Wildlife Species Library

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Domestic Yak
Mammals

Domestic Yak

Bos grunniens

The shaggy sentinel of the high peaks, the domestic yak is a master of survival in the world's most extreme environme...

Donkey
Mammals

Donkey

Equus asinus

The donkey is a symbol of endurance and surprising intelligence. From their iconic long ears to their powerful brays,...

Dorcas Gazelle
Mammals

Dorcas Gazelle

Gazella dorcas

A slender ghost of the dunes, the Dorcas Gazelle is the ultimate desert survivor. With its lyre-shaped horns and incr...

Douglas's Squirrel
Mammals

Douglas's Squirrel

Tamiasciurus douglasii

The feisty 'chickaree' of the Pacific Northwest, the Douglas's squirrel is a bolt of orange lightning in the evergree...

Dugong
Mammals

Dugong

Dugong dugon

The gentle 'sea cow' of the Indo-Pacific, the Dugong is a master of the seagrass meadows. Known for its whale-like ta...

Dusky Dolphin
Mammals

Dusky Dolphin

Aethalodelphis obscurus

The Dusky Dolphin is the Southern Hemisphere's premier acrobat, known for spectacular leaps and a curious, social nat...

Dusky-footed Woodrat
Mammals

Dusky-footed Woodrat

Neotoma fuscipes

The ultimate architect of the Pacific coast, the Dusky-footed Woodrat is famous for its massive stick houses and its ...

Dusky Leaf Monkey
Mammals

Dusky Leaf Monkey

Trachypithecus obscurus

Recognizable by their comical 'spectacles' and stunning orange infants, the Dusky Leaf Monkey is a gentle, leaf-eatin...

East African Oryx
Mammals

East African Oryx

Oryx beisa

With its rapier-like horns and striking monochrome mask, the East African Oryx is the ultimate desert survivor. Often...

East Asian finless porpoise
Mammals

East Asian finless porpoise

Neophocaena sunameri

Meet the 'smiling' phantom of the East Asian coast. This dorsal-finless wonder is a master of the shallows, weaving t...

Eastern Chipmunk
Mammals

Eastern Chipmunk

Tamias striatus

The Eastern Chipmunk is a tireless worker of the forest floor, easily recognized by its bold stripes and rhythmic 'ch...

Eastern Cottontail
Mammals

Eastern Cottontail

Sylvilagus floridanus

With its signature fluffy white tail and nervous twitch, the Eastern Cottontail is the quintessential backyard mammal...

Eastern Deermouse
Mammals

Eastern Deermouse

Peromyscus maniculatus

With its oversized ears and striking white underbelly, the Eastern Deermouse is the most common—and charming—nocturna...

Eastern Fox Squirrel
Mammals

Eastern Fox Squirrel

Sciurus niger

Meet the heavyweight champion of the tree squirrel world. With their vibrant orange bellies and clever personalities,...

Eastern Gorilla
Mammals

Eastern Gorilla

Gorilla beringei

The Eastern Gorilla is the world's largest living primate, a gentle giant reigning over the misty forests of Central ...

Eastern Gray Squirrel
Mammals

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

The clever architect of the eastern forests, the Eastern Gray Squirrel is a master of memory and agility. From its ac...

Eastern Meadow Vole
Mammals

Eastern Meadow Vole

Microtus pennsylvanicus

The Eastern Meadow Vole is a master of the 'hidden highway,' building intricate tunnel networks beneath the grass. A ...

Eastern Mole
Mammals

Eastern Mole

Scalopus aquaticus

The Eastern Mole is a subterranean powerhouse, capable of excavating 15 feet of tunnel in a single hour. While rarely...

Eastern Woodrat
Mammals

Eastern Woodrat

Neotoma floridana

The original 'pack rat' of the American woods, the Eastern Woodrat is a fascinating architect that builds massive sti...

Egyptian Mongoose
Mammals

Egyptian Mongoose

Herpestes ichneumon

A legendary hunter of the Nile, the Egyptian Mongoose is a master of the daytime shadows. Known for its snake-fightin...

Elk
Mammals

Elk

Cervus canadensis

The Elk is one of nature's most magnificent spectacles, a symbol of the rugged wild that commands attention with its ...

Ethiopian Wolf
Mammals

Ethiopian Wolf

Canis simensis

Meet Africa's most endangered carnivore, a specialized highland hunter found only in the peaks of Ethiopia. With its ...

Eurasian Lynx
Mammals

Eurasian Lynx

Lynx lynx

The Eurasian Lynx is Europe's largest wild cat, a silent shadow with iconic ear tufts and paws designed for the deep ...

Eurasian Pine Marten
Mammals

Eurasian Pine Marten

Martes martes

Meet the forest's most acrobatic hunter. With its plush chocolate fur and striking golden bib, the Eurasian Pine Mart...

Eurasian Pygmy Shrew
Mammals

Eurasian Pygmy Shrew

Sorex minutus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the undergrowth, the Eurasian Pygmy Shrew is one of the world's smallest mammals. With a h...

Eurasian Red Squirrel
Mammals

Eurasian Red Squirrel

Sciurus vulgaris

With its iconic winter ear tufts and bushy tail, the Eurasian Red Squirrel is the undisputed acrobat of the European ...

Eurasian Water Shrew
Mammals

Eurasian Water Shrew

Neomys fodiens

The world's smallest semi-aquatic hunter, the Eurasian water shrew is a venomous marvel of the riverbank. With its ve...

European Badger
Mammals

European Badger

Meles meles

The iconic architect of the evening, the European Badger is a social, nocturnal wanderer known for its striking monoc...

European Bison
Mammals

European Bison

Bison bonasus

The European Bison is the continent's heaviest land animal and a majestic survivor of the ice age. Once extinct in th...

European Fallow Deer
Mammals

European Fallow Deer

Dama dama

With its iconic palmate antlers and elegant spotted coat, the European Fallow Deer is a majestic sight on any trail c...

European Rabbit
Mammals

European Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

The ultimate ecosystem engineer of the backyard, the European Rabbit is as famous for its complex social warrens as i...

European Water Vole
Mammals

European Water Vole

Arvicola amphibius

Meet the charming architect of the riverbank, often mistaken for a rat but possessing a much gentler nature. Discover...

European Wildcat
Mammals

European Wildcat

Felis silvestris

The elusive 'Ghost of the Forest,' the European Wildcat is a master of disguise and solitude. Distinct from the commo...

European Wood Mouse
Mammals

European Wood Mouse

Apodemus sylvaticus

With its oversized ears and soulful black eyes, the Wood Mouse is a master of the night. This agile jumper is one of ...

False Killer Whale
Mammals

False Killer Whale

Pseudorca crassidens

A sleek, social, and highly intelligent oceanic dolphin, the false killer whale is one of the deep sea's most energet...

Fea's Muntjac
Mammals

Fea's Muntjac

Muntiacus feae

An elusive ghost of the Tenasserim mountains, the Fea's Muntjac is a rare, dark-coated deer famous for its golden cro...

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