Timor pythons are large, extremely active snakes native to the southeastern islands of Indonesia though, interestingly, not the island of Timor.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
Von der Decken hornbills are native to dry regions of eastern Africa. Males have large, red bills while females have black bills. Like other hornbills, female Von der Decken hornbills bury themselves alive to hatch and rear their chicks. For two months, the male feeds the female and the chicks through a slit in the mud nest.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
At SCBI headquarters in Front Royal, Virginia, scientists contribute to species survival by managing threatened animal populations.
scientists, in collaboration with the Fort Belknap Fish
Scientists are using novel technologies to track the long-distance movements of Indian flying foxes in Southeast Asia, a first for this species.
scientists, in collaboration with the Fort Belknap Fish
The largest South American bird, rheas are flightless and resemble ostriches.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
Tree shrews look remarkably similar to squirrels. They are native to Southeast Asia and are the only members of their taxonomic order.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
This small, fairly common songbird travels between cool, boggy northern forests and warm southern regions each year. Unlike many of their warbler cousins, they are often seen foraging on the ground, not in trees, while bobbing their tail.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
Male peafowl, also called peacocks, are instantly recognizable with their striking tail feathers. Revered in their original range country of India, peafowl have spread around the world as symbols of wealth and power. They are the largest member of the pheasant family.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
This small, greenish-yellow songbird can be found among the boreal, or forests of the northern U.S. and Canada, singing its buzzy „zee-zee-zee-zooo-zeet“ song from the treetops.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
A small bird with a big bill, the blue grosbeak is a North American songbird with a striking deep-blue color. Found throughout much of the southern United States, their rich, warbling song can be heard around thickets and hedgerows during the breeding season. Sometimes they will pop up to a high perch to flick and spread their tails.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
