Mouse: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Mus musculus Common Name: House Mouse Family: Muridae Habitat: Urban areas, fields, forests, and grasslands Diet: Omnivorous (seeds, grains, fruits, insects, etc.) Lifespan: 1–3 years (in the wild); up to 4 years in captivity Conservation Status: Least Concern Introduction The mouse is a small […]

Mosquito: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Culicidae (family) Common Name: Mosquito Family: Culicidae Habitat: Stagnant water bodies, wetlands, marshes, and tropical environments Diet: Blood (females) and nectar (both males and females) Lifespan: 1-2 weeks (varies depending on species and environment) Conservation Status: Not endangered (due to their widespread distribution) Introduction […]

Moose: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Alces alces Common Name: Moose Family: Cervidae Habitat: Forests, wetlands, and cold climates of North America, Europe, and Asia Diet: Herbivorous (vegetation, leaves, aquatic plants) Lifespan: 15–25 years in the wild Conservation Status: Least Concern (but populations are decreasing in some regions) Introduction The […]

Monkey: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Varies by species (e.g., Cebus capucinus for Capuchin monkeys, Macaca mulatta for Rhesus macaques) Common Names: Monkey Family: Cercopithecoidea (Old World monkeys) or Platyrrhini (New World monkeys) Habitat: Rainforests, savannas, grasslands, mountains, and urban areas Diet: Omnivorous (fruits, leaves, insects, small animals) Lifespan: 15–45 […]

Mole: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Talpa (e.g., Talpa europaea – European mole, Scalopus aquaticus – Eastern mole) Common Names: Mole Family: Talpidae Habitat: Underground burrows, grasslands, gardens, forests, and agricultural fields Diet: Carnivorous (primarily insects, earthworms, and small invertebrates) Lifespan: 3–6 years in the wild Conservation Status: Least Concern […]