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Species related to the Star cactus (Astrophytum asterias)

Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis)
The bighorn sheep is named for its massive, spiral horns, which in the male can reach lengths of over a metre and weigh up to 14 kilograms... More 37 Images 3 Videos
Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi)
The jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) is one of the most unusual of the New World cat species, being somewhat weasel-like in appearance. The... More 27 Images 3 Videos
Ornate box turtle (Terrapene ornata)
The ornate box turtle (Terrapene ornata) has a domed, round or oval carapace (upper shell) that is dark brown to reddish-brown, often with a... More 17 Images 0 videos
Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana)
Despite being similar in appearance and behaviour to antelopes, the pronghorn actually belongs to its own unique family. The horns are... More 26 Images 3 Videos
Mammillaria (Mammillaria albicoma)
Information on Mammillaria albicoma is currently being researched and written and appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Mammillaria (Mammillaria gasseriana)
Information on Mammillaria gasseriana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Cactus (Coryphantha pycnacantha)
Information on Coryphantha pycnacantha is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Cactus (Discocactus zehntneri)
Information on Discocactus zehntneri is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Cactus (Espostoopsis dybowskii)
Information on Espostoopsis dybowskii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Cactus (Coryphantha vogtherriana)
Information on Coryphantha vogtherriana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Cactus (Pseudoacanthocereus brasiliensis)
This scrambling, low-lying cactus is a fairly inconspicuous member of the family. The dark green, or greyish stems are either erect or... More 3 Images 0 videos
Red deer (Cervus elaphus)
Red deer (Cervus elaphus) are the largest native land animal to occur in the UK. Stags (males) are larger in size than hinds (females), and... More 57 Images 17 Videos
Opuntia (Opuntia pachyrrhiza)
Information on the Opuntia pachyrrhiza is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii)
Information on the golden barrel cactus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Biznaguita (Mammillaria microhelia)
Information on the biznaguita is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Biznaguita (Mammillaria sanchez-mejoradae)
This tiny cactus is extremely rare, and was only discovered in 1986. The plant consists of a single small stem that is only around 25 cm... More 2 Images 0 videos
Mammillaria (Mammillaria guelzowiana)
Producing the largest and showiest flowers of any Mammillaria species, Mammillaria guelzowiana is a particularly distinctive cactus. When in... More 5 Images 0 videos
Achatocarpus (Achatocarpus oaxacanus)
Information on Achatocarpus oaxacanus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Madagascan ocotillo (Alluaudia procera)
Information on the Madagascan ocotillo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos
Schiedea (Schiedea adamantis)
Information on the schiedea is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Pacific Coast mahogany (Swietenia humilis)
Information on the Pacific Coast mahogany is currentl being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Mexican rustleg tarantula (Brachypelma boehmei)
Only described in 1993, this stunning spider from southwest Mexico resembles its better known relative, Brachypelma smithi (Mexican redknee... More 11 Images 0 videos
Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)
The stocky bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) has a stubby bill, a black face and cap, a white bar on the black wings, and a white rump... More 19 Images 4 Videos
Great spinetail (Siptornopsis hypochondriaca)
Information on the great spinetail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Hog deer (Axis porcinus)
Once widespread and relatively abundant, the hog deer has suffered dramatic declines, and now survives in relict populations, scattered... More 18 Images 0 videos
Monodora (Monodora hastipetala)
Information on Monodora hastipetala is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Siamese fireback (Lophura diardi)
The striking male Siamese fireback is most notable for its unusually long crest of purple-black feathers, which reaches up to 9 cm in length... More 8 Images 1 Video
Tristan bunting (Nesospiza acunhae)
Information on the Tristan bunting is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Polylepis (Polylepis rugulosa)
Information on Polylepis rugulosa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
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... More 2 Images 0 videos

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