White-throated Capuchin Natural History Size These are medium sized monkeys weighing between 2-4kg with males being heavier than females and reaching heights of 71cm. Habitat and Distribution These capuchins are native to Central America and areas of northern South America. They prefer tropical evergreens with high humidity and drained lowlands. Age On average they have…
Agouti Size Agoutis are medium-sized rodents that typically grow to be 19 to 25 inches (49 to 64 cm) in length and weigh between 6.6 and 13 pounds (3 to 6 kg). Females are generally larger than males. Habitat and Distribution They are found in tropical rainforests, savannas and forested areas across Central and South…
Black Lemur Natural History Size Their average size is between 30 – 50 cm and their tails are an additional length of 60cm. Habitat and Distribution All lemur species are endemic to the island of Madagascar. They are a very adaptable primate and can be found in wet evergreen, dry deciduous and riverine forest habitats….
Serval Natural History Size Servals are approximately 54cm to 62cm tall and weigh between 9 and 18 kg, with males typically larger than females. They have the longest legs of any cat relative to their body. Habitat and Distribution They can be found in grasslands and around wetlands across Central and Southern Africa. They prefer…
Geoffroy’s Cat Natural History Size These cat can reach lengths of 45-75cm (head to body), height of 15- 25cm, with a tail length of 24-38cm and can weigh between 2- 6 kg. These cats are around the same size as domesticated cats, with the males being slightly larger than females. Habitat and Distribution These small…
Black and White Ruffed Lemur Natural History Size Adult black and white ruffed lemurs can reach up to 55cm in body length and an additional 66cm of tail! Adults can also weigh between 3 and 4.5kg. Habitat and Distribution Black and white ruffed lemurs are only found in eastern Madagascar in lowland to mid-altitude rainforests….
Naked Mole Rat Natural History Size These rodents grow up to 10cm (4 inches).and weigh 30-50 grams (1-1.8 ounces). Habitat and Distribution They inhabit arid savannas and shrublands in East Africa. Age They have very long lifespans for rodents and can live for 30+ years. Diet Naked Mole Rats feed on underground roots, tubers and…
Capybara Natural History Size Capybaras reach heights of 60cm and lengths of 2m and they can weigh between 35-65kg. Habitat and Distribution They inhabit grassy wetlands around rivers, lakes, marshes and swamps in South America and can be found in Argentina, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay. They are well adapted to their…
Sugar Glider Natural History Size Sugar Gliders are squirrel-sized marsupials measuring between 12. and 32 cm weighing just 150g. Habitat and Distribution This is arboreal species so it spends most of its time in the trees. They inhabit forests across Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. The rarely travel down to the ground due to…
Common Palm Civets Natural History Size The Common Palm Civet can grow to around 70cm and can weigh up to 4.5kg. Habitat and Distribution These civets are nocturnal living in the tropical jungles and rainforests of South and Southeast Asia. Age The life span for the Common Palm Civets is up to 20 years. Diet…
