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African wild dogs have a bad reputation but they are gentle and caring when in their own social groups.

Chinese water dragons have a parietal or third eye which they use to sense changes in light, helping them to find shelter at night.

Demoiselle cranes are the smallest members of the crane family and are famous for their ballet-like dance which they perform during courtship.

Fulvous whistling ducks have chestnut tails and wings and a white crescent on their upper tails which is visible during flight.

Luzon bleeding heart doves get their unusual name from the splash of vivid red on their white breasts.

The Mindanao bleeding-heart dove gets its name from the splash of vivid red on its white breast.

These donkeys are extremely popular as pets because of their affectionate and docile natures and their small size.

Male Socorro doves are cinnamon-coloured while females and younger birds are a slightly duller colour.