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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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South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis )
The South American fur seal is a relatively stocky fur seal with a moderately long, flat-topped…
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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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Walia ibex (Capra walie)
With its striking colouration and magnificent, arching horns, the walia ibex is an unforgettable…
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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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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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Crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous)
Information on the crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous) is currently being researched and written and…
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Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
Information on the nine-banded armadillo is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)
The bizarre aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is one of the most unusual primates on the planet…
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Mongoose lemur (Eulemur mongoz)
One of the smallest of the five Eulemur species, the mongoose lemur has soft, woolly fur, a…
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Striped civet (Fossa fossana)
The striped civet (Fossa fossana) is a Malagasy civet, which is sufficiently different to the civets…
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Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
Spectacularly tall, the giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) has a very long neck with a short…
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Short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus)
The short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) is relatively large member of the dolphin…
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Indian grey mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii)
The Indian grey mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) is a small, slender carnivore, with a long, bushy…
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Crab-eating mongoose (Herpestes urva)
Information on the crab-eating mongoose (Herpestes urva) is being researched and written and will…
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Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)
Like its terrestrial namesake, the leopard seal is a formidable hunter with a sinuous body and…
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Guanaco (Lama guanicoe)
Described by Charles Darwin as “an elegant animal, with a long, slender neck and fine legs” , the…
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Serval (Leptailurus serval)
Built for height rather than speed, the serval (Leptailurus serval) is a tall, slender cat with the…
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Smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata)
This is the largest otter in Asia, and like all otters it has a long, thick body, short legs, and…
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Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus)
The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is the world's most threatened species of cat , and is currently…
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Rufous mouse lemur (Microcebus rufus)
Information on the rufous mouse lemur (Microcebus rufus) is currently being researched and written…
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Reeve's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi)
The small, stocky introduced Reeve's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi) has a shiny reddish coat which…
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South American coati (Nasua nasua)
The South American coati (Nasua nasua) is a member of the raccoon family and is easily recognised by…
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Northern white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys)
Information on the northern white-cheeked gibbon is currently being researched and written and will…
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Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus)
This fascinating small antelope has a number of distinct features that make it well adapted to its…
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Beisa oryx (Oryx beisa)
Information on the beisa oryx is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Chacma baboon (Papio ursinus)
Previously considered a subspecies of the ‘savanna baboon’, Papio cynocephalus, or classed together…
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Collared peccary (Pecari tajacu)
Information on the collared peccary is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Hooker’s sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri)
Hooker’s sea lion, also known as the New Zealand sea lion, is one of the rarest and most threatened…
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African linsang (Poiana richardsonii)
Information on the African linsang (Poiana richardsonii) is currently being researched and written…
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Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii)
Haunted by its chilling nocturnal screeches, it was the early European settlers that gave the…
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Franklin's ground squirrel (Spermophilus franklinii)
Franklin’s ground squirrel (Spermophilus franklinii) is, like other members of its genus, a mainly…
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Visayan warty pig (Sus cebifrons)
The Visayan warty pig is a little-known, small, forest-dwelling pig that has only recently been…
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American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)
Distinguished from other tree squirrels by its smaller size , the American red squirrel is, as its…
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Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)
The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a handsome antelope that is easily distinguished by…
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Javan mouse-deer (Tragulus javanicus)
Information on the Javan mouse-deer (Tragulus javanicus) is currently being researched and written…
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Grey fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)
Information on the grey fox is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…