Gnu: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Connochaetes Type: Mammal Family: Bovidae Lifespan: 20 years in the wild, up to 30 years in captivity Height: 4 to 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 meters) at the shoulder Weight: 300 to 600 pounds (140 to 270 kg) Habitat: Savannas, grasslands, and open plains of sub-Saharan Africa Conservation Status: […]

Gnat: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Multiple species within various genera, but commonly Culicidae (mosquitoes), Chironomidae (non-biting midges), and Sciaridae (fungus gnats) Type: Insect Family: Various families depending on the species (e.g., Culicidae for mosquitoes, Chironomidae for non-biting midges, Sciaridae for fungus gnats) Lifespan: Varies by species, typically from a few days to a few […]

Giraffe: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Giraffa camelopardalis Type: Mammal Family: Giraffidae Lifespan: 25 years in the wild, up to 30 years in captivity Height: Up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) for males; 14–16 feet (4.3–4.8 meters) for females Weight: 2,400 to 3,000 pounds (1,100 to 1,400 kg) for males; 1,600 to 2,600 pounds (700 […]

Gerbil: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Meriones unguiculatus (common gerbil) Type: Mammal Family: Muridae Lifespan: 2 to 4 years Size: 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) in body length; 3 to 4 inches (7 to 10 cm) in tail length Weight: 2 to 4 ounces (55 to 113 grams) Habitat: Deserts, grasslands, and […]

Frog: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Anura (order) Type: Amphibian Family: Various, including Ranidae (True Frogs), Bufonidae (Toads), and others Lifespan: Varies by species; typically 4 to 15 years in the wild Size: From 0.5 inches (1.2 cm) to over 12 inches (30 cm) in length Weight: Varies by species, typically from 0.25 ounces (7 […]

Fox: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox), various species in the genus Vulpes Type: Mammal Family: Canidae Lifespan: 3 to 4 years in the wild, up to 14 years in captivity Size: 18 to 35 inches (45 to 90 cm) in body length; 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm) in […]

Fly: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Diptera Type: Insect Family: Diptera (True Flies) Lifespan: Varies; typically a few weeks to a couple of months Size: Ranges from 1 to 60 millimeters (0.04 to 2.36 inches) in length Weight: Typically around 0.0001 to 0.1 grams Habitat: Found worldwide, in nearly every habitat, including homes, forests, grasslands, […]

Flamingo: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Phoenicopterus Type: Bird Family: Phoenicopteridae Lifespan: 20 to 30 years in the wild Conservation Status: Varies by species; some are of Least Concern, while others are Near Threatened Size: 3.3 to 4.6 feet (1 to 1.4 meters) in height Weight: 3 to 4.5 kg (6.6 to 9.9 lbs) Habitat: […]

Finch: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Fringillidae Type: Bird Family: Passeridae Lifespan: 3 to 9 years (depending on species) Conservation Status: Varies by species; some are of least concern, while others are endangered. Size: Typically 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) in length Weight: 0.4 to 1.5 ounces (11 to 42 grams) Habitat: […]

Fish: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Various classes including Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) and Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fishes like sharks and rays) Lifespan: Varies greatly by species, from a few months to over 100 years Conservation Status: Varies by species, ranging from Least Concern to Critically Endangered Size: Varies greatly, from just […]