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Cairo spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus)
The scientific name of this species, Acomys, is thought to be derived from the Greek word ‘acro’…
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Addax (Addax nasomaculatus)
The Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) is a desert living antelope and is well adapted to its harsh…
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Impala (Aepyceros melampus)
The graceful impala is a noisy antelope renowned for its agile leaps. It has reddish-brown…
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Moose (Alces americanus)
Together with its close relative the Eurasian elk (Alces alces), the moose (Alces americanus) is the…
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Guatemalan black howler (Alouatta pigra)
Howlers are among the largest monkeys in the Americas, and the Guatemalan black howler (Alouatta…
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Arabian tahr (Arabitragus jayakari)
Although the Arabian tahr is relatively small, its strength and agility should not be underestimated…
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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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African brush-tailed porcupine (Atherurus africanus)
Information on the African brush-tailed porcupine is currently being researched and written and will…
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Marsh deer (Blastocerus dichotomus)
This surprisingly shy and secretive deer is actually the largest native deer species in South…
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Banteng (Bos javanicus)
The handsome banteng largely resembles domestic cattle both in size and colour , but also…
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Pygmy three-toed sloth (Bradypus pygmaeus)
With only a small population confined to a single tiny island off the coast of Panama, the pygmy…
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Takin (Budorcas taxicolor)
The takin is one of the larger and stockier of the goat antelopes. Short legs are supported on large…
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Bald-headed uakari (Cacajao calvus)
The bizarre-looking bald-headed uakari (Cacajao calvus) has a bright crimson bald face . For South…
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Goeldi’s monkey (Callimico goeldii)
Goeldi’s monkey is a small, rare inhabitant of the Amazon . Adults are blackish brown with thick…
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Common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)
Information on the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) is currently being researched and written…
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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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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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Markhor (Capra falconeri)
With its spectacular twisting horns, the markhor is one of the most striking of goats (Capra spp.)…
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Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana)
This relatively small ibex is most easily recognised by the impressive, backward-arching horns of…
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American beaver (Castor canadensis)
North America’s largest rodent, the American beaver, exhibits a wide range of physical adaptations…
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Brazilian guinea pig (Cavia aperea)
The Brazilian guinea pig closely resembles the well-known domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), and…
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Black-capped capuchin (Cebus apella)
Information on the black-capped capuchin is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Jentink’s duiker (Cephalophus jentinki)
After the enigmatic Jentink’s duiker was discovered and described in 1885 , there were no sightings…
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Heaviside’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii)
One of the most poorly known dolphins and also amongst the smallest , Heaviside’s dolphin has a…
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Sooty mangabey (Cercocebus atys)
Mangabeys are medium-sized monkeys of Africa, all noted for their tails which are longer than their…
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Diana guenon (Cercopithecus diana)
The Diana guenon is one of the most threatened and yet least known African monkeys. It is a medium…
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De Brazza’s monkey (Cercopithecus neglectus)
De Brazza’s monkey is one of the most distinctive species of guenon, a collective name for members…
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Crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous)
Information on the crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous) is currently being researched and written and…
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Black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou)
A large and distinctive antelope, the black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) is the southernmost…
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Spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta)
One of the most misunderstood animals, the spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta) has a reputation as…