Southern Cassowary

Birds > Casuariiformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Southern CassowaryScientific Name: Casuarius casuariusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: CasuariiformesSize: Standing height: 4.9–5.9 ft (1.5–1.8 m); length: 4.0–5.6 ft (1.2–1.7 m)Weight: 75–165 lb (34–75 kg); females are significantly larger than...

Giant Kangaroo Rat

Mammals > Rodents

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Giant Kangaroo RatScientific Name: Dipodomys ingensCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Total length: 12.2–13.8 in (31–35 cm); head-body: 5.5–6.0 in (14–15 cm)Weight: 3.5–5.3 oz (100–150 g); largest of all kangaroo rat speciesLifespan:...

Pemba Flying Fox

Mammals > Chiroptera

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pemba Flying FoxScientific Name: Pteropus voeltzkowiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: ChiropteraSize: Forearm length: 5.9–6.7 in (15–17 cm); Wingspan: 3.3–4.1 ft (1.0–1.25 m)Weight: 15.5–22.9 oz (440–650 g)Lifespan: 15–25 years in protected island...

Wompoo Fruit Dove

Birds > Pigeons & Doves

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Wompoo Fruit DoveScientific Name: Ptilinopus magnificusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Pigeons & DovesSize: Length: 14–18 in (35–45 cm); Wingspan: 24–28 in (60–70 cm); largest Australian fruit doveWeight: 12–19 oz (350–550 g)Lifespan: 15–20...

Superb Fruit Dove

Birds > Columbidae & Doves

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Superb Fruit DoveScientific Name: Ptilinopus superbusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Columbidae & DovesSize: Length: 8.5–9.5 in (22–24 cm); Wingspan: 15–17 in (38–43 cm)Weight: 2.8–4.4 oz (80–125 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wildDiet:...