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Species related to the Pygmy hog (Porcula salvania)

Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural... More 94 Images 18 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
Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)
The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is the largest of the three Asian rhino species, and has a single horn which can grow to... More 36 Images 14 Videos
Lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii)
The lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii) is a member of the most widely distributed groups of bats in the world, the mouse-eared or... More 10 Images 0 videos
Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Information on the wild boar is currently being researched and written is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 55 Images 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
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
Royle's pika (Ochotona roylei)
Information on Royle's pika (Ochotona roylei) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae)
Information on the plateau pika is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Juniper (Juniperus communis)
There are at least two subspecies of juniper (Juniperus communis). The best known, J. communis communis, whose bushes vary between a metre... More 8 Images 1 Video
Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Thinhorn sheep (Ovis dalli)
The thinhorn sheep (Ovis dalli) is a medium-sized North American sheep with a stocky body and light brown, deeply ridged horns. The male and... More 43 Images 2 Videos
Himalayan serow (Capricornis thar)
Information on the Himalayan serow is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Tibetan gazelle (Procapra picticaudata)
The Tibetan gazelle (Procapra picticaudata) is a small and slender gazelle with a compact body and long, thin limbs. It can vary in colour... More 6 Images 0 videos
Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica)
The Ganges river dolphin was recognised as a separate species in the 1970s, although some controversy remains surrounding its relationship... More 3 Images 1 Video
Sambar deer (Rusa unicolor)
Information on the sambar deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 33 Images 3 Videos
Moose (Alces americanus)
Together with its close relative the Eurasian elk (Alces alces), the moose (Alces americanus) is the largest living deer species, and is... More 33 Images 0 videos
Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana)
Despite being similar in appearance and behaviour to antelopes, the pronghorn actually belongs to its own unique family. The horns are... More 26 Images 3 Videos
Chital (Axis axis)
Information on the chital is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 39 Images 3 Videos
Hog deer (Axis porcinus)
Once widespread and relatively abundant, the hog deer has suffered dramatic declines, and now survives in relict populations, scattered... More 18 Images 0 videos
Goitered gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa)
This gazelle receives its common name due to the goitre-like swelling on the throat, which is an enlarged cartilaginous cylinder that is... More 31 Images 3 Videos
Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana)
This relatively small ibex is most easily recognised by the impressive, backward-arching horns of the male, which are long, slender and... More 21 Images 5 Videos
Asian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
At up to more than a tonne in weight, the Asian buffalo is a massive, powerful animal, with a wider horn span than any other bovid. These... More 16 Images 4 Videos
Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii)
These medium-sized deer have particularly large antlers on the males which may grow up to one metre in length. They have a concentration of... More 31 Images 8 Videos
Bactrian deer (Cervus elaphus bactrianus)
Information on the Bactrian deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Dorcas gazelle (Gazella dorcas)
The Dorcas gazelle is generally similar in appearance to the closely related Gazella gazella, but they are smaller, have longer ears and... More 28 Images 5 Videos
Wild goat (Capra aegagrus)
Information on the wild goat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Gaur (Bos gaurus)
The gaur is one of the larger of the wild cattle, and individuals can reach over two metres at the shoulder. The sleek, dark coat is black... More 27 Images 8 Videos
Meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius)
Information on the meadow jumping mouse is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Cut-leaved germander (Teucrium botrys)
Cut-leaved germander is a hairy plant that, as the common name suggests, has leaves that are cut into a number of oblong-shaped lobes. The... More 6 Images 0 videos

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