A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Lyre bird
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Any one of two or three species of Australian birds of thegenus Menura. The male is remarkable for having the sixteen tailfeathers very long and, when spread, arranged in the form of a lyre.The common lyre bird (Menura superba), inhabiting New South Wales, isabout the size of a grouse. Its general color is brown, with rufouscolor on the throat, wings, tail coverts and tail. Called also lyrepheasant and lyre-tail.
Lyre bird meaning & definition 1 of Lyre bird.
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