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Species related to the Vancouver Island marmot (Marmota vancouverensis)
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Arctic ground squirrel (Spermophilus parryii)
One of the largest species of ground squirrel, the Arctic ground squirrel (Spermophilus parryii) is, as its common name suggests... More 17 Images 3 Videos -
Alpine marmot (Marmota marmota)
Information on the Alpine marmot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 37 Images 8 Videos -
Thinhorn sheep (Ovis dalli)
The thinhorn sheep (Ovis dalli) is a medium-sized North American sheep with a stocky body and light brown, deeply ridged horns. The male and... More 43 Images 2 Videos -
Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
Britain's smallest native carnivore, the weasel (Mustela nivalis) has a long slender body, and a short tail. The fur is ginger to a rich... More 9 Images 3 Videos -
American black bear (Ursus americanus)
With a population double that of all other bear species combined, the American black bear is by far the most common member of the bear... More 48 Images 7 Videos -
Franklin's ground squirrel (Spermophilus franklinii)
Franklin’s ground squirrel (Spermophilus franklinii) is, like other members of its genus, a mainly terrestrial rodent with a relatively... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus)
Named for their dog-like yip, prairie dogs are in fact rather large, stout, ground-dwelling squirrels. The black-tailed prairie dog is... More 38 Images 10 Videos -
Meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius)
Information on the meadow jumping mouse is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus)
The American burying beetle is the largest carrion beetle in North America. It has extremely distinctive colouration, being shiny black with... More 10 Images 0 videos -
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... More 94 Images 18 Videos -
White-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii)
A large hare of North America, the white-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii) is most easily recognised by its long, antennae-like ears... More 16 Images 1 Video -
Solitary sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)
A little-studied migratory shorebird of the Scolopacidae family, the solitary sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) has a fairly distinctive... More 8 Images 1 Video -
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... More 19 Images 0 videos -
Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea)
The Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a long-distance migrant, making a staggering annual round-trip from its Arctic or northern temperate... More 22 Images 0 videos -
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... More 33 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 -
Black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes)
Once classified as Extinct in the Wild, the black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) is one of the world's rarest mammals and the only ferret... More 17 Images 12 Videos -
Brown hare (Lepus europaeus)
The general form and structure of the brown hare resembles that of the rabbit, but obvious differences include the hare's longer, larger... More 42 Images 5 Videos -
Juniper (Juniperus communis)
There are at least two subspecies of juniper (Juniperus communis). The best known, J. communis communis, whose bushes vary between a metre... More 8 Images 1 Video -
Grey-hooded parrotbill (Paradoxornis zappeyi)
The grey-hooded parrotbill belongs to the Timaliidae family, also know as the babblers; a group of gregarious, heavy-bodied birds with stout... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Candidula (Candidula spadae)
Information on Candidula spadae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Trochulus (Trochulus biconicus)
Information on Trochulus biconicus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Short-billed pipit (Anthus furcatus)
Easily confused with several other South American pipits, the short-billed pipit is streaked and mottled blackish and buffy-brown above, and... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Lanza's skink (Chalcides lanzai)
Named after the Italian herpetologist Benedetto Lanza, Lanza’s skink (Chalcides lanzai) is a poorly-known lizard found at high altitudes in... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Andean condor (Vultur gryphus)
As one of the largest flying birds in the world, the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) forms an awesome sight over the South American skies, as... More 30 Images 10 Videos -
Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo)
The Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) is a beautiful white butterfly, decorated with large black spots on the forewings and red eye-spots... More 27 Images 2 Videos -
Pale fox (Vulpes pallida)
The pale fox is one of the least known of all fox species, maybe in part due to its pale, sandy coat that blends in with its desert habitat... More 6 Images 1 Video -
Rainbow leaf beetle (Chrysolina cerealis)
The rainbow leaf beetle is arguably one of the most beautiful beetles in Britain. Its common name refers to the longitudinal bands of green... More 3 Images 1 Video -
Plain swift (Apus unicolor)
A fairly small swift, the plain swift (Apus unicolor) shares its range with both the common swift (Apus apus) and the pallid swift (Apus... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Chatham Island snipe (Coenocorypha pusilla)
The Chatham Island snipe is a small, rotund bird with beautifully camouflaged plumage. The body is mottled with black, brown and... More 7 Images 0 videos
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