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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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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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Yellow-spotted agama (Trapelus flavimaculatus)
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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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Pacific Coast mahogany (Swietenia humilis)
Information on the Pacific Coast mahogany is currentl 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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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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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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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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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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Pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri)
With its unusually thin, flat, flexible shell, and habit of fleeing rather than withdrawing into its shell, the pancake tortoise is amongst…
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White-throated robin (Irania gutturalis)
The white-throated robin (Irania gutturalis) is a small, unobtrusive yet boldly marked bird that is rarely seen due to its shy nature. This…
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Painted finch (Emblema pictum)
Despite being a highly distinctive species with striking plumage, the painted finch (Emblema pictum) blends surprisingly well into its…
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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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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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Western diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)
An iconic reptile, the rattle of the western diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most evocative sounds of the arid southern United States…
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Rueppell’s griffon (Gyps rueppellii)
Rueppell’s griffon is a large African vulture that feeds solely on carrion and bone fragments of dead animals. Like other vultures…
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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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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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Hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas)
Considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians, the hamadryas baboon is distinguished from other baboons by the male’s long, silver-grey…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
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