Species

A collection of animal species from around the world.

Mammals
Birds
Reptiles
Amphibians
Invertebrates
Fish

*Sources for information and photos (unless they were taken by me) can be found at the bottom of each species profile.

Bird, Central & South America Alexander Julius Jensen Bird, Central & South America Alexander Julius Jensen

White-tipped Sicklebill

The white-tipped sicklebill uses its extremely decurved bill to reach inside sharply curved flowers, allowing it to drink nectar other nectarivores cannot reach. It is also a ‘trapliner’ — repeating the same foraging circuits, visiting favourite flowers along its particular route.

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Mammal, Central & South America Alexander Julius Jensen Mammal, Central & South America Alexander Julius Jensen

Armoured Rat

The armoured rat is covered in sharp spines that can grow as long as 3 cm (1.2 in) — a great defence against the snakes and ocelots that share its wet rainforest habitat. Additionally, if all else fails, this rat can drop its tail to confuse or distract a predator.

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Mammal, The Americas Alexander Julius Jensen Mammal, The Americas Alexander Julius Jensen

Spectral Bat

With a wingspan of almost 1 metre (3.3 ft), the spectral bat is the largest bat in the Americas and the largest carnivorous bat in the world. It's believed to find avian prey by smell and is attracted to distress calls from small bats caught in mist nets. It's also known as the "False Vampire", because it was previously thought to feed on blood.

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