Climate change mammals
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Guadeloupean big-eyed bat (Chiroderma improvisum)
The Guadeloupean big-eyed bat (Chiroderma improvisum) is the largest of the six species in the…
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Guanaco (Lama guanicoe)
Described by Charles Darwin as “an elegant animal, with a long, slender neck and fine legs” , the…
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Guatemalan black howler (Alouatta pigra)
Howlers are among the largest monkeys in the Americas, and the Guatemalan black howler (Alouatta…
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Harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus)
The adult harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) is distinguished by the black markings on the…
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Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus)
This large, high-shouldered antelope is one of the grazing mammals that formerly ranged in huge…
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Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi)
Hawaiian monk seals are the only true seals to be found year-round in tropical waters . After the…
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Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
Despite its massive bulk, this amphibious mammal moves underwater with grace, and trots on land with…
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Hirola (Beatragus hunteri)
Numbers of this rare antelope have recently drastically declined and the species is now in danger of…
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Hispid hare (Caprolagus hispidus)
A shy and secretive mammal, the hispid hare (Caprolagus hispidus) has distinctively short ears and…
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Hog deer (Axis porcinus)
Once widespread and relatively abundant, the hog deer has suffered dramatic declines, and now…
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Hooded seal (Cystophora cristata)
The hooded seal owes its name to the striking nasal appendage that adorns the head of sexually…
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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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Indian hare (Lepus nigricollis)
Information on the Indian hare (Lepus nigricollis) is currently being researched and written and…
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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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Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
One of Australia’s most iconic animals, the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is bear-like in…
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Kowari (Dasyuroides byrnei)
The kowari is a robust, rat-like carnivorous marsupial, with a pointed snout and a distinctive black…
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Leadbeater’s possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri)
Thought to be extinct after disastrous fires in 1939, Leadbeater’s possum (Gymnobelideus…
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Lemuroid ringtail possum (Hemibelideus lemuroides)
A rare marsupial found only in northern Australia, the lemuroid ringtail possum (Hemibelideus…
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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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Livingstone’s flying fox (Pteropus livingstonii)
Livingstone’s flying fox is one of the largest bats in existence, and also has the regrettable…
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Long-finned pilot whale (Globicephala melas)
The long-finned pilot whale is not actually a whale, but a dolphin . Along with the related…
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Long-snouted bat (Platalina genovensium)
The only species in its genus, the long-snouted bat (Platalina genovensium) is aptly named for its…
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Madagascan flying fox (Pteropus rufus)
The Madagascan flying fox is the largest of Madagascar’s three endemic species of fruit bat . The…
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Marianas flying fox (Pteropus mariannus)
Information on the Marianas flying fox is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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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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Mauritian flying fox (Pteropus niger)
The only fruit bat still to occur on the island of Mauritius , the Mauritian flying fox is a large…
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Melon-headed whale (Peponocephala electra)
The melon-headed whale (Peponocephala electra) is a member of a group of small, dark-coloured whales…
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Mexican funnel-eared bat (Natalus stramineus)
The common name of this bat is something of a misnomer, as the Mexican funnel-eared bat (Natalus…
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Mongolian gazelle (Procapra gutturosa)
Information on the Mongolian gazelle is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Mouflon (Ovis orientalis)
The males of this exceedingly wary wild sheep have large sickle-shaped horns, which are prized by…
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Mountain pygmy-possum (Burramys parvus)
The largest of the pygmy-possums, the mountain pygmy-possum was only known from fossil records until…
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Muskox (Ovibos moschatus)
A massive, stocky bovid, superficially resembling the American bison in appearance, the muskox has a…
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Namdapha flying squirrel (Biswamoyopterus biswasi)
The wonderfully peculiar Namdapha flying squirrel is the only species in the genus Biswamoyopterus…
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Narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
Famous for its unicorn-like single tusk, narwhals have inspired legends in many cultures and are…
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Nelson’s spiny pocket mouse (Heteromys nelsoni)
Information on Nelson’s spiny pocket mouse is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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New England cottontail (Sylvilagus transitionalis)
Information on the New England cottontail is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Northern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon ampullatus)
The northern bottlenose whale has a bulbous forehead and an obvious tube-like beak, these features…
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Northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus)
The northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus) belongs to the family known as ‘eared seals’ (Otariidae)…
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Northern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii)
The northern hairy-nosed wombat is one of the world’s rarest mammals , and is the largest known…
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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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Orca (Orcinus orca)
Also known as the killer whale, the orca (Orcinus orca) is the largest member of the dolphin family…
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Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul)
Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul) is about the size of a domestic cat but looks much larger due to its…
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Persian fallow deer (Dama mesopotamica)
An extremely rare species in the wild , the Persian fallow deer (Dama mesopotamica), also known as…
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Pichi (Zaedyus pichiy)
The pichi is a small, hairy armadillo with the southernmost distribution of any species in the…
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Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)
So seemingly incongruous was the appearance of platypus specimens shipped to England at the end of…
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Polar bear (Ursus maritimus)
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is the largest living land carnivore, with adult males growing up…
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Pygmy beaked whale (Mesoplodon peruvianus)
Information on the pygmy beaked whale is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata)
Contrary to its name, the little-known pygmy killer whale is actually a member of the dolphin family…
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Pygmy raccoon (Procyon pygmaeus)
As its name suggests, the pygmy raccoon (Procyon pygmaeus) is the smallest of the raccoon species…
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Pygmy sperm whale (Kogia breviceps)
Information on the pygmy sperm whale is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Pyrenean desman (Galemys pyrenaicus)
Named after the place of its home, the Pyrenean desman is a small aquatic insectivore closely…
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Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
One of our best-known wild mammals, the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) was introduced to Great…
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Red-fronted gazelle (Eudorcas rufifrons)
Information on the red-fronted gazelle is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Ringed seal (Pusa hispida)
The smallest of all living seal species, growing to a maximum length of just over 1.5 metres , the…
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Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus)
One of the most enigmatic cetaceans, this little-known dolphin has an unusual appearance. Unlike…
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Rodrigues flying fox (Pteropus rodricensis)
The Rodrigues flying fox gained its name because of its fox like large pointed ears, elongated snout…
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Ross seal (Ommatophoca rossii)
Occupying remote, inaccessible ice packs surrounding the Antarctic, the Ross seal is perhaps the…
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Russian desman (Desmana moschata)
Desmans belong to the same family as moles but are adapted for a more aquatic lifestyle. They posses…
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Saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica)
Saiga antelope have an extremely distinctive appearance with an enlarged nose that hangs down over…