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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus)

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki)
The Galapagos sea lion is found in the Galapagos Archipelago where it is one of the most conspicuous and numerous marine mammals. Well... More 28 Images 12 Videos
Juan Fernández fur seal (Arctocephalus philippii)
Remarkably, the Juan Fernández fur seal was considered extinct until it was happily rediscovered in 1965, although it nevertheless remains... More 14 Images 10 Videos
Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis)
The scientific name of the Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) comes from Greek words meaning ‘bear headed’, and with its short... More 21 Images 2 Videos
California sea lion (Zalophus californianus)
This highly social and intelligent species is well adapted to a semi-aquatic life-style. California sea lions swim using their fore-flippers... More 41 Images 4 Videos
Brown fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus)
The brown fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus) is a large seal species of Australia and South Africa. The adult male brown fur seal has a... More 45 Images 8 Videos
Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea)
Information on the Australian sea lion is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 33 Images 0 videos
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 includes fur seals and sea lions. The... More 41 Images 26 Videos
Hooker’s sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri)
Hooker’s sea lion, also known as the New Zealand sea lion, is one of the rarest and most threatened sea lions in the world. Adult males are... More 31 Images 10 Videos
South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens)
Information on the southern sealion is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 35 Images 12 Videos
New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri)
The New Zealand fur seal has been recorded diving deeper and for longer than any other species of fur seal. Fur seals, along with sea lions... More 34 Images 5 Videos
Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella)
A large, hardy and charismatic inhabitant of the Antarctic region, the Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) is well adapted to the... More 26 Images 4 Videos
Guadalupe fur seal (Arctocephalus townsendi)
The Guadalupe fur seal was once considered extinct, after being decimated by poaching for its dense, luxurious underfur. Remarkably, the... More 18 Images 1 Video
South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis )
The South American fur seal is a relatively stocky fur seal with a moderately long, flat-topped, pointed muzzle, a noticeable forehead... More 22 Images 1 Video
Subantarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus tropicalis)
One of the best-known members of the family Otariidae (the eared seals), the Subantarctic fur seal has a distinctive colouration. The... More 12 Images 0 videos
Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas)
Information on the Javan leopard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Distinguished by its exceptionally beautiful, black-spotted coat, the leopard (Panthera pardus) is also recognised for its supreme stealth... More 81 Images 4 Videos
Mountain coati (Nasuella olivacea)
Information on the mountain coati is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Wildcat (Felis silvestris)
The wild ancestor of the domestic cat, the wildcat (Felis silvestris) bears a striking resemblance to its tame relatives. In fact... More 59 Images 12 Videos
Malabar civet (Viverra civettina)
Information on the Malabar civet (Viverra civettina) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Sulawesi palm civet (Macrogalidia musschenbroekii)
Information on the Sulawesi palm civet (Macrogalidia musschenbroekii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Tiger (Panthera tigris)
One of the largest of the 'big cats', the tiger (Panthera tigris) is an instantly recognisable animal and an iconic symbol of conservation... More 157 Images 31 Videos
Egyptian weasel (Mustela subpalmata)
The Egyptian weasel, together with its more common cousin, the least weasel (Mustela nivalis), is considered to be the smallest carnivore in... More 1 Image 0 videos
Ross seal (Ommatophoca rossii)
Occupying remote, inaccessible ice packs surrounding the Antarctic, the Ross seal is perhaps the most enigmatic phocid (earless seals). This... More 4 Images 0 videos
Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon)
A short-legged carnivore with a long body, the Egyptian mongoose often looks like a reptile when seen from a distance, as it moves with a... More 9 Images 5 Videos
Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus)
Information on the ringtail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 15 Images 1 Video
Golden palm civet (Paradoxurus zeylonensis)
The golden palm civet (Paradoxurus zeylonensis) is the only civet that is found exclusively in Sri Lanka, and in the language of the native... More 1 Image 0 videos
Hose's civet (Diplogale hosei)
The elusive Hose’s civet (Diplogale hosei) is so rare that it has only been caught on film once. Prior to 2004, the only descriptions of... More 1 Image 0 videos
Siberian weasel (Mustela sibirica)
Information on the Siberian weasel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Kinkajou (Potos flavus)
Information on the kinkajou is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 2 Videos
Common palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus)
Information on the common palm civet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 3 Videos

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