Hawk: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Accipitridae (Family) Type: Bird of prey Size: Varies by species, 12 to 25 inches (30 to 65 cm) Weight: 0.5 to 4 pounds (0.2 to 1.8 kg), depending on species Wingspan: 3 to 4.5 feet (90 to 135 cm) Lifespan: 10 to 20 years […]

Hare: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Lepus (Genus) Family: Leporidae Type: Mammal Size: 16 to 28 inches (40 to 70 cm) Weight: 2 to 11 pounds (0.9 to 5 kg), depending on species Lifespan: 3 to 6 years in the wild, 12 years in captivity Diet: Herbivorous – grasses, herbs, […]

Hamster: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Cricetinae (Subfamily) Type: Mammal Size: 2 to 7 inches (5 to 18 cm), depending on species Weight: 0.5 to 6 ounces (15 to 170 grams) Lifespan: 2 to 3 years Diet: Omnivorous – seeds, fruits, vegetables, and occasional protein Habitat: Native to Europe, Asia, […]

Gull: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Family Laridae Type: Bird Size: 15 to 26 inches (38 to 66 cm) in length Weight: 0.5 to 2.5 pounds (0.23 to 1.13 kg) Wingspan: 40 to 60 inches (101 to 152 cm) Diet: Omnivorous – fish, invertebrates, scraps, and plants Habitat: Coastal areas, […]

Guinea Pig: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Cavia porcellus Type: Mammal Family: Caviidae Size: 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) in length Weight: 1.5 to 2.5 pounds (0.7 to 1.1 kg) Lifespan: 4 to 6 years (sometimes up to 8 years in captivity) Habitat: Native to the Andes […]