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Weasel sportive lemur (Lepilemur mustelinus)
Information on the weasel sportive lemur (Lepilemur mustelinus) is currently being researched and…
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Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii)
The Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) is the most southerly breeding of all mammals , and one…
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Weeper capuchin (Cebus olivaceus)
Information on the weeper capuchin (Cebus olivaceus) is currently being researched and written and…
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West Caucasian tur (Capra caucasica)
The West Caucasian tur is a large, robust goat with a long and deep body . In summer, its coat is…
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West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus)
Possibly mistaken for mermaids by Christopher Columbus on a voyage to America, the West Indian…
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Western barred bandicoot (Perameles bougainville)
This small marsupial has light brown-grey fur fading to white fur on the belly, as well as on the…
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Western chestnut mouse (Pseudomys nanus)
The western chestnut mouse (Pseudomys nanus) is a small Australian rodent with light orange-brown…
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Western fat-tailed dwarf lemur (Cheirogaleus medius)
Information on the western fat-tailed dwarf lemur is being researched and written and will appear…
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Western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla)
The gorilla is a heavily built primate and is the largest of the living apes. Until recently it was…
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Western grey kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus)
One of the largest and most abundant of all kangaroos, the western grey kangaroo has light…
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Western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock)
One of the true ‘acrobats of the forest’, the western hoolock gibbon swings through the forest using…
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Western nectar bat (Lonchophylla hesperia)
With only ten individuals having ever been studied, the western nectar bat (Lonchophylla hesperia)…
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Western pocket gopher (Thomomys mazama)
Also known as the Mazama pocket gopher, the western pocket gopher (Thomomys mazama) is a…
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Western red colobus (Procolobus badius)
The western red colobus (Procolobus badius) is an attractive monkey which, like other colobus…
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Western ringtail possum (Pseudocheirus occidentalis)
The western ringtail possum has thick, woolly, grey fur intermingled with dark brown to black fur on…
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Western spotted skunk (Spilogale gracilis)
Information on the western spotted skunk (Spilogale gracilis) is being researched and written and…
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Western woolly lemur (Avahi occidentalis)
Western woolly lemurs are medium sized lemurs that, like all indriids, are characterized by long…
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Whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus)
The whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus) is the smallest member of the Myotis genus in Europe . It is…
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Whitaker's shrew (Crocidura whitakeri)
Species of the Crocidura genus are more commonly called ‘white-toothed shrews’, a name that…
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White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)
Amongst the most charismatic and recognisable of Africa’s mega-fauna , the white rhinoceros is the…
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White-beaked dolphin (Lagenorhynchus albirostris)
Despite the common and Latin names (albirostris means 'white beak' ), the short, stocky beak of the…
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White-bellied spider monkey (Ateles belzebuth)
Like all spider monkeys, the white-bellied spider monkey, also known as the long-haired spider…
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White-collared brown lemur (Eulemur cinereiceps)
This medium-sized lemur has a horizontal posture, which is suited to its predominantly quadrupedal…
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White-collared fruit bat (Megaerops wetmorei)
Named for the fluffy white tufts of fur on the sides of the adult male’s neck, the white-collared…
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White-footed rabbit-rat (Conilurus albipes)
Information on the white-footed rabbit-rat is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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White-footed sportive lemur (Lepilemur leucopus)
The white-footed sportive lemur is probably the smallest of the sportive lemurs, a genus of…
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White-fronted brown lemur (Eulemur albifrons)
This medium-sized lemur has a horizontal posture, which is suited to its predominantly quadrupedal…
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White-fronted capuchin (Cebus albifrons)
Information on the white-fronted capuchin is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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White-handed gibbon (Hylobates lar)
A beautiful and captivating primate, the white-handed gibbon (Hylobates lar) is a master of agility…
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White-headed langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus)
This beautiful and extremely rare colobine monkey is part of the genus Trachypithecus, in which the…
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White-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari)
Information on the white-lipped peccary is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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White-nosed coati (Nasua narica)
Information on the white-nosed coati (Nasua narica) is currently being researched and written and…
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White-nosed saki (Chiropotes albinasus)
In spite of its common name, the white-nosed saki (Chiropotes albinasus) actually has a red nose and…
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White-sided jackrabbit (Lepus callotis)
A large hare of North America, the white-sided jackrabbit (Lepus callotis) has a short, coarse coat…
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White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Information on the white-tailed deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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White-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii)
A large hare of North America, the white-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii) is most easily…
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White-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda)
The largest of all mongooses, the white-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda) is a slender and…
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White-thighed surili (Presbytis siamensis)
Like other Presbytis species, the white-thighed surili (Presbytis siamensis) is a medium-sized…
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White-throated capuchin (Cebus capucinus)
Information on the white-throated capuchin is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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White-whiskered spider monkey (Ateles marginatus)
One of the least known of the Amazonian spider monkeys, the white-whiskered spider monkey is a…
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Whitehead's spiny rat (Maxomys whiteheadi)
Named after the British explorer John Whitehead who first documented its existence , Whitehead’s…
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Wied’s black-tufted-ear marmoset (Callithrix kuhlii)
Information on Wied’s black-tufted-ear marmoset is currently being researched and written and will…
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Wild Bactrian camel (Camelus ferus)
Previously thought to be the ancestor of all domestic camels , recent genetic studies have shown…
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Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
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Wild goat (Capra aegagrus)
Information on the wild goat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Wild yak (Bos mutus)
A huge and imposing hulk of an animal, the wild yak has stocky, high and humped shoulders and a…
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Wildcat (Felis silvestris)
The wild ancestor of the domestic cat, the wildcat (Felis silvestris) bears a striking resemblance…
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Wolverine (Gulo gulo)
The elusive wolverine (Gulo gulo) has a fearsome reputation - it is the largest member of the weasel…
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Wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus)
The wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is the most common native rodent in Britain . It has brown fur…
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Woodland jumping mouse (Napaeozapus insignis)
The only species in its genus , the woodland jumping mouse (Napaeozapus insignis) is a small rodent…
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Woodlark cuscus (Phalanger lullulae)
Information on the woodlark cuscus is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Wroughton’s free-tailed bat (Otomops wroughtoni)
Wroughton’s free-tailed bat was considered to be one of the 15 most endangered bat species ; however…
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Yap flying fox (Pteropus yapensis)
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Yellow baboon (Papio cynocephalus)
The distinctive elongated muzzle of the yellow baboon is the characteristic responsible for its…
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Yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata)
Information on the yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) is being researched and written and will…
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Yellow-backed duiker (Cephalophus silvicultor)
The yellow-backed duiker is the largest of all duikers; a group of animals which get their name from…
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Yellow-bellied glider (Petaurus australis)
Information on the yellow-bellied glider is being researched and written and will appear here…
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Yellow-breasted capuchin (Cebus xanthosternos)
The yellow-breasted capuchin is a fairly small monkey with reddish-brown fur, except for the sharply…
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Yellow-footed rock wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus)
The yellow-footed rock wallaby stands out among other wallaby and kangaroo species due to its…
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Yellow-handed titi monkey (Callicebus lucifer)
Information on the yellow-handed titi monkey is currently being researched and written and will…
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Yellow-necked mouse (Apodemus flavicollis)
Although generally larger in size, the yellow-necked mouse (Apodemus flavicollis) is very similar in…
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Yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula)
Information on the yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula) is currently being researched and…
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Yonenaga's Atlantic spiny-rat (Trinomys yonenagae)
Information on Yonenaga's Atlantic Spiny-rat is currently being researched and written and will…
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Yunnan snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus bieti)
The Yunnan snub-nosed monkey is the most endangered of China's three snub-nosed monkey species. The…
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Zambian mole-rat (Cryptomys anselli)
Information on the Zambian Mole-rat (Cryptomys anselli) is currently being researched and written…
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Zebra duiker (Cephalophus zebra)
Named for the 12 to 15 black bands that, like a zebra, stretch down its back, the zebra duiker is a…
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Zenker’s fruit bat (Scotonycteris zenkeri)
The little-known Zenker's fruit bat (Scotonycteris zenkerii) is distinguished by its distinctive…
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Ziama horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ziama)
Information on the Ziama horseshoe bat is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Zorilla (Ictonyx striatus)
Information on the zorilla is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…