Seychelles Swiftlet (Aerodramus elaphrus)
Introduction The Seychelles Swiftlet (Aerodramus elaphrus) is a small, endemic swift of the Seychelles archipelago in the western Indian Ocean.
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Formosan Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista grandis)
Introduction The Formosan Giant Flying Squirrel, scientifically known as Petaurista grandis, is a remarkable species that has captured the fascination
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Biscutate Swift (Streptoprocne biscutata)
Introduction The Biscutate Swift (Streptoprocne biscutata) is a large South American swift in the family Apodidae. It is best known
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Lesser Pygmy Flying Squirrel (Petaurillus emiliae)
Lesser Pygmy Flying Squirrel (Petaurillus emiliae) Introduction The Lesser Pygmy Flying Squirrel, scientifically known as Petaurillus emiliae, is a small,
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Spot-fronted Swift (Cypseloides cherriei)
Introduction The Spot-fronted Swift (Cypseloides cherriei) is a small, poorly known swift of the family Apodidae. It occurs patchily in
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Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus)
Introduction The Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus), often referred to as the grasscutter or cutting grass, is a large rodent
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Chirruping Nightjar (Caprimulgus griseatus)
Introduction The Chirruping Nightjar, Caprimulgus griseatus, is a little-known nightjar endemic to the Philippines. It was formerly treated as part
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Naked Mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber)
Naked Mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber) Introduction The naked mole-rat, scientifically known as Heterocephalus glaber, is an intriguing mammal that has captured
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Sykes’s Nightjar (Caprimulgus mahrattensis)
Introduction Sykes’s Nightjar (Caprimulgus mahrattensis) is a nocturnal member of the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae. It is associated mainly with the
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Philippine Porcupine (Hystrix pumila)
Introduction The Philippine Porcupine (Hystrix pumila), also known as the Palawan Porcupine, is a fascinating rodent endemic to the Philippines.
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Grey Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum)
Introduction The Grey Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum) is a resident forest pheasant in the family Phasianidae. It occurs from Bangladesh and
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Tucuman Tuco-tuco (Ctenomys tucumanus)
Introduction The Tucuman Tuco-tuco, scientifically known as Ctenomys tucumanus, is a fascinating rodent species endemic to Argentina. This subterranean mammal
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