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Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)
While the bizarre and elusive aardvark (Orycteropus afer) may look vaguely similar in appearance to a pig, (aardvark literally means…
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Yellow-headed parrot (Amazona oratrix)
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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Gabela bush shrike (Laniarius amboimensis)
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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Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
Information on the nine-banded armadillo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Greater kestrel (Falco rupicoloides)
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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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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Lesser grey shrike (Lanius minor)
Information on the lesser grey shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas)
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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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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Spotted snout-burrower (Hemisus guttatus)
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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Pectoral antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis)
Information on the pectoral antwren is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
The fastest land mammal in the world, the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) has many adaptations that allow it to sprint across the plains. Its…
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Vervet (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
One of the characteristic primates of the African savanna, the vervet is a medium-sized monkey with greyish to yellowish- or reddish-green…
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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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Geoffroy’s cat (Leopardus geoffroyi)
Information on the Geoffroy’s cat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Little green bee-eater (Merops orientalis)
The little green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) is an exquisite little bird with bright emerald green plumage. The little green bee-eater can…
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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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Willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys)
One of Australia’s most familiar birds, the willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is a relatively small, slender bird with a long tail which…
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Red-winged tinamou (Rhynchotus rufescens)
With the typical compact, rounded tinamou body shape, the red-winged tinamou is distinguished by its relatively large size and reddish-brown…
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Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax)
The largest bird of prey in Australia, the wedge-tailed eagle (Aquilaaudax) is a huge, powerful eagle with a distinctively long…
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Graceful prinia (Prinia gracilis)
Information on the graceful prinia is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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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Chimango caracara (Milvago chimango)
Recognisable by its relatively plain appearance, the chimango caracara is a common raptor in southern South America. Although the all brown…
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Cape grysbok (Raphicerus melanotis)
Despite being relatively common in parts of South Africa, the small and alert Cape grysbok is seldom seen. The coat of this elusive antelope…
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Side-striped jackal (Canis adustus)
The side-striped jackal (Canis adustus) is a medium-sized canid of sub-Saharan Africa, with long legs, a long muzzle and a fairly short…
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Spiny-cheeked honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis)
Named for the long, white, spiny bristles on its cheeks, the spiny-cheeked honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis) is an Australian bird with…
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Blue-and-yellow tanager (Thraupis bonariensis)
The blue-and-yellow tanager is one of the most colourful small birds within its range and the most boldly coloured of the Thraupis species…
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Sykes’s warbler (Hippolais rama)
Information on the Sykes's warbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Purple darter (Diplacodes lefebvrii)
Giving off an iridescent dark-purplish sheen as it flies across its freshwater habitat, it is not hard to see how the purple darter (…
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Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)
The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a handsome antelope that is easily distinguished by the male’s spectacular spiral horns…
