Snake: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Classification Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Various families (e.g., Viperidae for vipers, Colubridae for common snakes) Common Name: Snake Habitat: Diverse habitats, including forests, deserts, grasslands, wetlands, and oceans Diet: Carnivorous (depending on species: small mammals, amphibians, birds, eggs, etc.) Lifespan: Varies by species, ranging […]

Skunk: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Mephitis mephitis (common striped skunk) Common Name: Skunk Habitat: North and South America, forests, grasslands, and suburban areas Diet: Omnivorous (insects, small mammals, fruits, vegetables, plants) Lifespan: Typically 3-4 years in the wild, can live up to 10 years in captivity Conservation Status: Least […]

Sheep: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Ovis aries Common Name: Sheep Habitat: Grasslands, pastures, and farm environments (domesticated) Diet: Herbivorous (grass, leaves, shrubs, and other vegetation) Lifespan: Typically 10–12 years in the wild, up to 20 years in domesticated environments Conservation Status: Domesticated (wild relatives, like the Mouflon, are of […]

Shark: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Selachimorpha (The collective name for the shark group) Common Name: Shark Habitat: Oceans worldwide, from coastal regions to the deep sea Diet: Carnivorous, varies by species (e.g., fish, seals, squid, plankton) Lifespan: Ranges from 20 to over 400 years, depending on species Conservation Status: […]

Serval: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Leptailurus serval Common Name: Serval Habitat: Sub-Saharan Africa, primarily in savannas, grasslands, and wetlands Diet: Carnivorous, primarily small mammals, birds, and insects Lifespan: 10 to 12 years in the wild, up to 20 years in captivity Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN Red List) Introduction […]

Sea Urchin: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Echinoidea Common Name: Sea Urchin Habitat: Ocean floors, ranging from shallow coastal waters to deep-sea environments Diet: Herbivorous, feeding mainly on algae Lifespan: 3 to 30 years, depending on species Conservation Status: Varies by species; some are at risk due to overfishing and […]

Sea Star (Starfish): A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Asteroidea Common Name: Sea Star (Starfish) Family: Various families within the class Asteroidea Habitat: Ocean floors, ranging from shallow coastal waters to deep sea environments Diet: Carnivorous, mainly feeding on mollusks (such as clams and oysters), corals, and detritus Lifespan: 5 to […]

Starfish: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Asteroidea Common Name: Starfish (or Sea Star) Family: Various families within the class Asteroidea Habitat: Ocean floors, ranging from shallow coastal waters to deep sea environments Diet: Carnivorous, feeding mainly on mollusks (such as clams and oysters), corals, and detritus Lifespan: 5 to 35 […]

Seal: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Phocidae (family) Common Name: Seal Family: Phocidae (True seals), Otariidae (Eared seals) Habitat: Coastal waters, polar and temperate regions Diet: Fish, squid, crustaceans, and other marine animals Lifespan: 25 to 40 years (varies by species) Conservation Status: Varies by species, ranging from Least Concern […]

Sand Dollar: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Clypeasteroida (order) Common Name: Sand Dollar Family: Echinoidea Habitat: Sandy beaches, shallow waters Diet: Detritus, algae, plankton, small organic matter Lifespan: 6 to 10 years Conservation Status: Not currently threatened, but populations can fluctuate based on environmental factors. Introduction The sand dollar is […]