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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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Impala (Aepyceros melampus)
The graceful impala is a noisy antelope renowned for its agile leaps. It has reddish-brown…
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Indian fox (Vulpes bengalensis)
Information on the Indian fox (Vulpes bengalensis) is currently being researched and written 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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Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)
The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is the largest of the three Asian rhino species , and…
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Indo-Pacific finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides)
As its name suggests, the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides) lacks a dorsal…
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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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Jaguar (Panthera onca)
The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest cat of the Americas and a formidable predator. Its common…
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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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Japanese marten (Martes melampus)
Information on the Japanese marten (Martes melampus) is currently being researched and written and…
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Japanese weasel (Mustela itatsi)
Information on the Japanese weasel (Mustela itatsi) is being researched and written and will appear…
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Javan gibbon (Hylobates moloch)
The silvery or Javan gibbon (Hylobates moloch) has long fluffy silver-grey fur , with darker…
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Javan mouse-deer (Tragulus javanicus)
Information on the Javan mouse-deer (Tragulus javanicus) is currently being researched and written…
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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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Kiang (Equus kiang)
Information on the kiang is currently being researched and written and will appear here shorlty…
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Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus)
This fascinating small antelope has a number of distinct features that make it well adapted to its…
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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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Least chipmunk (Tamias minimus)
A small rodent with a long, narrow but fairly bushy tail , the least chipmunk (Tamias minimus) is…
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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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Lesser grison (Galictis cuja)
Information on the lesser grison (Galictis cuja) is being researched and written and will appear…
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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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Long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata)
Information on the long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata) is currently being researched and written…
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Madeira pipistrelle (Pipistrellus maderensis)
A small bat with short, broad ears , the Madeira pipistrelle (Pipistrellus maderensis) belongs to…
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Malay civet (Viverra tangalunga)
Information on the Malay civet (Viverra tangalunga) is being researched and written and will appear…
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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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Marsh deer (Blastocerus dichotomus)
This surprisingly shy and secretive deer is actually the largest native deer species in South…
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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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Masked palm civet (Paguma larvata)
Information on the masked palm civet (Paguma larvata) is currently being researched and written and…
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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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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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Moose (Alces americanus)
Together with its close relative the Eurasian elk (Alces alces), the moose (Alces americanus) is the…
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Moustached tamarin (Saguinus mystax)
Information on moustached tamarin (Saguinus mystax) is currently being researched and written and…
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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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Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
Information on the nine-banded armadillo is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Northern Sumatran leaf monkey (Presbytis thomasi)
The Northern Sumatran leaf monkey is a very striking primate, with a vertical black stripe running…
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Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris)
On land, this enormous marine mammal may be a lumbering mass of blubber, but once in water the…
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Northern white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys)
Information on the northern white-cheeked gibbon is currently being researched and written and will…
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Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana)
This relatively small ibex is most easily recognised by the impressive, backward-arching horns of…
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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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Olympic marmot (Marmota olympus)
Like other marmots, the Olympic marmot (Marmota olympus) is a large, stocky rodent with short legs…
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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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Pale fox (Vulpes pallida)
The pale fox (Vulpes pallida) is one of the least known of all fox species, maybe in part due to its…
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Pale kangaroo mouse (Microdipodops pallidus)
Named for its pale-furred back and long hind limbs and feet, the pale kangaroo mouse (Microdipodops…
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Pampas fox (Pseudalopex gymnocercus)
Information on the Pampas fox (Pseudalopex gymnocercus) is currently being researched and written…
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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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Plains zebra (Equus quagga)
The iconic plains zebra (Equus quagga) is the most abundant and conspicuous of all Africa’s grazing…
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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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Pygmy hog (Porcula salvania)
As its common name suggests, the pygmy hog is the smallest of all the pig family; it is also the…
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Pygmy loris (Nycticebus pygmaeus)
This nocturnal, tree-dwelling Asian primate has short, thick, woolly hair that is light…
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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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Red kangaroo (Macropus rufus)
An iconic symbol of the Australian outback, the red kangaroo is the largest living marsupial , and…
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Red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra)
Information on the red ruffed lemur is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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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Reeve's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi)
The small, stocky introduced Reeve's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi) has a shiny reddish coat which…
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Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus)
Known as caribou in North America, the reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) is a charismatic and hardy…
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Rufous mouse lemur (Microcebus rufus)
Information on the rufous mouse lemur (Microcebus rufus) is currently being researched and written…
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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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Sambar deer (Rusa unicolor)
Information on the sambar deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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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Sechura fox (Pseudalopex sechurae)
Information on the Sechura fox (Pseudalopex sechurae) is currently being researched and written and…
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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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Short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus)
The short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) is relatively large member of the dolphin…
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Siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus)
The largest of the gibbons, sometimes referred to as the ‘lesser apes’ , the siamang (Symphalangus…
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Silvery marmoset (Mico argentatus)
Information on the silvery marmoset (Mico argentatus) is currently being researched and written and…
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Silvery-brown bare-face tamarin (Saguinus leucopus)
The silvery brown bare-face tamarin, named for the sparse hair on its face, has a soft, dense, brown…
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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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Small Indian civet (Viverricula indica)
Information on the small Indian civet (Viverricula indica) is currently being researched and written…
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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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Somali dwarf mongoose (Helogale hirtula)
Information on the Somali dwarf mongoose (Helogale hirtula) is currently being researched and…
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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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South American coati (Nasua nasua)
The South American coati (Nasua nasua) is a member of the raccoon family and is easily recognised by…
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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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South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens)
Information on the southern sealion is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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South American squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus)
Information on the South American squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) is being researched and written…
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Southern giant slender-tailed cloud rat (Phloeomys cumingi)
Although the word ‘rat’ may conjure up an image of an unattractive, disease-ridden rodent, the…
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Southern pudu (Pudu puda)
The deer belonging to the Pudu genus are the smallest deer in the world , so tiny that people have…
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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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Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)
The sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of the toothed whales, with males growing up…
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Spotted linsang (Prionodon pardicolor)
Information on the spotted linsang (Prionodon pardicolor) is being researched and written and will…
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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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Stone marten (Martes foina)
Information on the stone marten (Martes foina) is currently 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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Striped civet (Fossa fossana)
The striped civet (Fossa fossana) is a Malagasy civet, which is sufficiently different to the civets…
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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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Swift fox (Vulpes velox)
Information on the swift fox (Vulpes velox) is currently being researched and written and will…
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Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii)
Haunted by its chilling nocturnal screeches, it was the early European settlers that gave the…
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Thylacine (Thylacinus cynocephalus)
The thylacine was the largest marsupial carnivore but it is now widely believed to be extinct…
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Toque macaque (Macaca sinica)
The toque macaque is a stocky monkey, characterised by an unusual whorl of hair on top of the head…
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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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Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi)
Known for the remarkable way it moves, whether making impressive leaps between tree trunks or…