Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Gray Fox

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

The only North American canid that can climb trees, the Gray Fox is a 'salt-and-pepper' ghost of the forest. Agile, e...

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Gray-tailed Vole

Microtus canicaudus

Meet the elusive architect of the Willamette Valley. The Gray-tailed Vole is a master of camouflage and tunnel engine...

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Gray Wolf

Canis lupus

The Gray Wolf is the legendary apex predator of the northern wilderness, a symbol of untamed nature and complex socia...

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Greater Grison

Galictis vittata

With its striking racing stripe and sleek, energetic build, the Greater Grison is the 'speedster' of the Neotropical ...

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Greater Kudu

Tragelaphus strepsiceros

Meet the 'Grey Ghost' of the savanna. With its towering spiral horns and masterful camouflage, the Greater Kudu is on...

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Greater Naked-tailed Armadillo

Cabassous tatouay

The powerhouse of the South American underground, the Greater Naked-tailed Armadillo is a master excavator with a tai...

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Greater Oriental Chevrotain

Tragulus napu

The Greater Oriental Chevrotain is a 'living fossil' that looks like a miniature deer but carries the tusks of a pred...

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Greater Red Musk Shrew

Crocidura flavescens

A tiny but formidable predator of the African night, the Greater Red Musk Shrew is a master of the undergrowth. With ...

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Grey-headed Flying-fox

Pteropus poliocephalus

Australia’s largest bat is a spectacular sight in the night sky, easily recognized by its 'ginger' collar and impress...

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Grey Rhebok

Pelea capreolus

Known as the 'Ghost of the Mountain,' the Grey Rhebok is a woolly, silver-coated antelope that thrives in the rugged ...

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Grey Seal

Halichoerus grypus

The Grey Seal is the 'horse-head' of the Atlantic, a massive and soulful marine mammal known for its haunting songs a...

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Groundhog

Marmota monax

Meet the 'whistle-pig' of the backyard, a master excavator and the world's most famous weather-predicting rodent. Whe...

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Grévy's Zebra

Equus grevyi

Meet the imperial Grévy's zebra, the largest and most striking of all wild equids. With its oversized ears and razor-...

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Guadalupe Fur Seal

Arctocephalus townsendi

Once on the brink of extinction, the Guadalupe fur seal is a resilient survivor of the Pacific. With its luxurious fu...

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Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Cynomys gunnisoni

Meet the most sophisticated linguist of the American Southwest. The Gunnison's Prairie Dog is a social architect of t...

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Hairy-tailed Mole

Parascalops breweri

A hidden master of the Appalachian soil, the Hairy-tailed Mole is identified by its uniquely fuzzy tail and industrio...

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Hamadryas Baboon

Papio hamadryas

The 'Sacred Baboon' of ancient Egypt, known for its silver mane and complex desert dynasties. Discover the primate th...

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Harbor Seal

Phoca vitulina

The Harbor Seal is the ultimate coastal watcher, known for its dappled coat and soulful eyes. Often found lounging on...

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Harbour Porpoise

Phocoena phocoena

The Harbour Porpoise is the shy, 'puffing pig' of the coastal world, known for its small size and elusive nature. Oft...

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Harp Seal

Pagophilus groenlandicus

The Harp Seal is the ultimate icon of the Arctic, famous for its striking saddleback markings and snowy-white pups. T...

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Harris' Antelope Squirrel

Ammospermophilus harrisii

A master of desert survival, the Harris' Antelope Squirrel thrives in the heat of the Sonoran Desert. With its striki...

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Hartebeest

Alcelaphus buselaphus

With their remarkably long faces and high-shouldered silhouettes, the Hartebeest is one of Africa’s most distinctive ...

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Harvey's Duiker

Cephalophorus harveyi

A flash of chestnut in the forest shadows, Harvey's Duiker is a master of the African undergrowth. This elegant, smal...

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Heaviside's Dolphin

Cephalorhynchus heavisidii

The Heaviside's Dolphin is a rare, small cetacean found only in the cold waters of southwest Africa. Known for its pl...

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Hewitt's Red Rockhare

Pronolagus saundersiae

A master of the mountain peaks, Hewitt's Red Rockhare is a shy but striking inhabitant of the Southern African crags....

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Hoary Fox

Lycalopex vetula

The dainty 'raposinha-do-campo' is Brazil's most specialized fox, a silver-grey shadow that hunts termites instead of...

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Hoary Marmot

Marmota caligata

The legendary 'whistler' of the high peaks, the Hoary Marmot is a social giant of the alpine world. These silver-furr...

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Hooded Seal

Cystophora cristata

A champion of the deep North Atlantic, the Hooded Seal is famous for the male's bizarre, inflatable red nasal display...

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Hooded Skunk

Mephitis macroura

Boasting a flowing white mane and an elegantly long tail, the Hooded Skunk is the desert's most stylish nocturnal wan...

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Hourglass Dolphin

Cephalorhynchus cruciger

The 'sea cow' of the Antarctic, the Hourglass Dolphin is a striking black-and-white acrobat that thrives in the world...

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House Mouse

Mus musculus

Small, clever, and incredibly resilient, the House Mouse is one of the world's most successful mammals. While often s...

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Human

Homo sapiens

The world's most widespread and adaptable primate, humans are the primary architects of the backyard environments we ...

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Iberian Lynx

Lynx pardinus

Once the world's most endangered feline, the Iberian lynx is a testament to conservation success. Known for its strik...

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Impala

Aepyceros melampus

The impala is the ultimate savanna acrobat, famous for its gravity-defying leaps and elegant lyre-shaped horns. A mas...

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Indian Chevrotain

Moschiola indica

Often called the 'Mouse-deer,' the Indian Chevrotain is a shy, nocturnal marvel of the forest floor. With its miniatu...

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Indian Gazelle

Gazella bennettii

The Indian Gazelle, or Chinkara, is a masterpiece of desert adaptation, combining fragile beauty with incredible spee...