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Bell's Turtle
A small Australian turtle of fast-flowing, rocky streams in the Namoi and Gwydir river systems, with a flatten…
Hill Myna
A glossy black bird with orange wattles and exceptional mimicry, one of the best talkers.
Pekingese
The imperial lion-dog of China—dignified, flat-faced, and heavy before light behind.
Sandstone Snake-necked Turtle
A long-necked side-necked turtle endemic to the sandstone escarpments of Arnhem Land in northern Australia, wi…
Common Starling
A glossy black-purple starling with a speckled winter coat, forming huge murmurations.
Japanese Chin
The elegant, flat-faced lapdog of Japanese nobility—cat-like and graceful.
New Guinea Snake-necked Turtle
A long-necked side-necked turtle widespread across New Guinea, with a dark, flattened shell and a very long ne…
Eurasian Magpie
A bold black-and-white corvid with a long iridescent tail, highly intelligent.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The sweet, big-eyed toy spaniel—gentle, affectionate, and endlessly companionable.
Steindachner's Snake-necked Turtle
A snake-necked turtle of the arid rivers and waterholes of western Australia, with a flattened shell and a lon…
Red-billed Blue Magpie
A striking blue magpie with a red bill and very long tail, in mountain forests.
English Toy Spaniel
The older, heavier King Charles type—dignified, snug-nosed, and quiet.
Northern Red-bellied Turtle (Emydura subglobosa (variety))
A colour variant of the red-bellied short-necked turtle found across New Guinea, distinguished by variable red…
Azure-winged Magpie
A gray bird with blue wings and tail, highly social and common in East Asia.
Papillon
The 'butterfly-eared' toy spaniel—dainty, brilliant, and surprisingly athletic.
Gulf Snapping Turtle
A large snapping turtle of the rivers of the Gulf of Carpentaria, with a broad, heavy, dark shell and a strong…
Common Raven
The largest corvid, all black with a thick bill, extremely intelligent and adaptable.
Brussels Griffon
The bewhiskered, almost-human little Belgian—a big personality in a tiny frame.
African Helmeted Turtle (Marsh Terrapin)
A widespread African side-necked turtle with a flattened, oval, olive-to-brown shell and a dark head with a pa…
Rook
A social black crow with a bare face, nesting in large colonies in treetops.
Griffon Belge
The Belgian griffon with a rich red coat—a rare, expressive little companion.
West African Mud Turtle
A medium-sized side-necked turtle with a dark, domed shell and a hinged plastron.
Eurasian Jackdaw
A small gray-necked crow with pale eyes, agile and social.
Petit Brabançon
The smooth-coated Belgian griffon—the short-haired 'little Brabant' with a wizened face.
