Animals are living creatures that can move, grow, and need food and water to survive. They come in many shapes and sizes, and some live on land, while others live in water or fly in the sky. Animals can be pets, wild, or farm animals. They have different ways of getting food, such as hunting, grazing, or eating plants. All animals have different characteristics and behaviors.
Nightingale: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Luscinia megarhynchos Common Name: Nightingale Family: Muscicapidae Habitat: Woodlands, forests, scrublands, and gardens in Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa Diet: Insects, spiders, worms, fruits, and seeds Lifespan: 2–3 years in the wild, but can live up to 8 years in captivity Conservation […]
Mule: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Equus mulus Common Name: Mule Family: Equidae Habitat: Domesticated environments (farms, ranches, etc.) Diet: Herbivorous (grasses, hay, grains) Lifespan: 30–40 years Conservation Status: Least Concern Introduction The mule is a hybrid animal, the offspring of a male donkey (Equus asinus) and a female horse […]
Mouse: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Mus musculus Common Name: House Mouse Family: Muridae Habitat: Urban areas, fields, forests, and grasslands Diet: Omnivorous (seeds, grains, fruits, insects, etc.) Lifespan: 1–3 years (in the wild); up to 4 years in captivity Conservation Status: Least Concern Introduction The mouse is a small […]
Mosquito: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Culicidae (family) Common Name: Mosquito Family: Culicidae Habitat: Stagnant water bodies, wetlands, marshes, and tropical environments Diet: Blood (females) and nectar (both males and females) Lifespan: 1-2 weeks (varies depending on species and environment) Conservation Status: Not endangered (due to their widespread distribution) Introduction […]
Moose: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Alces alces Common Name: Moose Family: Cervidae Habitat: Forests, wetlands, and cold climates of North America, Europe, and Asia Diet: Herbivorous (vegetation, leaves, aquatic plants) Lifespan: 15–25 years in the wild Conservation Status: Least Concern (but populations are decreasing in some regions) Introduction The […]
Monkey: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Varies by species (e.g., Cebus capucinus for Capuchin monkeys, Macaca mulatta for Rhesus macaques) Common Names: Monkey Family: Cercopithecoidea (Old World monkeys) or Platyrrhini (New World monkeys) Habitat: Rainforests, savannas, grasslands, mountains, and urban areas Diet: Omnivorous (fruits, leaves, insects, small animals) Lifespan: 15–45 […]
Mole: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Talpa (e.g., Talpa europaea – European mole, Scalopus aquaticus – Eastern mole) Common Names: Mole Family: Talpidae Habitat: Underground burrows, grasslands, gardens, forests, and agricultural fields Diet: Carnivorous (primarily insects, earthworms, and small invertebrates) Lifespan: 3–6 years in the wild Conservation Status: Least Concern […]
Marten: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Martes species (e.g., Martes martes, Martes americana) Common Names: European Pine Marten (or simply Marten), American Marten Family: Mustelidae (Weasel family) Habitat: Forests, woodlands, mountainous areas, and sometimes urban fringes Diet: Omnivore (small mammals, birds, eggs, fruits, nuts, insects, and occasionally carrion) Lifespan: 8–10 […]
Mallard: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Anas platyrhynchos Common Name: Mallard Family: Anatidae Habitat: Freshwater lakes, rivers, ponds, wetlands, marshes, and estuaries Diet: Omnivore (mainly aquatic plants, small invertebrates, insects, seeds, and algae) Lifespan: 5–10 years in the wild Conservation Status: Least Concern Introduction The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is one […]
Magpie: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Pica pica (European Magpie) Common Name: Magpie Family: Corvidae Habitat: Woodlands, farmlands, urban areas, and grasslands Diet: Omnivore (insects, small animals, fruits, seeds, and human food) Lifespan: 3–5 years in the wild (can live up to 15 years in captivity) Conservation Status: Least Concern […]