The southern boobook is named after its distinctive ‘boo-book’ call.
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Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus)
Information on the muskrat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Baikal teal (Anas formosa)
With such a bold and eye-catching head pattern, this teal is easily discernable from other dabbling duck species. Comprised of distinct…
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Ornate slider (Trachemys ornata)
Once considered to be a subspecies of Trachemys scripta (the common slider), this turtle is now a full species. The carapace (upper shell)…
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Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus)
The fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) is another feline that contradicts the belief that cats dislike water, frequently entering…
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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 herbivorous marine…
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Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
A medium-sized, ground-dwelling water bird, the striking common moorhen is among the world’s most widespread bird species, being found in…
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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
The familiar mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most numerous duck in Britain, and is the ancestor of the domestic duck. Both male and…
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Canada goose (Branta canadensis)
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) was introduced to England around 300 years ago. It is now the most familiar goose in Britain. This…
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California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii)
Information on the California red-legged frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus)
Information on the green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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European mink (Mustela lutreola)
The European mink (Mustela lutreola) is one of Europe’s most endangered mammals. It is a medium sized mustelid with a long, slender, arched…
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Black wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys funerea)
Information on the black wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys funerea) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Philippine duck (Anas luzonica)
With its rusty-cinnamon head and bluish-grey bill, the Philippine duck is a rather distinctive bird. The cinnamon coloured head is boldly…
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Iberian frog (Rana iberica)
The upperparts of the highly aquatic Iberian frog (Rana iberica) are usually reddish-brown, although they can sometimes be ochre. The…
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Grey-headed fish eagle (Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus)
The grey-headed fish eagle is a striking bird and an impressive hunter, with a relatively small head, longish neck and a powerful, grey beak…
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Cretan frog (Pelophylax cretensis)
As both its scientific and common names suggest, the Cretan frog (Pelophylax cretensisis) is found on the island of Crete, to which it is…
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Striated heron (Butorides striata)
Also known as the little heron due to its small size, the striated heron has a dark grey back, a thick grey to reddish-brown neck, a large…
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Arum lily frog (Hyperolius horstockii)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species. A collaboration…
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Trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator)
The largest waterfowl species in North America, the trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator) is named for its distinctive, trumpeting, ‘oh-OH’…
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False gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii)
The false gharial is an unusual freshwater crocodilian (a group that includes alligators, crocodiles, caimans and the gharial) about which…
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Spectacled duck (Speculanas specularis)
With its highly distinctive head and neck pattern, the spectacled duck is unmistakeable. From the neck up, this medium-sized dabbling duck…
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Ribbon-leaved water-plantain (Alisma gramineum)
The aquatic ribbon-leaved water plantain resembles its more common relative, common water plantain; however it is generally more diminutive…
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Painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala)
The painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a large and fabulously colourful waterbird with a striking wing pattern. Although a drab brown…
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Common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a long, slender North American snake with a colourful and extremely variable appearance…
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Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)
Information on the hamerkop is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Cichlid (Haplochromis aeneocolor)
Information on Haplochromis aeneocolor is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides)
Named after its piercing ‘squawk’ call, the squacco heron is a small, chunky bird with a short, thick bill, warm buff-brown back and snowy…
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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. It has a…
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Slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta)
The slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta) is a medium-sized dragonfly with dazzling scarlet colouration and a long, slender body…
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Common green darner (Anax junius)
One of North America’s most common and widespread dragonflies, the common green darner (Anax junius) is a large insect with a bright green…
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