Slow lorises, including the Javan slow loris, are unique among primates in having a venomous bite.
Related species for the Spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta)
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Striped hyaena (Hyaena hyaena)
Like other hyaenas, the striped hyaena is dog-like in appearance, with powerful forequarters and a back that slopes down towards the tail…
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Aardwolf (Proteles cristata)
Dog-like in appearance, the aardwolf (Proteles cristata) is a hyaena characterised by a distinctive sloping back, large, pointed ears…
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Brown hyaena (Hyaena brunnea)
This scruffy looking scavenger is distinguished from the other three hyaena species by its long shaggy coat and pointed ears. The brown…
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Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas)
Information on the Javan leopard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Distinguished by its exceptionally beautiful, black-spotted coat, the leopard (Panthera pardus) is also recognised for its supreme stealth…
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Mountain coati (Nasuella olivacea)
Information on the mountain coati is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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Corsac fox (Vulpes corsac)
Information on the corsac fox (Vulpes corsac) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Wildcat (Felis silvestris)
The wild ancestor of the domestic cat, the wildcat (Felis silvestris) bears a striking resemblance to its tame relatives. In fact…
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Malabar civet (Viverra civettina)
Information on the Malabar civet (Viverra civettina) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Lesser grison (Galictis cuja)
Information on the lesser grison (Galictis cuja) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata)
Information on the yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Sulawesi palm civet (Macrogalidia musschenbroekii)
Information on the Sulawesi palm civet (Macrogalidia musschenbroekii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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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…
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Culpeo (Pseudalopex culpaeus)
Information on the culpeo (Pseudalopex culpaeus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Japanese badger (Meles anakuma)
Information on the Japanese badger (Meles anakuma) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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African striped weasel (Poecilogale albinucha)
Information on the African striped weasel (Poecilogale albinucha) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Marsh mongoose (Atilax paludinosus)
Information on the marsh mongoose (Atilax paludinosus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Ross seal (Ommatophoca rossii)
Occupying remote, inaccessible ice packs surrounding the Antarctic, the Ross seal is perhaps the most enigmatic phocid (earless seals). This…
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Crab-eating mongoose (Herpestes urva)
Information on the crab-eating mongoose (Herpestes urva) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus)
A small carnivore in the raccoon family (Procyonidae), the ringtail (Bassariscus astutus) is about the size of a domestic cat and resembles…
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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…
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Asian badger (Meles leucurus)
Information on the Asian badger (Meles leucurus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Small Indian civet (Viverricula indica)
Information on the small Indian civet (Viverricula indica) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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Hooded skunk (Mephitis macroura)
Information on the hooded skunk (Mephitis macroura) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus)
Information on the crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Siberian weasel (Mustela sibirica)
Information on the Siberian weasel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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