Species that live in a habitat similar to the Hawaiian silversword 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
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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
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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
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Oahu tree snails (Achatinella spp.)
The Oahu tree snails are a classic example of the devastation of the native fauna and flora of the Hawaiian Islands that has occur...  More
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Vancouver Island marmot (Marmota vancouverensis)
This house-cat sized marmot or ground squirrel was first described in 1910. It is currently regarded as one of the rarest mammals ...  More  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
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Marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus)
The marbled murrelet is a small, chubby seabird that has a very short neck. During the breeding season it has dark brown to blacki...  More  0 Videos
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Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
Owing its common name to its short ‘bobbed’ tail, the bobcat has the widest distribution of any native cat in North America Like o...  More  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
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Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus)
The Himalayan tahr is a relative of the wild goat and is specially adapted to life on the rugged mountain slopes of the Himalayas,...  More
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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  0 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  0 Videos
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Pig’s ear (Gomphus clavatus)
Pig's ear fungus derives its name from the funnel-shaped and folded fruiting body, which resembles a pig’s ear in shape and textur...  More  0 Videos
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Akeke’e (Loxops caeruleirostris)
Information on the Akeke’e is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More
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Akikiki (Oreomystis bairdi)
Information on the Akikiki is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  0 Videos
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Artist’s fungus (Ganoderma applanatum)
Artist’s fungus forms bracket-like fruit bodies that are reddish brown in colour. The hard waxy crust has a knobbly surface, and t...  More
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Bactrian deer (Cervus elaphus bactrianus)
Information on the Bactrian deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  0 Videos
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American black bear (Ursus americanus)
With a population double that of all other bear species combined, the American black bear is by far the most common member of the ...  More  0 Videos
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Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
Although the majestic golden eagle is not Britain’s largest raptor (the white-tailed eagle exceeds it in size) nor is it the rares...  More
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