Porpoise: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Phocoenidae (family) Common Name: Porpoise Habitat: Coastal waters and shallow seas around the world Diet: Fish, squid, and crustaceans Lifespan: 8-15 years depending on species Conservation Status: Varies by species (some are endangered) Introduction Porpoises are small to medium-sized marine mammals that belong to […]

Platypus: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus Common Name: Platypus, Duck-billed Platypus Habitat: Freshwater rivers, lakes, and streams in eastern Australia and Tasmania Diet: Invertebrates, small fish, worms, crustaceans Lifespan: Around 10 years in the wild Conservation Status: Near Threatened (IUCN) Introduction The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is one of […]

Pigeon: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Columba livia (Rock Pigeon) Common Name: Pigeon, Rock Pigeon Habitat: Urban areas, cliffs, forests, and agricultural regions Diet: Primarily seeds, fruits, and plants, with some insects Lifespan: 3 to 5 years in the wild; up to 15 years in captivity Conservation Status: Least Concern […]

Pig: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Sus scrofa domesticus Common Name: Pig, Domestic Pig Habitat: Domesticated (found in farms worldwide) Diet: Omnivorous (plants, roots, fruits, small animals, and insects) Lifespan: 12 to 20 years (domestic pigs) Conservation Status: Not applicable (domestic animal, but wild relatives are classified as “Least Concern”) […]

Pheasant: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Phasianidae (Family name for pheasants) Common Name: Pheasant Habitat: Open woodlands, grasslands, agricultural areas, and dense underbrush Diet: Omnivorous (seeds, fruits, insects, small invertebrates) Lifespan: Typically 1-3 years in the wild; can live up to 5 years in captivity Conservation Status: Generally Least Concern, […]