Hummingbirds

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Hummingbirds are the smallest of birds, most species measuring 7.5 - 13cm in length.

#   The smallest Hummingbird species is the 5cm Bee Hummingbird which weighs less than 2.0g.

#   The Hummingbird has a lifespan of 3-5 years.

#   Some species incluse = 

Ruby-throated / Anna's / Black-Chinned / Fufous / Broad-tailed / Violetear.

#   The needle-like bill of a Hummingbird is its most Unique physical trait. The bill is extremely long and thin compared to the bird's overall size, and it is used as a tube for the bird to 'lick' nectar from flowers, sapwells and feeders with its long and agile tongue.

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Parrots

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    There are roughly 393 species of Parrot found mostly in tropical and subtropical regions.

#   Parrots usually have a strong, curved bill, an upright stance, strong legs and clawed feet.

#   Many Parrots are vividly coloured, and some are multi-coloured.

#   A Parrot's diet includes seeds, nuts, fruit, buds and other plant material.

#   A few Parrot species eat animals and carrion, while other species eat floral nectar and soft fruits.

#   Almost all Parrots nest in tree hollows and lay white eggs from which hatch helpless young.

#   Parrots are among the most intelligent of birds, and have the ability to imitate human speech, which makes them popular as pets.

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White's Seahorse

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Also known as the "Sydney Seahorse," this species is thought to live in the southwest Pacific, from Sydney to the Solomon Islands.

#   This species has a narrow head, moderate to high coronet and a long snout. It can reach a length of 13cm.

#   Individuals of this species are generally pale to dark brown or black, although some are entirely yellow.

#   White's Seahorse has a good camouflage.

#   This species is carnivorous and feeds on small crustaceans.

#   Males may brood 100-250 embryos at a time, and after a gestation of 3 weeks, gives birth to about 150 young.

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The Lined Seahorse

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The Lined Seahorse is 15cm in length and has a lifespan of 1-4 years.

#   This species of seahorse can be found with a myriad of colours, from greys and blacks to reds, greens and oranges.

#   This seahorse lives in the western Atlantic Ocean as far north as Canada and as far south as the Caribbean, Mexico and Venezuela.

#   The Lined Seahorse swims in an erect position and uses its dorsal and pectoral fins for guidance while swimming.

#   This species of seahorse feeds mainly on minute crustaceans and brine shrimp, which they suck through their snout.

#   The Lined Seahorse is monogamous and performs ritual dances every morning to reestablish the bond with its mate.

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The Yellow Seahorse

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Also known as the "Common Seahorse," this species is native to the Indo-Pacific.

#   The Yellow Seahorse can reach a length of 17-30cm.

#   The colouration is often dark with a grainy texture but can also be yellow, cream or reddish with blotches and numerous small dark spots.

#   This seahorse has a carnivorous diet and feeds on small crustaceans and other planktonic organisms.

#   It is the male who broods the eggs in its ventral brood pouch (like all seahorse species). The young (called pups) exit the pouch once full grown, and from then on live antonomously.

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Dwarf Seahorse

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The Dwarf Seahorse is the slowest moving fish, with a ton speed of about 5 feet per hour.

#   This seahorse is most often white in colour but can range from tan, brown, yellow and green. In the wild, it often has small skin growth called 'cirri' that resemble algae.

#   The Dwarf seahorse grows to an average length of 2-2.5cm with a maximum length of 5cm.

#   This seahorse is well camouflaged, the colour usually matching the gorgonian on which it is typically found. This seahorse can change colour.

#   The Dwarf seahorse is a 'lie-in-wait' predator, feeding on prey of a suitable size that comes within reach.

#   These seahorses are usually solitary or live in pairs.

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Short Snouted Seahorse

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This is the 2nd seahorse found in the UK waters.

#   Short Snouted Seahorses are found in shallow waters, often in estuaries or associated with seagrass meadows.

#   This seahorse has a short, upturned snout, less than 1/3 the length of the head. This seahorse does not have a mane and its colour varies from light brown to mottled purple.

#   In 2007, colonies of this species were discovered on the River Thames around London and Southend-On-Sea.

#   The short snouted seahorse are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

#   In 2010, London Zoo saw the birth of 918 baby seahorses.

#   These seahorses use their tails to anchor themselves to stems of plants and are able to camouflage very well.

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