Porpoise: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Phocoenidae (family) Common Name: Porpoise Habitat: Coastal waters and shallow seas around the world Diet: Fish, squid, and crustaceans Lifespan: 8-15 years depending on species Conservation Status: Varies by species (some are endangered) Introduction Porpoises are small to medium-sized marine mammals that belong to the family Phocoenidae, closely related […]

Platypus: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus Common Name: Platypus, Duck-billed Platypus Habitat: Freshwater rivers, lakes, and streams in eastern Australia and Tasmania Diet: Invertebrates, small fish, worms, crustaceans Lifespan: Around 10 years in the wild Conservation Status: Near Threatened (IUCN) Introduction The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is one of the most unique and bizarre […]

Pigeon: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Columba livia (Rock Pigeon) Common Name: Pigeon, Rock Pigeon Habitat: Urban areas, cliffs, forests, and agricultural regions Diet: Primarily seeds, fruits, and plants, with some insects Lifespan: 3 to 5 years in the wild; up to 15 years in captivity Conservation Status: Least Concern (for the Rock Pigeon, other […]

Pig: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Sus scrofa domesticus Common Name: Pig, Domestic Pig Habitat: Domesticated (found in farms worldwide) Diet: Omnivorous (plants, roots, fruits, small animals, and insects) Lifespan: 12 to 20 years (domestic pigs) Conservation Status: Not applicable (domestic animal, but wild relatives are classified as “Least Concern”) Introduction Pigs are one of […]

Pheasant: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Phasianidae (Family name for pheasants) Common Name: Pheasant Habitat: Open woodlands, grasslands, agricultural areas, and dense underbrush Diet: Omnivorous (seeds, fruits, insects, small invertebrates) Lifespan: Typically 1-3 years in the wild; can live up to 5 years in captivity Conservation Status: Generally Least Concern, but some species are at […]

Penguin: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Spheniscidae (Family name for all penguin species) Common Name: Penguin Habitat: Primarily found in the Southern Hemisphere, with some species living near the equator. Diet: Carnivorous (primarily fish, krill, squid, and other marine creatures) Lifespan: Typically 15-20 years, though some species live longer in the wild Conservation Status: Ranges […]

Peafowl: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Pavo cristatus (Indian Peafowl), Pavo muticus (Green Peafowl), Afropavo congensis (Congo Peafowl) Common Name: Peacock (Male), Peafowl (Species name) Habitat: South Asia (Indian Peafowl), Southeast Asia (Green Peafowl), Central Africa (Congo Peafowl) Diet: Omnivorous (seeds, fruits, insects, small reptiles, and amphibians) Lifespan: 15 to 20 years in the wild, […]

Parrot: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Various species within the order Psittaciformes Common Names: Parrot Habitat: Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide (rainforests, savannas, grasslands, etc.) Diet: Primarily fruits, seeds, nuts, and some insects Lifespan: 10 to 60 years (depending on species) Conservation Status: Varies from Least Concern to Endangered (IUCN Red List) Introduction Parrots are […]

Panda: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Ailuropoda melanoleuca Common Names: Giant Panda, Panda Habitat: Mountainous regions of central China (Sichuan, Shaanxi, Gansu) Diet: Primarily bamboo, with occasional small animals or carrion Lifespan: 20 years in the wild, up to 30 years in captivity Conservation Status: Vulnerable (IUCN Red List) Introduction The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) […]

Oyster: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Various species within the family Ostreidae Common Names: Oyster Habitat: Coastal waters, estuaries, and sometimes deep-sea environments Diet: Filter feeder (plankton, small particles, algae) Lifespan: Typically 6-20 years (depending on species) Conservation Status: Varies by species; some species are threatened due to overfishing and habitat loss. Introduction Oysters are […]