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Ruschi’s rat (Abrawayaomys ruschii)
Discovered as recently as 1979, only a few specimens of the enigmatic Ruschi’s rat have ever been…
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Bennett’s chinchilla rat (Abrocoma bennettii)
One of the many remarkable new species brought back to England by the famous naturalist Charles…
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Gray akodont (Abrothrix illuteus)
Information on the gray akodont (Abrothrix illuteus) is currently being researched and written and…
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Sanborn's grass mouse (Abrothrix sanborni)
Information on Sanborn's grass mouse (Abrothrix sanborni) is currently being researched and written…
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Golden-capped fruit bat (Acerodon jubatus)
Named after the patch of golden-tipped hairs on top of the head, the golden-capped fruit bat is the…
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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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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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Asia Minor spiny mouse (Acomys cilicicus)
The Asia Minor or Turkish spiny mouse is so-called as the back of both males and females are covered…
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Arabian spiny mouse (Acomys dimidiatus)
Named for the fur on its back which, when stroked against the direction of the hair follicles…
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Golden spiny mouse (Acomys russatus)
As its name suggests, the golden spiny mouse is covered in prickly, inflexible, coarse fur ; this…
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Feathertail glider (Acrobates pygmaeus)
Found only in Australia, the feathertail glider (Acrobates pygmaeus) is the smallest of the gliding…
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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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Galapagos rice rat (Aegialomys galapagoensis)
The Galapagos rice rat (Aegialomys galapagoensis) was first described from specimens collected by…
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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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Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is universally admired for its appealing markings and…