Llama: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Lama glama Common Name: Llama Family: Camelidae Habitat: Mountainous regions of South America, especially the Andes Diet: Herbivore (grasses, shrubs, and other vegetation) Lifespan: 15 to 20 years in the wild, up to 30 years in captivity Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN Red List) […]

Lion: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Panthera leo Common Name: Lion Family: Felidae Habitat: Grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands Diet: Carnivore (large ungulates, smaller mammals, and scavenging) Lifespan: 10 to 14 years in the wild (up to 20 years in captivity) Conservation Status: Vulnerable (IUCN Red List) Introduction The lion […]

Leopard: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Panthera pardus Common Name: Leopard Family: Felidae Habitat: Grasslands, forests, savannas, mountains, and rainforests Diet: Carnivore (mostly medium-sized mammals, birds, and occasionally reptiles) Lifespan: 12 to 17 years in the wild Conservation Status: Vulnerable (IUCN Red List) Introduction The leopard (Panthera pardus) is one […]

Lark: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Alauda arvensis (Common Lark) Common Name: Lark Type: Bird Size: 6.3 to 8.3 inches (16 to 21 cm) in length Weight: 0.7 to 1.5 ounces (20 to 43 grams) Diet: Omnivore (seeds, insects, and plants) Habitat: Grasslands, farmlands, meadows, and open fields Lifespan: 3 […]

Koala: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Phascolarctos cinereus Common Name: Koala Type: Mammal Size: Typically 24 to 33 inches (60 to 85 cm) in length Weight: Males: 14 to 30 pounds (6 to 14 kg); Females: 8 to 15 pounds (4 to 7 kg) Diet: Herbivore (primarily eucalyptus leaves) Habitat: […]