Kangaroo: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Macropus Common Name: Kangaroo Type: Mammal Size: Ranges from 3.3 to 8 feet (1 to 2.5 meters) in length, including the tail Weight: Can range from 40 to 200 pounds (18 to 90 kilograms), depending on the species Diet: Herbivore (primarily grasses and shrubs) […]

Jellyfish: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Cnidaria (phylum) Common Name: Jellyfish Type: Invertebrate Size: Ranges from a few millimeters to 2 meters (6.5 feet) in diameter Weight: Varies; can range from a few grams to hundreds of kilograms Diet: Carnivorous (mostly plankton, small fish, and crustaceans) Habitat: Oceans, seas, and […]

Jay: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Garrulus glandarius (European Jay) Common Name: Jay Type: Bird Size: 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 cm) in length Weight: 3.5 to 6.5 ounces (100 to 180 grams) Diet: Omnivorous (mainly seeds, nuts, fruits, insects, and small vertebrates) Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and gardens […]

Hyena: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Hyaenidae (family) Common Name: Hyena Type: Mammal Size: Length: 3.5 to 5.5 feet (1.1 to 1.7 meters); Height: 2.5 to 3 feet (0.8 to 1 meter) at the shoulder Weight: 90 to 190 pounds (40 to 86 kg), depending on the species Diet: Carnivore […]

Hummingbird: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Trochilidae (family) Common Name: Hummingbird Type: Bird Size: Generally 2 to 5 inches (5 to 13 cm) in length Weight: 0.07 to 0.5 ounces (2 to 14 grams) Diet: Nectar, small insects, and spiders Habitat: North, Central, and South America (especially in tropical and […]