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Local animals in this group:
tenrecs and golden moles
even-toed ungulates
Bryde's whale
bears, cats, wolves, weasels, and relatives
bats
nine-banded armadillo
horse
rabbits, hares, and pikas
northern right whale dolphin
rodents
shrews
moles and desmans
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placental mammals
Eutheria
Kingdom
Animalia
animal kingdom
Animalia: pictures (7319)
Animalia: specimens (3017)
Animalia: sounds (165)
Animalia: maps (42)
Class
Mammalia
mammals
Mammalia: information (1)
Mammalia: pictures (1065)
Mammalia: specimens (2905)
Mammalia: sounds (5)
Infraclass
Eutheria
placental mammals
Eutheria: pictures (990)
Eutheria: specimens (2768)
Eutheria: sounds (5)
Order
Afrosoricida
tenrecs and golden moles
Afrosoricida: information (1)
Afrosoricida: specimens (70)
Order
Carnivora
bears, cats, wolves, weasels, and relatives
Carnivora: information (1)
Carnivora: pictures (275)
Carnivora: specimens (209)
Carnivora: sounds (4)
Suborder
Caniformia
caniform carnivores
Caniformia: pictures (234)
Caniformia: specimens (111)
Caniformia: sounds (4)
Family
Canidae
wolves, foxes, and relatives
Canidae: information (1)
Canidae: pictures (94)
Canidae: specimens (42)
Canidae: sounds (4)
Species
Canis latrans
coyote
Canis latrans: information (1)
Canis latrans: pictures (28)
Canis latrans: specimens (4)
Canis latrans: sounds (4)
Species
Canis lupus
gray wolf
Canis lupus: information (1)
Canis lupus: pictures (25)
Canis lupus: specimens (28)
Subspecies
Canis lupus familiaris
dog
Canis lupus familiaris: information (1)
Canis lupus familiaris: pictures (9)
Species
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
gray fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus: information (1)
Urocyon cinereoargenteus: pictures (18)
Urocyon cinereoargenteus: specimens (5)
Species
Vulpes vulpes
red fox
Vulpes vulpes: information (1)
Vulpes vulpes: pictures (22)
Vulpes vulpes: specimens (5)
Family
Mephitidae
skunks
Mephitidae: information (1)
Mephitidae: pictures (20)
Mephitidae: specimens (6)
Species
Mephitis macroura
hooded skunk
Mephitis macroura: information (1)
Species
Mephitis mephitis
striped skunk
Mephitis mephitis: information (1)
Mephitis mephitis: pictures (20)
Mephitis mephitis: specimens (6)
Family
Mustelidae
weasels, badgers, and relatives
Mustelidae: information (1)
Mustelidae: pictures (48)
Mustelidae: specimens (47)
Subfamily
Lutrinae
otters
Lutrinae: information (1)
Lutrinae: pictures (9)
Lutrinae: specimens (5)
Species
Lontra canadensis
North American river otter
Lontra canadensis: information (1)
Lontra canadensis: pictures (7)
Lontra canadensis: specimens (5)
Subfamily
Mustelinae
wolverines, martens, weasels
Mustelinae: pictures (38)
Mustelinae: specimens (42)
Species
Martes americana
American marten
Martes americana: information (1)
Martes americana: pictures (13)
Martes americana: specimens (8)
Species
Martes pennanti
fisher
Martes pennanti: information (1)
Martes pennanti: pictures (2)
Martes pennanti: specimens (6)
Species
Mustela erminea
ermine
Mustela erminea: information (1)
Mustela erminea: pictures (3)
Mustela erminea: specimens (3)
Species
Mustela frenata
long-tailed weasel
Mustela frenata: information (1)
Mustela frenata: pictures (6)
Mustela frenata: specimens (3)
Species
Mustela nivalis
least weasel
Mustela nivalis: information (1)
Mustela nivalis: specimens (3)
Species
Neovison vison
American mink
Neovison vison: information (1)
Neovison vison: pictures (7)
Neovison vison: specimens (6)
Species
Taxidea taxus
American badger
Taxidea taxus: information (1)
Taxidea taxus: pictures (4)
Taxidea taxus: specimens (5)
Family
Otariidae
fur seals and sea lions
Otariidae: pictures (1)
Species
Eumetopias jubatus
Steller sea lion
Eumetopias jubatus: information (1)
Family
Phocidae
earless seals
Phocidae: pictures (5)
Species
Phoca vitulina
harbor seal
Phoca vitulina: information (1)
Phoca vitulina: pictures (3)
Family
Procyonidae
raccoons
Procyonidae: information (1)
Procyonidae: pictures (26)
Procyonidae: specimens (9)
Species
Procyon lotor
raccoon
Procyon lotor: information (1)
Procyon lotor: pictures (24)
Procyon lotor: specimens (8)
Family
Ursidae
bears
Ursidae: information (1)
Ursidae: pictures (38)
Ursidae: specimens (7)
Species
Ursus americanus
American black bear
Ursus americanus: information (1)
Ursus americanus: pictures (21)
Ursus americanus: specimens (2)
Species
Ursus arctos
brown bear
Ursus arctos: information (1)
Ursus arctos: pictures (14)
Ursus arctos: specimens (5)
Suborder
Feliformia
feliform carnivores
Feliformia: pictures (41)
Feliformia: specimens (98)
Family
Felidae
cats
Felidae: information (1)
Felidae: pictures (41)
Felidae: specimens (42)
Subfamily
Felinae
small cats
Felinae: pictures (37)
Felinae: specimens (42)
Species
Felis silvestris
domestic cat
Felis silvestris: information (1)
Felis silvestris: pictures (1)
Felis silvestris: specimens (7)
Species
Lynx canadensis
Canada lynx
Lynx canadensis: information (1)
Lynx canadensis: pictures (4)
Lynx canadensis: specimens (3)
Species
Lynx rufus
bobcat
Lynx rufus: information (1)
Lynx rufus: pictures (8)
Lynx rufus: specimens (11)
Species
Puma concolor
mountain lion, puma, cougar
Puma concolor: information (1)
Puma concolor: pictures (9)
Order
Artiodactyla
even-toed ungulates
Artiodactyla: information (1)
Artiodactyla: pictures (182)
Artiodactyla: specimens (148)
Family
Bovidae
cattle, sheep, goats, and relatives
Bovidae: information (1)
Bovidae: pictures (21)
Bovidae: specimens (118)
Family
Cervidae
deer
Cervidae: information (1)
Cervidae: pictures (143)
Cervidae: specimens (29)
Subfamily
Capreolinae
white-tailed deer, caribou, and moose
Capreolinae: pictures (91)
Capreolinae: specimens (18)
Species
Alces alces
Eurasian elk
Alces alces: information (1)
Species
Alces americanus
moose
Alces americanus: information (1)
Alces americanus: pictures (15)
Alces americanus: specimens (3)
Species
Odocoileus virginianus
white-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus: information (1)
Odocoileus virginianus: pictures (40)
Odocoileus virginianus: specimens (9)
Species
Rangifer tarandus
caribou, reindeer
Rangifer tarandus: information (1)
Rangifer tarandus: pictures (26)
Rangifer tarandus: specimens (5)
Subfamily
Cervinae
elk and relatives
Cervinae: pictures (51)
Cervinae: specimens (11)
Species
Cervus elaphus
elk, wapiti
Cervus elaphus: information (1)
Cervus elaphus: pictures (46)
Cervus elaphus: specimens (11)
Family
Suidae
hogs and pigs
Subfamily
Suinae
babirusas
Species
Sus scrofa
wild boar
Sus scrofa: information (1)
Order
Cetacea
dolphins, porpoises, and whales
Suborder
Mysticeti
baleen whales
Family
Balaenopteridae
rorquals
Species
Balaenoptera edeni
Bryde's whale
Balaenoptera edeni: information (1)
Suborder
Odontoceti
toothed whales
Family
Delphinidae
dolphins, killer whales, pilot whales, and relatives
Species
Lissodelphis borealis
northern right whale dolphin
Lissodelphis borealis: information (1)
Order
Chiroptera
bats
Chiroptera: information (1)
Chiroptera: pictures (48)
Chiroptera: specimens (1272)
Chiroptera: sounds (1)
Family
Molossidae
free-tailed bats
Molossidae: specimens (175)
Subfamily
Molossinae
free-tailed bats, mastiff bats, and relatives
Molossinae: specimens (175)
Species
Tadarida brasiliensis
Brazilian free-tailed bat
Tadarida brasiliensis: information (1)
Tadarida brasiliensis: specimens (7)
Family
Vespertilionidae
vesper bats
Vespertilionidae: information (1)
Vespertilionidae: pictures (43)
Vespertilionidae: specimens (634)
Vespertilionidae: sounds (1)
Subfamily
Myotinae
mouse-eared bats, silver-haired bats, and wing-gland bats
Myotinae: pictures (19)
Myotinae: specimens (264)
Species
Myotis leibii
eastern small-footed myotis
Myotis leibii: information (1)
Myotis leibii: specimens (7)
Species
Myotis lucifugus
little brown bat
Myotis lucifugus: information (1)
Myotis lucifugus: pictures (6)
Myotis lucifugus: specimens (10)
Species
Myotis septentrionalis
northern bat
Myotis septentrionalis: information (1)
Myotis septentrionalis: pictures (7)
Myotis septentrionalis: specimens (10)
Species
Myotis sodalis
Indiana bat
Myotis sodalis: information (1)
Myotis sodalis: pictures (2)
Myotis sodalis: specimens (10)
Subfamily
Vespertilioninae
evening bats, forest bats, pipistrelles, serotines, and relatives
Vespertilioninae: pictures (22)
Vespertilioninae: specimens (306)
Vespertilioninae: sounds (1)
Species
Eptesicus fuscus
big brown bat
Eptesicus fuscus: information (1)
Eptesicus fuscus: pictures (7)
Eptesicus fuscus: specimens (16)
Eptesicus fuscus: sounds (1)
Species
Lasiurus blossevillii
western red bat
Lasiurus blossevillii: information (1)
Lasiurus blossevillii: specimens (7)
Species
Lasiurus borealis
red bat
Lasiurus borealis: information (1)
Lasiurus borealis: pictures (3)
Lasiurus borealis: specimens (10)
Species
Lasiurus cinereus
hoary bat
Lasiurus cinereus: information (1)
Lasiurus cinereus: pictures (7)
Lasiurus cinereus: specimens (11)
Species
Nycticeius humeralis
evening bat
Nycticeius humeralis: information (1)
Nycticeius humeralis: pictures (1)
Nycticeius humeralis: specimens (7)
Species
Pipistrellus subflavus
eastern pipistrelle
Pipistrellus subflavus: information (1)
Pipistrellus subflavus: pictures (4)
Pipistrellus subflavus: specimens (10)
Order
Cingulata
armadillos
Cingulata: pictures (14)
Cingulata: specimens (1)
Family
Dasypodidae
armadillos
Dasypodidae: pictures (14)
Dasypodidae: specimens (1)
Subfamily
Dasypodinae
long-nosed armadillos
Dasypodinae: pictures (14)
Dasypodinae: specimens (1)
Species
Dasypus novemcinctus
nine-banded armadillo
Dasypus novemcinctus: information (1)
Dasypus novemcinctus: pictures (14)
Dasypus novemcinctus: specimens (1)
Order
Dermoptera
flying lemurs
Order
Erinaceomorpha
gymnures and hedgehogs
Erinaceomorpha: specimens (49)
Order
Hyracoidea
hyraxes
Order
Lagomorpha
rabbits, hares, and pikas
Lagomorpha: information (1)
Lagomorpha: pictures (53)
Lagomorpha: specimens (21)
Family
Leporidae
rabbits and hares
Leporidae: information (1)
Leporidae: pictures (49)
Leporidae: specimens (21)
Species
Lepus americanus
snowshoe hare
Lepus americanus: information (1)
Lepus americanus: pictures (12)
Lepus americanus: specimens (9)
Species
Sylvilagus floridanus
eastern cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus: information (1)
Sylvilagus floridanus: pictures (21)
Sylvilagus floridanus: specimens (10)
Species
Sylvilagus insonus
Omilteme cottontail
Sylvilagus insonus: information (1)
Species
Sylvilagus obscurus
Appalachian cottontail
Sylvilagus obscurus: information (1)
Species
Sylvilagus robustus
robust cottontail
Sylvilagus robustus: information (1)
Species
Sylvilagus transitionalis
New England cottontail
Sylvilagus transitionalis: information (1)
Family
Ochotonidae
pikas
Ochotonidae: pictures (4)
Species
Ochotona princeps
American pika
Ochotona princeps: information (1)
Ochotona princeps: pictures (4)
Order
Macroscelidea
elephant-shrews
Macroscelidea: specimens (21)
Order
Perissodactyla
horses, rhinoceroses, and tapirs
Perissodactyla: pictures (3)
Perissodactyla: specimens (1)
Family
Equidae
asses, horses, and zebras
Equidae: pictures (3)
Species
Equus caballus
horse
Equus caballus: information (1)
Equus caballus: pictures (1)
Order
Pholidota
pangolins
Order
Pilosa
sloths and anteaters
Order
Primates
primates
Primates: pictures (3)
Primates: specimens (126)
Order
Proboscidea
elephants
Order
Rodentia
rodents
Rodentia: information (1)
Rodentia: pictures (343)
Rodentia: specimens (187)
Suborder
Castorimorpha
beavers, gophers, kangaroo rats, and relatives
Castorimorpha: information (2)
Castorimorpha: pictures (21)
Castorimorpha: specimens (9)
Family
Castoridae
beavers
Castoridae: information (1)
Castoridae: pictures (17)
Castoridae: specimens (9)
Species
Castor canadensis
American beaver
Castor canadensis: information (1)
Castor canadensis: pictures (17)
Castor canadensis: specimens (9)
Family
Heteromyidae
kangaroo rats, pocket mice, and relatives
Subfamily
Perognathinae
pocket mice
Species
Perognathus inornatus
San Joaquin pocket mouse
Perognathus inornatus: information (1)
Suborder
Hystricomorpha
hystricognath rodents
Hystricomorpha: information (2)
Hystricomorpha: pictures (18)
Hystricomorpha: specimens (47)
Family
Erethizontidae
New World porcupines
Erethizontidae: information (1)
Erethizontidae: pictures (18)
Erethizontidae: specimens (16)
Subfamily
Erethizontinae
Erethizontinae: pictures (17)
Erethizontinae: specimens (15)
Species
Erethizon dorsatum
North American porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum: information (1)
Erethizon dorsatum: pictures (17)
Erethizon dorsatum: specimens (15)
Suborder
Myomorpha
mice, rats, gerbils, and relatives
Myomorpha: information (2)
Myomorpha: pictures (110)
Myomorpha: specimens (75)
Family
Dipodidae
jumping mice and their relatives
Dipodidae: information (1)
Dipodidae: pictures (15)
Dipodidae: specimens (13)
Subfamily
Zapodinae
jumping mice
Zapodinae: pictures (15)
Zapodinae: specimens (11)
Species
Napaeozapus insignis
woodland jumping mouse
Napaeozapus insignis: information (1)
Napaeozapus insignis: pictures (8)
Napaeozapus insignis: specimens (5)
Species
Zapus hudsonius
meadow jumping mouse
Zapus hudsonius: information (1)
Zapus hudsonius: pictures (7)
Zapus hudsonius: specimens (6)
Family
Cricetidae
New World mice and woodrats, voles, hamsters, and their relatives
Cricetidae: information (1)
Cricetidae: pictures (83)
Cricetidae: specimens (43)
Subfamily
Arvicolinae
voles and lemmings
Arvicolinae: information (1)
Arvicolinae: pictures (43)
Arvicolinae: specimens (27)
Species
Microtus canicaudus
gray-tailed vole
Microtus canicaudus: information (1)
Species
Microtus ochrogaster
prairie vole
Microtus ochrogaster: information (1)
Microtus ochrogaster: pictures (1)
Microtus ochrogaster: specimens (4)
Species
Microtus pinetorum
woodland vole
Microtus pinetorum: information (1)
Microtus pinetorum: pictures (2)
Microtus pinetorum: specimens (4)
Species
Myodes gapperi
southern red-backed vole
Myodes gapperi: information (1)
Myodes gapperi: pictures (10)
Myodes gapperi: specimens (4)
Species
Ondatra zibethicus
muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus: information (1)
Ondatra zibethicus: pictures (15)
Ondatra zibethicus: specimens (6)
Species
Synaptomys cooperi
southern bog lemming
Synaptomys cooperi: information (1)
Synaptomys cooperi: pictures (7)
Synaptomys cooperi: specimens (5)
Subfamily
Neotominae
deer mice, woodrats, and relatives
Neotominae: information (1)
Neotominae: pictures (38)
Neotominae: specimens (8)
Species
Neotoma macrotis
big-eared woodrat
Neotoma macrotis: information (1)
Species
Neotoma magister
Allegheny woodrat
Neotoma magister: information (1)
Species
Neotoma micropus
southern plains woodrat
Neotoma micropus: information (1)
Species
Peromyscus leucopus
white-footed mouse
Peromyscus leucopus: information (1)
Peromyscus leucopus: pictures (20)
Peromyscus leucopus: specimens (4)
Species
Peromyscus maniculatus
deer mouse
Peromyscus maniculatus: information (1)
Peromyscus maniculatus: pictures (16)
Peromyscus maniculatus: specimens (4)
Subfamily
Sigmodontinae
New World mice
Sigmodontinae: pictures (2)
Sigmodontinae: specimens (8)
Species
Oryzomys couesi
Coues's rice rat
Oryzomys couesi: information (1)
Species
Sigmodon hispidus
hispid cotton rat
Sigmodon hispidus: information (1)
Sigmodon hispidus: pictures (1)
Family
Muridae
Old World mice and rats, gerbils, whistling rats, and relatives
Muridae: information (1)
Muridae: pictures (12)
Muridae: specimens (13)
Subfamily
Murinae
Old World rats and mice
Murinae: pictures (12)
Murinae: specimens (12)
Species
Mus musculus
house mice
Mus musculus: information (1)
Mus musculus: pictures (6)
Mus musculus: specimens (5)
Species
Rattus norvegicus
norway rat
Rattus norvegicus: information (1)
Rattus norvegicus: pictures (5)
Rattus norvegicus: specimens (6)
Suborder
Sciuromorpha
squirrels and relatives
Sciuromorpha: information (2)
Sciuromorpha: pictures (194)
Sciuromorpha: specimens (54)
Family
Sciuridae
squirrels
Sciuridae: information (1)
Sciuridae: pictures (194)
Sciuridae: specimens (50)
Subfamily
Sciurinae
tree and ground squirrels, marmots, chipmunks
Sciurinae: pictures (96)
Sciurinae: specimens (24)
Species
Glaucomys sabrinus
northern flying squirrel
Glaucomys sabrinus: information (1)
Glaucomys sabrinus: pictures (6)
Glaucomys sabrinus: specimens (4)
Species
Glaucomys volans
southern flying squirrel
Glaucomys volans: information (1)
Glaucomys volans: pictures (5)
Glaucomys volans: specimens (4)
Species
Sciurus aberti
Abert's squirrel
Sciurus aberti: information (1)
Sciurus aberti: pictures (8)
Species
Sciurus carolinensis
eastern grey squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis: information (1)
Sciurus carolinensis: pictures (23)
Sciurus carolinensis: specimens (6)
Species
Sciurus niger
fox squirrel
Sciurus niger: information (1)
Sciurus niger: pictures (30)
Sciurus niger: specimens (5)
Species
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
red squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus: information (1)
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus: pictures (21)
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus: specimens (4)
Subfamily
Xerinae
marmots, ground squirrels, African squirrels, and relatives
Xerinae: pictures (98)
Xerinae: specimens (25)
Species
Ammospermophilus harrisii
Harris's antelope squirrel
Ammospermophilus harrisii: information (1)
Ammospermophilus harrisii: pictures (3)
Species
Ammospermophilus nelsoni
Nelson's antelope squirrel
Ammospermophilus nelsoni: information (1)
Species
Marmota flaviventris
yellow-bellied marmot
Marmota flaviventris: information (1)
Marmota flaviventris: pictures (5)
Species
Spermophilus mohavensis
Mohave ground squirrel
Spermophilus mohavensis: information (1)
Species
Spermophilus townsendii
Townsend's ground squirrel
Spermophilus townsendii: information (1)
Species
Spermophilus tridecemlineatus
thirteen-lined ground squirrel
Spermophilus tridecemlineatus: information (1)
Spermophilus tridecemlineatus: pictures (15)
Spermophilus tridecemlineatus: specimens (4)
Species
Tamias minimus
least chipmunk
Tamias minimus: information (1)
Tamias minimus: pictures (17)
Tamias minimus: specimens (4)
Species
Tamias ochrogenys
yellow-cheeked chipmunk
Tamias ochrogenys: information (1)
Species
Tamias rufus
Hopi chipmunk
Tamias rufus: information (1)
Species
Tamias siskiyou
Siskiyou chipmunk
Tamias siskiyou: information (1)
Species
Tamias townsendii
Townsend's chipmunk
Tamias townsendii: information (1)
Order
Scandentia
tree shrews
Scandentia: specimens (35)
Order
Sirenia
dugongs, manatees, and sea cows
Order
Soricomorpha
insectivores
Soricomorpha: pictures (69)
Soricomorpha: specimens (628)
Family
Soricidae
shrews
Soricidae: information (1)
Soricidae: pictures (58)
Soricidae: specimens (503)
Subfamily
Soricinae
red-toothed shrews
Soricinae: pictures (58)
Soricinae: specimens (390)
Species
Blarina brevicauda
northern short-tailed shrew
Blarina brevicauda: information (1)
Blarina brevicauda: pictures (22)
Blarina brevicauda: specimens (16)
Species
Blarina carolinensis
southern short-tailed shrew
Blarina carolinensis: information (1)
Blarina carolinensis: pictures (1)
Species
Blarina hylophaga
Elliot's short-tailed shrew
Blarina hylophaga: information (1)
Blarina hylophaga: pictures (5)
Blarina hylophaga: specimens (7)
Species
Cryptotis parva
least shrew
Cryptotis parva: information (1)
Cryptotis parva: pictures (2)
Cryptotis parva: specimens (30)
Species
Sorex arcticus
Arctic shrew
Sorex arcticus: information (1)
Sorex arcticus: pictures (7)
Sorex arcticus: specimens (14)
Species
Sorex cinereus
masked shrew
Sorex cinereus: information (1)
Sorex cinereus: pictures (8)
Sorex cinereus: specimens (17)
Species
Sorex hoyi
pygmy shrew
Sorex hoyi: information (1)
Sorex hoyi: pictures (1)
Sorex hoyi: specimens (14)
Species
Sorex palustris
water shrew
Sorex palustris: information (1)
Sorex palustris: pictures (3)
Sorex palustris: specimens (16)
Family
Talpidae
moles and desmans
Talpidae: information (1)
Talpidae: pictures (11)
Talpidae: specimens (118)
Subfamily
Scalopinae
New World moles and relatives
Scalopinae: pictures (9)
Scalopinae: specimens (55)
Species
Condylura cristata
star-nosed mole
Condylura cristata: information (1)
Condylura cristata: pictures (4)
Condylura cristata: specimens (12)
Species
Scalopus aquaticus
eastern mole
Scalopus aquaticus: information (1)
Scalopus aquaticus: pictures (5)
Scalopus aquaticus: specimens (14)
Order
Tubulidentata
aardvark