Monkey: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Varies by species (e.g., Cebus capucinus for Capuchin monkeys, Macaca mulatta for Rhesus macaques) Common Names: Monkey Family: Cercopithecoidea (Old World monkeys) or Platyrrhini (New World monkeys) Habitat: Rainforests, savannas, grasslands, mountains, and urban areas Diet: Omnivorous (fruits, leaves, insects, small animals) Lifespan: 15–45 […]

Mole: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Talpa (e.g., Talpa europaea – European mole, Scalopus aquaticus – Eastern mole) Common Names: Mole Family: Talpidae Habitat: Underground burrows, grasslands, gardens, forests, and agricultural fields Diet: Carnivorous (primarily insects, earthworms, and small invertebrates) Lifespan: 3–6 years in the wild Conservation Status: Least Concern […]

Marten: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Martes species (e.g., Martes martes, Martes americana) Common Names: European Pine Marten (or simply Marten), American Marten Family: Mustelidae (Weasel family) Habitat: Forests, woodlands, mountainous areas, and sometimes urban fringes Diet: Omnivore (small mammals, birds, eggs, fruits, nuts, insects, and occasionally carrion) Lifespan: 8–10 […]

Mallard: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Anas platyrhynchos Common Name: Mallard Family: Anatidae Habitat: Freshwater lakes, rivers, ponds, wetlands, marshes, and estuaries Diet: Omnivore (mainly aquatic plants, small invertebrates, insects, seeds, and algae) Lifespan: 5–10 years in the wild Conservation Status: Least Concern Introduction The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is one […]

Magpie: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Pica pica (European Magpie) Common Name: Magpie Family: Corvidae Habitat: Woodlands, farmlands, urban areas, and grasslands Diet: Omnivore (insects, small animals, fruits, seeds, and human food) Lifespan: 3–5 years in the wild (can live up to 15 years in captivity) Conservation Status: Least Concern […]