Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
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Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeus)
One of the UK’s smaller butterflies, the small copper makes up for its diminutive size by being one of the most territorial and aggressive…
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Woma python (Aspidites ramsayi)
The woma python is distinguished from other Australian pythons by its narrow head which is barely distinct from the neck. It has small eyes…
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Common gull (Larus canus)
The name common gull (Larus canus) is rather misleading, as this gull is not all that common. It is generally similar in appearance to…
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Shark Bay mouse (Pseudomys fieldi)
The Shark Bay mouse is a robust, long-haired rodent often given the nickname ‘shaggy mouse’ for the shaggy fur that covers its body. The fur…
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Natterjack toad (Bufo calamita)
The chief distinguishing feature of the natterjack toad (Bufo calamita) is the yellow stripe down its back. Shorter hind legs also tell…
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Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)
The harebell, often known as 'bluebell' in Scotland, is a delicate, beautiful wildflower. It is a member of the bluebell family; the name of…
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Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia)
The adult emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) is a spectacular insect. Males have a complex pattern of grey, dark brown and orange markings…
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Six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae)
The six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae) is a brightly coloured day-flying moth. Its bright colours warn potential predators…
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Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea)
The Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a long-distance migrant, making a staggering annual round-trip from its Arctic or northern temperate…
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Scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis)
As the alternative names of shepherd’s sundial and shepherd’s weather-glass suggest, scarlet pimpernel is well-known for its ability to…
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Double-banded plover (Charadrius bicinctus)
Information on the double-banded plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Silver-studded blue (Plebeius argus)
Males are deep blue with a dark border and white fringe, and can be distinguished from other blue butterflies by the presence of a spur on…
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Hoodia (Hoodia gordonii)
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Wild asparagus (Asparagus prostratus)
This plant is our native asparagus species and is endemic to Western Europe. Recent evidence indicates that wild asparagus is a separate…
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Crimson chat (Epthianura tricolor)
Named for its strikingly beautiful colouration, the crimson chat (Epthianura tricolor) is a distinctive Australian passerine. During the…
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Stipagrostis (Stipagrostis ciliata)
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Tephrosia (Tephrosia uniflora)
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Marram grass (Ammophila arenaria)
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Tricholaena (Tricholaena teneriffae)
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Coral Pink Sand Dunes tiger beetle (Cicindela limbata albissima)
The Coral Pink Sand Dunes tiger beetle is a subspecies of the tiger beetle Cicindela limbata. It has striking colouration; the large wing…
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Short-tailed pygmy monitor (Varanus brevicauda)
The thick skin of the minute short-tailed pygmy monitor (Varanus brevicauda) is reddish-brown to yellowish-tan with dark flecks, and its…
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Felty germander (Teucrium capitatum)
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Saint Croix ground lizard (Ameiva polops)
The Saint Croix ground lizard is a small lizard characterised by a distinctive pattern of longitudinal stripes down its back and rings…
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Flatback turtle (Natator depressus)
One of just seven species of sea turtle, the flatback turtle is distinguished by its restricted distribution and its very flat carapace, or…
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Tribulus (Tribulus bimucronatus)
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Arabian oxeye (Anvillea garcinii)
The Arabian oxeye (Anvillea garcinii) is a woody perennial shrub with crinkly, oval, grey or grey-green leaves which taper towards the base…
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Atriplex (Atriplex leucoclada)
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Stipagrostis (Stipagrostis obtusa)
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Greater Egyptian jerboa (Jaculus orientalis)
The greater Egyptian jerboa has extremely long, kangaroo-like hind legs and feet, but comparatively tiny forelegs, which bear well developed…
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White-lipped banded snail (Cepaea hortensis)
The white-lipped banded snail has a glossy, smooth shell, which is typically yellow in colour but may be pink, brown or red, with up to 5…
