Buffalo: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: African buffalo: Syncerus caffer Water buffalo: Bubalus bubalis Type: Mammal Family: Bovidae Conservation Status: African buffalo: Least Concern (with some subspecies at risk) Water buffalo: Domesticated, Vulnerable (wild water buffalo are at risk) Introduction Buffalo are large herbivores that belong to the Bovidae family, […]

Bison: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Bison bison (American bison), Bison bonasus (European bison) Type: Mammal Family: Bovidae Conservation Status: Near Threatened (American bison), Vulnerable (European bison) Introduction Bison are large, powerful herbivorous mammals that once roamed the North American continent in massive herds. The American bison (Bison bison) is […]

Bird: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Aves Type: Vertebrate Family: Aves (over 9,000 species) Conservation Status: Varies by species (Some species are endangered, such as the California condor and Kakapo) Introduction Birds are warm-blooded vertebrates that are known for their ability to fly, though some species are flightless. They belong […]

Bee: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Apis (Genus) Type: Insect Family: Apidae Common Species: European honeybee (Apis mellifera), Bumblebee (Bombus spp.), Carpenter bee (Xylocopa spp.), Leafcutter bee (Megachile spp.) Conservation Status: Varies by species (Some are threatened due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and diseases) Introduction Bees are essential pollinators […]

Beaver: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Castor canadensis (North American Beaver), Castor fiber (European Beaver) Type: Mammal Family: Castoridae Conservation Status: Least Concern (for most populations) Introduction Beavers are large, semi-aquatic rodents that play a critical role in shaping ecosystems through their remarkable building skills. They are known for constructing […]