Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
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Kurdish wheatear (Oenanthe xanthoprymna)
Information on the Kurdish wheatear is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Guanaco (Lama guanicoe)
Described by Charles Darwin as “an elegant animal, with a long, slender neck and fine legs”, the guanaco is the largest wild member of the…
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Hume’s wheatear (Oenanthe albonigra)
Named after Allan Hume, the ornithologist who first identified the bird in 1872 in Pakistan, Hume’s wheatear (Oenanthe albonigra) is a small…
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Red kangaroo (Macropus rufus)
An iconic symbol of the Australian outback, the red kangaroo is the largest living marsupial, and one of the most abundant and striking of…
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Caracal (Caracal caracal)
The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a slender, graceful cat with a short, dense coat and distinctive, long, black-tufted ears. The body colour…
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Black scrub-robin (Cercotrichas podobe)
The black scrub-robin (Cercotrichas podobe) is a long-legged bird with almost entirely greyish-black plumage and a distinctly long tail…
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Yellow-spotted agama (Trapelus flavimaculatus)
Information on the yellow-spotted agama is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail…
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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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Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas)
The slender black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a long-legged, medium sized canid with a pointed, fox-like muzzle. The black and silver…
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Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail…
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Short-toed snake-eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
The short-toed snake-eagle is a large, long-winged eagle with a broad head, a relatively small beak, and long, bare legs. The plumage is…
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Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
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Ostrich (Struthio camelus)
The largest and heaviest of all living birds, the ostrich is instantly recognisable, with its long, bare neck, large body and long, sturdy…
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Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
The only member of the Laniidae family (true shrikes) to occur exclusively in North America, the loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) is…
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Aplomado falcon (Falco femoralis)
Spanish for lead-coloured, the aplomado falcon’s common name is a reference to the adult’s blue-black upperparts. A slim-bodied raptor with…
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Verreaux’s eagle (Aquila verreauxii)
Information on Verreaux’s eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia)
The burrowing owl is a small-bodied species, with a round head lacking ear tufts, striking lemon yellow eyes and unusually long legs. The…
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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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Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
Brandt’s hedgehog is a typical hedgehog in appearance, with a dense, spiny coat, elongated snout, and ability to curl into a defensive ball…
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Stimson’s python (Antaresia stimsoni)
Stimson’s python (Antaresia stimsoni) is a small, nocturnal snake from arid parts of Australia. One of Australia’s smallest pythons, it is…
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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…
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Vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)
One of the most striking of all flycatchers, both in its colouration and its courtship behaviour, the male vermilion flycatcher is a small…
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Lachenalia (Lachenalia pustulata)
Information on the Lachenalia pustulata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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White-throated monitor (Varanus albigularis)
The white throated-monitor is one of almost 60 species of powerfully built lizards belonging to the genus Varanus. All monitor lizards are…
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Hooded wheatear (Oenanthe monacha)
The hooded wheatear (Oenanthe monacha) is named for the distinctive white plumage on the top of the head and the back of neck, which…
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Gabela bush shrike (Laniarius amboimensis)
This rare and handsome bird has white underparts, predominantly black wings, and an extremely striking rusty-red cap. Like other Laniarius…
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Jeweled chameleon (Furcifer campani)
The tiny jeweled chameleon (Furcifer campani) varies from pale green to dark brown in colour, and is elaborately decorated with numerous…
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Yellow cardinal (Gubernatrix cristata)
Information on the yellow cardinal is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus)
The largest representative of the genus Chaetophractus, the large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus) is the most common…
