Species in the phylum Chordata Results 1 - 20
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Aldabra giant tortoise (Geochelone gigantea)
The Aldabra giant tortoise is indeed a giant, with individuals reaching over one metre in length. The thick, domed carapace is dar...  More  16 Images  11 Videos
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Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus)
The basking shark is the second largest fish in the seas, after the whale shark (Rhincodon typus); its maximum size is thought to ...  More  12 Images  5 Videos
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Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
The saltwater crocodile is the largest of all crocodilians, and the largest reptile in the world, with unconfirmed reports of indi...  More  36 Images  11 Videos
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Kakapo (Strigops habroptila)
The kakapo is a Critically Endangered, giant, nocturnal parrot. It is a classic example of evolution on an isolated island; and ha...  More  20 Images  12 Videos
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Arabian tahr (Arabitragus jayakari)
Although the Arabian tahr is relatively small, its strength and agility should not be underestimated. The species has a stocky bui...  More  6 Images  2 Videos
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Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis)
The Amazonian manatee is a most bizarre-looking aquatic mammal, and was first described as a curious combination of a hippopotamus...  More  8 Images  0 Videos
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American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
The largest reptile in North America, the iconic American alligator is considered to be a living fossil, having survived on Earth ...  More  47 Images  0 Videos
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Aders’ duiker (Cephalophus adersi)
Information on the Aders’ duiker is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Arabian toad (Bufo arabicus)
The Arabian toad is one of only nine species of amphibian found in the Arabian Peninsula, and by far the most common of the two to...  More  4 Images  0 Videos
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Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx)
At one time extinct in the wild, this desert antelope can once again be seen wandering the dry Arabian Peninsula. The Arabian oryx...  More  31 Images  9 Videos
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Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)
The bizarre aye-aye is one of the most unusual primates on the planet, so much so that it was originally classified as a rodent. T...  More  17 Images  7 Videos
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Arabian horned viper (Cerastes gasperettii)
The Arabian horned viper is one of three currently recognised species of horned viper, a group which is recognisable for the disti...  More  9 Images  3 Videos
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Abbott’s duiker (Cephalophus spadix)
This secretive, forest-dwelling antelope was first photographed in the wild as recently as 2003, with the aid of a camera trap. I...  More  4 Images  1 Video
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Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)
While this bizarre and elusive mammal may look similar in appearance to a pig, (aardvark literally means ‘earthpig’ in Afrikaans),...  More  21 Images  5 Videos
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African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus)
Famous for its intelligence and ability to mimic human speech, the African grey parrot is one of the most popular of all avian pet...  More  18 Images  2 Videos
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African fish-eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer)
With its distinctive plumage and evocative cry, the African fish-eagle is probably the most familiar bird of prey in Africa. Perch...  More  43 Images  5 Videos
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Black-eared miner (Manorina melanotis)
Information on the black-eared miner is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  7 Images  0 Videos
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Tehuantepec jackrabbit (Lepus flavigularis)
Information on the Tehuantepec jackrabbit is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  8 Images  0 Videos
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Mexican agouti (Dasyprocta mexicana)
Information on the Mexican agouti is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Crab plover (Dromas ardeola)
The crab plover is remarkable for being the only representative of the Dromadidae family, which means that in evolutionary terms t...  More  14 Images  4 Videos
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