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  15 Images  2 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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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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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  5 Images  2 Videos
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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  10 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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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  6 Images  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  37 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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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  6 Images  9 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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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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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  7 Images  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  2 Images  1 Video
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Akikiki (Oreomystis bairdi)
Information on the Akikiki is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  2 Images  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  7 Images  1 Video
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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  8 Images  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  43 Images  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  30 Images  10 Videos
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