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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 ...

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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...

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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 amoun...

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The California Condor, Gymnogyps californianus, is a great testament to the efforts of those that conserve and protect our most endangered species. These are the largest land birds in the USA, bu...

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The Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus, is one of the most widely distributed and largest owls, native across the Americas. Also known as the ‘hoot owl‘ or ‘tiger owl‘, these birds are ad...

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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. It has one of...

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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 v...

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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 ...

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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. Within the Co...

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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. This charming bird is a proud member of the ...

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