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Related species for the Scaly-tailed possum (Wyulda squamicaudata)
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Finlayson's cave bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni)
Information on Finlayson's cave bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural…
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Cycad (Cycas falcata)
Information on Cycas falcata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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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…
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Nile cycad (Encephalartos septentrionalis)
Information on the Nile cycad is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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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…
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Flores green-pigeon (Treron floris)
Information on the Flores green-pigeon 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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American kestrel (Falco sparverius)
Not only is the American kestrel (Falco sparverius) one of the most abundant raptors in the Americas, but this diminutive bird of prey is…
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Sucre water frog (Telmatobius simonsi)
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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Madagascar frog (Mantidactylus pauliani)
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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Pectoral antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis)
Information on the pectoral antwren is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Giant kingbird (Tyrannus cubensis)
The giant kingbird (Tyrannus cubensis) belongs to the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. The tyrants owe their name to the…
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Red-necked falcon (Falco chicquera)
With a distinctive chestnut coloured head and neck, the red-necked falcon is a small, yet unmistakable bird of prey. A predominately…
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Vervet (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
One of the characteristic primates of the African savanna, the vervet is a medium-sized monkey with greyish to yellowish- or reddish-green…
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Burmese python (Python bivittatus)
Information on the Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous)
Information on the crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Geoffroy’s cat (Leopardus geoffroyi)
Information on the Geoffroy’s cat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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Yellow-backed duiker (Cephalophus silvicultor)
The yellow-backed duiker is the largest of all duikers; a group of animals which get their name from the Afrikaans word for ‘diver’…
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Green rain frog (Scaphiophryne madagascariensis)
Information on the green rain frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Blue-winged macaw (Primolius maracana)
The increasingly rare and exotic blue-winged macaw (Primolius maracana) can be distinguished by its high, screeching call and vibrant…
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Willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys)
One of Australia’s most familiar birds, the willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is a relatively small, slender bird with a long tail which…
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Booted eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus)
The booted eagle is a small, stocky eagle with a rounded head and heavily feathered legs. It occurs in two main colour forms that are almost…
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Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus)
The bateleur’s (Terathopius ecaudatus) common name comes from the French word for tightrope walker, a reference to side-to-side rocking…
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Oma’o (Myadestes obscurus)
This small, drab thrush has a grey-brown head, olive-brown upperparts, and pale grey underparts. The bill and legs are blackish. Juveniles…
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Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax)
The largest bird of prey in Australia, the wedge-tailed eagle (Aquilaaudax) is a huge, powerful eagle with a distinctively long…
