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.
Hyena: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Hyaenidae (family) Common Name: Hyena Type: Mammal Size: Length: 3.5 to 5.5 feet (1.1 to 1.7 meters); Height: 2.5 to 3 feet (0.8 to 1 meter) at the shoulder Weight: 90 to 190 pounds (40 to 86 kg), depending on the species Diet: Carnivore (scavenger and predator) Habitat: Savannas, grasslands, and arid zones in […]
Hummingbird: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Trochilidae (family) Common Name: Hummingbird Type: Bird Size: Generally 2 to 5 inches (5 to 13 cm) in length Weight: 0.07 to 0.5 ounces (2 to 14 grams) Diet: Nectar, small insects, and spiders Habitat: North, Central, and South America (especially in tropical and subtropical regions) Lifespan: 3 to 5 years, though many die […]
Human: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Homo sapiens Common Name: Human Type: Mammal (Primate) Size: Height: 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters) on average Weight: 110 to 200 pounds (50 to 90 kg) on average, varies by individual Diet: Omnivorous – a wide range of plant and animal products Habitat: Found worldwide in almost every environment Lifespan: 70 […]
Hound: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Varies by breed, generally within the Canis genus Common Name: Hound Type: Mammal (Dog family, Canidae) Size: Varies widely from 10 inches (25 cm) in height (e.g., Dachshund) to over 30 inches (76 cm) in height (e.g., Greyhound) Weight: Ranges from 20 pounds (9 kg) to over 100 pounds (45 kg) depending on the […]
Horse: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Equus ferus caballus Common Name: Horse Type: Mammal Size: Height: 4.5 to 6 feet (1.4 to 1.8 meters) at the shoulder Weight: 900 to 2,200 pounds (400 to 1,000 kg) depending on breed Diet: Herbivorous – grass, hay, grains, and vegetables Habitat: Grasslands, plains, and pastures Lifespan: 25 to 30 years, though some can […]
Hog: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Sus (Genus, including Sus scrofa) Common Name: Hog, Wild Hog, Pig Type: Mammal Size: Varies by breed; wild boars typically weigh 100 to 400 pounds (45 to 180 kg), while domesticated hogs can weigh up to 600 pounds (270 kg) or more. Diet: Omnivorous – roots, fruits, small animals, and insects Habitat: Forests, grasslands, […]
Hornet: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Vespa (various species) Common Name: Hornet Type: Insect Size: 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) in length Weight: Varies by species, generally very light Lifespan: Workers live up to 22 days, queens up to 1 year Diet: Omnivorous – nectar, insects, fruits, and tree sap Habitat: Forests, gardens, and human settlements Conservation […]
Hippopotamus: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Hippopotamus amphibius Common Name: Hippo Type: Mammal Size: 10 to 16 feet (3 to 5 meters) in length Weight: 3,000 to 8,000 pounds (1,400 to 3,600 kg) Height: 4.5 to 5.5 feet (1.5 to 1.7 meters) at the shoulder Lifespan: 40 to 50 years in the wild Diet: Herbivorous – primarily grass, aquatic plants, […]
Heron: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Ardeidae (Family) Type: Bird Size: 3 to 4.5 feet (90 to 135 cm) in height Weight: 2 to 5 pounds (0.9 to 2.3 kg) Wingspan: 5 to 6 feet (150 to 180 cm) Lifespan: 15 to 20 years in the wild Diet: Carnivorous – fish, amphibians, insects, and small mammals Habitat: Wetlands, lakes, rivers, […]
Hedgehog: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Erinaceidae (Family) Type: Mammal Size: 6 to 14 inches (15 to 35 cm) in length Weight: 0.5 to 2 pounds (0.2 to 1 kg) Lifespan: 3 to 7 years in the wild; up to 10 years in captivity Diet: Insectivorous (insects, worms, small vertebrates, fruits, and vegetables) Habitat: Woodlands, grasslands, hedgerows, gardens, and urban […]