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Species related to the Forest hog (Hylochoerus meinertzhageni)

Philippine warty pig (Sus philippensis)
The robustly built Philippine warty pig has a coarse, bristly, blackish coat with a scattering of silvery white hairs on the sides. Long... More 1 Image 0 videos
Ogilby’s duiker (Cephalophus ogilbyi)
A small, secretive antelope, Ogilby’s duiker has a stocky body, an arched back, overdeveloped hindquarters, and short, slender legs, all... More 1 Image 0 videos
Common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus)
One of the most distinctive of all wild pigs, the common warthog is named for the two prominent pairs of large, fleshy protuberances that... More 32 Images 11 Videos
Red river hog (Potamochoerus porcus)
Instantly recognisable for its bright rufous fur, the red river hog is undoubtedly the most strikingly coloured of all wild pigs. Despite... More 19 Images 1 Video
Congo clawless otter (Aonyx congicus)
With its long, sinuous body set on short-limbs, tapering tail and unwebbed feet, the Congo clawless otter is very similar in appearance to... More 1 Image 0 videos
Peter’s duiker (Cephalophus callipygus)
Peter’s duiker belongs to a group of shy, secretive African mammals that are most often glimpsed as they dive for cover in thick vegetation... More 3 Images 1 Video
Olive colobus (Procolobus verus)
The olive colobus has the distinction of being the smallest colobus monkey, a group of primates that primarily consume leaves and possess an... More 1 Image 2 Videos
Golden angwantibo (Arctocebus aureus)
The golden angwantibo (Arctocebus aureus) is a small, nocturnal primate with thick, woolly fur, which, as its name suggests, is golden-red... More 1 Image 0 videos
Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail... More 34 Images 0 videos
Raphia palm (Raphia regalis)
Raphia regalis is a large, distinctive palm, its massive, pinnate leaves being the largest in the plant kingdom. In common with other... More 1 Image 0 videos
Vervet (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
One of the characteristic primates of the African savanna, the vervet is a medium-sized monkey with greyish to yellowish- or reddish-green... More 42 Images 0 videos
Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus)
Information on the bushbuck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 41 Images 5 Videos
African buffalo (Syncerus caffer)
The strong and imposing African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is Africa’s only wild cattle species, and one of the ‘Big Five’ mammals that were... More 78 Images 13 Videos
Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis)
The tamaraw is the largest mammal native to the Philippines, and also has the distinction of being one of the rarest mammals in existence... More 5 Images 0 videos
Natal duiker (Cephalophus natalensis)
This small, stocky antelope has an attractive chestnut-red coat that can, surprisingly, obscure its appearance in the dappled light of the... More 5 Images 2 Videos
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
Despite its massive bulk, this amphibious mammal moves underwater with grace, and trots on land with surprising speed. Indeed, the name... More 60 Images 13 Videos
Banteng (Bos javanicus)
The handsome banteng largely resembles domestic cattle both in size and colour, but also demonstrates considerable sexual dimorphism... More 22 Images 3 Videos
Yellow-backed duiker (Cephalophus silvicultor)
The yellow-backed duiker is the largest of all duikers; a group of animals which get their name from the Afrikaans word for ‘diver’... More 6 Images 1 Video
Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus)
This rather shaggy-haired antelope is noted for its association with water and its strong musky scent. Its coat of coarse hair ranges... More 49 Images 5 Videos
Henkel’s flat-tailed gecko (Uroplatus henkeli)
Henkel’s flat-tailed gecko (Uroplatus henkeli) is most remarkable for its incredible ability to conceal itself in its forest habitat. Not... More 18 Images 1 Video
Red-fronted parrot (Poicephalus gulielmi)
Distinctive red markings on the forehead, thighs and leading edge of the wings give this fairly large and stocky, but nonetheless attractive... More 2 Images 0 videos
Indian cobra (Naja naja)
Information on the Indian cobra is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 2 Videos
Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus goodfellowi)
Like other tree kangaroos, Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo differs noticeably from the better-known ground kangaroos because it has developed... More 13 Images 5 Videos
Seychelles frog (Sooglossus sechellensis)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species. A collaboration... More 7 Images 0 videos
Sword-billed hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera)
Information on the sword-billed hummingbird is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 3 Videos
Pitcher plant (Nepenthes inermis)
The tropical pitcher plants of Asia (Nepenthes species) are amongst the largest and most spectacular of all carnivorous plants. Nepenthes... More 1 Image 0 videos
Northern Luzon giant cloud rat (Phloeomys pallidus)
This forest-dwelling rodent is a timid animal, with a coat of long, somewhat rough, fur. The colour of its fur is highly variable, although... More 8 Images 0 videos
Tree frog (Leptopelis fiziensis)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 2 Images 0 videos
Sooty falcon (Falco concolor)
The sooty falcon is an attractive, medium-sized bird of prey with long, slender wings and a long tail. Although the adult plumage is mainly... More 18 Images 1 Video
Calathea (Calathea libbyana)
Information on Calathea libbyana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos

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