Abu-dhabi mammals
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White-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda)
The largest of all mongooses, the white-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda) is a slender and…
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Lesser Egyptian jerboa (Jaculus jaculus)
This small rodent is sometimes likened to a tiny kangaroo due to its incredibly large hind legs, and…
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Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species , the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long…
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Honey badger (Mellivora capensis)
A stocky, robust and rather ferocious animal, the honey badger, which is the only species within the…
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Sundevall’s jird (Meriones crassus)
Similar in appearance to the gerbils to which it is related, Sundevall’s jird is a relatively small…
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Libyan jird (Meriones libycus)
Similar in appearance to the gerbils to which it is related, the Libyan jird is a fairly small but…
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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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Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx)
At one time extinct in the wild, this desert antelope can once again be seen wandering the dry…
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Hemprich’s long-eared bat (Otonycteris hemprichii)
A relatively widespread species , Hemprich’s long-eared bat has thick, soft fur measuring up to 11…
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Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr)
The Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr) is the largest and most powerfully built of all Arabian…
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Desert hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus)
A typical hedgehog in appearance, the desert hedgehog has a dense, spiny coat, an elongated snout…
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Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
Brandt’s hedgehog is a typical hedgehog in appearance, with a dense, spiny coat, elongated snout…
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Kuhl’s pipistrelle (Pipistrellus kuhlii)
Kuhl’s pipistrelle is a small bat with a long tail, a well-developed interfemoral (tail) membrane…
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Rock hyrax (Procavia capensis)
The rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) is a small, tailless mammal which superficially may resemble a…
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Muscat mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma muscatellum)
A relatively small bat, the Muscat mouse-tailed bat’s distinguishing feature is its long, slender…
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