Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
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Giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas)
The largest of the garter snake species, the attractively striped giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas) is brown to olive in colour…
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Yellow-spotted bell frog (Litoria castanea)
Information on the yellow-spotted tree frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio)
Information on the purple swamphen is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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African rock python (Python sebae)
Africa’s largest snake, the African rock python (Python sebae) has a long, stout body, patterned with blotches that vary in colour between…
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American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeiana)
Aptly named for its deep, resonant croak, the American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) is North America’s largest frog species. This impressive…
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White-breasted kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)
Information on the white-breasted kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Water rail (Rallus aquaticus)
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Asian short-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea)
This charismatic mammal, equally at home in the water and on land, is the smallest of the world’s otters. As well as its size, the…
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Kirtland's snake (Clonophis kirtlandii)
Information on the Kirtland's snake is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum)
Standing at over a metre tall, the large yet elegant grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum) graces many of Africa’s wetlands. Its…
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Black-necked stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus)
The black-necked stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus) is a huge wading bird with a spectacular and distinctive plumage. Easily recognised by…
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Red-capped plover (Charadrius ruficapillus)
A small, slender Australian shorebird, the red-capped plover (Charadrius ruficapillus) is most easily recognised by the male’s bright…
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Western ribbon snake (Thamnophis proximus)
The western ribbon snake (Thamnophis proximus) is a long, slender garter snake with a stripy body and a very long tail, which makes up…
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Mammoth spring crayfish (Orconectes marchandi)
Information on the Mammoth spring crayfish (Orconectes marchandi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Comb duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos)
The goose-like comb duck gets its common name from the large, fleshy, dark grey growth or ‘comb’ on the top of the male’s black beak, an…
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Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
The ruddy turnstone is a small, stocky, brightly-patterned shorebird, named for its habit of turning over objects such as stones, shells and…
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Striated heron (Butorides striata)
Also known as the little heron due to its small size, the striated heron has a dark grey back, a thick grey to reddish-brown neck, a large…
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Hairy-nosed otter (Lutra sumatrana)
Perhaps the world’s rarest otter, the hairy-nosed otter is a little-known, enigmatic species endemic to Southeast Asia. The most distinctive…
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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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Rufous night-heron (Nycticorax caledonicus)
Also known as the nankeen night heron, the rufous night-heron (Nycticorax caledonicus) is a stocky, medium-sized heron with a short neck and…
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Lemur leaf frog (Hylomantis lemur)
A highly threatened amphibian from Central America, the lemur leaf frog (Hylomantis lemur) has a remarkable ability to change colour…
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Common merganser (Mergus merganser)
Also known as the goosander, the common merganser (Mergus merganser) is a large, slender diving duck with a streamlined body. It is the…
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Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
A medium-sized, ground-dwelling water bird, the striking common moorhen is among the world’s most widespread bird species, being found in…
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Grey teal (Anas gracilis)
The most abundant and widespread duck in Australia, the grey teal (Anas gracilis) is named for its rather drab greyish to greyish-brown…
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European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis)
The olive, brown or black European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) is one of the few freshwater species that live in Europe…
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Burmese python (Python bivittatus)
Information on the Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta)
The slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta) is a medium-sized dragonfly with dazzling scarlet colouration and a long, slender body…
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Green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus)
Information on the green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Mink frog (Lithobates septentrionalis)
The mink frog (Lithobates septentrionalis) is a medium-sized North American frog, named for the distinctive mink-like or rotten onion-like…
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Wood duck (Aix sponsa)
A brightly coloured and distinctively patterned bird, the wood duck (Aix sponsa) is considered to be one of the most stunning of all…
