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Bellinger River Turtle
A small Australian turtle endemic to a short stretch of the Bellinger River, with a flattened shell and a dist…
Topaz Hummingbird
A brilliant gold-and-emerald hummingbird of tropical lowland forests.
Sussex Spaniel
The golden-liver spaniel with a somber voice—rare, slow, and steady.
Fitzroy River Turtle
A small Australian turtle of fast-flowing rivers, named for its pale (white) eyes.
Great Potoo
A nocturnal bird that resembles a broken branch, with huge eyes and a wide gape.
Irish Water Spaniel
The clownish, curly brown water spaniel—rare, rat-tailed, and water-mad.
Victoria River Short-necked Turtle
A medium-sized short-necked turtle of the rivers of Australia's Northern Territory, with a dark, flattened she…
House Sparrow
A familiar small songbird, males with a black bib, living near human settlements worldwide.
American Water Spaniel
A rare, brown, curly American water dog—a rugged Midwest all-rounder.
Large-nosed Wood Turtle
A small-to-medium side-necked turtle with a flattened shell and a distinctly long, protruding snout (nasuta = …
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
A small sparrow with a chestnut crown and black cheek patch, common in rural areas.
Portuguese Water Dog
The curly or corded fisherman's dog of Portugal—hypoallergenic and tireless in water.
Southwestern Snake-necked Turtle
A long-necked turtle endemic to southwestern Australia, with a flattened, dark shell and an exceptionally long…
European Goldfinch
A colorful finch with a red face and yellow wing bars, with a tinkling song.
Spanish Water Dog
The rustic, corded Spanish all-rounder—herder, water dog, and vigilant guard.
Northern Snake-necked Turtle
A large snake-necked turtle with a very long neck and a broad, dark, flattened shell.
Common Redpoll
A small arctic finch with a red forehead patch, hardy and seen in winter flocks.
Wetterhoun
A rare Dutch water dog with a curled coat—tough, independent, and a tenacious otter hunter.
Northern Short-necked Turtle
A short-necked turtle of northern Australian rivers, distinguished by the red or orange colouring behind the e…
Brambling
A migratory finch with an orange breast, wintering in large flocks.
Kooikerhondje
A small, orange-and-white Dutch spaniel that lured ducks into traps—rare and charming.
Schultze's Snapping Turtle
A large snapping turtle of New Guinea with a broad, heavy, dark shell and a strong beak-like jaw.
Hawfinch
A stout finch with a very thick bill for cracking hard seeds.
Standard Poodle
The largest poodle—far more than a pretty clip; a brilliant, athletic water retriever at heart.
