Hyena: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Hyaenidae (family) Common Name: Hyena Type: Mammal Size: Length: 3.5 to 5.5 feet (1.1 to 1.7 meters); Height: 2.5 to 3 feet (0.8 to 1 meter) at the shoulder Weight: 90 to 190 pounds (40 to 86 kg), depending on the species Diet: Carnivore […]

Hummingbird: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Trochilidae (family) Common Name: Hummingbird Type: Bird Size: Generally 2 to 5 inches (5 to 13 cm) in length Weight: 0.07 to 0.5 ounces (2 to 14 grams) Diet: Nectar, small insects, and spiders Habitat: North, Central, and South America (especially in tropical and […]

Human: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Homo sapiens Common Name: Human Type: Mammal (Primate) Size: Height: 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters) on average Weight: 110 to 200 pounds (50 to 90 kg) on average, varies by individual Diet: Omnivorous – a wide range of plant and animal […]

Hound: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Varies by breed, generally within the Canis genus Common Name: Hound Type: Mammal (Dog family, Canidae) Size: Varies widely from 10 inches (25 cm) in height (e.g., Dachshund) to over 30 inches (76 cm) in height (e.g., Greyhound) Weight: Ranges from 20 pounds (9 […]

Horse: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Equus ferus caballus Common Name: Horse Type: Mammal Size: Height: 4.5 to 6 feet (1.4 to 1.8 meters) at the shoulder Weight: 900 to 2,200 pounds (400 to 1,000 kg) depending on breed Diet: Herbivorous – grass, hay, grains, and vegetables Habitat: Grasslands, plains, […]