Discover the natural history of the solenodon, an extremely endangered insectivore. Shares dental and skull photographs.

Learn of an insectivore family with a patchwork of characteristics. Describes some of the species.

Provides description of threats to southern tiger quolls and possible solutions to the problem. View map of geographical distribution.

Sift through a fact sheet about this animal who also goes by the name of the Common Jackal, and the Latin name Canis aureus.

Browse this introductory overview of the characteristics, uses, distribution, and breeding of cattle, or domesticated cows.

Profile of these carnivorous mammals includes details on their appearance, habitat, and hunting habits.

Read about this perfume ingredient which comes from the sac of an Asian male deer.

Read the encyclopedia entry for the meat-eating mammal related to the ferret and weasel. Note its defense mechanism.

Read a brief profile of this breed of humped cattle and find links to related topics and resources.

Features mammals found in Costa Rica. Read about capuchins, squirrel monkeys, jaguars, sloths and tapirs.

Peruse a fact sheet on this raccoon relative, which makes its home in certain areas of North America. Latin name Bassariscus astutus.