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Eastern Long-necked Turtle
One of the most familiar Australian turtles, with an exceptionally long neck that can be nearly as long as the…
Common Kingfisher
A dazzling small bird with electric blue back and orange underparts, diving for fish.
Picardy Spaniel
A long-haired French hunting spaniel—rare, gentle, and at home in water.
Broad-shelled River Turtle
Australia's largest side-necked turtle, with a very long, thick neck and a broad, flattened, dark brown shell.
Laughing Kookaburra
A large kingfisher with a loud cackling laugh, iconic Australian bird.
Braque Saint-Germain
A French pointing dog of elegant orange-and-white—gentle and refined.
Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle
A striking snake-necked turtle with an extremely long, thick neck and a broad, oval shell.
Rainbow Bee-eater
A colorful bee-eater with a long curved bill, catching bees and insects in flight.
Bracco Italiano
Italy's ancient, droopy-eared pointer—aristocratic, powerful, and kind.
Matamata
One of the world's most bizarre turtles, with a flattened, rough, bark-like shell and a broad, flattened head …
European Bee-eater
A striking bird with vivid green, blue, orange and yellow plumage, feeding on flying insects.
Portuguese Pointer
A square-headed Portuguese pointing dog—ancient, rustic, and people-loving.
Orinoco Matamata
A recently recognised species separated from the Amazonian matamata on the basis of genetic and morphological …
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
A green bee-eater with a blue tail and orange throat, colonial in open country.
Labrador Retriever
The world's favorite dog—friendly, biddable, and the ultimate retriever and helper.
Murray River Turtle
A common Australian short-necked turtle with a broad, flattened olive-to-brown shell and a distinct yellow or …
European Roller
A striking blue-and-brown bird that performs tumbling courtship flights.
Golden Retriever
The golden-hearted retriever—gentle, gorgeous, and a family favorite.
Red-bellied Short-necked Turtle
A colourful short-necked turtle with a dark shell and a striking bright red or orange belly (plastron) and hea…
Great Hornbill
A huge hornbill with a large yellow casque on the bill, nesting in tree hollows.
Flat-Coated Retriever
The perpetually puppyish retriever—glossy black or liver, joyful, and tireless.
Geoffroy's Side-necked Turtle
A widespread South American side-necked turtle with a flattened, brownish shell and a head marked with distinc…
Oriental Pied Hornbill
A black-and-white hornbill with a yellow casque, common in Southeast Asian forests.
Curly-Coated Retriever
The oldest retriever breed—distinctive tight curls and a calm, capable worker.
