Fennec Fox
The fennec fox has the largest ears relative to body size of any member of the dog family, used both to shed heat and to hear prey moving underground.
Mammal
Fin Whale
The fin whale is the second-largest animal on Earth, and so fast that sailors called it the ‘greyhound of the sea’.
Fishing Cat
The fishing cat dives into water to catch fish and has partly webbed front feet and a waterproof double-layered coat.
Flying Fox (Fruit Bat)
Flying foxes are among the world’s most important pollinators and seed dispersers, flying up to 50 km or more in a night and spreading seeds across whole landscapes.
Fossa
The fossa is Madagascar’s largest predator, and it can run down trees headfirst to chase lemurs through the canopy.
Gaur
The gaur is the largest wild cattle species on Earth, with bulls weighing up to about 1.5 tonnes.
Gemsbok
Gemsbok survive desert heat by letting their body temperature rise to about 45 °C, while a network of blood vessels keeps their brain cooler.
Giant Anteater
A giant anteater’s sticky tongue can be about 60 cm long and flick in and out up to about 150 times a minute.
Giant Otter
Each giant otter has a unique cream-coloured throat pattern, which researchers use to identify individuals.
Giant Panda
A giant panda has an extended wrist bone that works like a thumb, helping it grip bamboo stems.