Species that live in a habitat similar to the Thylacine Results 1 - 20
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Olive earthtongue (Microglossum olivaceum)
The family of fungi known collectively as 'earthtongues' are aptly named. The shape of the upper part of the fungus, called the he...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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Sharpe’s longclaw (Macronyx sharpei)
Sharpe’s longclaw is a small, slender bird, with brownish-black upperparts, and distinct cinnamon to yellow edgings on the feather...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)
The lapwing is a familiar wader of open farmland. It has a striking appearance, with its black and white plumage, iridescent green...  More  21 Images  0 Videos
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Jackson’s widowbird (Euplectes jacksoni)
Jackson’s widowbird is a small bird that for most of the year has a rather dull appearance; streaky brown plumage, pink feet and a...  More  9 Images  1 Video
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Yellow-breasted pipit (Anthus chloris)
The yellow-breasted pipit is a rare and secretive bird found in the high-altitude grasslands of South Africa and Lesotho. This spe...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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Sidamo lark (Heteromirafra sidamoensis)
Like many members of the lark family, this rare Ethiopian species has brown, cryptic plumage. The feathers on its back are browni...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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Marsh fritillary (Eurodryas aurinia)
The marsh fritillary has a highly patterned pale yellowish-brown upperside with orange-brown markings and brown spots, giving a st...  More  14 Images  1 Video
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Bengal florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis)
A highly threatened and rare bird, the Bengal florican is the size of a large duck, with mostly black plumage. Males have predomi...  More  8 Images  0 Videos
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Black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus)
The black-winged kite is a striking, falcon-like bird of prey with an incredibly extensive range. This species has a pure white he...  More  20 Images  0 Videos
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Belted beauty moth (Lycia zonaria britannica)
Male and female Belted Beauty moths are strikingly different in appearance; females have tiny, 2 mm long non-functional wings and ...  More  5 Images  0 Videos
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Shrill carder bee (Bombus sylvarum)
The shrill carder bee is one of the smaller members of the bumblebee family. It has a distinctive combination of markings, being p...  More  4 Images  0 Videos
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Black harrier (Circus maurus)
This striking bird of prey breeds in the unique and incredibly diverse fynbos habitat of South Africa; a habitat which is threaten...  More  8 Images  1 Video
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Nail fungus (Poronia punctata)
This rare fungus, found on the dung of ponies and horses, takes its name from the resemblance of the fruiting bodies to nails. The...  More  4 Images  0 Videos
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Stone curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus)
The specific name Oedicnemus derives from the Greek for 'swollen shinned', these birds are also known as 'thick knees' due to thei...  More  14 Images  10 Videos
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Early gentian (Gentianella anglica)
This attractive plant has the typical 'trumpet-shaped' flowers characteristic of its family, which are purple with fine white hair...  More  6 Images  0 Videos
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Lizard weevil (Cathormiocerus britannicus)
The Lizard weevil, so called because it is found only on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, was once thought to be a species endemic ...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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Hornet robberfly (Asilus crabroniformis)
This fearsome looking fly, large and giving every appearance of aggression is, nonetheless, completely harmless to man. Most of th...  More  10 Images  4 Videos
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Adonis blue (Lysandra bellargus)
Males are bright sky blue in colour with a fine black line to the edge of the wings and a white border. Females are brown in colou...  More  13 Images  2 Videos
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Rainbow leaf beetle (Chrysolina cerealis)
The rainbow leaf beetle is arguably one of the most beautiful beetles in Britain. Its common name refers to the longitudinal bands...  More  3 Images  1 Video
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Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene)
This species is similar in appearance and size to the pearl-bordered fritillary, but has darker brown spots on the underwing and m...  More  7 Images  2 Videos
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