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Jabiru
Jabiru mycteria
The Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria), often revered as one of the most striking birds in the Western Hemisphere, holds a prominent place in the avian world, especially within the wetlands and riverine ecosystems of Central and... -
Jack snipe
Lymnocryptes minimus
The Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) is a small, elusive wading bird that inhabits the marshy terrains of Europe and northern Asia, with many migrating to southern Europe, Africa, and South Asia during the winter. This... -
Jamaican tody
Todus todus
The Jamaican Tody (Todus todus) is a captivating bird species that is endemic to the lush island of Jamaica in the Caribbean. This small yet vibrant bird belongs to the Tody family, Todidae, which is known for its... -
Japanese eel
Anguilla japonica
The Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) is a fascinating and unique species of fish that is native to the waters of East Asia, including Japan, Korea, China, and parts of the Philippines and Vietnam. This species is of great... -
Japanese giant salamander
Andrias japonicus
The Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus) is a remarkable and enigmatic creature that dwells in the freshwater rivers of Japan. As one of the largest amphibians in the world, it can reach lengths of up to 1.5... -
Japanese lung fluke
Paragonimus westermani
The Japanese lung fluke, scientifically known as Paragonimus westermani, is a parasitic flatworm that belongs to the class Trematoda. This organism is of significant medical importance as it is the causative agent of... -
Japanese macaque
Macaca fuscata
The Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata), also known as the snow monkey, is a primate species indigenous to Japan and is notable for its intelligence, social structure, and adaptability to extreme cold. This species is... -
Japanese rice fish
Oryzias latipes
The Japanese rice fish, scientifically known as Oryzias latipes, is a small, captivating species of freshwater fish that is native to East Asia, particularly Japan, Korea, and parts of China. This species is highly... -
Japanese spider crab
Macrocheira kaempferi
The Japanese spider crab, scientifically known as Macrocheira kaempferi, is an extraordinary marine creature that commands attention due to its immense size and unique appearance. It holds the record for the largest leg... -
Javan slow loris
Nycticebus javanicus
The Javan slow loris (Nycticebus javanicus) is a captivating and enigmatic primate that inhabits the dense forests and plantations of Java, Indonesia. This small, nocturnal mammal is part of the lorisidae family, which is... -
Javelin sand boa
Eryx jaculus
The Javelin sand boa (Eryx jaculus) is a fascinating and unique species of snake that belongs to the Boidae family, which is known for its non-venomous constrictor species. This particular species is native to a wide... -
Jet ant
Lasius fuliginosus
The Jet Ant, scientifically known as Lasius fuliginosus, is a fascinating species of ant that is part of the Formicidae family. This species is notable for its striking appearance and unique behaviors, making it an... -
Jumbie teta
Ancistrus cirrhosus
The Jumbie teta, scientifically known as Ancistrus cirrhosus, is a captivating species of freshwater fish that belongs to the Loricariidae family, widely known as the armored catfish family. This species is indigenous to... -
Junin grebe
Podiceps taczanowskii
The Junin grebe, scientifically known as Podiceps taczanowskii, is a fascinating and unique bird species primarily found in the high-altitude freshwater Lake Junin in the Peruvian Andes. This bird is an exceptional...
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