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Species related to the Striped civet (Fossa fossana)

Northern sportive lemur (Lepilemur septentrionalis)
The name ‘sportive’ came about owing to this species’ interesting habit of adopting a boxer-like stance when threatened. Northern sportive... More 8 Images 1 Video
Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)
The fossa is the largest carnivore in Madagascar and superficially resembles an elongate cat in appearance. The tail is almost as long as... More 29 Images 8 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
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
American marten (Martes americana)
Information on the American marten is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 3 Videos
Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx)
The largest of the lynxes, the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) has powerful legs, with slightly longer hindlimbs adapted for springing. In common... More 54 Images 9 Videos
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
American black bear (Ursus americanus)
With a population double that of all other bear species combined, the American black bear is by far the most common member of the bear... More 48 Images 7 Videos
Brown bear (Ursus arctos)
One of the largest carnivores on Earth, the brown bear (Ursus arctos) is perhaps the most archetypal of all bear species; indeed the genus... More 74 Images 10 Videos
Pygmy robber frog (Craugastor pygmaeus)
Information on the pygmy robber frog is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Picea (Picea neoveitchii)
Information on Picea neoveitchii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
Information on the coast redwood is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 32 Images 1 Video
American bison (Bison bison)
The American bison, the largest mammal in North America, once roamed the continent in vast herds and helped to shape the ecology of the... More 61 Images 9 Videos
Brown eared-pheasant (Crossoptilon mantchuricum)
A unique feature of eared-pheasants (Crossoptilon spp.) is that males and females are virtually identical, even more remarkable as the... More 7 Images 1 Video
Large-eared pied bat (Chalinolobus dwyeri)
Information on the large-eared pied bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Picea (Picea morrisonicola)
Information on Picea morrisonicola is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Pinus (Pinus amamiana)
Information on Pinus amamiana is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 1 Image 0 videos
Pinus (Pinus tecunumanii)
Information on Pinus tecunumanii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Copper pheasant (Syrmaticus soemmerringii)
This striking species of long-tailed pheasant (Syrmaticus spp.) is named for the metallic, coppery-red plumage of the male. The head and... More 8 Images 3 Videos
Napaeus (Napaeus rupicola)
Information on Napaeus rupicola is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Reeves’s pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii)
This boldly patterned pheasant is instantly recognisable, having some of the longest tail feathers of any bird species. The male has bright... More 14 Images 2 Videos
Lawson’s cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana)
While a popular and widespread garden conifer, natural populations of Lawson’s cypress are restricted to a small range and have declined... More 8 Images 0 videos
Dipteronia (Dipteronia dyeriana)
Information on Dipteronia dyeriana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Peloponnese slow worm (Anguis cephalonnica)
Like other species of its kind, the Peloponnese slow worm (Anguis cephalonnica) is sometimes mistaken for a snake as it is a long, slender... More 5 Images 0 videos
Light bossé (Guarea cedrata)
Information on the light bossé (Guarea cedrata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
American beaver (Castor canadensis)
North America’s largest rodent, the American beaver, exhibits a wide range of physical adaptations to its largely aquatic lifestyle. The... More 39 Images 5 Videos
Picea (Picea brachytyla)
Information on Picea brachytyla is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos
Boreal felt lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum)
Known as the “panda bear” of lichens because of its extreme rarity, the boreal felt lichen is a ‘leafy’ species that grows on the branches... More 7 Images 0 videos
Taiwan incense-cedar (Calocedrus formosana)
Information on the Taiwan incense-cedar is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Yungas tyrannulet (Phyllomyias weedeni)
Information on the Yungas tyrannulet (Phyllomyias weedeni) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos

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