Mammals

Mammals • November 4, 2020

Anteater: Profile and Information

Anteater is a popular name for the four mammal species of the suborder Vermilingua (meaning ‘worm tongue’), generally known for consuming ants and termites. They are within the Pilosa order, along with the sloths. The unrelated aardvark, pangolins, numbat, echidnas, and some members of the Oecobiidae are also colloquially applied to the word “anteater.” Scientific […]

Oluwafemi Peter • June 22, 2024

Mammals • November 4, 2020

Otters: Profile and Information

Otters are carnivorous mammals in the Lutrinae subfamily. The 13 existing otter species are all semiaquatic, aquatic, or coastal, with fish and invertebrate-based diets. Lutrinae is a section of the family Mustelidae that includes weasels, badgers, mink, and Wolverine, among other species. Scientific Classification Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family […]

Oluwafemi Peter • June 22, 2024

Mammals • November 3, 2020

American Badger: Profile and Information

The American badger (Taxidea taxus) is a badger species native to North America. It is found in the central and western United States, south-central Canada, northern Mexico, and certain areas of southwestern British Columbia. Though the American badger is similar in appearance to the European badger, they are not closely related. The American badger’s habitat […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 22, 2024

Mammals • October 28, 2020

Mule: Profile and Information

Mules are a genetic hybrid that has been the workhorse for centuries in human society. It combines all the essential qualities of both breeds (horse and donkey) into a single animal, which is a focus of agricultural pursuits worldwide. It is stronger than a horse and gentler than a donkey. Kindly read further to know […]

Oluwafemi Peter • June 22, 2024

Mammals • October 27, 2020

Indian Wolf: Profile and Information

The Indian wolf (Canis lupus Pallipes) is regarded as a subspecies of grey wolf that occurs from the Indian Subcontinent to Southwest Asia. It is said to be intermediate in size between the Arabian wolf and the Himalayan wolf, and it also lacks a luxuriant winter coat due to its living in warmer conditions. The […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 23, 2024

Mammals • October 27, 2020

Honey Badger: Profile and Information

The honey badger (Mellivora capensis), the ratel, is a mammal native to Southwest Asia, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. Due to its occurrence in various habitats and wide range, it is listed on the IUCN Red List as Least Concern. It is the only known species in the genus Mellivora and the only member of […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 23, 2024

Mammals • October 27, 2020

Grizzly Bear: Profile and Information

The grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) is known by other names such as the grizzly or North American brown bear. It is a large subspecies or population of the brown bear native to North America. Aside from the mainland grizzly (Ursus arctos horribilis), other morphological forms of brown bear are sometimes identified as grizzly bears […]

Adenaya Damilola • October 27, 2020

Mammals • October 27, 2020

Aardvark: Profile and Information

Aardvarks live in Africa, south of the Sahara. Their name is derived from the Afrikaans language of South Africa and means “earth pig. Seeing the aardvark’s body and a long snout brings the pig to mind. Through closer observation, the aardvark also has other animal characteristics. It has rabbit-like ears and a kangaroo tail — […]

Aigbini Jennifer • June 20, 2024

Mammals • October 26, 2020

African Forest Elephant: Profile and Information

The African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) is one of the two living African elephant species. In West Africa and the Congo Basin, it is native to humid forests. It is the smallest of the three living elephants, reaching a shoulder height of 7 ft 10 in (2.4 m). Both sexes have straight, downward-pointing tusks that […]

Aigbini Jennifer • June 20, 2024

Mammals • October 26, 2020

Australian Dingo: Profile and Information

The Australian dingo (Canis familiaris dingo, Canis familiaris, or Canis lupus dingo) is a dog native to Australia. It is a well-known medium-sized canine with a lean, hard body adapted for agility, speed, and stamina. The Australian dingo is believed to be closely related to the New Guinea singing dog. The Australian dingo’s habitat ranges […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 21, 2024