Hamster: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Cricetinae (Subfamily) Type: Mammal Size: 2 to 7 inches (5 to 18 cm), depending on species Weight: 0.5 to 6 ounces (15 to 170 grams) Lifespan: 2 to 3 years Diet: Omnivorous – seeds, fruits, vegetables, and occasional protein Habitat: Native to Europe, Asia, […]

Gull: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Family Laridae Type: Bird Size: 15 to 26 inches (38 to 66 cm) in length Weight: 0.5 to 2.5 pounds (0.23 to 1.13 kg) Wingspan: 40 to 60 inches (101 to 152 cm) Diet: Omnivorous – fish, invertebrates, scraps, and plants Habitat: Coastal areas, […]

Guinea Pig: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Cavia porcellus Type: Mammal Family: Caviidae Size: 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) in length Weight: 1.5 to 2.5 pounds (0.7 to 1.1 kg) Lifespan: 4 to 6 years (sometimes up to 8 years in captivity) Habitat: Native to the Andes […]

Grouse: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Family Phasianidae (includes multiple species) Type: Bird Habitat: North America, Europe, and parts of Asia Size: 10 to 30 inches (25 to 76 cm) in length Weight: 1 to 7 pounds (0.5 to 3.2 kg), depending on species Diet: Omnivorous – primarily plants, seeds, […]

Grasshopper: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Caelifera (infraorder) Type: Insect Family: Acrididae Lifespan: 1 to 2 years (depending on species) Size: 0.5 to 4 inches (1.3 to 10 cm) in length Weight: Varies; generally less than 1 ounce (20 grams) Habitat: Grasslands, meadows, fields, forests, and open spaces worldwide Diet: […]