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Species that have a similar taxonomy to 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... More 12 Images 2 Videos -
Aardwolf (Proteles cristata)
Dog-like in appearance, the aardwolf (Proteles cristata) is a hyaena characterised by a distinctive sloping back, large, pointed ears... More 18 Images 3 Videos -
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... More 22 Images 5 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 -
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 -
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 -
Spotted seal (Phoca largha)
The spotted seal (Phoca largha) varies in colouration from very light to very dark, but is generally pale on the underside, with darker... More 3 Images 1 Video -
Sea mink (Neovison macrodon)
The last known specimen of sea mink was taken in 1880 from an island in the Gulf of Maine, and this is the year attributed to the species’... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Large Indian civet (Viverra zibetha)
Information on the large Indian civet is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Cape fox (Vulpes chama)
The smallest and only 'true fox' found in southern Africa, the Cape fox (Vulpes chama) is sometimes known as the ‘silver fox’ or ‘silver... More 22 Images 2 Videos -
Brown palm civet (Paradoxurus jerdoni)
Information on the brown palm civet is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Indian brown mongoose (Herpestes fuscus)
Information on the Indian brown mongoose is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Apennine brown bear (Ursus arctos marsicanus)
Information on the Apennine brown bear is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Masked palm civet (Paguma larvata)
Information on the masked palm civet (Paguma larvata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Borneo bay cat (Pardofelis badia)
Information on the Borneo bay cat (Pardofelis badia) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Tayra (Eira barbara)
Information on the tayra is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 3 Videos
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