridescent dark-purplish sheen as it flies across its freshwater habitat, it is not hard to see how the purple darter (…
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Red-veined dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)
One of Africa’s most common and widely distributed dragonflies, the male red-veined dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa) has a slender red abdomen…
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Common water-plantain (Alisma plantago-aquatica)
Common water-plantain is a stout aquatic herb with oval-shaped leaves, which may be rounded or heart-shaped at the base. The pale lilac…
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Eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei)
The largest of the living apes, the gorilla has a characteristically heavy body shape and shaggy dark coat. Until recently it was considered…
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Red-necked falcon (Falco chicquera)
With a distinctive chestnut coloured head and neck, the red-necked falcon is a small, yet unmistakable bird of prey. A predominately…
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African brush-tailed porcupine (Atherurus africanus)
Information on the African brush-tailed porcupine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
The largest species in the genus Tringa, the common greenshank (Tringa nebularia) is an elegant wading bird with a long, stout, slightly…
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Stanley’s bustard (Neotis denhami)
Bustards are large, long-legged birds that resemble giant chickens, and are related to the cranes and rails of the world. Stanley’s bustard…
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Crowned guenon (Cercopithecus pogonias)
The crowned guenon is a widespread and common African forest monkey, with distinctive facial markings and prominent tufted ears. Currently…
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Black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)
Information on the black mamba is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
Spectacularly tall, the giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) has a very long neck with a short, upstanding mane, and high shoulders that slope…
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Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
The kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is our most common diurnal bird of prey, and is often seen hovering over farmland and at the sides of…
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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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Blue basker (Urothemis edwardsii)
A stout, medium-sized dragonfly, the blue basker (Urothemis edwardsii) is an attractive species with deep blue and black markings. The blue…
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Ruwenzorii otter shrew (Micropotamogale ruwenzorii )
Information on the Ruwenzorii otter shrew is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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White-winged tern (Chlidonias leucopterus)
The white-winged tern (also known as the white-winged black tern) undergoes fascinating aesthetic alterations in its plumage, ranging from…
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Red-tailed guenon (Cercopithecus ascanius)
Information on the red-tailed guenon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Whitethroat (Sylvia communis)
Information on the whitethroat (Sylvia communis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Water chevrotain (Hyemoschus aquaticus)
Chevrotains, also known as mouse deer, are the intermediates in appearance between pigs and deer. The water chevrotain has, like the other…
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Long-crested eagle (Lophaetus occipitalis)
The remarkably long, feathered crest possessed by the aptly named long-crested eagle, is this unmistakeable bird of prey’s most striking…
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African elephant (Loxodonta africana)
Perhaps one of the world’s most emotive and iconic animals, the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the largest living terrestrial…
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Madagascan bee-eater (Merops superciliosus)
Infomation on the Madagascan bee-eater is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Congo clawless otter (Aonyx congicus)
With its long, sinuous body set on short-limbs, tapering tail and unwebbed feet, the Congo clawless otter is very similar in appearance to…
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Woolly-necked stork (Ciconia episcopus)
Information on the woolly-necked stork is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
