Category: Database: Animal

Cynomys ludovicianus, the black-tailed prairie dog, is a highly social ground squirrel native to North American grasslands. This colonial species…

Marmota marmota, the Alpine marmot, is a large ground squirrel species adapted to high-altitude environments in the European Alps and…

Sorex minutus, the pygmy shrew, is one of Europe’s smallest mammals. This diminutive insectivore demonstrates remarkable adaptations for survival despite…

Suncus etruscus, the Etruscan shrew, holds the distinction of being the smallest known mammal by mass. This minute insectivore demonstrates…

Solenodon paradoxus, the Hispaniolan solenodon, is a unique venomous mammal endemic to Hispaniola. This ancient insectivore represents a primitive lineage…

Macroscelides proboscideus, the round-eared elephant shrew or round-eared sengi, is a small mammal native to southern Africa. Despite its common…

Macrotis lagotis, the greater bilby, is a distinctive marsupial demonstrating remarkable adaptations to arid Australian environments. This nocturnal creature shows…

Gymnobelideus leadbeateri, Leadbeater’s possum, is a small, critically endangered marsupial endemic to Victoria, Australia. This agile arboreal specialist demonstrates remarkable…

Thylacinus cynocephalus, the thylacine or Tasmanian tiger, was a remarkable marsupial carnivore that became extinct in 1936. This unique predator…

Myrmecobius fasciatus, the numbat or banded anteater, is a highly specialized marsupial insectivore demonstrating remarkable adaptations for feeding on termites….

Potorous tridactylus, the long-nosed potoroo, is a small marsupial demonstrating remarkable adaptations for mycophagous feeding and cryptic behavior. This ancient…

Lepus europaeus, the European brown hare, is a highly adaptable lagomorph demonstrating remarkable behavioral and physiological adaptations. This swift-running species…

Ochotona princeps, the American pika, is a small, charismatic alpine lagomorph demonstrating remarkable adaptations to high-elevation environments. This temperature-sensitive species…

Setonix brachyurus, the quokka, is a small macropod marsupial endemic to southwestern Australia, particularly known for its presence on Rottnest…

Dasyurus viverrinus, the eastern quoll, is a medium-sized carnivorous marsupial historically widespread across southeastern Australia. This nocturnal predator demonstrates sophisticated…