A to Z of animals

Here we list 20 examples of vertebrate and invertebrate animal used in research. In each case we provide links to further information about the medical research and discovery the animal has helped with. Almost all these animals are bred specifically for research, but occasionally animals are taken from the wild. We welcome suggestions for additions to this page. Please email them to office@uar.org.uk.

Please note: this section is currently being revised and updated.

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Armadillo - Nine-banded (Dasypus novemcinctus)

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Cat  (Felis catus)

See also AnimalResearch.info on cats

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   Chicken   (Gallus gallus domesticus)

   See also AnimalResearch.info on chickens

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Dog   (Canis lupus familiaris)

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Equid (horse, asses)   (Equidae)

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Ferret   (Mustela putorius furo)

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  Frog   (Xenopus laevisis)

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  Fruit fly   (Drosophila melanogaster)

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Guinea pig   (Cavia porcellus)

See also AnimalResearch.info on guinea pigs and guinea pigs in medical research.

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Syrian or golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus)

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Kangaroo - red   (Macropus rufus)

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Llama   (Lama glama)

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Mouse   (Mus musculus)

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Nematode  (Caenorohabditis elegans)

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Octopus   (Octopus vulgaris)

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Pig   (Sus scrofa domesticus)

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Rabbit   (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

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Rat   (Rattus norvegicus)

See AnimalResearch.info on rats and GM rats

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Sheep  (Ovis aries)

See AnimalResearch.info on sheep

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Zebrafish   (Danio rerio) 

  See www.AnimalResearch.info on fish and zebrafish.