Emu: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Dromaius novaehollandiae Type: Bird Family: Casuariidae Lifespan: 10–20 years in the wild Conservation Status: Least Concern Height: 5.9 to 6.6 feet (1.8 to 2 meters) Weight: 90 to 130 pounds (40 to 59 kg) Habitat: Australia (found across most of the continent) Introduction The […]

Elk: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Cervus canadensis Type: Mammal Family: Cervidae Lifespan: 10-13 years in the wild Conservation Status: Least Concern (with some local threats) Size: 4.5 to 5 feet (1.4 to 1.5 meters) at the shoulder Weight: 500 to 1,100 pounds (225 to 500 kg) Habitat: North America, […]

Elephant: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Elephantidae Type: Mammal Family: Elephantidae Lifespan: 60–70 years in the wild Conservation Status: Vulnerable to endangered (varies by species) Size: 8.2 to 13 feet (2.5 to 4 meters) tall Weight: 5,000 to 14,000 pounds (2,268 to 6,350 kg) Introduction Elephants are the largest land […]

Eel: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Anguilliformes (the order of eels includes various species) Type: Fish Family: Various families, including Anguillidae (for true eels) Conservation Status: Varies by species, with some considered endangered (e.g., European eel Anguilla anguilla) Lifespan: Eels can live for 6-20 years depending on the species. Introduction […]

Eagle: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Aquila chrysaetos (Golden Eagle is one of the most famous species) Type: Bird of Prey Family: Accipitridae Conservation Status: Least Concern (for most species) Lifespan: Typically 20-30 years in the wild, some species can live even longer in captivity. Introduction Eagles are large birds […]