The male’s distinctive “Halfmoon” face pattern is lost during the eclipse plumage of Summer and Fall when males and females look the same and are flightless for around a month. Both sexes display a blue and white wing pattern all year.
Balearica regulorum Threats such as hunting, live trapping, drainage, pesticides, and livestock overgrazing contribute to the species’ decline. These birds breed readily in captivity…
Egernia hosmeri An important part of their defense, Hosmer’s skinks have sharp points called “keels” on their scales. When alarmed, they squeeze between rocks…