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NAME
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DESCRIPTION (summary)
Viper, Eyelash
(
Bothrops schlegeli
)
Reptilia
A slender species with a prehensile tail that reaches 23-32 inches in length. They have very long fangs and heat sensitive pits between the eyes ...
Vulture, African White Backed
(
Gyps africanus
)
Aves
This old-world vulture has a bare head and sparse yellowish or whitish down on the back of the neck. Length is about 3 feet, and ...
Vulture, Cinereous
(
Aegypius monachus
)
Aves
The largest of the Old World raptors, has a massive, powerful beak, short neck, extremely long, broad wings and a short tail. Wingspan 7-9.5 feet ...