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Dolichotis patagonum Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: RodentiaFamily: CaviidaeGenus: DolichotisSpecies: Dolichotis patagonum Common Names by Region Patagonian Mara — international / scientific usePatagonian Cavy — zoological contextsPatagonian Hare — informal name used in parts of Argentina (though it is not
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Fallow Deer Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: ArtiodactylaFamily: CervidaeSubfamily: CervinaeGenus: DamaSpecies: Dama dama Common Names by Region Description General Appearance The Fallow Deer is a medium-sized cervid distinguished by its spotted coat and the mature male’s broad, palmate antlers. Coat
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Cheetah Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Quick ID A slender, long-legged cat built for sprinting, with: Size & Build Light-framed compared to other big cats; optimized for acceleration and high-speed pursuit rather than grappling. Speed & Hunting Style The
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Aoudad / Barbary Sheep Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: ArtiodactylaFamily: BovidaeSubfamily: CaprinaeGenus: AmmotragusSpecies: Ammotragus lervia (Pallas, 1777) Common Names by Region General: Aoudad, Barbary SheepNorth Africa: Aoudad (various local spellings)United States (introduced populations): AoudadHunting / Wildlife Management Context: Barbary Sheep
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Black Fish Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: CetaceaFamily: DelphinidaeGenus: OrcinusSpecies: Orcinus orca (Linnaeus, 1758) Common Names by Region General: Killer Whale, OrcaUnited States / Canada: Killer Whale, OrcaUnited Kingdom / Ireland: Killer Whale, OrcaScientific / Marine Biology: Orca, Orcinus orca
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Addra Gazelle Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: ArtiodactylaFamily: BovidaeSubfamily: AntilopinaeGenus: NangerSpecies: Nanger dama (Pallas, 1766) Common Names by Region General / English: Addra Gazelle, Dama GazelleNorth Africa / Sahel: Mhorr Gazelle (regional usage)French: Gazelle damaConservation / Zoological Use: Dama Gazelle
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Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description General Appearance The Arctic fox is a compact, cold-adapted canid specialized for life in extreme polar environments. It has a rounded body, short muzzle, small ears, and heavily furred paws,
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Rock Hyrax Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: HyracoideaFamily: ProcaviidaeGenus: ProcaviaSpecies: Procavia capensis (Pallas, 1766) Common Names by Region General: Rock HyraxScientific / Conservation: Procavia capensisColloquial: Dassie (Southern Africa) Description The Rock Hyrax is a small, compact, rock-dwelling mammal with a
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Southern White Rhinoceros Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: PerissodactylaFamily: RhinocerotidaeGenus: CeratotheriumSpecies: Ceratotherium simumSubspecies: Ceratotherium simum simum Common Names by Region General / English: Southern White Rhinoceros, White RhinoSouthern Africa: White RhinocerosAfrikaans: WitrenosterScientific / Conservation Use: Ceratotherium simum simum Description Physical
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Eastern White-Bearded Wildebeest Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Physical Characteristics The Eastern white-bearded wildebeest is a large, powerfully built antelope distinguished by its heavy forequarters, sloping back, and robust neck. Adult males are noticeably heavier and more muscular than