Mammals

Mammals • December 2, 2020

Fisher: Profile and Information

Fisher is a forest-dwelling animal that resides in North America. They are average in size and have long, lean, and low body structures. The male angler’s coats are tougher than the female, and their coats are thick during the early winter. The angler’s color varies between deep brown and black, and during the winter, the […]

Oluwafemi Peter • June 27, 2024

Mammals • December 2, 2020

Quokka: Profile and Information

The quokka, also called the short-tailed scrub wallaby, is a small macropod around the size of a domestic cat. It is the only member of the genus Setonix. The quokka is herbivorous and primarily nocturnal, like other marsupials in the macropod family, such as kangaroos and wallabies. Quokkas are located off the coast of Western […]

Oluwafemi Peter • June 27, 2024

Mammals • November 30, 2020

American Marten: Profile and Information

The American pine marten (Martes americana), also called American marten, is a North American mammal from the Mustelidae family. The species is often referred to simply as the pine marten. The word “pine marten” is derived from the common name of the distinct Eurasian species Martes Tuesday. The American marten differs from the fisherman (Pekania […]

Aigbini Jennifer • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 30, 2020

Mongoose: Profile and Information

Mongoose are long, hairy animals with a pointed face and a bushy tail. Despite common belief, the Mongoose is not a rodent. They are members of the family Herpestidae, which also includes civets and meerkats. Mongoose is one of the most exciting animals in the world. Scientific Classification Here is the mongoose taxonomy according to […]

Aigbini Jennifer • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 30, 2020

Eastern Wolf: Profile and Information

The Eastern wolf is also known as the Timber wolf, the Eastern timber wolf, and the Algonquin wolf. This animal is endemic to the Great Lakes region and the Southeastern part of Canada. It is widely regarded as a peculiar subspecies or distinct species of the Gray wolf. Its biological name is Canis Lupus Lycaon. […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 30, 2020

Patagonian Weasel: Profile and Information

The Patagonian weasel (Lyncodon patagonicus) is classified as a small mustelid and the only genus Lyncodon member. Its geographic range is the sections of Chile and the Pampas of western Argentina. Scientific Classification Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Mustelidae Genus Lyncodon Species L. patagonicus Characteristics The Patagonian weasel has a Head-to-body […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 30, 2020

Patagonian Mara: Profile and Information

The Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum) is classified as a large rodent in the genus Dolichotis, which is sometimes regarded as the mara genus. It is also known as Patagonian hare, Patagonian cavy, or dillaby. It has a rabbit-like appearance and is believed to be herbivorous. The Patagonian mara can be found in Argentina’s open and […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 25, 2020

European Badger: Profile and Information

The European badger is scientifically known as Meles Meles. It can also be called the Eurasian badger. It is one of the species of badgers from the Mustelidae family. It is also endemic to virtually the entire continent of Europe and parts of Western Asia. Due to its broad range and ever-increasing population, the IUCN […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 25, 2020

Golden Moles: Profile and Information

Tiny insectivorous burrowing rodents native to Southern Africa are the Golden moles. They form the Chrysochloridae family and are taxonomically distinct from the true moles, the Talpidae family, and other mole-like families, all of which imitate evolutionary convergence to varying degrees. Scientific Classification   Characteristics and Affinities The golden mole has short legs, powerful digging claws, […]

Aigbini Jennifer • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 25, 2020

European Pine Marten: Profile and Information

A mustelid native to and common in Northern Europe is the European pine marten (Martes martes), also known as the pine marten or the European marten. On the IUCN Red List, it is recognized as Least Concern. It is also generally known as Baum marten or sweet marten. Habitat and Distribution The species was widespread […]

Aigbini Jennifer • June 28, 2024