Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
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Pacific Coast mahogany (Swietenia humilis)
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Stimson’s python (Antaresia stimsoni)
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Common wallaroo (Macropus robustus)
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Ghost bat (Macroderma gigas)
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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
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White-throated robin (Irania gutturalis)
The white-throated robin (Irania gutturalis) is a small, unobtrusive yet boldly marked bird that is rarely seen due to its shy nature. This…
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Painted finch (Emblema pictum)
Despite being a highly distinctive species with striking plumage, the painted finch (Emblema pictum) blends surprisingly well into its…
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North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata)
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Finlayson's cave bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni)
Information on Finlayson's cave bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Western diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)
An iconic reptile, the rattle of the western diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most evocative sounds of the arid southern United States…
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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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Hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas)
Considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians, the hamadryas baboon is distinguished from other baboons by the male’s long, silver-grey…
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Yellow-spotted agama (Trapelus flavimaculatus)
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Kurdish wheatear (Oenanthe xanthoprymna)
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Ocellated spinytail (Uromastyx ocellata)
As its common name suggests, the ocellated spinytail (Uromastyx ocellata) has many white ‘ocelli’, or eye-like markings, arranged in bands…
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Red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus)
With its striking, bare, red head and jet-black body, the red-headed vulture is unmistakable among vulture species. Despite being a…
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Spiny-cheeked honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis)
Named for the long, white, spiny bristles on its cheeks, the spiny-cheeked honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis) is an Australian bird with…
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European black vulture (Aegypius monachus)
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Gabela bush shrike (Laniarius amboimensis)
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Jeweled chameleon (Furcifer campani)
The tiny jeweled chameleon (Furcifer campani) varies from pale green to dark brown in colour, and is elaborately decorated with numerous…
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Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia)
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Yellow cardinal (Gubernatrix cristata)
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Large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus)
The largest representative of the genus Chaetophractus, the large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus) is the most common…
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Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba)
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Plain swift (Apus unicolor)
A fairly small swift, the plain swift (Apus unicolor) shares its range with both the common swift (Apus apus) and the pallid swift (Apus…
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Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)
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Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
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American kestrel (Falco sparverius)
Not only is the American kestrel (Falco sparverius) one of the most abundant raptors in the Americas, but this diminutive bird of prey is…
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Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus)
This fascinating small antelope has a number of distinct features that make it well adapted to its rugged, rocky habitat. It is unique…
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Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi)
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