Biology

Bates’ Pygmy Antelope: Neotragus batesi Bates’ Pygmy Antelope: Neotragus batesi- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Soemmerring’s Gazelle: Nanger soemmerringii Soemmerring’s Gazelle: Nanger soemmerringii- Video and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Grant’s Gazelle: Nanger granti Grant’s Gazelle: Nanger granti- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Dama Gazelle: Nanger dama Dama Gazelle: Nanger dama- Video and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Gerenuk: Litocranius walleri Gerenuk: Litocranius walleri- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Thomson’s Gazelle: Eudorcas thomsonii Thomson’s Gazelle: Eudorcas thomsonii- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Blackbuck (Antilopa cervicapra) Blackbuck (Antilopa cervicapra)- Photograph, description, distribution in Texas and habits. Saiga Antelope (Saiga tatarica) Saiga Antelope (Saiga tatarica)- Fact sheet from EDGE, a conservation organization that focuses specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique ev… Hirola (Damaliscus hunteri) Hirola (Damaliscus hunteri)- Fact sheet from EDGE, a conservation organization that focuses specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique evolut… AWF: Topi AWF: Topi- Factsheet with photographs, physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, predators and threats. AWF: Hartebeest AWF: Hartebeest- Factsheet with photographs, physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, predators and threats. AWF: Wildebeest AWF: Wildebeest- Factsheet with physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, predators and threats. Bontebok: Damaliscus pygargus Bontebok: Damaliscus pygargus- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Topi: Damaliscus lunatus Topi: Damaliscus lunatus- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Blue Wildebeest: Connochaetes taurinus Blue Wildebeest: Connochaetes taurinus- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Candiru - Vandellia cirrhosa Candiru - Vandellia cirrhosa- Covers their appearance, habitat, feeding habits, and relatives. With color photograph. Can the Candiru Fish Swim Upstream Into Your Urethra? Can the Candiru Fish Swim Upstream Into Your Urethra?- An answer to the question from The Straight Dope. California Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis occidentalis) California Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis occidentalis)- Photo and information about this species' conservation situation. Barred Owls - Strix varia Barred Owls - Strix varia- Information on this species with photographs and a sound clip of its call. The Barred Owl: Strix varia The Barred Owl: Strix varia- Student project with classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, life history and interactions with other species. OwlCam Home Page OwlCam Home Page- Follow a pair of Northern Barred Owls (Strix Varia Varia) as they raise their family. Camera and microphones inside nest box and also nest building instructions.… Owl Gallery: Species: Strix Owl Gallery: Species: Strix- Photographs of a number of owls in this genus. Barred Owl (Strix varia) Barred Owl (Strix varia)- Photo, identification tips, habitat, diet, nesting, and behavior of this bird. Mexican Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) Mexican Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis lucida)- Information about the conservation status of this endangered species of North American desert regions. Barred Owl - Strix varia Barred Owl - Strix varia- Photographs, songs, identification tips, distribution maps, and life history. Flammulated Owl (Otus flammeolus) Flammulated Owl (Otus flammeolus)- Photos of this species. Western Screech-Owl (Otus kennicottii) Western Screech-Owl (Otus kennicottii)- Photographs of this species by Greg Lasley. White-faced Scops Owl White-faced Scops Owl- Description and photos of Northern: Otus (Ptilopsis) leucotis and Southern: Otus (Ptilopsis) granti. Owl Gallery: Species: Otus Owl Gallery: Species: Otus- The Owl Pages provides a photograph gallery of a number of owls in this genus. Ninox novaeseelandiae Ninox novaeseelandiae- New Zealand endemic bird, the morepork. Owl Gallery: Species: Ninox Owl Gallery: Species: Ninox- Photographs of a number of species in this genus. Wildlife Sculpture - Native Birds Wildlife Sculpture - Native Birds- A short description of the Morepork - Maori name Ruru. Also shows sculptures of this owl. Otus asio (Eastern Screech-Owl) Otus asio (Eastern Screech-Owl)- Species account from the Animal Diversity Web. Eastern Screech Owl: Megascops asio Eastern Screech Owl: Megascops asio- Species information and photographs, including habitat, diet, behavior, nesting, migration and conservation status. Owl Gallery: Species: Megascops Owl Gallery: Species: Megascops- Photographs of a number of owls in this genus. Eastern Screech Owl: Megascops asio Eastern Screech Owl: Megascops asio- Photographs, sound clips, description, natural history and distribution of this owl, formerly classified as Otus asio. Eastern Screech Owl Eastern Screech Owl- Webcams mounted on and in nests, and movies of eastern screech owls. Glaucidium brasilianum (Ferruginous Pygmy Owl) Glaucidium brasilianum (Ferruginous Pygmy Owl)- Species account from the Animal Diversity Web, covering physical characteristics, food habits, reproduction, behavior, habitat, and… Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum) Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum)- Photographs of this species by Greg Lasley. Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma)- Photographs of this species by Greg Lasley. Glaucidium californicum (formerly gnoma) Northern Pygmy Owls Glaucidium californicum (formerly gnoma) Northern Pygmy Owls- Northern Pygmy Owl - Detailed description, photos and sounds. Owl Gallery: Species: Glaucidium Owl Gallery: Species: Glaucidium- Photographs of a number of owls in this genus. Tiny Owl Halts Arizona School Construction. - CNN.com Tiny Owl Halts Arizona School Construction. - CNN.com- News story tells about a planned school in Pima County, Arizona, in an area that environmental groups claim is critical habi… Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum) Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum)- Photo and information about the conservation situation, in Arizona, of this endangered species of the Sonoran Deser… Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo)- Detailed species account, images, and call. Great Horned Owls - (Bubo virginianus) Great Horned Owls - (Bubo virginianus)- Descriptions, photos and sounds, from The Owl Pages. Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)- Photo, range maps, and facts about this bird's habitat and diet. Athene cunicularia (Burrowing Owl) Athene cunicularia (Burrowing Owl)- Photographs of this species by Greg Lasley. A Look at the Burrowing Owl A Look at the Burrowing Owl- A student's project from the University of Lethbridge, Canada. Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)- Photograph and information on this owl provided by the California Department of Fish and Game.