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Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)
While the bizarre and elusive aardvark (Orycteropus afer) may look vaguely similar in appearance to…
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Aardwolf (Proteles cristata)
Dog-like in appearance, the aardwolf (Proteles cristata) is a hyaena characterised by a distinctive…
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Abbott’s duiker (Cephalophus spadix)
This secretive, forest-dwelling antelope was first photographed in the wild as recently as 2003…
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Aceramarca gracile mouse opossum (Gracilinanus aceramarcae)
Information on the aceramarca gracile mouse opossum (Gracilinanus aceramarcae) is currently being…
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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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Aders’ duiker (Cephalophus adersi)
The rarest and most highly endangered of Africa’s duiker species , the diminutive Aders’ duiker…
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Aellen’s roundleaf bat (Hipposideros marisae)
Information on the Aellen’s roundleaf bat is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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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 buffalo (Syncerus caffer)
The strong and imposing African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is Africa’s only wild cattle species , and…
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African civet (Civettictis civetta)
A nocturnal, opportunistic mammal, the African civet (Civettictis civetta) is the largest African…
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African clawless otter (Aonyx capensis)
The dexterous, hand-like forefeet of the African clawless otter are its most remarkable feature…
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African elephant (Loxodonta africana)
Perhaps one of the world’s most emotive and iconic animals, the African elephant (Loxodonta…
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African giant shrew (Crocidura olivieri)
The aptly named African giant shrew is one of the largest shrews in the world . Like most shrews, it…
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African golden cat (Caracal aurata)
The African golden cat (Caracal aurata) is little known by science, but is the subject of much…
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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 manatee (Trichechus senegalensis)
The African manatee is the least known of all the Sirenians ; the unique group of manatees and…
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African palm civet (Nandinia binotata)
Information on the Afriacn palm civet is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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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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African wild ass (Equus africanus)
The African wild ass (Equus africanus) is the ancestor of the domestic donkey , and has a similar…
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African wild dog (Lycaon pictus)
The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is one of the world’s most social and distinctive canids. The…
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Agile gibbon (Hylobates agilis)
Information on the agile gibbon is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Agile mangabey (Cercocebus agilis)
The agile mangabey is a large, slender monkey, with relatively long limbs, a long muzzle, and a tail…
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Alaotran gentle lemur (Hapalemur alaotrensis)
The Alaotran gentle lemur has a woolly, dense, dark-grey coat, with a chestnut tinge on the crown…
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Aldabra flying fox (Pteropus aldabrensis)
The Aldabra flying fox is one of only four mammals found on Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles . Its…
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Allegheny woodrat (Neotoma magister)
The Allegheny woodrat (Neotoma magister) is a medium-sized North American rodent which superficially…
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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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Alpine marmot (Marmota marmota)
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Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster)
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Alpine shrew (Sorex alpinus)
A small, secretive, mouse-like species, the alpine shrew (Sorex alpinus) is slender-bodied and…
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Altai weasel (Mustela altaica)
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