Dove: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Columbidae (family) Type: Bird Family: Columbidae Conservation Status: Least Concern (most species) Lifespan: Typically 1-3 years in the wild, though some can live up to 15 years in captivity Introduction Doves are small to medium-sized birds in the family Columbidae, which also includes pigeons. […]

Donkey: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Equus asinus Type: Mammal Family: Equidae Conservation Status: Least Concern (domesticated) Lifespan: Typically 25-30 years (can live longer with proper care) Introduction The donkey (Equus asinus) is a domesticated mammal that belongs to the Equidae family, which also includes horses and zebras. Known for […]

Dolphin: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Delphinidae (family name for dolphins, which includes many species) Type: Mammal Family: Delphinidae Conservation Status: Varies by species, but many dolphins are classified as Least Concern, though some species are endangered Lifespan: Typically 20-60 years depending on species Introduction Dolphins are highly intelligent and […]

Dog: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Canis lupus familiaris Type: Mammal Family: Canidae Conservation Status: Least Concern (domesticated species) Origin: Evolved from the gray wolf (Canis lupus) Domestication: Over 15,000 years ago Introduction The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is one of humanity’s oldest companions, domesticated from wolves thousands of years […]

Dinosaur: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Dinosauria Type: Reptile (Extinct) Period: Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous (Mesozoic Era, 230 to 66 million years ago) Conservation Status: Extinct Fossil Evidence: Fossils are the primary source of knowledge about dinosaurs. These fossils include bones, teeth, footprints, and eggs. Introduction Dinosaurs are an ancient […]

Deer: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Cervidae family (includes species like Odocoileus virginianus for white-tailed deer, Cervus elaphus for red deer, and others) Type: Mammal Family: Cervidae Conservation Status: Varies by species; for example, the white-tailed deer is of Least Concern, but other species like the Sitatunga are considered Vulnerable. […]

Crow: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Corvus species Type: Bird Family: Corvidae Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Least Concern (general status); however, specific species may have different statuses (e.g., the California Condor is endangered). Introduction Crows are highly intelligent and adaptable birds belonging to the Corvidae family, which also includes […]

Crane: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Various species (e.g., Grus grus for the Common Crane, Antigone canadensis for the Sandhill Crane) Type: Bird Family: Gruidae Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Varies by species; some cranes are listed as Least Concern, while others are Vulnerable or Endangered (such as the Whooping […]

Coyote: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Canis latrans Type: Mammal Family: Canidae Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Least Concern (coyote populations are stable and widespread) Introduction The coyote (Canis latrans) is a highly adaptable and resourceful species of wild dog native to North America. Known for its intelligence, resilience, and […]

Codfish: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Gadus morhua (Atlantic cod) Type: Fish Family: Gadidae Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Vulnerable (Atlantic cod populations have significantly declined in recent decades due to overfishing and environmental changes) Introduction Codfish, specifically Gadus morhua, also known as Atlantic cod, are a species of marine […]