Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Wild Yak

Bos mutus

The Wild Yak is a living relic of the Ice Age, a massive and shaggy powerhouse that thrives in the thin air of the wo...

Mammals

Wolverine

Gulo gulo

The ghost of the high country, the wolverine is a symbol of rugged endurance and untamed spirit. With the strength of...

Mammals

Wyoming Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus elegans

A vigilant sentry of the sagebrush, the Wyoming Ground Squirrel is a master of the high-plains hustle. Known for thei...

Mammals

Yangtze Finless Porpoise

Neophocaena asiaeorientalis

The Yangtze Finless Porpoise is one of the few remaining freshwater cetaceans on Earth, known for its gentle 'smile' ...

Mammals

Yellow Baboon

Papio cynocephalus

With their golden coats and expressive, dog-like faces, Yellow Baboons are the charismatic socialites of the African ...

Mammals

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Marmota flaviventris

The charismatic 'whistle-pig' of the peaks, the yellow-bellied marmot is the ultimate mountain sentinel. Known for th...

Mammals

Yellow Mongoose

Cynictis penicillata

A social sun-seeker of the African plains, the Yellow Mongoose is easily recognized by its vibrant tawny coat and its...

Mammals

Yellow-necked Field Mouse

Apodemus flavicollis

A golden-collared acrobat of the night, the Yellow-necked Field Mouse is a master of the treetops and a frequent visi...

Mammals

Yellow-pine Chipmunk

Neotamias amoenus

A vibrant and energetic resident of the Western woods, the yellow-pine chipmunk is a master of the forest floor. With...

Mammals

Yellow-striped Chevrotain

Moschiola kathygre

A miniature marvel of the Sri Lankan rainforest, the Yellow-striped Chevrotain is an ancient 'mouse-deer' known for i...

Mammals

Zorilla

Ictonyx striatus

Meet Africa's answer to the skunk—the Zorilla. This bold, striped night-wanderer is a master hunter that brings high-...