Category: Chordata

Mustelus canis dusky smooth-hound

Mustelus canis

Posted by:admin Posted On:7 Jan 2025

Dusky Smooth-Hound Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Habitat Diet Behavior Conservation Status Additional Notes

3 Giraffa camelopardalis Northern giraffe standing in a clearing with a lush green background

Giraffa camelopardalis

Posted by:admin Posted On:4 Jan 2025

Northern Giraffe Taxonomy Common Names by RegionNorthern Giraffe, Nubian Giraffe, Kordofan Giraffe, West African Giraffe Description Known Range Care Requirements (for conservation and captivity) Conservation Status Additional Notes

Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii Cheetah a mated pair of cheetah laying in the low grass enjoying a shade tree on a sunny day.

Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii

Posted by:admin Posted On:1 Jan 2025

Northeast African Cheetah Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Known Range Behavior and Ecology Conservation Status Additional Notes Maintenance Level: High—requires vast, undisturbed habitats with ample prey and minimal human interference for successful conservation. This majestic subspecies of the cheetah

Bubo virginianus Great Horned Owl Cracked out taxidermy

Bubo virginianus

Posted by:admin Posted On:6 Nov 2024

Great Horned Owl Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Known Range Diet Breeding Lifecycle Additional Notes

Ambystoma jeffersonianum Jeffersons Salamander

Ambystoma jeffersonianum

Posted by:admin Posted On:15 Aug 2024

Jeffersons Salamander Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Size: Adult Jefferson’s Salamanders typically measure between 4.5 to 7.0 inches (11.5 to 18 cm) in length. Coloration: They possess a dark, slate-gray to brownish body with lighter gray or blue flecks,

Numida meleagris helmeted guineafowl

Numida meleagris

Posted by:admin Posted On:12 Aug 2024

Helmeted Guineafowl Taxonomy Common Names Physical Description Size: 53–58 cm in length Weight: 1.3–1.6 kg Plumage: Characterized by grey-black feathers with white spots. The head is small, with a distinctive bony casque (“helmet”) on the top. The face is bare

Osphranter rufus red kangaroo

Osphranter rufus

Posted by:admin Posted On:6 Aug 2024

Red Kangaroo Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Size: Males can reach up to 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) in height and weigh up to 90 kg (198 lbs), while females are smaller, typically reaching 1.1 meters (3.6 feet) and weighing

Aspidoscelis tigris western whiptail

Aspidoscelis tigris

Posted by:admin Posted On:31 Jul 2024

Western Whiptail Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Size: Typically 6 to 12 inches in length, including the tail. Body: Slender and elongated with smooth scales. Coloration: Varies; generally, a mix of green, brown, and tan with dark spots or

Rana sylvatica wood frog

Rana sylvatica

Posted by:admin Posted On:23 Jul 2024

Wood Frog Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Size: Adults typically range from 3.5 to 7.6 cm (1.4 to 3 inches) in length. Coloration: Usually brown, tan, or rust-colored with a distinctive dark mask extending from the nose through the

Ardea herodias great blue heron

Ardea herodias

Posted by:admin Posted On:18 Jul 2024

Great Blue Heron Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: The Great Blue Heron is a large wading bird notable for its slate-gray body, long legs, and S-shaped neck. Adults typically measure between 97–137 cm (38–54 inches) in height and have