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Threatened Mammals

Species 1 - 39 of 39
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Haeromys margarettae (Margaret’s haeromys)
Information on Margaret’s haeromys is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Hapalemur alaotrensis (Alaotran gentle lemur)
The Alaotran gentle lemur has a woolly, dense, dark-grey coat, with a chestnut tinge on the crown. The head is rounded, the muzzle... More
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Hapalemur aureus (Golden bamboo lemur)
The critically endangered golden bamboo lemur is one of the world's most endangered mammals. It has pale orange fur on the back... More
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Hapalemur griseus (Eastern lesser bamboo lemur)
One of the smallest of the bamboo lemurs, the eastern lesser bamboo lemur has a dense, woolly coat that is grey to olive-grey on... More 0 Videos
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Helarctos malayanus (Malayan sun bear)
The smallest of the world’s eight living bear species, the Malayan sun bear has short, sleek fur which is usually black but can... More
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Hemicentetes semispinosus (Lowland streaked tenrec)
An extraordinary-looking family, the tenrecs exist only in Madagascar and have a greater diversity of form than any other family of... More 0 Videos
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Hemigalus derbyanus (Banded civet)
Information on the banded civet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Hemitragus jemlahicus (Himalayan tahr)
The Himalayan tahr is a relative of the wild goat and is specially adapted to life on the rugged mountain slopes of the Himalayas... More
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Herpestes edwardsii (Indian grey mongoose)
The Indian grey mongoose is a small, slender carnivore, with a long, bushy, tapering tail, short legs, and sharp, non-retractable... More
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Hesperoptenus doriae (False serotine bat)
With very dark brown or black curly fur and a blunt nose, the false serotine bat has a sheep-like head and face. The ears are short... More 0 Videos
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Hesperoptenus tomesi (Large false serotine)
Information on the large false serotine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Heteromys nelsoni (Nelson’s spiny pocket mouse)
Information on Nelson’s spiny pocket mouse is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Hippocamelus bisulcus (Huemul)
This deer species has an odd stance; the legs are very short and the hind legs appear bent. The huemul has coarse, brown fur that... More
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Hippopotamus amphibius (Hippopotamus)
Despite its massive bulk, this amphibious mammal moves underwater with grace, and trots on land with surprising speed. Indeed, the... More
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Hipposideros bicolor (Bicoloured leaf-nosed bat)
The bicoloured leaf-nosed bat can be a vivid orange colour as a result of the bleaching fumes that collect in a cave atmosphere... More 0 Videos
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Hipposideros commersoni (Commerson’s leaf-nosed bat)
Information on the Commerson’s leaf-nosed bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Hipposideros diadema (Diadem roundleaf bat)
An impressive sight amongst the trees of the rainforest, this large bat is a formidable hunter with a wingspan of up to half a... More
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Hipposideros halophyllus (Thailand leaf-nosed bat)
Information on the Thailand leaf-nosed bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Hipposideros ridleyi (Ridley’s leaf-nosed bat)
With a saucer-shaped disc in front of the nostrils, above a contorted horizontal structure known as a ‘nose-leaf’, Ridley’s... More 0 Videos
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Hippotragus equinus (Roan antelope)
The roan antelope is one of the largest of all African bovids, exceeded only in size by the African buffalo and eland. It is... More 0 Videos
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Hippotragus leucophaeus (Bluebuck)
Information on the bluebuck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Hippotragus niger (Sable antelope)
This stunning antelope rivals even the greater kudus as the most handsome of all antelope, with its powerful, robust build... More
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Hoolock hoolock (Western hoolock gibbon)
One of the true ‘acrobats of the forest’, the western hoolock gibbon swings through the forest using its long arms, in a mode of... More
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Hyaena brunnea (Brown hyena)
This scruffy looking scavenger is distinguished from the other three hyena species by its long shaggy coat and pointed ears. The... More
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Hyaena hyaena (Striped hyena)
Like other hyenas, the striped hyena is dog-like in appearance, with powerful forequarters and a back that slopes down towards the... More
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Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris (Capybara)
At over a metre in length and weighing as much as an adult human, the capybara is the largest rodent in the world. A stocky... More
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Hydrodamalis gigas (Steller’s sea cow)
Information on the Steller’s sea cow is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Hydropotes inermis (Chinese water deer)
The Latin name of this unusual small deer translates as ‘unarmed water-drinker’, referring to the species’ lack of antlers, and its... More
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Hydrurga leptonyx (Leopard seal)
Like its terrestrial namesake, the leopard seal is a formidable hunter with a sinuous body and powerful jaws that open widely to... More 0 Videos
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Hyemoschus aquaticus (Water chevrotain)
Chevrotains, also known as mouse deer, are the intermediates in appearance between pigs and deer. The water chevrotain has, like... More
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Hylobates agilis (Agile gibbon)
Information on the agile gibbon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Hylobates albibarbis (Bornean white-bearded gibbon)
Information on the Bornean white-bearded gibbon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 0 Videos
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Hylobates klossii (Kloss’s gibbon)
Both male and female Kloss’s gibbons have short, black hair throughout their lives. The chest is broad and the limbs are long... More
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Hylobates lar (White-handed gibbon)
A beautiful and captivating primate, the white-handed gibbon is a master of agility. As true brachiators, gibbons are much admired... More
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Hylobates moloch (Javan gibbon)
The silvery or Javan gibbon has long fluffy silver-grey fur, with darker markings on the chest and cap. It has long arms and legs... More
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Hylobates muelleri (Bornean gibbon)
Information on the Bornean gibbon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More
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Hylobates pileatus (Pileated gibbon)
Known for their graceful and impressive method of locomotion, and their beautiful and complex duets, gibbons are spectacular to... More 0 Videos
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Hylomys hainanensis (Hainan gymnure)
The Hainan gymnure, despite first appearances, is actually a relative of the hedgehog. It may lack the distinctive prickly spines... More 0 Videos
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Hypogeomys antimena (Malagasy giant rat)
The Malagasy giant rat is no ordinary rat and bears little resemblance to its better known cousins, having been isolated on the... More 0 Videos
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