Average life span for wolves in the wild up to 13 years in wild (usually 6 to 8 years) up to 16 years in captivity. Average weight for females is 27 to 36 kilograms (60 to 80 pounds) and for males 30 to 50 kilograms (70 to 110 pounds). Average height is from 66 to … Read more
The ghost like snowy owl has unmistakable white plumage that echoes its Arctic origins. Snowy Owl wingspan ranges from 1.3 to 1.5 m (4.2 to 4.8 ft) for adult birds. Height ranges from 52 to 71 cm (20 to 28 in). Weight ranges from just under 1.6 to 3 kg (3.5 to 6.6 lb). Snowy … Read more
The giraffe is the tallest mammal in the world at an average height of around 5 m (16-18 ft.), with even new-born babies being taller than most humans. Giraffes live primarily in savanna areas in the sub-Saharan region of Africa. Giraffe can live to about 25 years in the wild and even longer in captivity. … Read more
Koalas are not bears. They are not placental or ‘eutherian’ mammals, but marsupials, which means that their young are born immature & they develop further in the safety of a pouch. It’s incorrect to call them ‘Koala bears’ – their correct name is simply ‘Koalas’. Koalas measure about 60 to 85 centimeters (24 to 33 … Read more
Snow Leopards are one of the most beautiful and mystical wild cats. Snow leopards are between 86 – 125 cm (34 – 50 inches) long – and that’s not including the tail. Their tails are between 80 to 105 cm (31 – 41 inches) long. They weigh between 22 – 52 kilograms (48 – 115 pounds), … Read more
The Lemur is a native of Madagascar. They are also found at Comoro Islands. The word Lemur is Latin and means “spirits of the night”. The average life span of a lemur is up to eighteen years. The smallest species weighs about 30 grams (1 ounce) while the largest species weighs about 10 kilograms (22 pounds). … Read more
Polar bears live in the Arctic. Their preferred habitat is the pack ice of the Arctic Ocean. The ice edge and pressure ridges where fractures and refreezing occur provide the best hunting ground. Bears will travel as much as 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) north and south, as the ice melts and freezes. In areas where … Read more
Life span for sea lions in zoological environment 25-35 years and 10-15 years in the wild. At adulthood male sea lions will reach weights between 360-450 kilograms (800-1000 pounds) and lengths of approximately 3 – 2.7 meters (9-10 feet). An adult female will reach weights between 90-115 kilograms (200-250 pounds) and measure 1.8 – 2.1 … Read more
The monarch butterflies are large, beautifully colored butterflies that are easy to recognize by their striking orange, black, and white markings. Monarchs live in North, Central, and South America as well as Australia, some Pacific Islands, Western Europe, and India. Monarch will lay their eggs on the underside of leaves. They will lay their eggs … Read more