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...
Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Hog BadgerScientific Name: Arctonyx collarisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-and-body length 65 to 104 cm; tail length 12 to 22 cm; robust, bear-like buildWeight: 7 to 14 kg (exceptionally up to 18 kg / 40 lb)Lifespan: 10 to...
Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Steppe PolecatScientific Name: Mustela eversmaniiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-and-body length 32 to 56 cm; tail length 10 to 18 cmWeight: Males 800 to 2,000 g; females 500 to 1,100 gLifespan: 4 to 7 years in the wild; up...
Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Gobi BearScientific Name: Ursus arctos gobiensisType: Mammal (Ursidae / Brown Bear Subspecies)Size: Head-and-body length: 130–150 cm (4.3–4.9 ft); Shoulder height: ~80–90 cm (2.6–3.0 ft)Weight: Males: 90–140 kg (198–308 lb); Females: 50–80 kg...
