Mammals

Mammals • September 15, 2020

Iberian Lynx: Profile and Information

The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a wildcat native to the Iberian Peninsula in southern Europe. It is an endangered species and is listed as the second most endangered cat on the IUCN Red List. During the 20th century, its population declined due to poaching, fragmentation of suitable habitat, and overhunting. Another reason the Iberian […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 20, 2024

Mammals • September 8, 2020

Jackal: Profile and Information

Jackals are known to be medium-sized omnivorous mammals that fall under the genus Canis. The genus Canis also includes other animals like the domestic dog, wolves, coyotes, and many more. Jackals are crepuscular, which means they are most active at dusk and dawn. Historically, small canids have been given the name “jackal,” but during the […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 20, 2024

Mammals • September 4, 2020

Grey Seals: Profile and Information

Grey seals can be found on both coasts of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is part of a large family of seals known as Phocidae, generally called “earless seals” or “true seals.” Grey seal is the only species categorized in the genus Halichoerus. It is also recognized as the Atlantic seal or the horsehead seal. […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 20, 2024

Mammals • September 3, 2020

Wildcat: Profile and Information

The name wildcat is given to a species complex comprising two small wildcat species, the African wildcat (F. lybica) and the European wildcat (Felis silvestris). The African wildcat inhabits steppes and semi-arid landscapes in Africa, Central Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, western China, and western India.  The wildcat species differ in size, tail, and fur pattern. The European wildcat has a long, bushy tail, rounded tip, and long fur. The African […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 18, 2024

Mammals • September 3, 2020

Gorilla: Profile and Information

Gorillas are ground-dwelling, herbivorous apes occupying central Sub-Saharan Africa’s wilderness. The genus Gorilla can be divided into two species: Eastern gorillas and Western gorillas. They are the largest living primates, and both species are in danger of extinction. The DNA of gorillas is highly comparable to that of humans, having a comparison rate of  95% […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 18, 2024

Mammals • September 2, 2020

Bobcat: Profile and Information

Bobcats are nocturnal creatures, meaning they are mostly active at night. They are also elusive, which makes it extremely difficult for them to be spotted by humans. Many bobcats wander North America’s areas and adapt to different habitats with various conditions, such as forests, swamps, deserts, and many more. Bobcats are aggressive wildcats that dominate […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 19, 2024

Mammals • September 1, 2020

Lynx: Profile and Information

The word lynx is given to any of the four medium-sized wildcat species of the genus lynx. The name was derived in Middle English by using Latin from the Greek word λύγξ. The Greek word originated from the Indo-European root word leuk, which translates to light or brightness, referring to the luminescence reflected in the […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 19, 2024

Mammals • August 20, 2020

Porpoise: Profile and Information

Porpoises are often mistaken for dolphins, but they are a group of fully aquatic mammals that have a striking resemblance to a dolphin. Both porpoises and dolphins are classified under the family known as Phocoenidae, parvorder Odontoceti (toothed whales). However, porpoises are more closely related to belugas and narwhals than dolphins. Scientific Classification Porpoises are […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 19, 2024

Mammals • August 20, 2020

What Is the Difference Between a Wallaby and a Kangaroo?

The difference between a Wallaby and a Kangaroo is not so noticeable once you look beyond the size difference. However, with a closer look, you will find out that even though they hold a lot of similarities, a wallaby is so much more than just a small-sized kangaroo! You are not the only person who […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 19, 2024

Mammals • June 19, 2020

Sperm Whale: Profile and Information

The world’s oceans provide an aquatic area for many wildlife species – about 90 species of whales, porpoises, and dolphins— some of which are seen swimming along the coasts. Thus far, only 3 percent of the world’s ocean is protected from mining and drilling. Scientific Classification Whales are a species of fully aquatic mammal of […]

Ekokotu Emmanuel Eguono • June 19, 2024