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The New Zealand fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa) is a tiny, energetic bird known for its fanned tail and agile flight. Oft...
28/11/2024

The New Zealand fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa) is a tiny, energetic bird known for its fanned tail and agile flight. Often seen darting through forests and gardens, it’s a master insect hunter and a delight to watch as it flits about with its cheerful chirps.

IUCN Status: Least Concern


The Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus), found in North Africa and Gibraltar, is the only macaque species living outside A...
25/11/2024

The Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus), found in North Africa and Gibraltar, is the only macaque species living outside Asia. Famous for its social antics and expressive faces, this tailless primate thrives in rocky forests and mountain habitats.

IUCN Status: Endangered

The griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) is a majestic bird of prey known for its impressive wingspan, which can reach up to 2....
23/11/2024

The griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) is a majestic bird of prey known for its impressive wingspan, which can reach up to 2.8 meters. Found across the mountaineous regions of southern Europe, northern Africa and Asia, this scavenger plays a vital ecological role by cleaning up carrion and preventing the spread of disease.

A big thanks to and for an excellent guided tour into the steppe lands in Catalonia.

IUCN Status: Least Concern

Black kites (Milvus migrans) cluster together primarily for protection, foraging efficiency, warmth, and navigation, whi...
20/11/2024

Black kites (Milvus migrans) cluster together primarily for protection, foraging efficiency, warmth, and navigation, while also fostering social bonds. This behavior can be seen during migration or near abundant food sources, provides safety and shared benefits for the group. I found this group perched in a tree, scanning agricultural fields for rodents and insects.

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Native to eastern Australia, the red-browed finch (Neochmia temporalis) is often seen in flocks, flitting through grassl...
18/11/2024

Native to eastern Australia, the red-browed finch (Neochmia temporalis) is often seen in flocks, flitting through grasslands and woodlands. Known for its soft, high-pitched calls, this little bird builds intricate dome-shaped nests, showcasing its remarkable craftsmanship.

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The white-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) is a key pollinator of the towering saguaro cactus, a desert giant essential to...
17/11/2024

The white-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) is a key pollinator of the towering saguaro cactus, a desert giant essential to its ecosystem. Providing nectar, food, and shelter, the saguaro sustains countless species and holds deep cultural significance for Indigenous peoples

IUCN Status: Least Concern

Black flying foxes (Pteropus alecto) and grey-headed flying foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) roost together in large numbe...
15/11/2024

Black flying foxes (Pteropus alecto) and grey-headed flying foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) roost together in large numbers, hanging from treetops. While the black flying fox population remains stable, grey-headed flying fox numbers are declining due to habitat loss, food scarcity and competition from black flying foxes and other wildlife.

IUCN Red List: Least Concern (Black flying fox)
IUCN Red List: Least Concern (Grey-headed flying fox)

Dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) thrive in the Moroccan Sahara, adapted to extreme heat and limited water. Their f...
29/10/2024

Dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) thrive in the Moroccan Sahara, adapted to extreme heat and limited water. Their fat-storing humps and padded feet help them navigate the desert, while their grazing supports plant diversity, making them vital to both the ecosystem and nomadic life.

IUCN Red List: Domesticated

The alpine chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) is an agile mountain bird, often seen performing impressive aerial maneuvers al...
25/10/2024

The alpine chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) is an agile mountain bird, often seen performing impressive aerial maneuvers along Europe’s highest peaks. Known for its adaptability, it thrives in rugged, high-altitude environments.

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The Indian Peafowl (Peacock) (Pavo cristus)IUCN Red List: Least Concern ...
21/10/2024

The Indian Peafowl (Peacock) (Pavo cristus)

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The Red-billed Streamertail (Trochilus polytmus) is a hummingbird famous for its long tail feathers, which males use in ...
17/10/2024

The Red-billed Streamertail (Trochilus polytmus) is a hummingbird famous for its long tail feathers, which males use in courtship displays. These iridescent feathers create a distinctive whirring sound during flight, signaling health and vitality to attract mates. Found only in Jamaica, it remains a unique symbol of the island’s biodiversity.

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Did you know?Wild water buffaloes (Bubalus arnee) are the ancestors of the domestic water buffaloes that provide the ric...
11/10/2024

Did you know?

Wild water buffaloes (Bubalus arnee) are the ancestors of the domestic water buffaloes that provide the rich milk to create mozzarella. These powerful animals are endemic to the wetlands of South and Southeast Asia. With a population of over 2,600, the world’s single largest population resides in Kaziranga National Park which offers a perfect habitat for them.

Pictured are photos of wild water buffaloes in sandy banks of the Brahmaputra river and in Kaziranga National Park.

A huge thank you to Travel Bindass () for organizing my incredible journey through Kaziranga National Park and Assam!

IUCN Red List: Endangered

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