Species that live in a habitat similar to the Island fox Results 1 - 20
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Florida scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens)
The Florida scrub-jay is the rarest of five species belonging to the genus Aphelocoma, which translates as ‘smooth-hair’ and refer...  More
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Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture is a highly distinctive bird ...  More
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Crab spider (Misumena vatia)
There is just a single species in Britain belonging to the genusMisumena. As the common name suggests, it is reminiscent of a crab...  More  0 Videos
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Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Instantly recognisable as the national emblem of the United States, the bald eagle has long been a key symbol in the human culture...  More  0 Videos
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Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea)
The Arctic tern is a long-distance migrant, making a staggering annual round-trip from its Arctic or northern temperate breeding r...  More  0 Videos
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Great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutm)
Great willowherb is a tall, common herb. It has a densely hairy stem bearing long, narrow leaves that taper to a point and are sim...  More
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Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera)
Himalayan or Indian balsam was introduced to British gardens from the Himalayas in 1839 and since then has become widely naturalis...  More
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Kirtland’s warbler (Dendroica kirtlandii)
This large warbler has a bright yellow breast and underside with black streaking on the sides. The male has a blue-grey back and t...  More
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Mountain plover (Charadrius montanus)
This poorly named species is not actually a mountain-dwelling bird, but is endemic to the Great Plains of North America. Similarl...  More  0 Videos
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Buller’s shearwater (Puffinus bulleri)
Buller’s shearwater has been described as flying with a grace and economy like no other, characterised by longer gliding motions a...  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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Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)
As the name suggests, this small, fast-flying, chocolate-brown butterfly has a chequered patterning on both the hind- and forewing...  More
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American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus)
The American burying beetle is the largest carrion beetle in North America. It has extremely distinctive colouration, being shiny ...  More  0 Videos
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Long-eared owl (Asio otus)
A common and widespread species, the long-eared owl can be recognised by its orange eyes, prominent ear tufts, and rounded, buff o...  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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Garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
The garden spider is a very common, large orb-web spider. The colour is variable, ranging from pale yellow to blackish-brown, with...  More
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Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
A large and powerful bird of prey, the northern goshawk was traditionally revered as a symbol of strength. It possesses short, rob...  More
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Flatwoods salamander (Ambystoma cingulatum)
ARKive is working with IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature, to source images of the world's threatened amphibian...  More  0 Videos
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Western diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)
An iconic reptile, the rattle of the western diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most evocative sounds of the arid southern Unit...  More
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