Ferret: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Mustela putorius furo Type: Mammal Family: Mustelidae Lifespan: 6 to 10 years (in captivity) Conservation Status: Least Concern Size: 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60 cm) in length, including the tail Weight: 1 to 4 pounds (0.45 to 1.8 kg) Habitat: Domesticated (originally […]

Falcon: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Falco species Type: Bird of prey Family: Falconidae Lifespan: 10-15 years in the wild Conservation Status: Varies by species (Some species are Least Concern, others like the Peregrine Falcon were previously endangered) Size: Varies by species (Typically 12–20 inches in length) Wingspan: 2.3 to […]

Emu: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Dromaius novaehollandiae Type: Bird Family: Casuariidae Lifespan: 10–20 years in the wild Conservation Status: Least Concern Height: 5.9 to 6.6 feet (1.8 to 2 meters) Weight: 90 to 130 pounds (40 to 59 kg) Habitat: Australia (found across most of the continent) Introduction The […]

Elk: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Cervus canadensis Type: Mammal Family: Cervidae Lifespan: 10-13 years in the wild Conservation Status: Least Concern (with some local threats) Size: 4.5 to 5 feet (1.4 to 1.5 meters) at the shoulder Weight: 500 to 1,100 pounds (225 to 500 kg) Habitat: North America, […]

Elephant: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Elephantidae Type: Mammal Family: Elephantidae Lifespan: 60–70 years in the wild Conservation Status: Vulnerable to endangered (varies by species) Size: 8.2 to 13 feet (2.5 to 4 meters) tall Weight: 5,000 to 14,000 pounds (2,268 to 6,350 kg) Introduction Elephants are the largest land […]