Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spotted LinsangScientific Name: Prionodon pardicolorCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-body: 14.5–16.0 in (37–41 cm); Tail length: 12.5–14.5 in (32–37 cm)Weight: 1.3–2.0 lb (590–910 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wild; up to 15...
Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Alexander’s CusimanseScientific Name: Crossarchus alexandriCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-and-body: 13–18 in (33–45 cm); Tail: 6–8 in (15–20 cm)Weight: 2.2–3.3 lb (1.0–1.5 kg)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wild; up to...
Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Smooth-coated OtterScientific Name: Lutrogale perspicillataCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-and-body length: 26–31 in (65–79 cm); Tail: 16–18 in (40–45 cm)Weight: 15–24 lb (7–11 kg)Lifespan: 10–15 years in wild aquatic...
Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Asian Black BearScientific Name: Ursus thibetanusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-and-body length: 120–190 cm (47–75 in); Shoulder height: 70–100 cm (28–39 in)Weight: Males: 100–200 kg (220–440 lb); Females: 50–125 kg...
Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Marine OtterScientific Name: Lontra felinaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Length: 31–45 in (80–115 cm); Tail length: 12–14 in (30–36 cm)Weight: 6.6–13.2 lb (3.0–6.0 kg)Lifespan: 8–12 years in wild marine coastal ecosystemsDiet:...
Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sand CatScientific Name: Felis margaritaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-body length: 15–20 in (39–52 cm); Tail length: 9–12 in (23–31 cm)Weight: 3.3–7.5 lb (1.5–3.4 kg)Lifespan: 10–13 years in wild hyper-arid environments;...
Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Durrell’s VontsiraScientific Name: Salanoia durrelliCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-body length: 11.5–13.0 in (29–33 cm); Tail length: 6.5–7.0 in (16.5–17.5 cm)Weight: 1.1–1.5 lb (500–700 g)Lifespan: Estimated 6–10...
Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western Spotted SkunkScientific Name: Spilogale gracilisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-body length 20 to 28 cm (7.9 to 11.0 in); tail length 11 to 16 cm (4.3 to 6.3 in)Weight: 400 to 900 g (0.88 to 1.98 lb; much smaller...
Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern OlingoScientific Name: Bassaricyon gabbiiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-and-body length 35 to 48 cm; tail length 38 to 48 cm (tail longer than body)Weight: 1.1 to 1.6 kg (2.4 to 3.5 lb)Lifespan: 10 to 14 years in...
Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Hooded SkunkScientific Name: Mephitis macrouraCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Total length 55 to 80 cm; tail length 35 to 44 cm (tail often longer than head and body)Weight: 0.8 to 2.7 kg (1.8 to 6.0 lb)Lifespan: 3 to 6 years in...
