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Species related to the Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)

Murray River cod (Maccullochella peelii)
Information on the Murray River cod is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Pig-nosed turtle (Carettochelys insculpta)
The pig-nosed turtle is the sole surviving member of an ancient and once widespread family, and is unusual in that, with its long... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Green and golden bell frog (Litoria aurea)
The green and golden bell frog belongs to the tree frog family (Hylidae) and was once one of the most common frogs in south-east Australia... More 24 Images 2 Videos
Blue Mountains water skink (Eulamprus leuraensis)
The little-known Blue Mountains water skink is one of Australia’s rarest lizards. Elongated and flattened, the mid-body of this attractive... More 5 Images 0 videos
Yellow-spotted bell frog (Litoria castanea)
Information on the yellow-spotted tree frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Tusked frog (Adelotus brevis)
Information on the tusked frog (Adelotus brevis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Common scarlet-darter (Crocothemis erythraea)
Information on the common scarlet-darter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)
Despite its name, this spine-covered animal has a relatively elongate, slender snout. The spines are usually yellow with black tips but can... More 35 Images 5 Videos
Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
A well-known, attractive diving duck, the goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) has distinctive plumage with marked differences in appearance... More 29 Images 3 Videos
Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare)
Information on the Yacaré caiman is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 2 Videos
Pike (Esox lucius)
The pike (Esox lucius) is probably the coarse anglers’ most sought-after fish. It is predatory both in nature and appearance. The fish has a... More 27 Images 0 videos
Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus)
Information on the muskrat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 19 Images 1 Video
Water opossum (Chironectes minimus)
Information on the water opossum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 2 Videos
Nautilothelphusa (Nautilothelphusa zimmeri)
Information on Nautilothelphusa zimmeri is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Skadar gudgeon (Gobio skadarensis)
Named for its occurrence around Lake Skadar in Montenegro, the Skadar gudgeon (Gobio skadarensis) is a member of the Cyprinidae family, a... More 1 Image 0 videos
Baikal teal (Anas formosa)
With such a bold and eye-catching head pattern, this teal is easily discernable from other dabbling duck species. Comprised of distinct... More 9 Images 1 Video
African river-martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina)
The African river-martin, the most primitive living swallow, has blue-black or purple-black plumage with an attractive green sheen to the... More 3 Images 2 Videos
Ornate slider (Trachemys ornata)
Once considered to be a subspecies of Trachemys scripta (the common slider), this turtle is now a full species. The carapace (upper shell)... More 2 Images 0 videos
Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus)
The fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) is another feline that contradicts the belief that cats dislike water, frequently entering... More 12 Images 3 Videos
Four-toed salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum)
Information on the four-toed salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 2 Videos
African manatee (Trichechus senegalensis)
The African manatee is the least known of all the Sirenians; the unique group of manatees and dugongs that are the only herbivorous marine... More 2 Images 0 videos
Salmon (Salmo ohridanus)
Information on the Salmo ohridanus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
A medium-sized, ground-dwelling water bird, the striking common moorhen is among the world’s most widespread bird species, being found in... More 42 Images 6 Videos
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
The familiar mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most numerous duck in Britain, and is the ancestor of the domestic duck. Both male and... More 58 Images 13 Videos
Canada goose (Branta canadensis)
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) was introduced to England around 300 years ago. It is now the most familiar goose in Britain. This... More 47 Images 7 Videos
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus)
The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is the largest grebe in Europe. It is a graceful bird, with its long neck, long bill and... More 31 Images 7 Videos
Leka keppe (Sarotherodon lohbergeri)
Information on the leka keppe is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii)
Information on the California red-legged frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 15 Images 0 videos
Roach (Rutilus rutilus)
The roach (Rutilus rutilus) is a common fish of fresh and brackish water, and one that is likely to be the most familiar to anglers... More 14 Images 3 Videos
Falcon toad (Rhinella sternosignata)
Information on the falcon toad (Rhinella sternosignata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos

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