Species that live in a habitat similar to the Desert tortoise Results 1 - 20
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Desert gourd (Citrullus colocynthis)
Information on the desert gourd is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  5 Images  0 Videos
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Mexican redknee tarantula (Brachypelma smithi)
This venomous but docile tarantula is the most common spider used in movies due to its large size and beautiful colouration. A par...  More  15 Images  2 Videos
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Brown bear (Ursus arctos)
One of the largest carnivores on Earth, the brown bear is perhaps the most archetypal of all bear species, indeed the genus and sp...  More  70 Images  0 Videos
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Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural history...  More  90 Images  0 Videos
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Coyote (Canis latrans)
Renowned for its piercing nocturnal howl, the coyote is one of North America’s most adaptable and resourceful predators. This spec...  More  55 Images  0 Videos
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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour or more when divin...  More  44 Images  11 Videos
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Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum)
The Gila monster is the largest lizard in the United States, and one of the few species of venomous lizard in the world. It has a ...  More  12 Images  14 Videos
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Artichoke cactus (Obregonia denegrii)
This small cactus is just visible above the surface of the ground, as the heads emerge only slightly from the larger underground r...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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Little white whiptail (Aspidoscelis gypsi)
Information on the little white whiptail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  8 Images  0 Videos
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Island nesoluma (Nesoluma polynesicum)
This easily identifiable, small evergreen grows up to 10 metres tall and about 25 centimetres in diameter. The leaves are broadly...  More  7 Images  0 Videos
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Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta)
With an expressive face and active lifestyle, the rhesus macaque is a charismatic species. Its coat is pale brown above and fades ...  More  31 Images  12 Videos
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Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture is a highly distinctive bird ...  More  27 Images  3 Videos
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San Salvador iguana (Cyclura rileyi)
The San Salvador iguana is a strikingly handsome lizard, exhibiting an impressive crest of spiny scales down its back and a variab...  More  7 Images  0 Videos
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Rosy boa (Charina trivirgata)
The rosy boa is an attractive snake, usually noted for its pattern of three wide, black, brown, reddish-brown or orange stripes th...  More  13 Images  0 Videos
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Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus)
The northern harrier is a slender, medium-sized hawk, with a long tail, wings and legs, a characteristic white rump, and a distinc...  More  26 Images  11 Videos
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Kit fox (Vulpes macrotis)
Kit foxes are among the smallest foxes of the Americas, with their most conspicuous characteristic being exceptionally large, clos...  More  14 Images  7 Videos
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Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia)
The burrowing owl is a small-bodied species, with a round head lacking ear tufts, striking lemon yellow eyes and unusually long le...  More  43 Images  8 Videos
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Aplomado falcon (Falco femoralis)
Spanish for lead-coloured, the aplomado falcon’s common name is a reference to the adult’s blue-black upperparts. A slim-bodied ra...  More  12 Images  0 Videos
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Giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens)
The giant kangaroo rat is the largest of more than 20 species of kangaroo rats, which are small rodents that (as their name would ...  More  3 Images  4 Videos
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