The southern boobook is named after its distinctive ‘boo-book’ call.
Related species for the Subantarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus tropicalis)
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Guadalupe fur seal (Arctocephalus townsendi)
The Guadalupe fur seal was once considered extinct, after being decimated by poaching for its dense, luxurious underfur. Remarkably, the…
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Juan Fernández fur seal (Arctocephalus philippii)
Remarkably, the Juan Fernández fur seal was considered extinct until it was happily rediscovered in 1965, although it nevertheless remains…
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Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella)
A large, hardy and charismatic inhabitant of the Antarctic region, the Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) is well adapted to the…
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New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri)
The New Zealand fur seal has been recorded diving deeper and for longer than any other species of fur seal. Fur seals, along with sea lions…
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Brown fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus)
The brown fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus) is a large seal species of Australia and South Africa. The adult male brown fur seal has a…
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Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis)
The scientific name of the Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) comes from Greek words meaning ‘bear headed’, and with its short…
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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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Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki)
The Galapagos sea lion is found in the Galapagos Archipelago where it is one of the most conspicuous and numerous marine mammals. Well…
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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 fore-flippers…
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Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea)
Information on the Australian sea lion is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Steller's sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus)
Steller's sea lion is the largest of the eared seals (members of the family Otariidae), a group that includes fur seals and sea lions. The…
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Hooker’s sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri)
Hooker’s sea lion, also known as the New Zealand sea lion, is one of the rarest and most threatened sea lions in the world. Adult males are…
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South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens)
Information on the southern sealion is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus)
The northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus) belongs to the family known as ‘eared seals’ (Otariidae), which includes the fur seals and sea…
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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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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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