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Great Grey Owl
The great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) is a very large owl and is considered to be the world’s largest species of owl by length. As its name suggests, the great grey owl is grey in colour and has a dense, fluffy plumage, a large head, and long wings and tail.
Spectacled Owl Facts
The spectacled owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata) is a large owl found near to water in the tropical forests of Central and South America. The largest of the tropical owl species, this owl gets its name from “spectacles” of white feathers around their eyes and throat.
Mottled Owl Facts
The mottled owl (Strix virgata) is a medium sized owl that gets its name from its mottled brown head and back. Females are considerably larger than males, and this species shows the largest amount of sexual dimorphism of any species of owl.
California Condor – Back From The Brink
The California Condor, Gymnogyps californianus, is a great testament to the efforts of those that conserve and protect our most endangered species.
Great Horned Owl – A Symbol of Wisdom and Strength
The Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus, is one of the most widely distributed and largest owls, native across the Americas.
Leafy Sea Dragon – Masters Of Camouflage And Mimicry
The Leafy Sea Dragon, scientifically known as ‘Phycodurus eques‘, is a fascinating marine creature found only in the coastal waters around the south and south west of Australia.
Peacock Spiders – Australia’s Dancing Arachnids
Have you ever heard of a Peacock Spider? These little arachnids are members of the ‘Maratus‘ genus, and are not just your everyday spider. There are around 108 species known so far, but the vast majority have only recently been discovered and described in the last decade.
Raven – Large, Mysterious and Devilishly Clever
The raven, belongs to the genus ‘Corvus‘, which is widely distributed across the globe. At one time it was considered to be a single species, but it is now accepted that there are 9 seperate species of raven within the genus Corvus.
Crows – Life and Lore of these Intelligent Birds
Crows, make up most of the species of bird belonging to the genus 'Corvus'. In many cultures and across history, they have been seen as symbols of intelligence and adaptability.
Blackbird (Common) – Europe’s Shadowy Songsters
The Common Blackbird, or (Turdus merula) as it’s known scientifically, is a common sight across a massive range in Europe, Asia and Northern Africa.
The 7 Different Types of Animal Groups
Mammals
Mammals are a diverse group of warm-blooded vertebrates characterised by mammary glands, hair or fur, and a four-chambered heart. They range from tiny bats and mice to large elephants and whales.
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Birds
Our planet is home to between 9,000 and 10,000 distinct bird species across more than 227 families, exhibiting a vast spectrum of colours and sizes from ostriches to hummingbirds.
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Reptiles
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates with skin adorned with scales. Classified as tetrapods and amniotes, they include lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodilians.
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Fish
Fish are aquatic vertebrates thriving in both freshwater and marine environments. Characterised by gills, scales, and fins, they play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems worldwide.
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Amphibians
Amphibians were the first four-limbed vertebrates to walk the Earth. Cold-blooded and spending part of their lives in water and part on land, their name means "double life".
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Insects
Insects constitute over half of all known living entities on Earth. With over a million recognised species, they represent the most varied and adaptive animal group on our planet.
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Invertebrates
Invertebrates make up the majority of all known animal species, from butterflies and ants to jellyfish and crabs, exhibiting an astonishing range of forms and habitats.
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