Millions of bison once thundered across North America. These massive animals, characterized by their long, shaggy brown coats, have poor eyesight but acute hearing and an excellent sense of smell. Bison, symbolic animals of the Great Plains, are often mistakenly called buffaloes. Bison have a life expectancy of approximately 15 years in the wild and … Read more
Living in the grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, the lion is the second largest cat in the world (behind tigers). African lions are the most social of all big cats and live together in groups or “prides.” Although extremely large prides, consisting of up to 30 individuals, have been observed, the average … Read more
Leopards are part of the cat family, Felidae. The scientific name for a leopard is Panthera pardus. Leopards grow from 92 to 190 centimeters (3 to 6.2 feet ) long. Their tail adds another 64 to 99 cm (25 to 39 inches) to their length. Males and females vary in weight. Females typically weigh 21 … Read more
The word kangaroo stems from an Aboriginal language (Guugu Yimidhirr). The Aboriginal word gangurru described the Grey Kangaroo. Kangaroos are marsupial animals that are found in Australia as well as New Guinea. The average lifespan of the kangaroo in the wild is eight to 12 years and up to 20 years in captivity. Kangaroos are … Read more
Tigers are the largest members of the cat family and are renowned for their power and strength. Today, there are five subspecies of tiger: Bengal, South China, Indochinese, Sumatran and Siberian. Sadly, three subspecies of tiger have become extinct – Caspian, Bali and Javan. The average life span for Tiger is up to 26 years … Read more
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 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