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…