Species that live in a habitat similar to the Pygmy hippopotamus Results 1 - 20
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Glittering demoiselle (Calopteryx exul)
This member of the broad-winged damselflies (Calopterygidae spp.) closely resembles the banded demoiselle (C. splendens) and has b...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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Albertine Rift reed frog (Hyperolius discodactylus)
Hyperolius discodactylus is one of at least nine Hyperolius species endemic to the Albertine Rift, one of the richest sites for bi...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
The beautiful iridescent plumage of the kingfisher makes it one of our most colourful and instantly recognisable birds; despite th...  More  17 Images  6 Videos
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Sakalava rail (Amaurornis olivieri)
Since its discovery in 1929, the rare and extremely shy Sakalava rail has been recorded on only a handful of occasions. This small...  More  3 Images  0 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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African slender-snouted crocodile (Mecistops cataphractus)
The African slender-snouted crocodile is among the least known of the world’s crocodilians. Its defining feature is its extremely...  More  9 Images  1 Video
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Faded pincertail (Onychogomphus costae)
As its common name suggests, this species possesses more subdued colours than most of its pincertail (Onychogomphus spp.) relative...  More  4 Images  0 Videos
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Maathai’s longleg (Notogomphus maathaiae)
First described in 2005, Maathai’s longleg is a clubtail (Gomphidae spp.) belonging to the genus Notogomphus, commonly referred to...  More  2 Images  0 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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Wattled crane (Grus carunculatus)
The wattled crane is the largest and rarest of the six species of crane in Africa. The breast and neck are white and the underpart...  More  14 Images  6 Videos
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Summer lady's-tresses (Spiranthes aestivalis)
Summer lady's-tresses is thought to be extinct in Britain. This orchid produces 5-20 yellowish-white flowers in a spiral row. The ...  More  2 Images  0 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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African giant toad (Amietophrynus superciliaris)
The African giant toad is a large, forest-dwelling species, with attractive colouration that provides perfect camouflage amongst t...  More  6 Images  0 Videos
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Dipper (Cinclus cinclus)
The dipper is a dumpy aquatic bird with a short tail. Adults have dark sooty-black plumage with a prominent bright white bib, and ...  More  22 Images  0 Videos
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African clawless otter (Aonyx capensis)
The dexterous, hand-like forefeet of the African clawless otter are its most remarkable feature, enabling it to grapple with its p...  More  12 Images  1 Video
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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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Banded neolebias (Neolebias lozii)
Discovered as recently as 1993, this small, rare fish is only found in two streams within the Upper Zambezi River floodplain, Zamb...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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Ethiopian Highlander (Atoconeura aethiopica)
Like other members of the Libellulidae family, the Ethiopian highlander has a relatively short, broad abdomen, with its whole body...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Rouget’s rail (Rougetius rougetii)
A secretive and terrestrial bird, like other rails, Rouget’s rail has olive-brown upperparts and cinnamon-reddish-orange underpart...  More  4 Images  1 Video
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African manatee (Trichechus senegalensis)
The African manatee is the least known of all the Sirenians; the unique group of manatees and dugongs that are the only herbivorou...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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