Squirrels are agile, bushy-tailed rodents found all over the world. Squirrels belong to a large family of small or medium-sized rodents called the Sciuridae. The family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots (including woodchucks), flying squirrels, and prairie dogs. There are about 285 species of squirrel worldwide. Squirrels are indigenous to the Americas, Eurasia, … Read more
Deer (plural and singular) are the members of the Cervidae family of the order Artiodactyla, or even-toed hoofed mammals, with two large and two small hooves on each foot. There are about 50 species of deer including elk, moose, caribou or reindeer, muntjac, red deer, and white-tailed deer, among others. Deer are native to Europe, Asia, … Read more
Rabbits are small mammals in the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, found in several parts of the world. There are eight different genera in the family classified as rabbits. Today their are more than 50 different species of rabbit and the number continues to increase as the selectivebreeding of pet rabbits becomes more popular. … Read more
Sea turtles, sometimes called marine turtles, are reptiles of the order Testudines. There are seven extant species of sea turtles: the green, loggerhead, Kemp’s ridley, olive ridley, hawksbill, flatback, and leatherback. The leatherback is the largest of all living sea turtles. Mature leatherbacks reach about 1.2 to 1.9 meters (3.9-6.2 feet) and 200 to 506 … Read more
The mandrill is a primate of the Old World monkey family. It is one of two species assigned to the genus Mandrillus, along with the drill. Mandrills are the largest of all monkeys. Female have a body length between 55 and 67 centimeters (21 and 26 inches); males have a body length between 75 and … Read more
Camels are unique-looking creatures with long legs, a big-lipped snout and a humped back. Camels were domesticated more than 3,000 years ago, and to this day, humans depend on them for transport across arid environments. They can easily carry an extra 90 kilograms (200 pounds) while walking 32 kilometers (20 miles) a day in the … Read more
The raccoons are a medium-sized mammals native to North America. The original habitats of the raccoon are deciduous and mixed forests, but due to their adaptability they have extended their range to mountainous areas, coastal marshes, and urban areas, where some homeowners consider them to be pests. Recently, they have emerged in parts of Europe … Read more
The meerkat or suricate is a small carnivoran belonging to the mongoose family. Meerkats live in the deserts and grasslands of the southern tip of Africa. Life span is up to 10 years in wild and up to 13 years in zoos. Meerkats are small animals, measuring 25 to 30 centimeters (9.8 to 11.8 inches) … Read more
Zebras are equids, members of the horse family. They live in Eastern and southern Africa. Zebras are social animals that spend time in herds (except Grevy’s zebras). Their life in a herd can be complex, yet they also find safety in numbers. Average life span in the wild is 25 years and up to 40 … Read more