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  • Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas)

    Canis mesomelas (Black-backed jackal)

    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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    41 photos

    15 videos

  • Western diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)

    Crotalus atrox (Western diamond-backed rattlesnake)

    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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    31 photos

    8 videos

  • Rock hyrax (Procavia capensis)

    Procavia capensis (Rock hyrax)

    The rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) is a small, tailless mammal which superficially may resemble a guinea pig, but is actually more closely…

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    23 photos

    5 videos

  • Chukar (Alectoris chukar)

    Alectoris chukar (Chukar)

    The most distinguishing features of this attractive bird are the vivid black and white stripes that decorate the wings and the black band…

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    17 photos

    2 videos

  • Rueppell’s griffon (Gyps rueppellii)

    Gyps rueppellii (Rueppell’s griffon)

    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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    31 photos

    7 videos

  • Plain swift (Apus unicolor)

    Apus unicolor (Plain swift)

    A fairly small swift, the plain swift (Apus unicolor) shares its range with both the common swift (Apus apus) and the pallid swift (Apus…

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    2 photos

    0 videos

  • Guanaco (Lama guanicoe)

    Lama guanicoe (Guanaco)

    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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    30 photos

    10 videos

  • Fox kestrel (Falco alopex)

    Falco alopex (Fox kestrel)

    Substantially larger than most other kestrel species, the fox kestrel possesses well developed, long, pointed wings and an elongated…

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    4 photos

    0 videos

  • Golden-plumed parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii)

    Leptosittaca branickii (Golden-plumed parakeet)

    The golden-plumed parakeet is the only long-tailed parakeet found within its range. This species is predominantly green with a vivid…

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    10 photo

    1 video

  • Dama gazelle (Nanger dama)

    Nanger dama (Dama gazelle)

    The largest of all gazelle species, the dama gazelle has at least two subspecies, which vary greatly in colour. The eastern subspecies…

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    12 photo

    1 video

  • Rosy starling (Sturnus roseus)

    Sturnus roseus (Rosy starling)

    The rosy starling (Sturnus roseus) has a black head, chest and tail, with a purple or blue sheen. The feathers of the back of the neck form…

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    18 photos

    2 videos

  • Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus)

    Tragelaphus scriptus (Bushbuck)

    Information on the bushbuck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…

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    41 photos

    5 videos

  • Pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka)

    Oenanthe pleschanka (Pied wheatear)

    The pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka) is a small, migratory songbird that has an extremely large range. The male and female have very…

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    9 photos

    0 videos

  • European black vulture (Aegypius monachus)

    Aegypius monachus (European black vulture)

    Information on the European black vulture is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…

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    42 photos

    4 videos

  • Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)

    Falco peregrinus (Peregrine falcon)

    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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    60 photos

    11 videos

  • Steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis)

    Aquila nipalensis (Steppe eagle)

    A relatively large, handsome bird of prey, the steppe eagle closely resembles a number of related eagle species such as the tawny eagle…

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    31 photos

    7 videos

  • Harlequin mantella (Mantella cowani)

    Mantella cowani (Harlequin mantella)

    This small, venomous frog is particularly striking, with red-orange spots on the limbs, contrasting with black skin. The underparts are dark…

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    6 photos

    0 videos

  • Dimaka (Tahina spectabilis)

    Tahina spectabilis (Dimaka)

    Information on Tahina spectabilis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…

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    14 photos

    0 videos

  • African wild ass (Equus africanus)

    Equus africanus (African wild ass)

    The African wild ass (Equus africanus) is the ancestor of the domestic donkey, and has a similar stocky body shape. The short, smooth…

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    11 photos

    6 videos

  • Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)

    Orycteropus afer (Aardvark)

    While the bizarre and elusive aardvark (Orycteropus afer) may look vaguely similar in appearance to a pig, (aardvark literally means…

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    21 photos

    5 videos

  • Striped hyaena (Hyaena hyaena)

    Hyaena hyaena (Striped hyaena)

    Like other hyaenas, the striped hyaena is dog-like in appearance, with powerful forequarters and a back that slopes down towards the tail…

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    12 photos

    2 videos

  • Yellow-headed parrot (Amazona oratrix)

    Amazona oratrix (Yellow-headed parrot)

    The most distinctive features of this primarily green parrot are its yellow head and the red patch, or speculum, on each wing, which are…

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    7 photos

    0 videos

  • Gabela bush shrike (Laniarius amboimensis)

    Laniarius amboimensis (Gabela bush shrike)

    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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    2 photos

    0 videos

  • Flores green-pigeon (Treron floris)

    Treron floris (Flores green-pigeon)

    Information on the Flores green-pigeon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…

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    4 photos

    0 videos

  • Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius)

    Crocodylus intermedius (Orinoco crocodile)

    The Orinoco crocodile is one of the larger crocodilians (a group that also includes alligators, caimans and the gharial), with a relatively…

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    26 photo

    1 video

  • Tamarisk (Tamarix passerinoides)

    Tamarix passerinoides (Tamarisk)

    Information on Tamarix passerinoides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…

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    1 photos

    0 videos

  • Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)

    Dasypus novemcinctus (Nine-banded armadillo)

    Information on the nine-banded armadillo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…

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    22 photos

    7 videos

  • Cuban Amazon (Amazona leucocephala)

    Amazona leucocephala (Cuban Amazon)

    The Cuban Amazon is a green parrot with dark edging to its feathers giving a scaled appearance. The head is a distinctive combination of…

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    10 photos

    2 videos

  • Red-breasted blackbird (Sturnella militaris)

    Sturnella militaris (Red-breasted blackbird)

    The red-breasted blackbird is so-named for the spectacular pinkish-red patch found on the breast and throat of the adult male. With the…

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    2 photos

    0 videos

  • Greater kestrel (Falco rupicoloides)

    Falco rupicoloides (Greater kestrel)

    The greater kestrel is a member of the Falco genus, also known as the ‘true falcons’, a widespread group of raptors, recognised for their…

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    16 photos

    2 videos

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