Mammals

Mammals • January 19, 2021

English Angora Rabbit: Profile and Information

It is one of the oldest rabbit breeds in the world, originating in Ankara, Turkey, historically known as Angora. These species eventually made their way to America before 1939, and there was only one kind of wholly rabbit known as the “Angora Wooler.” During the same year, Angora Wooler was re-classified into two types of […]

Kingsley Felix • June 28, 2024

Mammals • January 19, 2021

Obesity in Rabbits – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Obesity is a problem for humans, but every other species can also be affected, and it is as unhealthy for them as it is for us. I mean, nobody wants to be called fat; not even your rabbit. When your pet rabbit becomes obese, it is considered a welfare issue, and you should be concerned. […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • November 22, 2024

Mammals • January 19, 2021

Comprehensive Hedgehog Care Guide

Whenever people hear of hedgehogs, they think of an out-sized, meat-eating hamster with spikes covered, this sounding like the stuff of nightmares. However, hedgehogs are excellent pets and share some traits with hamsters, such as their preference for living alone. They are both nocturnal creatures and run long distances at night, not forgetting that they […]

Kingsley Felix • June 28, 2024

Mammals • January 11, 2021

Moose: Profile and Information

Moose are the largest and the tallest mammals of North America’s deer populations. Adults who are fully grown, standing six feet from the ground to shoulder, are based in the United States, Canada, Asia, and Europe. They possess long noses, muzzles hanging over their chins, and a flap of skin swaying below their throat. Male […]

Oluwafemi Peter • June 28, 2024

Mammals • January 7, 2021

Lemurs: Profile and Information

Lemurs are primates that are endemic to the island of Madagascar. They are mostly small-bodied, with a pointy snout, large eyes, and a long tail. They are mostly found in tall trees and are primarily active at night. The lemurs are divided into 8 families, 15 genera with approximately a hundred existing species. They have […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 28, 2024

Mammals • January 6, 2021

Tigon: Profile and Information

Tigon is the hybrid offspring of a male tiger (Panthera tigris) and a female lion (Panther aleo). It has parents of a similar genus but different species. The pairing, often by portmanteau, of a male lion with a female tiger is called a liger. The tigon’s genome contains both parents’ genetic components, therefore making the […]

Oluwafemi Peter • June 28, 2024

Mammals • January 2, 2021

Bunny Names: 3000 Best Rabbit Names in One Place

With so many rabbit and bunny names to choose from, we’ve compiled one of the biggest lists of names to be discovered to help you choose the right name for your bunny. Whether you prefer something sweet, funny, sporty, catchy, color-based, trendy, common, unusual, special, long, or short, we have included them all. Now, you […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 28, 2024

Mammals • January 2, 2021

Sable: Profile and Information

The sable (Martes zibellina) is one of the marten species, a small omnivorous mammal mainly in Russia’s forest area, from the Ural Mountains in Siberia and northern Mongolia. It can also be found in Eastern Kazakhstan, China, North Korea, and Hokkaidō, Japan. Its wilderness range initially spread to Poland and Scandinavia throughout Europe. Scientific classification […]

Aigbini Jennifer • June 28, 2024

Mammals • January 1, 2021

Mexican Free-tailed Bat: Profile and Information

The Mexican free-tailed bat, also referred to as the Brazilian free-tailed bat, is a medium build bat and endemic to the Americas. It is considered one of North America’s most populated mammals. Its natural inclination towards roosting in large numbers in a small number of locations makes it very prone to habitat destruction despite its […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 28, 2024

Mammals • December 21, 2020

American Pika: Profile and Information

The American pika (Ochotona princeps) is a well-known diurnal species of pika. They are regarded as herbivorous, smaller relatives of hares and rabbits, and can be found in the mountains of western North America. Scientific Classification Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Lagomorpha Family Ochotonidae Genus Ochotona Scientific Name Ochotona princeps Subspecies Characteristics American […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024