Mammals

Mammals • November 25, 2020

Marten: Profile and Information

Marten belongs to the Mustelidae family, and they are Within the Guloninae. Martens constitute the Martes genus. They have bushy tails and broad hands with partially retractable claws. Depending on the animal, the fur ranges from yellowish to dark brown and is prized by trappers for the fur trade. Martens is a small, agile species […]

Aigbini Jennifer • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 24, 2020

Arabian Wolf: Profile and Information

Arabian wolf (Canis lupus arabs) is a well-known subspecies of the grey wolf native to the Arabian peninsula. It is known as the world’s smallest wolf subspecies and a desert-adapted subspecies that lives in small packs. It is omnivorous, eating garbage, carrion, and small to medium-sized prey. Scientific Classification Domain Eukaryota Kingdom  Animalia Phylum Chordata […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 24, 2020

Ethiopian Wolf: Profile and Information

The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis), the Simien fox or Simien jackal, is a canid mostly seen in the Ethiopian Highlands. It is similar in build and size to the coyote, and it can be differentiated by its white and red fur and its narrow and long skull. Unlike other canids, which are widespread and are […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 23, 2020

Marbled Polecat: Profile and Information

The Marbled Polecat (Vormela peregusna), a small mammal, belongs to the monotypic Vormela genus and is a member of the subfamily Mustelidae. The word ‘Vormela’ is from the German word ‘Würmlein’, which depicts the size of the marbled polecat. ‘Peregusna’ has come from ‘Peregusnya,’ the Ukrainian word for ‘Polecat.’ Marbled polecats can be discovered in […]

Aigbini Jennifer • June 27, 2024

Mammals • November 23, 2020

Hare: Profile and Information

Hares are furry animals that are closely related to rabbits. They are leporids from the Lepus genus. Hares are also categorized in the same family as rabbits. They can easily be mistaken for Rabbits because they are alike in figure and size. Nevertheless,  the difference between hares and rabbits is that hares possess longer ears […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 27, 2024

Mammals • November 18, 2020

Himalayan Wolf: Profile and Information

The Himalayan wolf (Canis lupus chanco) is known as a canine of debated taxonomy. Its genetic markers can differentiate it, with mitochondrial DNA signifying that it is genetically basal to the Holarctic grey wolf. It is genetically similar to the Tibetan wolf and is related to the African golden wolf (Canis lupaster). The Himalayan wolf […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 23, 2024

Mammals • November 18, 2020

Mink: Profile and Information

Mink are dark-colored, semi-aquatic carnivores of the genera Mustela and Neovision. They are under Mustelidae, including otters, weasels, and ferrets. Two still-existing species are called “mink”: the European and American mink. The American mink is said to resemble the extinct sea mink but is much smaller. The European mink is smaller and less adaptable than […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 25, 2024

Mammals • November 13, 2020

American Bison: Profile and Information

The American bison (Bison bison), also known as the American buffalo, or simply bison or buffalo, is an American bison species that once occurred in North America. By 9000 BCE, its historical range was known as the Great Bison Belt, a tract of rich grasslands from the Gulf of Mexico to Alaska, South Georgia, and […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 26, 2024

Mammals • November 13, 2020

Leopard Cat: Profile and Information

The leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) is a small wild cat endemic to continental South, East, and Southeast Asia. Since 2002, it has been listed on the IUCN Red List of Threaten Species as Least Concern. However, its population has been threatened by hunting in parts of its range and habitat loss. Leopard cats differ widely […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 26, 2024

Mammals • November 13, 2020

American Black Bear: Profile and Information

The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is a well-known medium-sized bear endemic to North America. It is its continent’s most widely distributed bear species and the smallest. They are omnivorous animals, with their diets varying greatly on the location and season. It is the world’s most common bear species. American black bear is listed on […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 27, 2024