Owl: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Strigiformes Common Name: Owl Family: Strigidae (true owls) and Tytonidae (barn owls) Habitat: Forests, grasslands, deserts, wetlands, and urban areas Diet: Carnivorous (mainly small mammals, birds, and insects) Lifespan: 10 to 25 years (varies by species) Conservation Status: Varies (from Least Concern to Vulnerable […]

Otter: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Lutra lutra (European Otter) and Lontra canadensis (North American Otter) Common Name: Otter Family: Mustelidae Habitat: Rivers, lakes, wetlands, coastal areas Diet: Carnivorous (mainly fish, but also amphibians, crustaceans, and small mammals) Lifespan: 10 to 15 years in the wild Conservation Status: Varies (Least […]

Ostrich: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Struthio camelus Common Name: Ostrich Family: Struthionidae Habitat: Open savannas, deserts, and grasslands in Africa Diet: Omnivorous (mainly plants, seeds, and small animals) Lifespan: 30 to 40 years in the wild Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN) Introduction The ostrich (Struthio camelus) is the world’s […]

Opossum: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Didelphis virginiana (Virginia Opossum) Common Name: Opossum Family: Didelphidae Habitat: Woodlands, forests, wetlands, and urban areas throughout North and Central America Diet: Omnivorous (fruits, insects, small animals, carrion) Lifespan: 2 to 4 years in the wild, up to 5 years in captivity Conservation Status: […]

Nightingale: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Luscinia megarhynchos Common Name: Nightingale Family: Muscicapidae Habitat: Woodlands, forests, scrublands, and gardens in Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa Diet: Insects, spiders, worms, fruits, and seeds Lifespan: 2–3 years in the wild, but can live up to 8 years in captivity Conservation […]