Species that live in a habitat similar to the Ptarmigan Results 1 - 20
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Bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva)
The bristlecone pines are one of the world’s oldest living organisms; the oldest known living tree is called ‘Methuselah’ and has ...  More  15 Images  2 Videos
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Mountain gazelle (Gazella gazella)
Of all Gazella species, the mountain gazelle is the most slender built with relatively the longest neck and legs. The coat is fawn...  More  19 Images  1 Video
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Snow mountain quail (Anurophasis monorthonyx)
Information on the snow mountain quail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius)
The Nilgiri tahr is a goat antelope found high up in the mountains of southern India, it is known locally as the 'Nilgiri ibex'. T...  More  20 Images  13 Videos
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Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
The giant panda is universally admired for its appealing markings and seemingly gentle demeanour. This large mammal is now recogni...  More  36 Images  14 Videos
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Snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)
Snow buntings are known locally as 'snowflakes', and the specific part of the scientific name nivalis means 'snowy'. They certainl...  More  16 Images  6 Videos
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Northern dart moth (Xestia alpicola alpina)
The form of the Northern Dart moth found in Britain (Xestia alpicola alpina), is considered to be a different race or 'subspecies'...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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Sicilian fir (Abies nebrodensis)
This tall evergreen tree is known only from a single location. It has the characteristic fir tree shape, with a tall straight trun...  More  6 Images  0 Videos
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Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus)
The dittany of Crete is widely used for food flavouring and medicinal purposes, in addition to it featuring as an ornamental plant...  More  6 Images  0 Videos
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Black sicklebill (Epimachus fastuosus)
The black sicklebill is a large bird of paradise, with, as the name suggests, a long, strongly curved bill. The tail is extremely ...  More  6 Images  2 Videos
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Sumatran rabbit (Nesolagus netscheri)
The Sumatran rabbit is thought to be the rarest species of all lagomorphs (rabbits, hares and pikas). Only 15 museum specimens of...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Arabian tahr (Arabitragus jayakari)
Although the Arabian tahr is relatively small, its strength and agility should not be underestimated. The species has a stocky bui...  More  6 Images  2 Videos
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Green racquet-tail (Prioniturus luconensis)
A member of the colourful and charismatic parrot family, the green racquet-tail is not as strikingly bright as many other parrot s...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Temminck’s tragopan (Tragopan temminckii)
This colourful bird is considered by many to be the most beautiful pheasant in the world. Males are bright orange-crimson, spotted...  More  30 Images  2 Videos
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Bog asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum)
Bog asphodel produces bright yellow star-like flowers on leafless stems. On the damp heaths and peatbogs in which it is found, thi...  More  8 Images  0 Videos
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Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax)
This member of the crow family is glossy black in colour, with a long curved red bill and red legs, unique in the family. Males an...  More  12 Images  4 Videos
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European wildcat (Felis silvestris grampia)
The Scottish subspecies of the European wildcat, Felis silvestris grampia is a stocky cat, and can be distinguished from the domes...  More  17 Images  12 Videos
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Sooty falcon (Falco concolor)
The sooty falcon is an attractive, medium-sized bird of prey with long, slender wings and a long tail. Although the adult plumage ...  More  17 Images  1 Video
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Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
Britain's smallest native carnivore, the weasel has a long slender body, and a short tail. The fur is ginger to a rich chocolate-r...  More  9 Images  3 Videos
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Yunnan snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus bieti)
The Yunnan snub-nosed monkey is the most endangered of China's three snub-nosed monkey species. The long, shaggy coat is mainly bl...  More  5 Images  6 Videos
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