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Spotted Softshell Turtle
A recently recognised softshell species distinguished by a distinctive spotted or variegated pattern on the he…
Black Woodpecker
The largest Eurasian woodpecker, all black with a red crown, powerful drummer.
Weimaraner
The 'gray ghost'—a sleek silver German pointer of aristocrats, smart and intense.
Burmese Flapshell Turtle
A medium-sized flapshell softshell with the characteristic hind-leg skin flaps and pale spots on the leathery …
Red-bellied Woodpecker
A North American woodpecker with a red cap and faint red belly wash.
Bourbonnais Pointer
France's rustic, short-tailed pointer—ancient, gentle, and a natural retriever.
Pig-nosed Turtle (Fly River Turtle)
The sole living member of the family Carettochelyidae and the only freshwater turtle with flippers, closely re…
Pileated Woodpecker
A huge woodpecker with a prominent red crest, the largest in North America.
Braque Français, type Gascogne
The large, ancient French pointing dog of Gascony—calm, kindly, and tireless.
Eastern Long-necked Turtle
One of the most familiar Australian turtles, with an exceptionally long neck that can be nearly as long as the…
Common Kingfisher
A dazzling small bird with electric blue back and orange underparts, diving for fish.
Picardy Spaniel
A long-haired French hunting spaniel—rare, gentle, and at home in water.
Broad-shelled River Turtle
Australia's largest side-necked turtle, with a very long, thick neck and a broad, flattened, dark brown shell.
Laughing Kookaburra
A large kingfisher with a loud cackling laugh, iconic Australian bird.
Braque Saint-Germain
A French pointing dog of elegant orange-and-white—gentle and refined.
Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle
A striking snake-necked turtle with an extremely long, thick neck and a broad, oval shell.
Rainbow Bee-eater
A colorful bee-eater with a long curved bill, catching bees and insects in flight.
Bracco Italiano
Italy's ancient, droopy-eared pointer—aristocratic, powerful, and kind.
Matamata
One of the world's most bizarre turtles, with a flattened, rough, bark-like shell and a broad, flattened head …
European Bee-eater
A striking bird with vivid green, blue, orange and yellow plumage, feeding on flying insects.
Portuguese Pointer
A square-headed Portuguese pointing dog—ancient, rustic, and people-loving.
Orinoco Matamata
A recently recognised species separated from the Amazonian matamata on the basis of genetic and morphological …
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
A green bee-eater with a blue tail and orange throat, colonial in open country.
Labrador Retriever
The world's favorite dog—friendly, biddable, and the ultimate retriever and helper.
