Species that live in a habitat similar to the Alaotran gentle lemur Results 1 - 20
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Coot (Fulica atra)
The coot, Britain's largest rail species, is a plump water bird; it has a greyish body, a black head, and a white bill, above whic...  More  21 Images  6 Videos
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Bulrush (Typha latifolia)
The bulrush was termed 'reedmace' by botanists until the 1970s, but the common English name 'bulrush’'has since been accepted. Thi...  More  7 Images  2 Videos
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Common reed (Phragmites australis)
This common reed forms large beds in shallow water; it has round, hollow stems, which typically grow to 2m in height, but may reac...  More  4 Images  4 Videos
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Grey heron (Ardea cinerea)
The grey heron is the largest heron in Europe . It has a long neck, a strong, dagger-like bill and long yellow legs. In flight, th...  More  17 Images  11 Videos
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Black-headed gull (Larus ridibundus)
The common name of this species is inaccurate, as adult black-headed gulls have a chocolate-brown head in summer. In winter, this ...  More  22 Images  0 Videos
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Grass snake (Natrix natrix)
The grass snake is Britain's largest terrestrial reptile. This snake is typically olive-green, brown or greyish in colour, with a ...  More  18 Images  8 Videos
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Mute swan (Cygnus olor)
The mute swan is Britain's largest bird, and one of the heaviest flying birds in the world; adults can weigh over 15 kg . The comb...  More  36 Images  9 Videos
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Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus)
The yellow iris is a robust plant with beautiful bright yellow flowers. The roots and bulbs are thick and fleshy, and the narrow s...  More  8 Images  2 Videos
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European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis)
This olive, brown or black turtle is one of the few freshwater species that live in Europe. Although its appearance varies over it...  More  23 Images  1 Video
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Ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum)
The ruddy darter takes its name from its colour and its swift flight behaviour. The male dragonfly has a deep russet colour over t...  More  11 Images  0 Videos
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Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator)
The emperor is Britain's largest dragonfly; they are a spectacular sight with their broad wings and powerful flight. After emergin...  More  13 Images  4 Videos
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African skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris)
The African skimmer cuts a striking silhouette as it flies with slow wingbeats over the rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. I...  More  20 Images  3 Videos
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Black crowned-crane (Balearica pavonina)
This beautiful stately bird, threatened by the loss of their wetland habitat, gets its name from its dark slaty-grey to black plum...  More  10 Images  0 Videos
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Common toad (Bufo bufo)
The common toad is surrounded by a wealth of folklore and superstition. It can alter the tone of its skin to suit its surroundings...  More  20 Images  6 Videos
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Common carp (Cyprinus carpio)
The carp that occurs in Britain today is the most commercially important freshwater fish kept in ponds, and has been selectively b...  More  6 Images  4 Videos
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Roach (Rutilus rutilus)
The roach is a common fish of fresh and brackish water, and one that is likely to be the most familiar to anglers. The eyes are re...  More  6 Images  0 Videos
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Common duckweed (Lemna gibba)
This duckweed is one of Britain's most common small water plants, which forms familiar green mats covering stagnant water bodies. ...  More  6 Images  0 Videos
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Spot-necked otter (Lutra maculicollis)
The spot-necked otter owes its name to the mottled blotches of creamy-white markings typically visible on its neck and chest. Dens...  More  21 Images  3 Videos
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Wigeon (Anas penelope)
The wigeon is a medium-sized duck with a well-known whistling call - ‘wheeooo’ - familiar to all who have witnessed their huge win...  More  13 Images  0 Videos
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Adder's-tongue spearwort (Ranunculus ophioglossifolius)
Adder's-tongue spearwort is related to the buttercup, and an alternative name for it is the 'Badgeworth buttercup'. The Latin nam...  More  11 Images  0 Videos
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