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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]