Species library

Aardvark

Orycteropus afer

The aardvark is Africa's most mysterious excavator, a prehistoric-looking marvel that lives a secret life underground...

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Abert's Squirrel

Sciurus aberti

With their striking tasseled ears and acrobatic forest maneuvers, Abert's Squirrels are the charismatic crown jewels ...

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African Buffalo

Syncerus caffer

The African Buffalo is a powerful, unpredictable icon of the savanna, famous for its massive bone shield and unwaveri...

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African Civet

Civettictis civetta

The African Civet is a striking, nocturnal mammal known for its bold black-and-white patterns and mysterious nature. ...

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African Giant Shrew

Crocidura olivieri

The African Giant Shrew is a nocturnal powerhouse of the undergrowth. This large, musk-scented predator is a master o...

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African Manatee

Trichechus senegalensis

The most elusive of the world's 'sea cows,' the African Manatee is a gentle giant of the West African waterways. Thes...

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African Palm-civet

Nandinia binotata

The African Palm-civet is an ancient survivor of the canopy, easily identified by its twin shoulder spots and incredi...

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African Savanna Elephant

Loxodonta africana

The largest land animal on Earth, the African Savanna Elephant is a marvel of intelligence, social complexity, and ra...

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African Savanna Hare

Lepus microtis

Meet the African Savanna Hare, the nocturnal sprinter of the grasslands. With its oversized ears and incredible camou...

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African Wild Ass

Equus africanus

The stoic ancestor of the domestic donkey, the African Wild Ass is a critically endangered icon of the Horn of Africa...

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African Wild Dog

Lycaon pictus

Known as the 'Painted Wolf,' the African Wild Dog is one of the world's most successful and social predators, instant...

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African Wildcat

Felis lybica

The ghost of the savanna and the direct ancestor of our domestic companions. The African Wildcat is a master of steal...

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African Wolf

Canis lupaster

The African Wolf is a master of survival, roaming from the scorching Sahara to the rugged Atlas Mountains. This slend...

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Alleghanian Spotted Skunk

Spilogale putorius

The Alleghanian Spotted Skunk is the acrobat of the skunk world. Known for its stunning spotted coat and its famous '...

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Allegheny Woodrat

Neotoma magister

Meet the 'pack rat' of the Appalachians, a furry-tailed architect that turns rocky cliffs into treasure-filled homes....

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Alpaca

Lama pacos

The alpaca is the smaller, fluffier cousin of the llama, prized for its incredibly soft fleece and gentle nature. Ori...

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Alpine Ibex

Capra ibex

The legendary 'King of the Alps,' the Alpine ibex is a gravity-defying climber that rules the highest peaks of Europe...

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Amazonian Manatee

Trichechus inunguis

The Amazonian Manatee is the only species of its kind to live exclusively in freshwater. Known as the 'cowfish,' this...

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Amboro Silky Anteater

Cyclopes catellus

The Amboro Silky Anteater is a golden phantom of the Bolivian canopy. As the smallest anteater in the world, this noc...

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American Badger

Taxidea taxus

The undisputed heavyweight champion of the prairie, the American Badger is a stocky, powerful digger known for its st...

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American Beaver

Castor canadensis

The ultimate landscape architect, the American Beaver is a keystone species that creates entire ecosystems through it...

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American Bison

Bison bison

The American Bison is an enduring icon of the Great Plains, a prehistoric giant that once roamed North America in the...

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American Black Bear

Ursus americanus

The American Black Bear is a symbol of the North American wilderness, a powerful yet elusive omnivore that has master...

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American Ermine

Mustela richardsonii

The American Ermine is a master of transformation and a pint-sized powerhouse of the North American woods. Known for ...

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American Hog-nosed Skunk

Conepatus leuconotus

The American Hog-nosed Skunk is the powerhouse of the skunk family, known for its distinctive plow-like snout and str...

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American Marten

Martes americana

Meet the forest's most acrobatic hunter. With its bright orange bib and boundless energy, the American Marten is a ra...

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American Mink

Neogale vison

The American Mink is a sleek, chocolate-colored marvel of the wetlands, equally at home diving for fish or prowling t...

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American Pygmy Shrew

Sorex hoyi

Meet one of the smallest mammals on Earth, a tiny powerhouse that must eat every few hours to survive. The American P...

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American Red Squirrel

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Small, vocal, and fiercely territorial, the American Red Squirrel is the 'chickaree' of the forest. Identifiable by t...

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American Shrewmole

Neurotrichus gibbsii

The American Shrew-mole is a fascinating evolutionary 'in-between,' possessing the velvet fur of a mole and the energ...

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Antarctic Fur Seal

Arctocephalus gazella

The Antarctic Fur Seal is a master of transformation, having bounced back from the brink of extinction to become the ...

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Antelope Jackrabbit

Lepus alleni

Often called the 'handsomest' of North American hares, the Antelope Jackrabbit is a desert icon with ears that defy b...

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Aoudad

Ammotragus lervia

The ultimate rock-climber of the desert, the Aoudad is famous for its massive sweeping horns and the distinctive 'cha...

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Arabian Gazelle

Gazella arabica

The Arabian Gazelle is the graceful ghost of the dunes, a master of survival in one of Earth's harshest climates. Wit...

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Arabian Oryx

Oryx leucoryx

The Arabian Oryx is a shimmering white icon of the desert, a species that quite literally rose from the ashes of exti...

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Arctic Hare

Lepus arcticus

A master of sub-zero survival, the Arctic hare is built for the world's most extreme conditions. This high-speed herb...

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