Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
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Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja)
A huge, iconic eagle of the rainforests of Central and South America, the harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is one of the largest and most…
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Black skimmer (Rynchops niger)
The largest of the three skimmer species, the black skimmer is an unmistakable bird, best known for its remarkable beak. As in all skimmers…
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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Occurring on every continent except Antarctica, the osprey is the one of the most widespread birds of prey. The plumage of the osprey is…
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Brazilian guinea pig (Cavia aperea)
The Brazilian guinea pig closely resembles the well-known domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), and is possibly its wild ancestor. Like its…
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Yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus)
Information on the yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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White-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari)
Information on the white-lipped peccary is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus)
The short-eared owl’s scientific name flammeus, meaning “fiery”, is a reference to its boldly streaked plumage, which provides excellent…
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American black vulture (Coragyps atratus)
Information on the American black vulture is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Collared anteater (Tamandua tetradactyla)
Information on the collared anteater is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
Information on the nine-banded armadillo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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South American coati (Nasua nasua)
The South American coati (Nasua nasua) is a member of the raccoon family and is easily recognised by its reddish-brown fur and elongated…
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Margay (Leopardus wiedii)
A beautifully patterned small cat, somewhat larger than a large house cat, the margay varies in colour from tawny yellow to greyish brown…
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Black-crowned night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)
Despite being fairly ubiquitous on a global level, the slightly unusual nocturnal habit of the black-crowned night heron renders it less…
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Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis)
The only species in its genus, the cattle egret gains its common name from its habit of commonly wandering alongside herds of cattle. It is…
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Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi)
The jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) is one of the most unusual of the New World cat species, being somewhat weasel-like in appearance. The…
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Oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus)
Information on the oncilla is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Little blue heron (Egretta caerulea)
The little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) is unique amongst herons as it is the only species with two distinct colour morphs for mature and…
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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…
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Nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender…
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King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)
Information on the king vulture is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Wood stork (Mycteria americana)
Information on the wood stork is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Horned screamer (Anhima cornuta)
Information on the horned screamer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Greater bulldog bat (Noctilio leporinus)
The greater bulldog bat is one of the largest bats in the New World, and also one of the most distinctive. One of only a few bat species to…
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Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica)
Not only does the barn swallow have the distinction of being the most widely distributed and abundant of all swallows, it is also one of the…
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Least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)
Information on the least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi)
Emblematic of the wetlands of South America, where it is the largest heron species, the cocoi heron is a distinctive waterbird with an…
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Water opossum (Chironectes minimus)
Information on the water opossum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus)
Information on the dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Bush dog (Speothos venaticus)
The bush dog is a rare, little known and unusual canid. It has a rather squat body and is said to look more like a mustelid (the family of…
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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 of prey…
