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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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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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African linsang (Poiana richardsonii)
Information on the African linsang (Poiana richardsonii) is currently being researched and written…
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African striped weasel (Poecilogale albinucha)
Information on the African striped weasel (Poecilogale albinucha) is currently being researched and…
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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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American beaver (Castor canadensis)
North America’s largest rodent, the American beaver, exhibits a wide range of physical adaptations…
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American mink (Mustela vison)
The introduced American mink (Mustela vison) has a slender body, short legs and a tail that is about…
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American pika (Ochotona princeps)
The American pika (Ochotona princeps) is a small member of the rabbit family that inhabits alpine…
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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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Arabian tahr (Arabitragus jayakari)
Although the Arabian tahr is relatively small, its strength and agility should not be underestimated…
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Asiatic golden cat (Pardofelis temminckii)
Information on the Asiatic golden cat (Pardofelis temminckii) is currently being researched and…
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Asiatic wild ass (Equus hemionus)
The Asiatic wild ass is the most horse-like of all the species of ass . The general colour of its…
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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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Balabac mouse deer (Tragulus nigricans)
Information on the Balabac mouse deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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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Banteng (Bos javanicus)
The handsome banteng largely resembles domestic cattle both in size and colour , but also…
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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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Bearded saki (Chiropotes chiropotes)
Information on the bearded saki (Chiropotes chiropotes) is being researched and written and will…
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Beisa oryx (Oryx beisa)
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Bharal (Pseudois nayaur)
Information on the bharal is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Black crested mangabey (Lophocebus aterrimus)
As its name suggests, the black crested mangabey (Lophocebus aterrimus) can be distinguished from…
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Black giant squirrel (Ratufa bicolor)
Information on the black giant squirrel (Ratufa bicolor) is currently 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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Black rat (Rattus rattus)
Also known as the ship rat , the black rat (Rattus rattus) was introduced to Britain with the Romans…
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Black squirrel monkey (Saimiri vanzolinii)
First described as recently as 1985, and still viewed by some as a regional subspecies rather than a…
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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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Black-capped capuchin (Cebus apella)
Information on the black-capped capuchin is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Black-tailed marmoset (Mico melanurus)
Information on the black-tailed marmoset (Mico melanurus) is currently being researched and written…
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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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Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus)
A distinctive, high-shouldered antelope, with a long, broad muzzle and cow-like horns, the blue…
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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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Bolivian squirrel monkey (Saimiri boliviensis)
Information on the Bolivian squirrel monkey (Saimiri boliviensis) is being researched and written…
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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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Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
The bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is one of the most well-known species of dolphin . There…
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Brazilian bare-faced tamarin (Saguinus bicolor)
One of the most endangered primates in the Amazon , the Brazilian bared-faced tamarin has thick fur…
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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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Brown hare (Lepus europaeus)
The general form and structure of the brown hare resembles that of the rabbit, but obvious…
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Brown hyaena (Hyaena brunnea)
This scruffy looking scavenger is distinguished from the other three hyaena species by its long…
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Bush dog (Speothos venaticus)
The bush dog is a rare, little known and unusual canid. It has a rather squat body and is said to…
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Cacomistle (Bassariscus sumichrasti)
Information on the cacomistle (Bassariscus sumichrasti) is being researched and written and will…
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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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Capped langur (Trachypithecus pileatus)
Small differences in colouration distinguish the four subspecies of capped langur, but the species…
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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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Caquetá titi monkey (Callicebus caquetensis)
One of the newest primates known to science, the Caquetá titi monkey (Callicebus caquetensis) is…
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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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Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
The fastest land mammal in the world , the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) has many adaptations that…
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Chinese goral (Naemorhedus griseus)
Information on the Chinese goral is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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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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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Common dwarf mongoose (Helogale parvula)
Information on the common dwarf mongoose is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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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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Common otter (Lutra lutra)
The elusive common otter (Lutra lutra) has sleek brown fur, which is often paler on the underside…
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Common planigale (Planigale maculata)
A small but fierce carnivorous marsupial, the common planigale (Planigale maculata) is endemic to…
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Common rock rat (Zyzomys argurus)
A small nocturnal rodent , the common rock rat (Zyzomys argurus) is endemic to Australia and is…
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Common sheath-tailed bat (Taphozous georgianus)
The common sheath-tailed bat (Taphozous georgianus) is a large Australian bat that can often be seen…
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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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Corsac fox (Vulpes corsac)
Information on the corsac fox (Vulpes corsac) is currently being researched and written and will…
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Cotton-headed tamarin (Saguinus oedipus)
The stunning cotton-headed tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) is one of South America’s most endangered…
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Coypu (Myocastor coypus)
Information on the coypu is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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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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Crab-eating mongoose (Herpestes urva)
Information on the crab-eating mongoose (Herpestes urva) is being researched and written and will…
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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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Culpeo (Pseudalopex culpaeus)
Information on the culpeo (Pseudalopex culpaeus) is currently being researched and written and will…
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Dama gazelle (Nanger dama)
The largest of all gazelle species, the dama gazelle has at least two subspecies, which vary greatly…
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Dark kangaroo mouse (Microdipodops megacephalus)
Named for its dark-furred back and long hind limbs and feet , the dark kangaroo mouse (Microdipodops…
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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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Diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema)
Widely regarded as the most beautiful of all the primates of Madagascar , the diademed sifaka is…
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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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Dusky pademelon (Thylogale brunii)
Information on the dusky pademelon (Thylogale brunii) is currently being researched and written and…
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Eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus)
Named for its distribution in eastern parts of North America , the eastern chipmunk (Tamias…
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Eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei)
The largest of the living apes, the gorilla has a characteristically heavy body shape and shaggy…
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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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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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Finlayson's cave bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni)
Information on Finlayson's cave bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni) is currently being researched and…
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Formosan rock macaque (Macaca cyclopis)
This medium-sized, quadrupedal monkey has a soft, dark grey to brown coat, which is greyer in winter…
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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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Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis)
The scientific name of the Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) comes from Greek words…
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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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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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Golden langur (Trachypithecus geei)
The golden langur is a particularly attractive leaf-eating monkey found in northeastern India and…
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Golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia)
The golden lion tamarin, one of the world's most striking mammals, is so-called because of the…
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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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Golden-crowned sifaka (Propithecus tattersalli)
The golden-crowned sifaka is the smallest of the sifakas , and was first described in 1988 . The…
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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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Greater grison (Galictis vittata)
Information on the greater grison (Galictis vittata) is currently being researched and written and…
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Greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum)
The greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) is the larger of the two horseshoe bats found…
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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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Grey fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)
Information on the grey fox is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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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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