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Threatened Mammals

Species 51 - 80 of 80 [ previous ]
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Gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
A giant of the ocean, the gray whale is mottled dark to light grey in colour and is encrusted with patches of barnacles and whale... More
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Gray’s beaked whale (Mesoplodon grayi)
One of the more easily distinguished members of its genus, Gray’s beaked whale has a particularly long, slender snout, or ‘beak’... More 0 Videos
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Greater bamboo lemur (Prolemur simus)
Prolemur simus is the largest of the bamboo lemurs. A dense olive-brown coat covers the rounded body, whilst the underparts... More
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Greater big-footed mouse (Macrotarsomys ingens)
This small, gerbil-like mouse has relatively large eyes which hint at its nocturnal behaviour. The upperparts are light brown to... More 0 Videos
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Greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis)
The greater bilby is the largest of the small, rat-like marsupials that are known as bandicoots. It has a comical appearance with... More
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Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)
This handsome antelope is easily distinguished by the male’s spectacular spiral horns, which can reach astonishing lengths of over... More
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Greater long-eared bat (Nyctophilus timoriensis)
Information on the greater long-eared bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Greater slow loris (Nycticebus coucang)
Information on the greater slow loris is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More
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Greater sportive lemur (Lepilemur mustelinus)
Information on the greater sportive lemur is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Greater spot-nosed guenon (Cercopithecus nictitans)
One of the larger guenon species, the greater spot-nosed guenon’s name is derived from the striking, bright, white patch found on... More
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Greater stick-nest rat (Leporillus conditor)
This rodent is named after the conspicuous stick-nests it builds. At the time of European settlement two species of stick-nest rats... More
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Grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi)
Grevy’s zebra is the largest of the equids (a group that includes horses, asses and zebras). It possesses the same body shape as... More
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Grewcock’s sportive lemur (Lepilemur grewcockorum)
Information on Grewcock’s sportive lemur is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Grey brocket (Mazama gouazoubira)
Information on the grey brocket is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Grey snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus brelichi)
Information on the grey snub-nosed monkey is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural history... More 0 Videos
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Grey-backed sportive lemur (Lepilemur dorsalis)
The grey-backed sportive lemur is one of the smallest species belonging to the genus Lepilemur. As the name suggests, the... More 0 Videos
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Grey-cheeked crested mangabey (Lophocebus albigena)
The grey-cheeked crested mangabey is a large, tree-dwelling monkey, with long limbs, a long, ruffled tail which is longer than its... More 0 Videos
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Grey-faced elephant-shrew (Rhynchocyon udzungwensis)
It was as recently as 2005 that a camera-trap, placed in mountainous forest in Tanzania, captured images of a species of... More
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Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus)
The grey-headed flying fox is one of the largest bats in Australia, with the maximum recorded wingspan exceeding an impressive 1.5... More
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Grey-legged night monkey (Aotus griseimembra)
The grey-legged night monkey belongs to the nocturnal primate genus Aotus, which is also one of the most widespread primate... More
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Grizzled giant squirrel (Ratufa macroura)
The grizzled giant squirrel’s common name came from the grey to brown colouration highlighted with white at the top of the tail... More
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Grizzled leaf monkey (Presbytis comata)
Information on the grizzled leaf monkey is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Grizzled tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus inustus)
Information on the grizzled tree kangaroo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Ground pangolin (Smutsia temminckii)
The unusual ground pangolin belongs to a group of eight armour-plated species, (the order Pholidota), distinguished from other... More
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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... More
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Guanaco (Lama guanicoe)
Described by Charles Darwin as “an elegant animal, with a long, slender neck and fine legs”, the guanaco is the largest wild member... More
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Guatemalan black howler (Alouatta pigra)
Howlers are among the largest monkeys in the Americas, but this species is among the smallest of the genus. The Guatemalan black... More
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Guereza (Colobus guereza)
The guereza is a large, sturdy colobus monkey with an attractive black-and-white coat. Glossy, black fur covers much of the body... More
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Guinea baboon (Papio papio)
Information on the Guinea baboon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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