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Vancouver Island Marmot
Discover the intriguing world of the Vancouver Island Marmot, a medium-sized rodent critically endangered due to habitat loss. Learn about its distinct physical traits, social behavior, diet, and vital role in the alpine ecosystem, as well as ongoing conservation efforts aimed at protecting this unique species. Explore how these fascinating creatures contribute to biodiversity in…
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Yellow-bellied Marmot
Discover the fascinating world of the Yellow-bellied Marmot (*Marmota flaviventris*), a charming herbivore thriving in the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada. Known for their distinctive yellow-orange bellies and social behavior, these mammals play a vital role in their ecosystem while showcasing unique adaptations for alpine living. Learn about their habitat, diet, reproduction, and the conservation…
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Forest Steppe Marmot
Discover the intriguing world of the Forest Steppe Marmot (Marmota bobak), a robust rodent native to the temperate forests and steppes of Central Asia. Known for their impressive social structures, unique behaviors, and essential role in the ecosystem, these herbivorous creatures face the threat of habitat loss and hunting pressures. Learn about their fascinating hibernation…
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Hoary Marmot
Discover the fascinating world of the Hoary Marmot (Marmota caligata), a medium to large rodent native to the alpine regions of western North America. Learn about their unique physical characteristics, social behaviors, and vital role in their mountainous ecosystem, as well as the conservation challenges they face in a changing environment. This comprehensive species description…
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Black-capped Marmot
Discover the fascinating world of the Black-capped Marmot, a robust rodent native to the icy terrains of eastern Siberia. With their distinctive black-capped fur and social behaviors, these herbivorous animals play a crucial role in their alpine ecosystem while adapting to seasonal changes, including hibernation. Learn more about their habitat, diet, and the vital part…
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Cyrtodactylus gubaot
Discover the Cyrtodactylus gubaot, also known as the Gubaot Gecko, a vulnerable species found in the limestone karsts of the Philippines. This nocturnal insectivore sports a distinctive coloration for camouflage, thriving in tropical forests and playing a crucial role in regulating local insect populations.
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Cyrtodactylus guakanthanensis
Cyrtodactylus guakanthanensis is a slender gecko native to the tropical humid forests of Southeast Asia, known for its agile climbing abilities and distinctive coloration that offers effective camouflage. This nocturnal insectivore plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger animals.
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Cyrtodactylus grismeri
Discover the Cyrtodactylus grismeri, also known as Grismer’s bent-toed gecko, a small (up to 10 cm) nocturnal gecko native to the lush, humid forests of Southeast Asia. With its unique brown and gray camouflage, agile climbing abilities, and role in controlling insect populations, this vulnerable species is a vital part of its ecosystem.
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