Louse: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Pediculus humanus (for human lice) Common Name: Louse Family: Pediculidae Habitat: Human hair, fur of mammals, and bird feathers Diet: Blood-sucking parasite Lifespan: 1–2 months Conservation Status: Not applicable (due to their parasitic nature, they are not considered a threatened species) Introduction A louse […]

Locust: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Caelifera (general suborder) Common Name: Locust Family: Acrididae Habitat: Grasslands, deserts, and agricultural areas Diet: Herbivore (grasses, leaves, and crops) Lifespan: Around 3 to 5 months in the wild Conservation Status: Varies by species (some are considered pests, others are not endangered) Introduction The […]

Llama: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Lama glama Common Name: Llama Family: Camelidae Habitat: Mountainous regions of South America, especially the Andes Diet: Herbivore (grasses, shrubs, and other vegetation) Lifespan: 15 to 20 years in the wild, up to 30 years in captivity Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN Red List) […]

Lion: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Panthera leo Common Name: Lion Family: Felidae Habitat: Grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands Diet: Carnivore (large ungulates, smaller mammals, and scavenging) Lifespan: 10 to 14 years in the wild (up to 20 years in captivity) Conservation Status: Vulnerable (IUCN Red List) Introduction The lion […]

Leopard: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Panthera pardus Common Name: Leopard Family: Felidae Habitat: Grasslands, forests, savannas, mountains, and rainforests Diet: Carnivore (mostly medium-sized mammals, birds, and occasionally reptiles) Lifespan: 12 to 17 years in the wild Conservation Status: Vulnerable (IUCN Red List) Introduction The leopard (Panthera pardus) is one […]