Category: Mammals
Mammals are those warm blooded air-breathing vertebrate animals that are categorized by their hair, three middle ear bones, and the mother nurse their young ones with milk.
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Striped Hyena Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is an African native mammal that occurs in the North and East Africa. The global population of striped hyena is about 10,000 individuals. The striped hyena is the smallest of the true hyena species. It is monogamous species as the breeding animals pair for life. It is one of the…
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Long Tailed Weasel Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata) typically inhabits throughout the United States, southern Canada, and Mexico. It has evolved some 5 – 7 million years ago. The long-tailed weasel is one of the largest weasels that belongs the genus Mustela. Long Tailed Weasel Facts Anatomy Adult weasels grow about 300–350 mm (12–14 in) in the overall…
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Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) is arguably one of the most familiar mammals in the natural habitats as well as in captivity. It makes home in open grassy habitats including shrubby cover. The eastern cottontail is found throughout the United States, northernmost South America, to as far as southern Canada. Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Facts Anatomy…
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American Mink Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The American mink (Neovison vison) is a North American mustelid that occurs in different parts of South America and Europe. Humans have long hunted minks precisely due to its attractive fur. The American mink mainly eats crustaceans, rodents, fish, birds, and frogs in the wild. It is likely to be distinguished from weasels and stoats…
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Malayan Tapir Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) is an endangered species and it belongs to the family Tapiridae. There are total five species of tapirs out of which Malayan tapir is the largest. The tapir is native to Asia. Malayan tapirs are distinguished by their black and white plumage and long snout. Malayan tapirs are the largest…
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African Pygmy Hedgehog Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) is nocturnal animal that is typically found in the eastern and central Africa. In the wild it makes homes in savanna habitats but usually avoid thick forests. While the animal is quite good in swimming and climbing it nevertheless remains busy on land. The hedgehog is also known as…
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African Leopard Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) is the largest spotted cat in Africa. It typically lives in the rainforests of sub-Saharan Africa. Depending on location and habitat, African leopards have varied coloration of coat. The leopards living in the Cape provinces are likely to be physical different from the northern population. African Leopard Facts Anatomy…
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Spotted Hyena Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is thought to have originated somewhere in Asia and Europe a million years ago. It is the largest of the hyena species and the animal is mainly recognized by its large bear-like build. The spotted hyena is not only most social but is also the most vocal of the Carnivora.…
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Saiga Antelope Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) is a critically endangered species and it is primarily found on the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains including as far as Beringian in North America. Saigas are typically famous for their puffy noses—a nose that makes the breathing air warm and conserve water. Saiga Antelope Facts Anatomy Adult antelopes stand…
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Borneo Pygmy Elephant Facts | Anatomy, Range, Habitat, Behavior
The Borneo pygmy elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis) or the Borneo elephant is an endangered species that lives in the northeastern Borneo, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It has a life expectancy of about 60 years in the wild. Borneo elephants are one of the least understood of elephants. Borneo Pygmy Elephant Facts Anatomy The adult elephants stand…
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Gelada Baboon Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The gelada (Theropithecus gelada) is a large primate with the brown stocky body. It occurs in the Ethiopian Highlands. The gelada is also known as ‘bleeding-heart monkey’ or gelada baboon. Grasses make up ninety percent of the baboon’s diet. The monkey prefers to make habitats on rocky areas or cliffs where it could safely spend…
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Sugar Glider Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) is one of the marsupials that are not only nocturnal but arboreal. Unique among its ability is that it can glide through the air just like a flying squirrel. Thanks to the ability such as this gliders can easily find food in trees and also it helps them to escape…
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Pronghorn Antelope Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) is a medium-size mammal that is typically found in the central and western North America. It is not really an antelope but the animal is referred to as the pronghorn antelope. Giraffes and okapi are the closest cousins of pronghorn. It is the fastest of the land mammals in the…
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Ethiopian Wolf Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) is the rarest of the canids. It is the most vulnerable wolf species. Although it is a medium-size mammal yet it survives mainly on small rodents. They occur in the Ethiopian Highlands. There are less than 500 Ethiopian wolves remaining in the wild. They make habitats at high altitudes of…
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African Forest Elephant Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) truly lives up to its name as it is only found in the forests of Congo Basin. African forest elephant and African bush elephants are two separate species. It is thought to be the third largest land mammal in the world. African Forest Elephant Facts Anatomy They are likely…
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