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Global Mammals

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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... More	35 Images	4 Videos

Cape gyrsbok (Raphicerus melanotis)
Information on the Cape gyrsbok is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Capped langur (Trachypithecus pileatus)
Small differences in colouration distinguish the four subspecies of capped langur, but the species as a whole is recognised by the... More	13 Images	3 Videos

Central rock-rat (Zyzomys pedunculatus)
This medium-sized rodent was believed to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 1996. These stocky rock-rats are yellowish-brown... More	5 Images	1 Video

Chacoan peccary (Catagonus wagneri)
The Chacoan peccary was first described from subfossil remains collected in the 1930's, but was not recognised as a living species... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra)
The chamois is an agile and graceful animal, adapted to cold, highland terrain. Its winter coat consists of thick, woolly underfur... More	23 Images	0 Videos

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
The fastest land mammal in the world, the cheetah has many adaptations that allow it to sprint across the plains; the rangy frame... More	34 Images	22 Videos

Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes)
Along with the pygmy chimp or bonobo (Pan paniscus), the chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans and is estimated... More	50 Images	22 Videos

Chuditch (Dasyurus geoffroii)
This small cat-sized marsupial has soft, brown fur with white spotting along its lean body and down its short legs. The tail, which... More	1 Image	2 Videos

Clear-winged woolly bat (Kerivoula pellucida)
Aptly named, the clear-winged woolly bat is identifiable by its translucent wings. Its fur is very long and fluffy, ranging... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)
The clouded leopard is named after the distinctive 'clouds' on its coat - ellipses partially edged in black, with the insides... More	15 Images	2 Videos

Collared brown lemur (Eulemur collaris)
This medium-sized lemur has a horizontal posture, which is suited to its predominantly quadrupedal mode of movement. These lemurs... More	12 Images	1 Video

Collared mangabey (Cercocebus torquatus)
The large slate-grey collared mangabey is named for the white collar that surrounds a prominent chestnut-red cap. Large blackish... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Common eland (Tragelaphus oryx)
Information on the common eland is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	29 Images	2 Videos

Common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus)
No species has contributed more to the misunderstanding and fear of bats than the vampire bat. Public perception and movie... More	12 Images	0 Videos

Coquerel's mouse lemur (Mirza coquereli)
The Coquerel's mouse lemur is a relatively small primate from Madagascar, with a body size of only 20 to 25 centimetres. The body... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Cotton-headed tamarin (Saguinus oedipus)
The stunning cotton-headed tamarin is one of South America's most endangered primates. Its name describes the fantastic crest... More	7 Images	2 Videos

Crested black macaque (Macaca nigra)
Macaques are medium-sized to large-sized monkeys with stocky bodies. Some, like this species, possess only a very short rudimentary... More	22 Images	15 Videos

Crowned lemur (Eulemur coronatus)
This is the smallest species belonging to the genus Eulemur. The crowned lemur and some closely related species have... More	18 Images	14 Videos

Cuvier's gazelle (Gazella cuvieri)
Cuvier's gazelle has two-tone colouration; a dark brown back, head and legs contrast with a white belly and rump patch. The tail... More	5 Images	0 Videos

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