Nightingale: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Luscinia megarhynchos Common Name: Nightingale Family: Muscicapidae Habitat: Woodlands, forests, scrublands, and gardens in Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa Diet: Insects, spiders, worms, fruits, and seeds Lifespan: 2–3 years in the wild, but can live up to 8 years in captivity Conservation […]

Mule: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Equus mulus Common Name: Mule Family: Equidae Habitat: Domesticated environments (farms, ranches, etc.) Diet: Herbivorous (grasses, hay, grains) Lifespan: 30–40 years Conservation Status: Least Concern Introduction The mule is a hybrid animal, the offspring of a male donkey (Equus asinus) and a female horse […]

Mouse: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Mus musculus Common Name: House Mouse Family: Muridae Habitat: Urban areas, fields, forests, and grasslands Diet: Omnivorous (seeds, grains, fruits, insects, etc.) Lifespan: 1–3 years (in the wild); up to 4 years in captivity Conservation Status: Least Concern Introduction The mouse is a small […]

Mosquito: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Culicidae (family) Common Name: Mosquito Family: Culicidae Habitat: Stagnant water bodies, wetlands, marshes, and tropical environments Diet: Blood (females) and nectar (both males and females) Lifespan: 1-2 weeks (varies depending on species and environment) Conservation Status: Not endangered (due to their widespread distribution) Introduction […]

Moose: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Alces alces Common Name: Moose Family: Cervidae Habitat: Forests, wetlands, and cold climates of North America, Europe, and Asia Diet: Herbivorous (vegetation, leaves, aquatic plants) Lifespan: 15–25 years in the wild Conservation Status: Least Concern (but populations are decreasing in some regions) Introduction The […]