Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Ratel

Mellivora capensis

The Ratel is the ultimate survivor, a thick-skinned marvel of the animal kingdom that fears nothing and eats everythi...

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Red-bellied Squirrel

Sciurus aureogaster

With its striking chestnut underside and masterful climbing skills, the Red-bellied Squirrel is a vibrant highlight o...

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Red Deer

Cervus elaphus

The Red Deer is the undisputed monarch of the glen, a powerful and ancient species that brings a sense of wild majest...

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Red-eared Monkey

Cercopithecus erythrotis

Draped in a palette of slate-gray and vivid russet, the Red-eared Monkey is a jewel of the West African canopy. These...

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Red-flanked Duiker

Cephalophorus rufilatus

A vibrant burst of orange in the forest understory, the Red-flanked Duiker is a master of the 'hide and seek' game. W...

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Red Forest Duiker

Cephalophorus natalensis

A vibrant splash of crimson in the forest shadows, the Red Forest Duiker is a master of the thicket. Known for its sh...

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Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Master of the suburban shadows, the Red Fox is a brilliant display of adaptability and grace. With its iconic fiery c...

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Red-fronted Gazelle

Eudorcas rufifrons

A resilient icon of the African Sahel, the Red-fronted Gazelle is a master of camouflage in the arid scrublands. With...

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Red River Hog

Potamochoerus porcus

The most colorful of all wild pigs, the Red River Hog is a master of the African rainforest. With its striking orange...

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Red-tailed Chipmunk

Neotamias ruficaudus

The Red-tailed Chipmunk is the fiery-colored acrobat of the Northern Rockies, distinguished by its vibrant russet tai...

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Red-tailed Monkey

Cercopithecus ascanius

With its vibrant copper tail and unmistakable heart-shaped nose spot, the Red-tailed Monkey is a crown jewel of the A...

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Red-tailed Squirrel

Sciurus granatensis

With its fiery orange tail and incredible acrobatics, the Red-tailed Squirrel is the vibrant acrobat of the tropical ...

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Red Wolf

Canis rufus

The Red Wolf is one of the world’s rarest canines, a sleek and elusive predator characterized by its stunning cinnamo...

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Reeves's Muntjac

Muntiacus reevesi

The Reeves's Muntjac is a small, dog-sized deer with an ancient history and a surprising voice. Often called the 'Bar...

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Reticulated Giraffe

Giraffa reticulata

Meet the Reticulated Giraffe, the savanna's most striking geometric masterpiece. Standing up to 20 feet tall, these '...

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Rhesus Macaque

Macaca mulatta

Master of adaptation and social complexity, the Rhesus Macaque is a primate that thrives everywhere from the high Him...

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Rhim Gazelle

Gazella leptoceros

The Rhim Gazelle is a master of Saharan survival, a delicate and endangered beauty that thrives where few other mamma...

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Richardson's Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus richardsonii

The 'flickertail' of the prairies, Richardson's Ground Squirrel is a master of the upright alert. Watch as these soci...

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Richmond's Squirrel

Sciurus richmondi

The Richmond's Squirrel is a rare and beautiful endemic of Nicaragua's lush lowlands. Known for its rich mahogany coa...

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Ringtail

Bassariscus astutus

The Ringtail is the desert’s most acrobatic ghost, a wide-eyed relative of the raccoon that can scale vertical cliffs...

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Risso's Dolphin

Grampus griseus

The 'Gray Ghosts' of the deep, Risso's Dolphins are famous for their battle-scarred skin and enigmatic, blunt-nosed s...

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Robinson’s Banded Langur

Presbytis robinsoni

A graceful acrobat of the Southeast Asian canopy, Robinson’s Banded Langur is a striking primate known for its dark c...

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Rock Hyrax

Procavia capensis

Meet the 'Dassie,' the small, furry rock-dweller that counts the elephant as its closest living cousin. These social ...

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Rock Squirrel

Otospermophilus variegatus

The rock squirrel is the rugged climber of the Southwest, more at home on a canyon wall than a tree branch. With thei...

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Ross Seal

Ommatophoca rossii

The ghost of the Antarctic pack ice, the Ross Seal is a rare and beautiful sight. With its massive, soulful eyes and ...

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Round-tailed Ground Squirrel

Xerospermophilus tereticaudus

Meet the 'desert sentinel,' a charmingly slender squirrel that blends perfectly with the Southwest's sandy floor. Wat...

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Rusty-spotted Genet

Genetta fieldiana

The Rusty-spotted Genet is the 'spotted phantom' of the African night, a lithe and elegant predator that moves throug...