Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Botta's Pocket Gopher

Megascapheus bottae

The ultimate subterranean architect of the West, Botta's Pocket Gopher is a master of transformation, turning soil an...

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Brown Hare

Lepus europaeus

Meet the sprinter of the grasslands. With their iconic black-tipped ears and lightning-fast reflexes, Brown Hares are...

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Brown Hyaena

Parahyaena brunnea

Meet the 'strandwolf' of the desert, a shaggy, solitary wanderer with a secret social life. As the rarest hyaena spec...

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Brown Rat

Rattus norvegicus

Master of adaptation and urban survival, the Brown Rat is a fascinating neighbor often hidden just out of sight. From...

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Burmeister's Porpoise

Phocoena spinipinnis

The 'black porpoise' of South America is a master of stealth, gliding through shallow coastal waters with a unique, b...

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Bush Dog

Speothos venaticus

The Bush Dog is a rare, semi-aquatic canine that hunts in family packs deep within the South American rainforest. Wit...

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Bush Duiker

Sylvicapra grimmia

The Bush Duiker is a master of disguise, a tiny and resilient antelope that thrives right under our noses in the Afri...

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Bush Hyrax

Heterohyrax brucei

The Bush Hyrax is a master of the African kopje, an agile climber that shares a surprising evolutionary link with the...

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Bushpig

Potamochoerus larvatus

The shaggy-coated 'ghost of the forest,' the Bushpig is a master of the night. With its tufted ears and intelligent e...

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Bushy-tailed Woodrat

Neotoma cinerea

Often mistaken for a squirrel due to its magnificent plume of a tail, the Bushy-tailed Woodrat is nature's most dedic...

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Cacomistle

Bassariscus sumichrasti

A master of the tropical canopy, the Cacomistle is a ring-tailed acrobat that haunts the high jungles of Central Amer...

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California Ground Squirrel

Otospermophilus beecheyi

The California Ground Squirrel is the West's most famous burrower, known for its complex social lives and incredible ...

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California Sea Lion

Zalophus californianus

The athletic 'sentinel of the shore,' the California Sea Lion is a social powerhouse known for its loud barks and inc...

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Campbell's Monkey

Cercopithecus campbelli

The Campbell's Monkey is a master of the West African canopy, known for its complex 'language' and striking white bro...

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Canada Lynx

Lynx canadensis

A ghost of the northern woods, the Canada lynx is a master of the subarctic wilderness. Known for its oversized snows...

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Cape Fox

Vulpes chama

Meet the silver-backed ghost of the African night. The Cape Fox is a petite, elegant predator known for its oversized...

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Cape Genet

Genetta tigrina

With its leopard-like spots and elegant, ringed tail, the Cape Genet is the ultimate backyard phantom. This agile Sou...

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Cape Grey Mongoose

Herpestes pulverulentus

A sleek, solitary hunter of the South African landscape, the Cape Grey Mongoose is a master of adaptation. Easily ide...

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Cape Grysbok

Raphicerus melanotis

The Cape Grysbok is the Western Cape's most elusive garden visitor, a tiny, grizzled antelope that thrives in the sec...

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Cape Hare

Lepus capensis

The Cape Hare is a master of the open plains, using its incredible speed and oversized ears to stay one step ahead of...

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Cape Porcupine

Hystrix africaeaustralis

Africa's largest rodent is a nocturnal marvel, armored with a striking coat of black-and-white quills and a formidabl...

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Capped Lutung

Trachypithecus pileatus

Featuring a striking black crown and a golden-orange belly, the Capped Lutung is the stylish acrobat of the Himalayan...

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Capybara

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

The capybara is the undisputed king of the world's rodents—a social, semiaquatic giant that lives life at a leisurely...

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Caracal

Caracal caracal

With its iconic tufted ears and powerful golden physique, the caracal is one of the most striking wild cats on Earth....

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Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel

Callospermophilus saturatus

The largest of the golden-mantled squirrels, this vibrant mountain dweller is a master of the high Cascades. With its...

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Central American Agouti

Dasyprocta punctata

Often called the 'jungle's gardener,' the Central American Agouti is a charismatic and essential part of the tropical...

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Chacma Baboon

Papio ursinus

The Chacma Baboon is the rugged socialite of the African wild, known for its incredible intelligence, dog-like muzzle...

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Chacoan Peccary

Catagonus wagneri

Once known only from fossils and thought to be extinct, the Chacoan Peccary is the ultimate survivor of the South Ame...

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Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

Witness the incredible elegance of the Cheetah, the fastest land animal on the planet. Built for speed and precision,...

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Chilla

Lycalopex grisea

The Chilla is a master of the Patagonian wilderness, a grizzled survivor that navigates everything from arid deserts ...

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Chimpanzee

Pan troglodytes

Meet our closest living relatives, the brilliant and social architects of the African rainforest. From intricate tool...

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Chinese Takin

Budorcas tibetana

The Chinese Takin is the golden giant of the Himalayas, a mountain-dwelling marvel that looks like a cross between a ...

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Chital

Axis axis

With its striking white-spotted coat and elegant antlers, the Chital is often considered the most beautiful deer spec...

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Cliff Chipmunk

Neotamias dorsalis

Meet the mountain athlete of the American Southwest. The Cliff Chipmunk is a master of vertical terrain, turning shee...

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Clymene Dolphin

Stenella clymene

A rare Atlantic exclusive, the Clymene dolphin is the only marine mammal known to have evolved through hybrid speciat...

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Coast Mole

Scapanus orarius

A subterranean architect of the Pacific Northwest, the Coast Mole is a velvety wonder that keeps our soils healthy an...