Quadrupeds
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Bat-eared Fox Facts – Otocyon megalotis
The bat-eared fox is so named due to the size of its ears in comparison with its head. Ear length ranges from 114mm-135mm. more...
Koala Facts - Phascolarctos cinereus
The koala is a small nocturnal marsupial that lives in eucalyptus trees along the south-eastern coast of Australia. more...
Tasmanian Devil - Largest Marsupial Carnivore
This mammal that earned its common name due to its blood-curdling scream is under threat by a disease that causes cancerous facial tumours & leads to death within months. more...
Polar Bear Facts– Ursus maritimus
Learn how the world's largest land carnivore catches its prey, travels over ice and through water, how it breeds, and the effect global warming may have on this mammal. more...
Spotted Hyena Facts - Crocuta crocuta
The laughing hyena has had a rough deal when portrayed in animated movies as stupid and savage; however, there is more to this animal than meets the eye. more...
Why the Giraffe Has Such a Long Neck
The giraffe is the world's tallest land mammal, growing to approximately 5-6 meters tall. Their long necks are used for feeding, fighting and ritualistic displays. more...
Does a Camel's Hump Hold Water?
Find out what's in a camels hump, why camels have one hump or two, and other ways these mammals have adapted to desert life. more...
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British Wild Deer Species and Where to See Them
By: Tony Allen
Over time, Britain's two native deer species, Red deer and Roe deer, have been joined by four other types of deer introduced from abroad and they are spreading steadily. more...
Red Squirrels in the United Kingdom
By: Jennifer Young
Red squirrels are threatened in the UK by the expansion of their grey North American cousins. As their range shrinks, conservation groups are working to protect them. more...
By: John Bartels
Baboons are magnificent primates fighting an on going battle to survive - against not only their natural predators but also the difficulties of living near people. more...
The Increasing Fallow Deer Population in the UK
By: Tony Allen
Arguably Britain's prettiest wild deer, fallow deer are widespread in woods, farmland and parkland. Most have a distinctive dappled coat, but there are also white deer. more...
Giraffes of West Africa Return from the Brink
The giraffes of West Africa are one of many subspecies found throughout the continent. What makes these animals special is that they were able to defy the odds. more...
Many people do not understand that domestic rabbits, such as those sold in pet stores, are not the same as wild rabbits who live self-sufficiently in nature. more...
By: Mia Carter
"Quadruped" comes from the Latin term meaning "four feet." Many mammals are quadrupeds, as are a few other animals such as lizards. Read on to learn more about quadrupeds more...
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