Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Variegated Squirrel

Sciurus variegatoides

The ultimate master of variation, this stunning tree squirrel brings a splash of color and high-energy antics to the ...

Mammals

Vervet Monkey

Chlorocebus pygerythrus

Agile, vocal, and incredibly clever, the Vervet Monkey is one of Africa’s most charismatic primates. Whether they are...

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Virginia Opossum

Didelphis virginiana

Meet North America's only marsupial, a quiet nocturnal wanderer that provides free pest control for your garden. With...

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Walter's Duiker

Philantomba walteri

Discovered by science only in 2010, Walter's Duiker is a master of disguise in the West African undergrowth. This tin...

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Wapiti

Cervus canadensis

Witness the 'ghosts of the forest' in your own backyard. From the haunting bugles of the autumn rut to their stately ...

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Water Chevrotain

Hyemoschus aquaticus

A mysterious 'fanged' inhabitant of the African rainforest, the Water Chevrotain is a master of the night and a surpr...

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Water Deer

Hydropotes inermis

With their endearing rounded ears and unusual 'vampire' tusks, Water Deer are one of the most distinctive mammals you...

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Water Opossum

Chironectes minimus

Meet the world's only aquatic marsupial, a nocturnal master of the river with waterproof fur and webbed feet. Elusive...

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Waterbuck

Kobus ellipsiprymnus

The Waterbuck is a robust and regal antelope known for its shaggy coat and its inseparable bond with African waterway...

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Weddell Seal

Leptonychotes weddellii

The ghost of the Antarctic ice, the Weddell Seal is a master of the deep, capable of diving over 600 meters while sin...

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West Indian Manatee

Trichechus manatus

The West Indian Manatee is a gentle aquatic giant, often called the 'sea cow' for its peaceful grazing habits. Found ...

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Western Deer Mouse

Peromyscus sonoriensis

Meet the Western Deer Mouse, a wide-eyed and nimble nocturnal acrobat. While they may be small, these native rodents ...

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Western Gorilla

Gorilla gorilla

The Western Gorilla is a symbol of the African rainforest’s untamed majesty, known for its incredible strength and co...

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Western Gray Squirrel

Sciurus griseus

The 'silver ghost' of the Western woods, this elegant squirrel is known for its spectacular plume-like tail and shy d...

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Western Greater Long-nosed Armadillo

Dasypus pastasae

The Western Greater Long-nosed Armadillo is a prehistoric-looking titan of the Amazonian undergrowth. Bulkier and mor...

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Western Polecat

Mustela putorius

The wild ancestor of the domestic ferret, the Western Polecat is a masked marauder of the night. Once rare, this elus...

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Western Red-backed Vole

Clethrionomys californicus

A mahogany-furred treasure of the Pacific Northwest, the Western Red-backed Vole is the silent gardener of the forest...

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Western Roe Deer

Capreolus capreolus

Elegant, elusive, and unexpectedly vocal, the Western Roe Deer is a master of the woodland edge. Often called the 'ga...

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Western Spotted Skunk

Spilogale gracilis

The Western Spotted Skunk is the acrobat of the skunk family, known for its stunning white-spotted coat and its uniqu...

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Weyns's Duiker

Cephalophorus weynsi

The Weyns's Duiker is the elusive 'forest diver' of the African tropics, known for its vibrant reddish coat and secre...

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White-bellied Pangolin

Phataginus tricuspis

Often called the 'living pinecone,' the White-bellied Pangolin is a shy, scale-covered marvel of the African forest. ...

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White-footed Mouse

Peromyscus leucopus

With its oversized ears and snowy-white paws, the White-footed Mouse is a charming and acrobatic native resident of N...

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White-lipped Peccary

Tayassu pecari

The White-lipped Peccary is the ultimate social wanderer of the Neotropics, traveling in thunderous herds that reshap...

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White-nosed Coati

Nasua narica

Often called the 'Southwestern Raccoon,' the White-nosed Coati is a social, high-energy climber with an unmistakable ...

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White Rhinoceros

Ceratotherium simum

The White Rhinoceros is a magnificent relic of a bygone era, wandering the African plains as the world’s largest graz...

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White-spotted Chevrotain

Moschiola meminna

A living relic of the ancient forest, the White-spotted Chevrotain is one of the world's smallest and most secretive ...

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White-tailed Antelope Squirrel

Ammospermophilus leucurus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the American Southwest, the White-tailed Antelope Squirrel is a desert sprinter that defie...

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White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

The White-tailed deer is a graceful icon of the American landscape, known for its incredible speed and the flash of i...

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White-tailed Jackrabbit

Lepus townsendii

The White-tailed Jackrabbit is the heavyweight champion of the prairie, capable of outrunning predators with 40-mph s...

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White-tailed Mongoose

Ichneumia albicauda

The ghost of the garden, the White-tailed Mongoose is a solitary nocturnal hunter known for its striking white tail a...

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White-tailed Prairie Dog

Cynomys leucurus

The hardy 'chiseler' of the high country, the White-tailed Prairie Dog is a master of communication and high-altitude...

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White-throated Woodrat

Neotoma albigula

The architect of the American Southwest, the White-throated Woodrat is a clever survivor known for building massive s...

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White-toothed Woodrat

Neotoma leucodon

The White-toothed Woodrat is the desert's most famous collector, known for building massive stick-fortresses and 'tra...

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Wild Boar

Sus scrofa

The Wild Boar is a master of survival and the rugged ancestor of our domestic pigs. Intelligent, social, and incredib...

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Wild Goat

Capra aegagrus

With their magnificent scimitar horns and gravity-defying climbing skills, Wild Goats are the legendary sentinels of ...

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Wild Water Buffalo

Bubalus arnee

Witness the raw power of the Indian subcontinent's largest bovine. With horns that can span over six feet, the Wild W...