Mongoose: Profile and Information
Mongoose are long, hairy animals with a pointed face and a bushy tail. Despite common belief, the Mongoose…
Eastern Wolf: Profile and Information
The Eastern wolf is also known as the Timber wolf, the Eastern timber wolf, and the Algonquin wolf.…
Patagonian Weasel: Profile and Information
The Patagonian weasel (Lyncodon patagonicus) is classified as a small mustelid and the only genus Lyncodon member. Its…
What is an Animal Shelter?
An animal shelter, called the pound, is where lost, stray, surrendered, or abandoned animals (mostly cats and dogs)…
Patagonian Mara: Profile and Information
The Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum) is classified as a large rodent in the genus Dolichotis, which is sometimes…
Rheas: Profile and Information
Rheas are large flightless birds that lack a keel in their sternum bone. They are also called ratites,…
Black-necked Swan: Profile and Information
The black-necked swan is scientifically named Cygnus, meaning swan, and melancoryphus, meaning black pigment. It is listed as…
European Badger: Profile and Information
The European badger is scientifically known as Meles Meles. It can also be called the Eurasian badger. It…
Golden Moles: Profile and Information
Tiny insectivorous burrowing rodents native to Southern Africa are the Golden moles. They form the Chrysochloridae family and…
European Pine Marten: Profile and Information
A mustelid native to and common in Northern Europe is the European pine marten (Martes martes), also known…