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Threatened Mammals

Species 1 - 39 of 39

Haeromys margarettae (Margaret’s haeromys)
Information on Margaret’s haeromys is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	2 Images	0 Videos

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	11 Images	2 Videos

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	9 Images	1 Video

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	16 Images	0 Videos

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	13 Images	8 Videos

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	8 Images	0 Videos

Hemigalus derbyanus (Banded civet)
Information on the banded civet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	2 Images	0 Videos

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	6 Images	9 Videos

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	10 Images	1 Video

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	2 Images	0 Videos

Hesperoptenus tomesi (Large false serotine)
Information on the large false serotine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	1 Image	0 Videos

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	1 Image	0 Videos

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	18 Images	5 Videos

Hippopotamus amphibius (Hippopotamus)
Despite its massive bulk, this amphibious mammal moves underwater with grace, and trots on land with surprising speed. Indeed, the... More	60 Images	13 Videos

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	1 Image	0 Videos

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	4 Images	0 Videos

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	7 Images	1 Video

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	3 Images	0 Videos

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	7 Images	0 Videos

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	18 Images	0 Videos

Hippotragus leucophaeus (Bluebuck)
Information on the bluebuck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	2 Images	0 Videos

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	30 Images	5 Videos

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	8 Images	13 Videos

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	22 Images	5 Videos

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	12 Images	1 Video

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	35 Images	7 Videos

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	2 Images	0 Videos

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	36 Images	1 Video

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	24 Images	0 Videos

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	4 Images	1 Video

Hylobates agilis (Agile gibbon)
Information on the agile gibbon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	7 Images	0 Videos

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	11 Images	0 Videos

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	1 Image	2 Videos

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	36 Images	13 Videos

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	6 Images	1 Video

Hylobates muelleri (Bornean gibbon)
Information on the Bornean gibbon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	27 Images	4 Videos

Hylobates pileatus (Pileated gibbon)
Known for their graceful and impressive method of locomotion, and their beautiful and complex duets, gibbons are spectacular to... More	12 Images	0 Videos

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	1 Image	0 Videos

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	9 Images	0 Videos

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