Skunk: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Mephitis mephitis (common striped skunk) Common Name: Skunk Habitat: North and South America, forests, grasslands, and suburban areas Diet: Omnivorous (insects, small mammals, fruits, vegetables, plants) Lifespan: Typically 3-4 years in the wild, can live up to 10 years in captivity Conservation Status: Least […]

Sheep: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Ovis aries Common Name: Sheep Habitat: Grasslands, pastures, and farm environments (domesticated) Diet: Herbivorous (grass, leaves, shrubs, and other vegetation) Lifespan: Typically 10–12 years in the wild, up to 20 years in domesticated environments Conservation Status: Domesticated (wild relatives, like the Mouflon, are of […]

Shark: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Selachimorpha (The collective name for the shark group) Common Name: Shark Habitat: Oceans worldwide, from coastal regions to the deep sea Diet: Carnivorous, varies by species (e.g., fish, seals, squid, plankton) Lifespan: Ranges from 20 to over 400 years, depending on species Conservation Status: […]

Serval: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Leptailurus serval Common Name: Serval Habitat: Sub-Saharan Africa, primarily in savannas, grasslands, and wetlands Diet: Carnivorous, primarily small mammals, birds, and insects Lifespan: 10 to 12 years in the wild, up to 20 years in captivity Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN Red List) Introduction […]

Sea Urchin: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Echinoidea Common Name: Sea Urchin Habitat: Ocean floors, ranging from shallow coastal waters to deep-sea environments Diet: Herbivorous, feeding mainly on algae Lifespan: 3 to 30 years, depending on species Conservation Status: Varies by species; some are at risk due to overfishing and […]