Species library

Kirk's Dik-dik

Madoqua kirkii

A miniature marvel of the African savanna, Kirk's Dik-dik is a monogamous antelope known for its trunk-like nose and ...

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Klipspringer

Oreotragus oreotragus

Meet the 'rock jumper' of the African savannah, an agile acrobat that spends its life on the tips of its toes. The kl...

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Layard's Palm Squirrel

Funambulus layardi

Known as the 'Flame-striped jungle squirrel,' this vibrant endemic species is a master of the Sri Lankan canopy. With...

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Least Chipmunk

Neotamias minimus

Meet North America's smallest and most widespread chipmunk, a pint-sized powerhouse of energy recognizable by the str...

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Least Weasel

Mustela nivalis

The least weasel is the world’s smallest carnivore—a tiny, fearless hunter capable of squeezing through a wedding rin...

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Lechwe

Kobus leche

The lechwe is the ultimate marshland athlete, an antelope that thrives in the knee-deep waters of the African floodpl...

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Leopard Seal

Hydrurga leptonyx

The Leopard Seal is the Antarctic's ultimate apex predator, a sleek and spotted powerhouse of the Southern Ocean. Kno...

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Lesser Capybara

Hydrochoerus isthmius

Meet the world's second-largest rodent, a shy and social semi-aquatic specialist of the Neotropics. Perfectly adapted...

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Lesser Grison

Galictis cuja

With its iconic white 'racing stripe' and inquisitive nature, the Lesser Grison is one of South America's most striki...

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Lesser Kudu

Tragelaphus imberbis

A master of camouflage in the African scrub, the Lesser Kudu is famous for its stunning spiraled horns and intricate ...

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Lesser Oriental Chevrotain

Tragulus kanchil

Discover the 'mouse-deer' of Southeast Asia, a tiny, ancient survivor that navigates the jungle floor with pencil-thi...

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Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey

Cercopithecus petaurista

Meet West Africa’s heart-nosed acrobat. The Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey is a social canopy-dweller famous for its striki...

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L'Hoest's Monkey

Allochrocebus lhoesti

The L'Hoest's monkey is a regal, white-bearded primate that rules the forest floors of the Albertine Rift. Known for ...

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Lion

Panthera leo

The lion is the world's most social big cat, a symbol of strength and majesty that rules the African savanna in power...

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Lion-tailed Macaque

Macaca silenus

Meet the 'Lion' of India's rainforests. With its striking silver mane and tufted tail, this endangered primate is a r...

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Little Red Flying-fox

Pteropus scapulatus

Meet Australia’s smallest megabat, the Little Red Flying-fox. A nomadic nectar-lover known for its stunning ginger fu...

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Long-finned Pilot Whale

Globicephala melas

A social masterpiece of the deep, the Long-finned Pilot Whale is easily identified by its bulbous 'pothead' and incre...

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Long-nosed Fur Seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

Master of the rugged southern coastlines, the Long-nosed Fur Seal is a testament to conservation success. With its el...

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Long-tailed Macaque

Macaca fascicularis

The Long-tailed Macaque is Southeast Asia's most resilient primate, a clever acrobat that navigates both the high can...

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Long-tailed Vole

Microtus longicaudus

With a tail nearly as long as its body, the long-tailed vole is the mountain-climbing acrobat of the vole world. This...

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Long-tailed Weasel

Neogale frenata

Meet the Long-tailed Weasel, a bold and agile hunter that packs a massive personality into a slender, tube-shaped fra...

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Lowe's Monkey

Cercopithecus lowei

Meet Lowe's Monkey, the agile acrobat of the West African canopy. Known for its striking white brow and complex socia...

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Mahogany Glider

Petaurus gracilis

The Mahogany Glider is one of Australia’s rarest treasures, a chestnut-colored aerialist found only in a tiny sliver ...

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Malabar Sacred Langur

Semnopithecus hypoleucos

Recognizable by its striking black 'socks' and silver-gray coat, the Malabar Sacred Langur is a majestic primate of I...

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Maned Wolf

Chrysocyon brachyurus

The 'fox on stilts' of South America, the Maned Wolf is a solitary, fruit-eating canine that roams the golden grassla...

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Margay

Leopardus wiedii

The Margay is nature’s ultimate high-wire act—a small wild cat capable of descending trees head-first and leaping thr...

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Maritime Striped Squirrel

Tamiops maritimus

A master of the canopy, the Maritime Striped Squirrel is a pint-sized acrobat distinguished by its striking racing st...

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Markhor

Capra falconeri

With its spectacular corkscrew horns and gravity-defying climbing skills, the markhor is the undisputed monarch of th...

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Marsh Mongoose

Atilax paludinosus

Master of the African riverbanks, the Marsh Mongoose is a secretive, shaggy-haired specialist that hunts by touch in ...

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Marsh Rabbit

Sylvilagus palustris

The Marsh Rabbit is the Southeast's most elusive swimmer, a compact and hardy cottontail cousin that thrives in the d...

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Masked Shrew

Sorex cinereus

Meet the Masked Shrew, a tiny powerhouse of the northern wilderness. Despite weighing less than a nickel, this energe...

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Maxwell's Duiker

Philantomba maxwellii

A secretive and graceful inhabitant of West Africa's dense rainforests, the Maxwell's Duiker is a master of the under...

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Mediterranean Water Shrew

Neomys milleri

A pint-sized predator of the water's edge, the Mediterranean Water Shrew is a master of the damp shadows. With its ve...

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Mexican Ground Squirrel

Ictidomys mexicanus

Recognizable by the nine neat rows of spots dancing across its back, the Mexican Ground Squirrel is a master of the s...

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Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo

Dasypus mexicanus

The most widespread armored mammal in North America, the Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo is a persistent digger known fo...

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Mexican Woodrat

Neotoma mexicana

The ultimate collector of the animal kingdom, the Mexican Woodrat is a nocturnal architect that builds complex dens i...

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