ARKive - Rueppell’s griffon - Gyps rueppellii- species related by habitat

Species that live in a similar habitat to the Rueppell’s griffon (Gyps rueppellii)

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155... More 43 Images 11 Videos
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 United States... More 31 Images 7 Videos
White-throated robin (Irania gutturalis)
The white-throated robin (Irania gutturalis) is a small, unobtrusive yet boldly marked bird that is rarely seen due to its shy nature. This... More 5 Images 0 videos
European black vulture (Aegypius monachus)
Information on the European black vulture is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 42 Images 0 videos
Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas)
The slender black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a long-legged, medium sized canid with a pointed, fox-like muzzle. The black and silver... More 41 Images 0 videos
Guanaco (Lama guanicoe)
Described by Charles Darwin as “an elegant animal, with a long, slender neck and fine legs”, the guanaco is the largest wild member of the... More 31 Images 10 Videos
Common wallaroo (Macropus robustus)
The common wallaroo is a rather stocky kangaroo with coarse, shaggy fur, a hairless muzzle, a relatively short, thick tail, and a... More 24 Images 2 Videos
Pacific Coast mahogany (Swietenia humilis)
Information on the Pacific Coast mahogany is currentl being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata)
The North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata) is the largest porcupine in the world. The black and white quills along the head and... More 8 Images 4 Videos
Ghost bat (Macroderma gigas)
The largest of the false vampire bats (Megadermatidae), the ghost bat gains its rather spooky name from its unusually pale colouration. The... More 6 Images 0 videos
Red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus)
With its striking, bare, red head and jet-black body, the red-headed vulture is unmistakable among vulture species. Despite being a... More 16 Images 2 Videos
Ocellated spinytail (Uromastyx ocellata)
Information on ocellated spinytail (Uromastyx ocellata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas)
Considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians, the hamadryas baboon is distinguished from other baboons by the male’s long, silver-grey... More 35 Images 4 Videos
Kurdish wheatear (Oenanthe xanthoprymna)
Information on the Kurdish wheatear is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Yellow-spotted agama (Trapelus flavimaculatus)
Information on the yellow-spotted agama is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri)
With its unusually thin, flat, flexible shell, and habit of fleeing rather than withdrawing into its shell, the pancake tortoise is amongst... More 6 Images 0 videos
Plain swift (Apus unicolor)
A fairly small swift, the plain swift (Apus unicolor) shares its range with both the common swift (Apus apus) and the pallid swift (Apus... More 2 Images 0 videos
White-faced scops-owl (Otus leucotis)
Information on the white-faced scops-owl is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
American kestrel (Falco sparverius)
Not only is the American kestrel one of the most abundant raptors in the Americas, but this diminutive bird of prey is also the only kestrel... More 26 Images 2 Videos
Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Information on the wild boar is currently being researched and written is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 55 Images 0 videos
Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
Brandt’s hedgehog is a typical hedgehog in appearance, with a dense, spiny coat, elongated snout, and ability to curl into a defensive ball... More 3 Images 0 videos
Soemmerring’s gazelle (Nanger soemmerringii)
These large, pale gazelles once gathered in their hundreds on the open plains of the Horn of Africa. Soemmerring’s gazelles bear short... More 7 Images 1 Video
Jaguar (Panthera onca)
The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest cat of the Americas and a formidable predator. Its common name comes from the native Indian name... More 48 Images 22 Videos
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 of prey... More 30 Images 5 Videos
Caracal (Caracal caracal)
The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a slender, graceful cat with a short, dense coat and distinctive, long, black-tufted ears. The body colour... More 34 Images 5 Videos
Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail... More 34 Images 0 videos
Hooded wheatear (Oenanthe monacha)
The hooded wheatear (Oenanthe monacha) is named for the distinctive white plumage on the top of the head and the back of neck, which... More 9 Images 0 videos
Little green bee-eater (Merops orientalis)
The little green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) is an exquisite little bird with bright emerald green plumage. The little green bee-eater can... More 17 Images 1 Video
Greater kestrel (Falco rupicoloides)
The greater kestrel is a member of the Falco genus, also known as the ‘true falcons’, a widespread group of raptors, recognised for their... More 16 Images 2 Videos
Sykes’s warbler (Hippolais rama)
Information on the Sykes's warbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos

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