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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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Eurasian elk (Alces alces)
The Eurasian elk (Alces alces), together with its close relative the moose (Alces americanus), is the largest living deer species, and is…
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Spruce's bristle-moss (Orthotrichum sprucei)
Spruce's bristle-moss grows in neat, rounded cushion-like patches. When dry, the narrow leaves are straight, but they spread out when moist…
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Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)
Information on the timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum)
Hemp-agrimony is a tall and bushy plant which is in no way related to the plants hemp or agrimony. It has a woody rootstock and downy shoots…
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Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus)
A crepuscular bird, the nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) has finely patterned tree-bark like cryptic plumage that provides…
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Argent and sable moth (Rheumaptera hastata)
The common name 'Argent and Sable' which was given to this species in 1778 refers to the colour of the moth. Argent is a silvery-white…
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American beaver (Castor canadensis)
North America’s largest rodent, the American beaver, exhibits a wide range of physical adaptations to its largely aquatic lifestyle. The…
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Moose (Alces americanus)
Together with its close relative the Eurasian elk (Alces alces), the moose (Alces americanus) is the largest living deer species, and is…
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Water shrew (Neomys fodiens)
The water shrew (Neomys fodiens) is the largest of the British shrews; it has black upper parts and a whitish underside, between…
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Black-spotted pond frog (Pelophylax nigromaculatus)
Information on the black-spotted pond frog (Pelophylax nigromaculatus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Black stork (Ciconia nigra)
The black stork is a large but fairly secretive bird. The black head, upperparts, wings, tail and long neck have a conspicuous green or…
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Common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a long, slender North American snake with a colourful and extremely variable appearance…
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Purple martin (Progne subis)
Information on the purple martin (Progne subis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Tree martin (Hirundo nigricans)
The tree martin (Hirundo nigricans) is a small member of the Hirundinidae family, a group which includes the swallows and martins. It is…
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California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense)
Due to the low numbers of this species in the wild and its nocturnal habits, the California tiger salamander is a rarely seen amphibian. The…
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Common rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus)
Information on the common rosefinch is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common green darner (Anax junius)
One of North America’s most common and widespread dragonflies, the common green darner (Anax junius) is a large insect with a bright green…
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Sacred kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus)
The sacred kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus) is a medium-sized kingfisher with green to turquoise upperparts, a bright blue rump and tail…
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Thrush nightingale (Luscinia luscinia)
Information on the thrush nightingale is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus)
The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus) is a small, slender bird of prey in which the male and female vary considerably in appearance…
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Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber)
One of the largest rodents in the world, the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) is also one of the most industrious mammals in Europe. It is…
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Green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis)
An attractively patterned amphibian, the green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis) is a medium-sized toad with a light grey to cream or olive back…
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Chinese water deer (Hydropotes inermis)
The Latin name (Hydropotes inermis) of this unusual small deer translates as ‘unarmed water-drinker’, referring to the species’ lack of…
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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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Hooded crane (Grus monacha)
Bulky-looking compared to other, more elegant cranes, the hooded crane has a slate grey body with a white head and upper neck. The primaries…
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Pickerel frog (Lithobates palustris)
A relatively common, medium-sized amphibian found in North America, the pickerel frog (Lithobates palustris) is characterised by squarish or…
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Chinese brown frog (Rana chensinensis)
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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Noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula)
The noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula) is one of the largest bats in Europe. It has long, narrow wings, and the short fur lies close…
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European polecat (Mustela putorius)
The largest member of the genus Mustela in Britain, the European polecat (Mustela putorius) has a weasel-like slender body, short…
