Hawk: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Accipitridae (Family) Type: Bird of prey Size: Varies by species, 12 to 25 inches (30 to 65 cm) Weight: 0.5 to 4 pounds (0.2 to 1.8 kg), depending on species Wingspan: 3 to 4.5 feet (90 to 135 cm) Lifespan: 10 to 20 years in the wild Diet: Carnivorous […]

Hare: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Lepus (Genus) Family: Leporidae Type: Mammal Size: 16 to 28 inches (40 to 70 cm) Weight: 2 to 11 pounds (0.9 to 5 kg), depending on species Lifespan: 3 to 6 years in the wild, 12 years in captivity Diet: Herbivorous – grasses, herbs, shrubs, and tree bark Habitat: […]

Hamster: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Cricetinae (Subfamily) Type: Mammal Size: 2 to 7 inches (5 to 18 cm), depending on species Weight: 0.5 to 6 ounces (15 to 170 grams) Lifespan: 2 to 3 years Diet: Omnivorous – seeds, fruits, vegetables, and occasional protein Habitat: Native to Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa; […]

Gull: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Family Laridae Type: Bird Size: 15 to 26 inches (38 to 66 cm) in length Weight: 0.5 to 2.5 pounds (0.23 to 1.13 kg) Wingspan: 40 to 60 inches (101 to 152 cm) Diet: Omnivorous – fish, invertebrates, scraps, and plants Habitat: Coastal areas, lakes, and rivers worldwide Lifespan: […]

Guinea Pig: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Cavia porcellus Type: Mammal Family: Caviidae Size: 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) in length Weight: 1.5 to 2.5 pounds (0.7 to 1.1 kg) Lifespan: 4 to 6 years (sometimes up to 8 years in captivity) Habitat: Native to the Andes Mountains in South America, but […]

Grouse: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Family Phasianidae (includes multiple species) Type: Bird Habitat: North America, Europe, and parts of Asia Size: 10 to 30 inches (25 to 76 cm) in length Weight: 1 to 7 pounds (0.5 to 3.2 kg), depending on species Diet: Omnivorous – primarily plants, seeds, berries, and insects Lifespan: 1 […]

Grasshopper: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Caelifera (infraorder) Type: Insect Family: Acrididae Lifespan: 1 to 2 years (depending on species) Size: 0.5 to 4 inches (1.3 to 10 cm) in length Weight: Varies; generally less than 1 ounce (20 grams) Habitat: Grasslands, meadows, fields, forests, and open spaces worldwide Diet: Herbivorous – primarily grass, leaves, […]

Gorilla: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Gorilla gorilla (Western Gorilla) Type: Mammal Family: Hominidae Lifespan: 35 to 50 years in the wild; up to 60 years in captivity Height: 4.5 to 5.5 feet (1.4 to 1.7 meters) Weight: 300 to 485 pounds (136 to 220 kg) Habitat: Tropical forests and lowland regions of Central Africa […]

Goose: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Anser anser (domestic goose) Type: Bird Family: Anatidae Lifespan: 10 to 25 years (varies by species) Height: 2.5 to 3 feet (75 to 90 cm) Weight: 3 to 14 pounds (1.4 to 6.4 kg) depending on the breed Habitat: Wetlands, lakes, rivers, and grassy fields worldwide (with some species […]

Goat: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Capra aegagrus hircus Type: Mammal Family: Bovidae Lifespan: 15 to 18 years Height: 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) at the shoulder Weight: 45 to 300 pounds (20 to 136 kg) depending on the breed Habitat: Domestic goats are found in a wide variety of environments, including […]