Vulpes lagopus, the Arctic fox, is a small fox species adapted to cold environments. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding fox genetics, adaptation to Arctic climates, and evolution. 10.1111/1755-0998.13397 (Apr 21, 2021)
Class: Mammalia
Common bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops truncatus, the bottlenose dolphin, is a highly intelligent marine mammal species. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding dolphin genetics, evolution, and adaptation to aquatic environments. 10.1038/nature10530 (Oct 12, 2011)
Red deer
Cervus elaphus, the red deer, is one of the largest deer species. Its genome sequencing provides insights into deer evolution, adaptation, and conservation strategies. 10.1007/s00438-017-1412-3 (Jan 2, 2018)
Giant panda
Ailuropoda melanoleuca, the giant panda, is an iconic endangered species native to China. Its genome sequencing aids in conservation efforts and understanding panda biology, evolution, and dietary specialization. 10.1038/nature08696 (Dec 13, 2009)
Bornean orangutan
Pongo pygmaeus, the Bornean orangutan, is an endangered great ape species found in Borneo. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding primate evolution, behavior, and conservation efforts. 10.1038/nature09687 (Jan 26, 2011)
Rhesus monkey
Macaca mulatta, the rhesus macaque, is a widely studied primate species used as a model organism in biomedical research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding primate genetics, evolution, and human diseases. 10.1126/science.1139247 (Apr 13, 2007)
Iberian lynx
Lynx pardinus, the Iberian lynx, is a critically endangered wild cat species native to the Iberian Peninsula. Its genome sequencing aids in conservation efforts and understanding felid genetics and evolution. 10.1186/s13059-016-1090-1 (Dec 14, 2016)
African savanna elephant
Loxodonta africana, the African elephant, is the largest land mammal species. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding elephant genetics, evolution, and conservation efforts. 10.1038/s41597-023-02729-4 (Jan 11, 2024)
Tammar wallaby
Notamacropus eugenii, the tammar wallaby, is a marsupial species found in Australia. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding marsupial genetics, evolution, and reproductive biology. 10.1186/gb-2011-12-8-r81 (Aug 19, 2011)
Tasmanian devil
Sarcophilus harrisii, the Tasmanian devil, is a carnivorous marsupial found only in Tasmania, Australia. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding marsupial genetics, evolution, and conservation efforts. 10.1016/j.cell.2011.11.065 (Feb 17, 2012)