Northern Olingo

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...

Hooded Skunk

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...

Hog Badger

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...

Steppe Polecat

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...

Falanouc

AT A GLANCECommon Name: FalanoucScientific Name: Eupleres goudotiiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoresRange: Eastern rainforest belt of Madagascar, from the Marojejy massif south to TolagnaroHabitat Type: Primary lowland and mid-altitude tropical rainforests,...