Mammals in Focus

Japanese Raccoon Dog: Tanuki – Wild Canid and Cultural Icon The Japanese raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), called tanuki in Japan, is an endemic wild canid of Japan. Here…

The Eurasian Red Squirrel – Master of the Canopy Small acrobats with a strong survival instinct: the Eurasian red squirrel jumps, climbs, gathers—and remains fascinating to us humans.…

European Beaver – Nature’s Landscape Engineer The master builder among rodents reshapes river landscapes, creates habitats, and impresses with its construction skills. Natural Water Architecture: How the Beaver…

Alpine Marmot – Behavior & Hibernation Table of Contents Introduction You’re standing on an alpine meadow, the grass whispering at your feet, when a sharp whistle rings out:…

Pallas’s Squirrel – Exotic Climber in Europe’s Trees This acrobat from Asia is a striking sight – but also listed as an invasive species by the EU. Discover…

Red Fox – The Cunning Survivalist It appears silently between houses, darts across fields, and vanishes into the forest—a master of camouflage who can adapt to nearly any…

European Hare – Fast Survivalist of the Fields European hare first: Its long legs, quick zigzag maneuvers, and cleverness in survival make it a true master of the…

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus): A Wild Animal with Antlers and Secrets The red deer is the king of the forest – adaptable, shy, and impressive. Discover its lifestyle,…

Key data Photography tips: The Sika deer has a distinctive fur pattern consisting of dark spots on a reddish-brown or gray-brown background. The fur is denser and warmer…

Ezo Red Fox: The Clever Hunter of Hokkaido Discover the Ezo red fox: Learn all about its appearance, behavior, habitat, and how to spot it in Hokkaido –…