Armadillo: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Dasypodidae (family) Type: Mammal Common Species: Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) Conservation Status: Varies by species (ranges from Least Concern to Vulnerable) Introduction Armadillos are small to medium-sized mammals known for their unique, protective armor made of hard, bony plates. They belong to the family […]

Ape: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Family: Hominidae (Great Apes) and Hylobatidae (Lesser Apes) Genus Examples: Pan (chimpanzees and bonobos), Gorilla (gorillas), Pongo (orangutans), Hylobates (gibbons) Type: Mammal Conservation Status: Varies by species (ranges from Least Concern to Critically Endangered) Introduction Apes are a group of primates known for their […]

Antelope: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: The term “antelope” refers to a diverse group of herbivorous mammals, most of which belong to the family Bovidae, subfamily Antilopinae. Family: Bovidae Type: Mammal Conservation Status: Varies by species (ranges from Least Concern to Critically Endangered) Introduction Antelopes are a group of herbivorous […]

Alpaca: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Vicugna pacos Family: Camelidae Type: Mammal Conservation Status: Domesticated (not endangered) Introduction The alpaca is a domesticated member of the camelid family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña. Native to the high Andes mountains of South America, alpacas have been bred for […]

Alligator: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Alligator mississippiensis (American Alligator), Alligator sinensis (Chinese Alligator) Family: Alligatordae Type: Reptile Conservation Status: American Alligator: Least Concern Chinese Alligator: Critically Endangered Introduction The alligator is a large reptile that has been around for more than 150 million years, surviving through multiple mass extinctions […]