Category: Database: Animal

Dasyurus maculatus, the spotted-tailed quoll or tiger quoll, is mainland Australia’s largest surviving native carnivorous marsupial. This powerful predator demonstrates…

Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, the greater horseshoe bat, is a distinctive insectivorous bat species characterized by its complex noseleaf structure. This species…

Hystrix cristata, the crested porcupine, is one of the largest rodents in the Old World. This distinctive species is known…

Erethizon dorsatum, the North American porcupine, is a large, slow-moving rodent known for its distinctive quill defense system. This arboreal…

Ondatra zibethicus, the muskrat, is a semi-aquatic rodent well-adapted to wetland environments. This medium-sized rodent plays significant roles in shaping…

Chinchilla chinchilla, the short-tailed chinchilla, is a critically endangered rodent native to the Andes Mountains. This small, specialized herbivore is…

Delphinapterus leucas, the beluga whale, is a distinctive Arctic cetacean known for its pure white coloration and highly flexible neck….

Monodon monoceros, the narwhal, is a unique Arctic cetacean famous for its distinctive spiral tusk. This enigmatic species, often called…

Ectophylla alba, the Caribbean white tent-making bat, is a unique and specialized species found in Central American rainforests. This small…

Equus grevyi, Grevy’s zebra, is the largest and most endangered of all wild equids. This distinctive zebra species demonstrates unique…

Equus hemionus, the Asiatic wild ass or khulan, is a highly adapted equid of Asian steppes and deserts. This swift…

Tapirus indicus, the Malayan tapir, is Asia’s only tapir species and the largest of all tapirs. This distinctive ungulate demonstrates…

Balaenoptera physalus, the fin whale, is the second-largest animal ever to exist, demonstrating remarkable adaptations for marine life. This baleen…

Balaenoptera acutorostrata, the common minke whale, is one of the smallest baleen whales, demonstrating remarkable agility and adaptable feeding strategies….

Mungos mungo, the banded mongoose, is a highly social carnivore found across sub-Saharan Africa. This cooperative species demonstrates remarkable group…