In-depth information on a variety of mammals. Size, weight, range, where found, habitat, diet, conservation status, behavior and more …
One of five species of baboon, the olive baboon is a species of monkey found in equatorial Africa. It is predominantly a savanna species, living in groups known as troops that typically contain 20 to 60 animals, but which can be significantly larger.
This page contains olive baboon facts, pictures and in-depth information. Let’s find out more about this African monkey…
Manatees are large aquatic mammals found both in the Americas and in Africa. Due to their herbivorous diet and docile demeanor they are also known as sea cows. This page contains manatee facts, pictures and information…
With its bold black and white stripes, the plains zebra is one of the most distinctive animals of the African savanna. It is the commonest and most widespread of the three zebra species. On this page you’ll find plains zebra facts, pictures and in-depth information…
The white rhinoceros is the largest of the five living rhino species. It is found in the savannas of southern Africa, where it spends most of its time grazing and wallowing in mud. The species is targeted by poachers, and at the time of writing only two northern white rhinos (one of the species’ two subspecies) are left, meaning the subspecies is virtually extinct.
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Harbor seal facts, pictures & in-depth info. The harbor seal (also known as the common seal) is marine mammal found in coastal regions of both North America and Europe. With a streamlined body and a layer of blubber for insulation, the species is fully adapted for a marine lifestyle. Individual harbor seals can be identified by their unique pattern of spots.
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The western gorilla is a critically endangered primate found in the forests of Central Africa. Despite its fearsome appearance, the species is mainly herbivorous. The Cross River gorilla, one of two western gorilla subspecies, is the world’s most endangered great ape.
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The ringed seal is the most common seal in the Arctic. Rarely venturing onto land, the species spends most of its time either hunting in the cold Arctic waters, or ‘hauled out’ on the ice.
This page contains ringed seal facts, pictures and in-depth information on the species’ lifestyle. Read on to find out more about this Arctic marine mammal…
The common warthog is a member of the pig family found in Africa. With its distinctive tusks and warty face it is one of the best-known African animals. On this page you’ll find common warthog facts, pictures and in-depth information. Read on to get the lowdown on this awesome African mammal...
If you’re in a South American rainforest and come across a group of cat-sized mammals searching for food among the leaf litter then the chances are they’ll be South American coatis.
These long-nosed, stripy-tailed mammals are members of the Raccoon family. They spend the day foraging on the forest floor before making their way back into the rainforest canopy at night...
Tarsiers are squirrel-sized primates found in rainforests and other forest habitats in Southeast Asia. These nocturnal animals have large eyes, powerful hind legs and long, thin fingers. They are experts at leaping through the trees in search of their insect prey.
Meerkat facts, pictures and in-depth information for kids and adults.
The meerkat is a carnivorous mammal found in deserts and other dry habitats in southern Africa.
This social animal lives in groups of 20 to 50 individuals. Mongooses forage together, use teamwork to repel predators, and are often seen grooming one another. They will even tend to an injured member of the colony.
While the group is outside, one or more meerkats will act as a sentry, keeping a look out for approaching danger. The sentry will use a different alarm call depending on whether the threat is a land-based or an aerial predator.
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