Western Tree Hyrax

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western Tree HyraxScientific Name: Dendrohyrax dorsalisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Procaviidae & Tree HyraxesSize: Head-and-body length: 18–24 in (45–60 cm); Tail is vestigialWeight: 4.0–9.0 lb (1.8–4.1 kg)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the...

Chinese Pygmy Dormouse

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Chinese Pygmy DormouseScientific Name: Typhlomys cinereusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Rodents & PlatacanthomyidaeSize: Head-and-body: 2.8–3.7 in (7.0–9.5 cm); Tail: 3.5–4.5 in (9.0–11.5 cm)Weight: 0.5–0.9 oz (15–26 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years...

Talaud Bear Cuscus

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Talaud Bear CuscusScientific Name: Ailurops melanotisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Phalangeridae & CuscusesSize: Head-and-body length: 18–24 in (45–60 cm); Tail length: 16–22 in (40–55 cm)Weight: 11–22 lb (5.0–10.0 kg)Lifespan: 8–12 years...

Central Fijian Banded Iguana

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Central Fijian Banded IguanaScientific Name: Brachylophus bulabulaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Iguanidae & IguanasSize: Total length: 24–30 in (60–76 cm); Snout-vent length: 7–8 in (18–20 cm)Weight: 7–12 oz (200–350 g); Slender, arboreal...

Golden-mantled Tree-kangaroo

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Golden-mantled Tree-kangarooScientific Name: Dendrolagus pulcherrimusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Macropodidae & KangaroosSize: Head-and-body: 24–32 in (60–81 cm); Tail length: 24–36 in (60–90 cm)Weight: 15–20 lb (6.8–9.1 kg); Robust...