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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

Mammals • December 17, 2020

Domestic Yak: Profile and Information

The domestic yak is a domesticated bovine with long hair found in Asia. These animals have a heavy body, strong legs, rounded cloven hooves, and incredibly thick, long hair. They also possess small ears, a wide forehead, and dark-colored horns. The males’ horns, generally called bulls, extend from the corner of their heads and then […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 28, 2024

Mammals • December 16, 2020

Giant Panda: Profile and Information

The giant panda, also recognized as the panda bear or simply the panda, is a bear indigenous to south-central China. It is characterized by the large black patches around its eyes, ears, and overall body. The word ‘giant panda’ differentiates it from the red panda. The giant panda is a folivore, but it belongs to […]

Oluwafemi Peter • June 28, 2024

Mammals • December 15, 2020

Beech Marten: Profile and Information

The beech marten (Martes foina), also called the house marten, stone marten, or breasted marten, is a species endemic to Central Asia and much of Europe. However, it has a well-established feral population in North America. The beech marten is listed on the IUCN Red List as Least Concern because of its presence in several […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024

Reptiles • December 15, 2020

Boa Constrictor: Profile and Information

The boa constrictor, also called the common boa or the red-tailed boa, is a species of large, non-venomous, heavy-bodied snake mostly kept and bred in captivity. The boa constrictor is a well-known member of the Boidae family, mostly found in tropical South America and some Caribbean islands. Its color pattern is highly variable and recognizable, […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024

Rodents • December 12, 2020

Beaver: Profile and Information

Beavers are regarded as large, semiaquatic rodents native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere. There are two still living species in the genus Castor, the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) and the North American beaver (Castor Canadensis). Beavers are known as the second-largest living rodents. They have long chisel-like incisors, stout bodies with large heads, grey or […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024

Rodents • December 12, 2020

Paca: Profile and Information

A paca is a rodent that belongs to the genus Cuniculus under the family Cuniculidae. They are ground-dwelling herbivorous rodents in Central and South America. It is the only genus under the family Cuniculidae. These large rodents have stripes and dots on their sides, short ears, and tails. They are also known as royal rats or […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024

Mammals • December 12, 2020

Arctic Fox: Profile and Information

The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), also called the polar fox, white fox, or snow fox, is a small fox endemic to the Arctic regions of the Nothern Hemisphere. It is also found throughout the Arctic tundra biome. The Arctic fox is well-adapted to living in cold environments and is known to be stealthy, as its […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024

Mammals • December 12, 2020

Black Wildebeest: Profile and Information

The black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou), also called the white-tailed gnu, is one of the two wildebeest species. It is classified as a member of the genus Connochaetes under the family Bovidae. It was first mentioned in 1780 by Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermann. The black wildebeest is listed on the IUCN Red List as Least […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024

Mammals • December 11, 2020

Ocelot: Profile and Information

Ocelot is a wild cat endemic to Mexico, Central and South America, and the United States’ southwestern region. This cat is also native to the Caribbean islands of Margarita and Trinidad. The ocelot is known for the spots and streaks on its coating, white undersides and neck, and round ears. It has two subspecies, which […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 27, 2024