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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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California sea lion (Zalophus californianus)
This highly social and intelligent species is well adapted to a semi-aquatic life-style. California…
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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 ferret-badger (Melogale moschata)
Information on the Chinese ferret-badger (Melogale moschata) is being researched and written and…
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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 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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Crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus)
Information on the crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus) is being researched and written and…
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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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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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