Cockroach: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Blattodea Type: Insect Family: Blattidae, Blattellidae Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Least Concern (common species like Periplaneta americana and Blattella germanica) Introduction Cockroaches, belonging to the order Blattodea, are among the most resilient and ancient insects on Earth. They have been around for more than 300 million years, predating […]

Clam: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Bivalvia (the class that includes clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops) Type: Mollusk Family: Varies, as there are several families within the class Bivalvia Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Varies by species (many clam species are considered “Least Concern,” but some are threatened or endangered due to overfishing and habitat […]

Chicken: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Gallus gallus domesticus Type: Bird Family: Phasianidae Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Least Concern (domestic chicken) Wild Ancestors: Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) – Least Concern Introduction The chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) is one of the most widespread and commercially significant birds in the world. Its domestication dates back around […]

Cheetah: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Acinonyx jubatus Type: Mammal Family: Felidae Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Vulnerable Introduction The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is one of the most iconic and specialized big cats in the world. Known for its exceptional speed and agility, the cheetah has evolved to be the fastest land animal on the […]

Cattle: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Bos taurus (domestic cattle) Type: Mammal Family: Bovidae Conservation Status: Domestic Cattle: Least Concern Wild Ancestors (Aurochs): Extinct Introduction Cattle are one of the most important animals for humans, providing a wide range of resources, including milk, meat, leather, and labor. Their domestication dates back over 10,000 years, and […]

Cat: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Domestic Cat: Felis catus Wild Ancestor: Felis lybica (African wildcat) Type: Mammal Family: Felidae Conservation Status: Domestic Cats: Least Concern Wild Ancestors: Some wild relatives, like the African wildcat, are also classified as Least Concern, although certain wild cat species face threats like habitat loss and poaching. Introduction Cats […]

Camel: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus) Type: Mammal Family: Camelidae Conservation Status: Dromedary Camel: Domesticated, not considered threatened Bactrian Camel: Vulnerable (due to habitat loss and reduced population in the wild) Introduction The camel is one of the most iconic animals of arid regions around the world, […]

Butterfly: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Order: Lepidoptera Family: Over 40 families, including Pieridae, Nymphalidae, Papilionidae, Lycaenidae, etc. Type: Insect Conservation Status: Many species are Least Concern, but some are Endangered or Vulnerable due to habitat loss, climate change, and pollution. Introduction Butterflies are one of the most diverse and widely admired insects in the […]

Boar: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Sus scrofa Type: Mammal Family: Suidae Conservation Status: Least Concern (Wild boar); Domesticated pigs are not considered threatened. Introduction Boars, also known as wild pigs, are a species of omnivorous mammals belonging to the Suidae family. They are the ancestors of the domesticated pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) and are […]

Buffalo: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: African buffalo: Syncerus caffer Water buffalo: Bubalus bubalis Type: Mammal Family: Bovidae Conservation Status: African buffalo: Least Concern (with some subspecies at risk) Water buffalo: Domesticated, Vulnerable (wild water buffalo are at risk) Introduction Buffalo are large herbivores that belong to the Bovidae family, which also includes cows, bison, […]