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Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
The fastest land mammal in the world , the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) has many adaptations that…
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Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is universally admired for its appealing markings and…
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Eurasian elk (Alces alces)
The Eurasian elk (Alces alces), together with its close relative the moose (Alces americanus), is…
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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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Allen's swamp monkey (Allenopithecus nigroviridis)
Information on Allen's swamp monkey (Allenopithecus nigroviridis) is being researched and written…
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Black howler monkey (Alouatta caraya)
Information on the black howler monkey (Alouatta caraya) is being researched and written and will…
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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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Colombian red howler monkey (Alouatta seniculus)
Information of the Colombian red howler monkey is currently being researched and written and will…
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Night monkey (Aotus vociferans)
Information on the night monkey (Aotus vociferans) is currently being researched and written and…
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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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Golden potto (Arctocebus calabarensis)
Information on the golden potto (Arctocebus calabarensis) is currently being researched and written…
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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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Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis)
The scientific name of the Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) comes from Greek words…
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Variegated spider monkey (Ateles hybridus)
Exceptionally long, spindly limbs have inspired the common name of spider monkeys (Atelidae)…
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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 mongoose (Atilax paludinosus)
Information on the marsh mongoose (Atilax paludinosus) is currently being researched and written and…
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Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal to have ever lived, being almost as big…
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Olingo (Bassaricyon gabbii)
Information on the olingo (Bassaricyon gabbii) is currently being researched and written and will…
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Cacomistle (Bassariscus sumichrasti)
Information on the cacomistle (Bassariscus sumichrasti) is being researched and written and will…
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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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Caquetá titi monkey (Callicebus caquetensis)
One of the newest primates known to science, the Caquetá titi monkey (Callicebus caquetensis) is…
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Red titi monkey (Callicebus discolor)
Information on the red titi monkey (Callicebus discolor) is currently being researched and written…
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Bolivian grey titi (Callicebus donacophilus)
Information on the Bolivian grey titi (Callicebus donacophilus) is being researched and written and…
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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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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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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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Brazilian guinea pig (Cavia aperea)
The Brazilian guinea pig closely resembles the well-known domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), and…
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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-throated capuchin (Cebus capucinus)
Information on the white-throated capuchin is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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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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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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Hector's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori)
Hector's dolphin, one of the rarest and smallest of marine dolphins , has a short, stocky…
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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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Mona monkey (Cercopithecus mona)
Information on the mona monkey (Cercopithecus mona) is currently being researched and written and…
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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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Lesser spot-nosed monkey (Cercopithecus petaurista)
Information on lesser spot-nosed monkey (Cercopithecus petaurista) is currently being researched and…
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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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Bearded saki (Chiropotes chiropotes)
Information on the bearded saki (Chiropotes chiropotes) is being researched and written and will…
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Grivet monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops)
Information on the grivet monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops) is being researched and written and will…
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Green monkey (Chlorocebus sabaeus)
Information on the green monkey (Chlorocebus sabaeus) is being researched and written and will…
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Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus)
A distinctive, high-shouldered antelope, with a long, broad muzzle and cow-like horns, the blue…
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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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Huon tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus matschiei)
The Huon tree kangaroo is an unusual-looking marsupial of New Guinea , which is characterised by a…
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Przewalski's horse (Equus ferus przewalskii)
Przewalski's horse (Equus ferus przewalskii) is the last true wild horse, and the only ancestor of…
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Kiang (Equus kiang)
Information on the kiang is currently being researched and written and will appear here shorlty…
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Crowned lemur (Eulemur coronatus)
This is the smallest species belonging to the genus Eulemur. The crowned lemur and some closely…
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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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Steller's sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus)
Steller's sea lion is the largest of the eared seals (members of the family Otariidae), a group that…
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Sand cat (Felis margarita)
The smallest cat species in Arabia , the sand cat (Felis margarita) is well adapted to its arid…
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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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Lesser grison (Galictis cuja)
Information on the lesser grison (Galictis cuja) is being researched and written and will appear…
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Greater grison (Galictis vittata)
Information on the greater grison (Galictis vittata) is currently being researched and written and…
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Large-spotted genet (Genetta tigrina)
Information on the large-spotted genet (Genetta tigrina) is currently being researched and written…
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Giant genet (Genetta victoriae)
Information on the giant genet (Genetta victoriae) is currently being researched and written and…
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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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Fat dormouse (Glis glis)
The fat, or edible dormouse (Glis glis) was introduced to Britain in 1902 . This is a fairly large…
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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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Somali dwarf mongoose (Helogale hirtula)
Information on the Somali dwarf mongoose (Helogale hirtula) is currently being researched and…
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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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Slender mongoose (Herpestes sanguineus)
Information on the slender mongoose (Herpestes sanguineus) is being researched and written and will…
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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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Stripe-necked mongoose (Herpestes vitticollis)
Information on stripe-necked mongoose (Herpestes vitticollis) is being researched and written and…
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Griffin's leaf-nosed bat (Hipposideros griffini)
First described as recently as 2012, Griffin’s leaf-nosed bat (Hipposideros griffini) is an…
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Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)
At over a metre in length and weighing as much as an adult human, the capybara is the largest rodent…
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Common water rat (Hydromys chrysogaster)
Australia’s heaviest native rodent , the common water rat (Hydromys chrysogaster) is an amphibious…
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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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Indri (Indri indri)
Indris are considered to be the largest of all of the lemurs, and are the only lemurs with vestigial…
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Southern viscacha (Lagidium viscacia)
The southern viscacha is one of three South American rodent species commonly referred to as mountain…
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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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Oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus)
Information on the oncilla is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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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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Brown hare (Lepus europaeus)
The general form and structure of the brown hare resembles that of the rabbit, but obvious…
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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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Bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata)
Information on the bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata) is currently being researched and written and…
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Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus)
This species’ alternative names, the Barbary ape or rock ape are misleading; for though it lacks a…
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Red kangaroo (Macropus rufus)
An iconic symbol of the Australian outback, the red kangaroo is the largest living marsupial , and…
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Greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis)
The greater bilby is the largest of the small, rat-like marsupials that are known as bandicoots…
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Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica)
Information on the Sunda pangolin is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Olympic marmot (Marmota olympus)
Like other marmots, the Olympic marmot (Marmota olympus) is a large, stocky rodent with short legs…
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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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Stone marten (Martes foina)
Information on the stone marten (Martes foina) is currently being researched and written and will…
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Pine marten (Martes martes)
The elusive, generally nocturnal pine marten (Martes martes) has chestnut-brown to dark brown fur…
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Japanese marten (Martes melampus)
Information on the Japanese marten (Martes melampus) is currently being researched and written and…
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Sable (Martes zibellina)
Information on the sable (Martes zibellina) is currently being researched and written and will…
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Japanese badger (Meles anakuma)
Information on the Japanese badger (Meles anakuma) is being researched and written and will appear…
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