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Bald eagles mainly eat fish, build the largest tree nests of any North American bird, and can live 20 to 30 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Accipitriformes", "family": "Accipitridae", "genus": "Haliaeetus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 6.3, "lengthM": 2.3, "topSpeedKmh": 120, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Haliaeetus leucocephalus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (mainly fish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests near lakes, rivers, and coasts" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–30 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "1.8–2.3 m (6–7.5 ft)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "120 km/h (75 mph) in a dive" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Near lakes, rivers, and coasts across Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "BirdLife International (2021). Haliaeetus leucocephalus. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Billerman, S. M. et al. (eds.). Birds of the World. Cornell Lab of Ornithology.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 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Found across the Indo-Pacific from India to northern Australia, it has the strongest bite force ever measured in a living animal and is an ambush predator that can survive in both fresh and salt water. 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Native to forests across South and Southeast Asia, it feeds almost entirely on other snakes. Its venom is potent enough to kill an elephant in large doses, yet it is shy and avoids people. King cobras are also the only snakes that build a nest for their eggs. 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Found only on a handful of Indonesian islands, it is a powerful ambush predator with serrated teeth and venom that lowers a victim's blood pressure. It can take prey as large as deer and water buffalo. Komodo dragons can live around 30 years.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Varanidae", "genus": "Varanus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 90, "lengthM": 3, "topSpeedKmh": 20, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Varanus komodoensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical savanna and forest on Indonesian islands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "~30 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to 3 m (10 ft)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "20 km/h (12 mph) in short bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "A handful of Indonesian islands, including Komodo, Rinca, and Flores.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Jessop, T. et al. (2021). Varanus komodoensis. 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Adults are unusual among sea turtles in being mostly herbivorous, grazing on seagrass and algae. They migrate long distances between feeding grounds and the beaches where they hatched, and can live 70 to 80 years or more.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Testudines", "family": "Cheloniidae", "genus": "Chelonia" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 160, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 80 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Chelonia mydas" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore as adults (seagrass, algae)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical and subtropical coastal seas" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "70–80+ years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to 160 kg (350 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "~35 km/h (22 mph) in short bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide, nesting on beaches in more than 80 countries.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Seminoff, J. 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They get their toxins from their diet of ants and mites, and frogs raised without those prey are not poisonous. 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It is famous for its extraordinary ability to regrow limbs, parts of organs, and even portions of its brain. Critically endangered in the wild, it survives mainly in captivity and labs. 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Honey bees pollinate a large share of the crops people rely on, make honey from flower nectar, and communicate the location of food through a \"waggle dance.\" Worker bees live only a few weeks in summer, while a queen can live several years.", "conservationStatus": "Not Evaluated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Hymenoptera", "family": "Apidae", "genus": "Apis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.0001, "lengthM": 0.015, "topSpeedKmh": 28, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Apis mellifera" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Nectar and pollen" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Worldwide wherever flowering plants grow" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Workers ~6 weeks; queens 2–5 years" }, { "label": "Colony size", "value": "20,000–80,000 bees" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "~28 km/h (17 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Not formally evaluated by IUCN" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Native to Europe, Africa, and western Asia; now kept by beekeepers worldwide.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Africa", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Apis mellifera.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Apis%20mellifera&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Apis mellifera. 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Cats are agile night hunters with excellent low-light vision, retractable claws, and a strong independent streak, and they typically live 12 to 18 years. 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A single hedgehog may carry around 5,000 spines, forages for insects and worms at night, and hibernates through winter. 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University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Erinaceus_europaeus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Hedgehog.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_hedgehog" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hedgehog/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hedgehog/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "barn-owl", "name": "Barn Owl", "scientificName": "Tyto alba", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The barn owl is a pale, heart-faced bird of prey and one of the most widespread birds on Earth, found on every continent except Antarctica. It hunts almost silently at night, using extraordinary hearing to pinpoint mice and voles in total darkness. 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University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Tyto_alba/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Barn Owl.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_barn_owl" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/barn-owl/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/barn-owl/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "white-tailed-deer", "name": "White-tailed Deer", "scientificName": "Odocoileus virginianus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The white-tailed deer is a medium-sized deer named for the white underside of its tail, which it flashes as an alarm signal. Found from Canada to South America, bucks grow and shed antlers each year, and the species can run up to 48 km/h (30 mph) and leap tall fences. Wild white-tailed deer typically live 6 to 10 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Cervidae", "genus": "Odocoileus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 90, "lengthM": 1.8, "topSpeedKmh": 48, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Odocoileus virginianus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodland, edges, and farmland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "6–10 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "45–135 kg (100–300 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "48 km/h (30 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Woodlands and forest edges from southern Canada through Central America into northern South America.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Odocoileus virginianus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Odocoileus%20virginianus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Odocoileus virginianus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Odocoileus_virginianus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — White-tailed Deer.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-tailed_deer" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/white-tailed-deer/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/white-tailed-deer/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "american-alligator", "name": "American Alligator", "scientificName": "Alligator mississippiensis", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The American alligator is a large reptile native to the freshwater wetlands of the southeastern United States and a celebrated conservation success story after near-extinction. Males can grow over 4 m (13 ft) long, have one of the strongest bite forces ever measured, and may live 35 to 50 years. 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Alligator mississippiensis. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "The Reptile Database (reptile-database.org).", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Alligator mississippiensis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Alligator_mississippiensis/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/american-alligator/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/american-alligator/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "monarch-butterfly", "name": "Monarch Butterfly", "scientificName": "Danaus plexippus", "category": "Insect", "summary": "The monarch is a large orange-and-black butterfly famous for an epic multi-generation migration of up to 4,800 km (3,000 mi) between North America and central Mexico. Monarch caterpillars feed only on milkweed, which makes the adults toxic to predators. 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Native to the savannas of Africa, giraffes use their long necks and 45 cm (18 in) tongues to browse leaves high in acacia trees. 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Sea otters typically live 10 to 20 years.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Mustelidae", "genus": "Enhydra" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 45, "lengthM": 1.4, "topSpeedKmh": 9, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Enhydra lutris" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal North Pacific and kelp forests" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "14–45 kg (31–99 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "About 9 km/h (5.5 mph) swimming" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coastal waters of the North Pacific, from California and Alaska to Russia and Japan.", "continents": [ "North America", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Doroff, A. & Burdin, A. (2015). Enhydra lutris. 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Johns Hopkins University Press.", "url": null } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sea-otter/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sea-otter/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "humpback-whale", "name": "Humpback Whale", "scientificName": "Megaptera novaeangliae", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The humpback whale is a large baleen whale found in oceans worldwide, famous for its complex, haunting songs, spectacular breaching, and enormous wing-like flippers. Humpbacks can grow to 15 m (49 ft), migrate thousands of miles between feeding and breeding grounds, and live up to 80 years or more. Once hunted to the brink, they are now a conservation success story listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Balaenopteridae", "genus": "Megaptera" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 30000, "lengthM": 15, "topSpeedKmh": 27, "lifespanYears": 80 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Megaptera novaeangliae" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (krill and small fish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Oceans worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Up to 80–90 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "25,000–30,000 kg (28–33 tons)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 27 km/h (17 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Every major ocean, migrating between polar feeding grounds and tropical breeding waters.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Cooke, J. G. (2018). Megaptera novaeangliae. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Megaptera novaeangliae. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Megaptera_novaeangliae/" }, { "citation": "Nowak, R. M. (1999). Walker's Mammals of the World (6th ed.). 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They are highly intelligent omnivores that typically live 2 to 3 years in the wild, though much longer in captivity.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Procyonidae", "genus": "Procyon" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 8, "lengthM": 0.8, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Procyon lotor" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forest, wetland, and urban areas" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "2–3 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "5–12 kg (11–26 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 24 km/h (15 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests, wetlands, and cities across North America, introduced to parts of Europe and Asia.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Procyon lotor.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Procyon%20lotor&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Procyon lotor. 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Meerkats live in tight-knit groups called mobs, take turns as lookout sentinels, and raise their young cooperatively. They are immune to some scorpion and snake venom and typically live around 10 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Herpestidae", "genus": "Suricata" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.8, "lengthM": 0.35, "topSpeedKmh": 32, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Suricata suricatta" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore (mostly)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Desert and dry savanna" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 10 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.6–1 kg (1.3–2.2 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 32 km/h (20 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deserts and dry savannas of southern Africa, including the Kalahari.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Suricata suricatta.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Suricata%20suricatta&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Suricata suricatta. 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Octopuses can change color and texture in an instant to camouflage, squeeze through tiny gaps, and solve problems and use tools. Most species are short-lived, typically around 1 to 2 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Mollusca", "class": "Cephalopoda", "order": "Octopoda", "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 3, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 2 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Octopus vulgaris" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Oceans, from reefs to the deep sea" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–2 years (most species)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "3–10 kg (7–22 lb) common octopus" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 25 km/h (16 mph) in a jet burst" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coastal reefs, rocky seabeds, and the deep sea of oceans worldwide.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Hanlon, R. T. & Messenger, J. B. (2018). Cephalopod Behaviour (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Mather, J. A. (2008). Cephalopod consciousness: Behavioural evidence. Consciousness and Cognition.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Octopus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/" }, { "citation": "Courtney-Jones, S. K. B. et al. (2022). Octopus IUCN assessments. 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Sizes range from a few millimeters to the lion's mane jellyfish with tentacles over 30 m (100 ft) long, and the box jellyfish is among the most venomous animals on Earth.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Cnidaria", "class": "Scyphozoa", "order": null, "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2, "lengthM": 0.4, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Medusozoa (subphylum)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (plankton and small fish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Oceans worldwide, surface to deep sea" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "A few months to a few years" }, { "label": "Composition", "value": "About 95% water" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow drifters; weak swimmers" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Varies by species (most not assessed)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Every ocean on Earth, from warm surface waters to the freezing deep.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Medusozoa.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Medusozoa&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Jellyfish.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medusozoa" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/jellyfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/jellyfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "tarantula", "name": "Tarantula", "scientificName": "Theraphosidae", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "Tarantulas are a family of large, hairy spiders found across the warmer parts of the world, with around 1,000 species. Despite their fearsome look, most are not dangerous to humans, with venom milder than a bee sting. The biggest, the Goliath birdeater, can span 30 cm (12 in) across the legs. Females are long-lived, with some surviving 20 to 30 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Arachnida", "order": "Araneae", "family": "Theraphosidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.085, "lengthM": 0.13, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Theraphosidae (family)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deserts, rainforests, and grasslands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Females up to 20–30 years" }, { "label": "Leg span", "value": "Up to 30 cm (12 in) in the largest" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow; short quick dashes" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Varies by species (most Least Concern)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Warm regions worldwide, including the Americas, Africa, and Asia, with the greatest diversity in South America.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America", "Africa", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Theraphosidae.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Theraphosidae&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Tarantula.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarantula" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tarantula/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tarantula/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bearded-dragon", "name": "Bearded Dragon", "scientificName": "Pogona vitticeps", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The bearded dragon is a medium-sized lizard from the deserts of central Australia and one of the most popular pet reptiles in the world. Named for the spiny 'beard' under its chin, which it puffs out and darkens to display, it is docile, curious, and tolerant of handling. 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University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pogona_vitticeps/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Bearded Dragon.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_bearded_dragon" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bearded-dragon/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bearded-dragon/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "ball-python", "name": "Ball Python", "scientificName": "Python regius", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The ball python is a small, non-venomous constrictor from the grasslands and forests of West and Central Africa, named for its habit of curling into a tight ball when stressed. Docile and slow-moving, it is one of the most popular pet snakes in the world and comes in hundreds of color and pattern 'morphs'. 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Found mainly in Africa and Madagascar, they catch insects with a sticky, projectile tongue that can extend longer than their own body. There are over 200 species, and color change is used as much for communication and temperature as for camouflage.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Chamaeleonidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.15, "lengthM": 0.4, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 7 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Chamaeleonidae (family)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore (mostly)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forest, savanna, and scrub" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–10 years depending on species" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to 60 cm (24 in) in large species" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow and deliberate" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (varies by species)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Mainly mainland Africa and Madagascar, with some species in southern Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Chamaeleonidae.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Chamaeleonidae&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Chameleon.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chameleon" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chameleon/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chameleon/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "flamingo", "name": "Flamingo", "scientificName": "Phoenicopterus roseus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The flamingo is a tall wading bird famous for its vivid pink plumage, long legs, and habit of standing on one leg. Its color comes from pigments in the algae and brine shrimp it eats, filtered from the water with a specially shaped, upside-down bill. Flamingos live in large flocks in shallow lakes and lagoons, and some can reach 40 years or more.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Phoenicopteriformes", "family": "Phoenicopteridae", "genus": "Phoenicopterus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 3.5, "lengthM": 1.4, "topSpeedKmh": 60, "lifespanYears": 40 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Phoenicopterus roseus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Filter feeder (algae and brine shrimp)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Shallow lakes, lagoons, and estuaries" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–40+ years" }, { "label": "Height", "value": "1.1–1.5 m (3.6–5 ft)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Shallow lakes and lagoons across Africa, southern Europe, Asia, and the Americas.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "BirdLife International (2018). Phoenicopterus roseus. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Billerman, S. M. et al. (eds.). Birds of the World. Cornell Lab of Ornithology.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Phoenicopterus (flamingo). University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Phoenicopterus_ruber/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/flamingo/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/flamingo/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "peacock", "name": "Peacock", "scientificName": "Pavo cristatus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The peacock is the male of the peafowl, best known for its spectacular train of iridescent, eye-spotted feathers, which it fans out to attract females. The most familiar species, the Indian peafowl, is native to South Asia. The train can make up more than 60% of the bird's length, and despite its size the peacock can still fly. Peafowl typically live around 15 to 20 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Galliformes", "family": "Phasianidae", "genus": "Pavo" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5, "lengthM": 1.1, "topSpeedKmh": 16, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pavo cristatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forest, farmland, and scrub of South Asia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "4–6 kg (9–13 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 16 km/h (10 mph) on the ground" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests and farmland of the Indian subcontinent, with related species in Southeast Asia and central Africa.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Pavo cristatus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Pavo%20cristatus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Pavo cristatus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pavo_cristatus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Peacock.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_peafowl" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/peacock/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/peacock/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "clownfish", "name": "Clownfish", "scientificName": "Amphiprion ocellaris", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The clownfish, or anemonefish, is a small, brightly colored reef fish famous for living safely among the stinging tentacles of sea anemones, protected by a special mucus coating. Made famous by the film Finding Nemo, clownfish form a partnership with their anemone that benefits both. All clownfish are born male and can change sex, and they typically live 6 to 10 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Perciformes", "family": "Pomacentridae", "genus": "Amphiprion" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.03, "lengthM": 0.11, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Amphiprion ocellaris" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "6–10 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "8–11 cm (3–4.3 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow; stays near its anemone" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coral reefs of the warm Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Japan and Australia.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Amphiprion ocellaris.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Amphiprion%20ocellaris&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Amphiprion ocellaris. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Amphiprion_ocellaris/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Clownfish.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocellaris_clownfish" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/clownfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/clownfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "seahorse", "name": "Seahorse", "scientificName": "Hippocampus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The seahorse is a small marine fish with a horse-like head, an upright posture, and a curling, prehensile tail that grips seagrass and coral. It is one of the only animals in which the male becomes pregnant, carrying the eggs in a pouch until they hatch. Seahorses are weak swimmers that feed by ambush, and many of the roughly 46 species are threatened.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Syngnathiformes", "family": "Syngnathidae", "genus": "Hippocampus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.01, "lengthM": 0.2, "topSpeedKmh": 1.5, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Hippocampus (genus)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (tiny crustaceans)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Seagrass beds, reefs, and estuaries" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–5 years depending on species" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "1.5–35 cm (0.6–14 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Among the slowest fish" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (many species)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Shallow seagrass beds, reefs, and estuaries in tropical and temperate seas worldwide.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Hippocampus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Hippocampus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Seahorse.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seahorse" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/seahorse/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/seahorse/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bat", "name": "Bat", "scientificName": "Chiroptera", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Bats are the only mammals capable of true, powered flight, with wings formed from skin stretched between long finger bones. There are more than 1,400 species worldwide, ranging from tiny insect-eaters weighing a few grams to large fruit bats with wingspans over 1.5 m (5 ft). Most are nocturnal and many navigate and hunt using echolocation, eating insects, fruit, or nectar depending on the species. Bats live across the world except the polar regions, and some can live 20 to 30 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Chiroptera", "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.03, "lengthM": 0.1, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Chiroptera" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Varies (insects, fruit, nectar, blood)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Caves, forests, and urban roosts worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Commonly 10–30 years depending on species" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2 g to over 1 kg depending on species" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "15 cm to over 1.5 m (6 in to 5 ft)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Varies by species" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Worldwide except the polar regions and some remote islands; the only mammals capable of true flight.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Chiroptera.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Chiroptera&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Bat.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bat" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bat/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bat/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "squirrel", "name": "Squirrel", "scientificName": "Sciurus carolinensis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Squirrels are agile tree-climbing rodents best known from the eastern gray squirrel, a familiar resident of woodlands, parks, and gardens across North America and much of Europe. They are mostly herbivorous, feeding on nuts, seeds, and fruit, and famously bury food caches to survive winter. Adults typically measure 23 to 30 cm (9 to 12 in) in body length plus a long bushy tail, and wild gray squirrels usually live around 6 years. Squirrels as a family live nearly worldwide.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Sciuridae", "genus": "Sciurus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.55, "lengthM": 0.28, "topSpeedKmh": 32, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Sciurus carolinensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (mostly nuts, seeds, fruit)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodlands, parks, and gardens" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 6 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "400–700 g (0.9–1.5 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 32 km/h (20 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Woodlands, parks, and gardens across North America and Europe (the eastern gray squirrel; squirrels as a family live nearly worldwide).", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Sciurus carolinensis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Sciurus%20carolinensis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Sciurus carolinensis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Sciurus_carolinensis/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Squirrel.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_gray_squirrel" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/squirrel/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/squirrel/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "otter", "name": "Otter", "scientificName": "Lutrinae", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Otters are semi-aquatic carnivorous mammals in the weasel family, found in rivers, lakes, and coasts across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. There are 13 species, from the small river otters to the sea otter, all with dense waterproof fur, webbed feet, and streamlined bodies built for swimming. They feed mainly on fish, crustaceans, and other aquatic prey, and are known for their playful behavior and use of tools. Most otters live around 10 to 15 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Mustelidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 10, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 12, "lifespanYears": 13 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lutrinae" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (fish, crustaceans, invertebrates)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rivers, lakes, wetlands, and coasts" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1–45 kg depending on species" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "0.6–1.5 m (2–5 ft) including tail" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Varies by species" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rivers, lakes, and coasts across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America", "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Lutrinae.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Lutrinae&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Otter.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otter" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/otter/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/otter/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "moose", "name": "Moose", "scientificName": "Alces alces", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The moose is the largest member of the deer family, standing up to 2.1 m (7 ft) at the shoulder and weighing as much as 700 kg (1,500 lb). Males grow huge, broad antlers each year that can span nearly 2 m (6 ft) across. Moose are solitary herbivores of the northern forests of North America, Scandinavia, and Russia, feeding on leaves, twigs, and water plants. Wild moose typically live 15 to 25 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Cervidae", "genus": "Alces" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 540, "lengthM": 2.7, "topSpeedKmh": 56, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Alces alces" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Boreal and mixed forests, wetlands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–25 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "270–700 kg (600–1,500 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 56 km/h (35 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Boreal and mixed forests of northern North America, Scandinavia, and Russia.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Alces alces.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Alces%20alces&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Alces alces. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Alces_alces/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Moose.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moose" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/moose/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/moose/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bison", "name": "American Bison", "scientificName": "Bison bison", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The American bison is North America's largest land mammal, with big bulls weighing up to 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) and standing nearly 2 m (6 ft) at the shoulder. Once numbering in the tens of millions across the Great Plains, bison were hunted nearly to extinction in the 1800s and now live mostly in parks and reserves. They are grazing herbivores that roam grasslands in herds and can run up to 55 km/h (35 mph). Wild bison typically live 15 to 20 years.", "conservationStatus": "Near Threatened", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Bison" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1000, "lengthM": 3, "topSpeedKmh": 55, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Bison bison" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (grazer)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Grasslands, plains, and prairies" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "450–1,000 kg (1,000–2,200 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 55 km/h (35 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Near Threatened (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Grasslands and plains of North America, now mostly in parks and reserves.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Bison bison.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Bison%20bison&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Bison bison. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Bison_bison/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — American Bison.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_bison" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bison/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bison/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "camel", "name": "Camel", "scientificName": "Camelus dromedarius", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The camel is a large desert-adapted mammal famous for its humps, which store fat rather than water and let it survive long periods without food. The single-humped dromedary lives in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East, while the two-humped Bactrian camel inhabits the cold deserts of Central Asia. Camels can go for weeks without drinking and then take in over 100 liters at once, and they have long served people as pack animals and a source of milk, meat, and wool. Domestic camels often live 40 to 50 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Camelidae", "genus": "Camelus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 600, "lengthM": 3, "topSpeedKmh": 65, "lifespanYears": 45 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Camelus dromedarius" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deserts and arid plains" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "40–50 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "400–700 kg (880–1,540 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 65 km/h (40 mph) in short bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deserts and arid regions of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central and South Asia.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Camelus dromedarius.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Camelus%20dromedarius&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Camelus dromedarius. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Camelus_dromedarius/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Camel.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dromedary" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/camel/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/camel/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "orangutan", "name": "Orangutan", "scientificName": "Pongo pygmaeus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Orangutans are large, intelligent great apes that live in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, the only great apes found in Asia. They spend most of their lives in the trees, swinging through the canopy with long, powerful arms that can span over 2 m (7 ft), and they feed mainly on fruit. Known for their reddish hair and tool use, orangutans are critically endangered, with populations falling sharply due to deforestation. In the wild they can live 35 to 45 years.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Hominidae", "genus": "Pongo" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 75, "lengthM": 1.4, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 40 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pongo pygmaeus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (mostly fruit)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical rainforest canopy" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "35–45 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "30–90 kg (66–200 lb)" }, { "label": "Arm span", "value": "Up to 2.2 m (7 ft)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra in Southeast Asia.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Ancrenaz, M. et al. (2016). Pongo pygmaeus. 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Johns Hopkins University Press.", "url": null } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/orangutan/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/orangutan/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "cougar", "name": "Cougar", "scientificName": "Puma concolor", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The cougar, also called puma, mountain lion, or panther, is a large solitary cat with the widest range of any wild land mammal in the Americas, from Canada to the southern Andes. It is a powerful ambush predator that hunts deer and other prey, and despite its size it is not classed among the \"big cats\" because it cannot roar. Cougars can leap great distances and run fast over short bursts. In the wild they typically live 8 to 13 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Felidae", "genus": "Puma" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 80, "lengthM": 2.4, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 11 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Puma concolor" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Mountains, forests, and deserts" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "8–13 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "29–90 kg (64–200 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 80 km/h (50 mph) in short bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Mountains, forests, and deserts from western Canada through the United States to the southern Andes of South America.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Nielsen, C. et al. (2015). Puma concolor. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Nowak, R. M. (1999). Walker's Mammals of the World (6th ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Puma concolor. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Puma_concolor/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cougar/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cougar/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "capybara", "name": "Capybara", "scientificName": "Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The capybara is the largest living rodent, a barrel-shaped, semi-aquatic herbivore from the wetlands and grasslands of South America. Adults can weigh up to 65 kg (143 lb) and stand about 0.6 m (2 ft) tall, with partially webbed feet for swimming. 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University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Hydrochoerus_hydrochaeris/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Capybara.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capybara" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/capybara/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/capybara/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "hyena", "name": "Spotted Hyena", "scientificName": "Crocuta crocuta", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The spotted hyena is a powerful, highly social carnivore of sub-Saharan Africa, known for its bone-crushing jaws and eerie, laugh-like calls. It lives in large matriarchal groups called clans, led by dominant females, and is both a skilled cooperative hunter and an opportunistic scavenger. Despite its dog-like look, the hyena is more closely related to cats and mongooses. 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University of California Press.", "url": null } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hyena/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hyena/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "impala", "name": "Impala", "scientificName": "Aepyceros melampus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The impala is a medium-sized antelope of eastern and southern Africa, famous for spectacular leaps that can clear 3 m (10 ft) in height and 10 m (33 ft) in length. Only males grow the long lyre-shaped horns. Impalas live in herds, graze and browse, and typically live about 12 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Aepyceros" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 60, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 90, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Aepyceros melampus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (grazer and browser)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savanna and open woodland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 12 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "40–75 kg (88–165 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 90 km/h (56 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Savannas and open woodlands of eastern and southern Africa, usually near water.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Aepyceros melampus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Aepyceros%20melampus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Aepyceros melampus. 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Males carry the largest horns, and ibex typically live 14 to 16 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Capra" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 100, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 16 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Capra ibex" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Steep rocky mountain slopes" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "14–16 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "35–100 kg (77–220 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Around 50 km/h (31 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Steep, rocky mountain slopes of the European Alps, with related ibex species across Asia and North Africa.", "continents": [ "Europe" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Capra ibex.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Capra%20ibex&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Capra ibex. 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Quokkas are nocturnal herbivores that carry their young in a pouch, are found mainly on Rottnest Island, and typically live around 10 years.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Diprotodontia", "family": "Macropodidae", "genus": "Setonix" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Setonix brachyurus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Scrub, heath, and forest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 10 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2.5–5 kg (5.5–11 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Around 30 km/h (19 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Southwestern Australia, especially Rottnest Island near Perth, in scrub, heath, and forest.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Setonix brachyurus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Setonix%20brachyurus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Setonix brachyurus. 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Uakaris live high in flooded forest, eat mostly seeds and fruit, and can live around 20 years.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Pitheciidae", "genus": "Cacajao" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 3.5, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cacajao calvus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (mostly seeds and fruit)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Flooded Amazon rainforest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2.7–3.5 kg (6–7.7 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Agile climber and leaper" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Seasonally flooded rainforests of the western Amazon basin in Brazil, Peru, and neighboring countries.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cacajao calvus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cacajao%20calvus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Cacajao calvus. 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Urials live in dry mountains and grasslands, graze in herds, and are considered an ancestor of domestic sheep.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Ovis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 90, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 60, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ovis vignei" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Dry hills, mountains, and grassland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 12 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "40–90 kg (88–198 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 60 km/h (37 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Dry hills, mountains, and grasslands of Central and South Asia, including Iran, Pakistan, and Central Asia.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ovis vignei.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ovis%20vignei&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ovis vignei. 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With only around ten individuals left, it is the most endangered marine mammal on Earth, threatened mainly by illegal gillnets.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Phocoenidae", "genus": "Phocoena" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 50, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Phocoena sinus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (fish and squid)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Shallow northern Gulf of California" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "30–55 kg (66–121 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "A fast, shy swimmer" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Only the shallow northern end of the Gulf of California in Mexico, the smallest range of any marine mammal.", "continents": [ "North America", "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Phocoena sinus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Phocoena%20sinus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Phocoena sinus. 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Xerus live in social burrow colonies, eat seeds, roots, and insects, are active by day, and typically live around 6 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Sciuridae", "genus": "Xerus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.7, "lengthM": 0.45, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Xerus inauris" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (seeds, roots, insects)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Dry savanna, scrub, and semi-desert" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 6 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "500–1,000 g (1.1–2.2 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Quick, darting runner" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Dry savannas, scrub, and semi-deserts across southern and eastern Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Xerus inauris.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Xerus%20inauris&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Xerus inauris. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Xerus_inauris/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/xerus/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/xerus/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "yak", "name": "Yak", "scientificName": "Bos grunniens", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The yak is a large, long-haired ox adapted to the cold, thin air of the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau. Domestic yaks are vital pack animals that provide milk, meat, and wool, while the larger wild yak is listed as Vulnerable. Yaks thrive above 4,000 m (13,000 ft) and live around 20 years.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Bos" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 600, "lengthM": 3.25, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 22 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Bos grunniens (domestic), Bos mutus (wild)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "High mountain plateau and alpine tundra" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "300–1,000 kg (660–2,200 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Around 40 km/h (25 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Wild yak: Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "High mountains and plateaus of Central Asia, especially the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Bos grunniens.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Bos%20grunniens&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Bos grunniens. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Bos_grunniens/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Yak.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yak" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/yak/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/yak/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "weasel", "name": "Weasel", "scientificName": "Mustela nivalis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The weasel (Mustela nivalis) is the smallest carnivore in Britain and one of the smallest worldwide, with a body length of just 16–23 cm. Its slender, flexible body is built for pursuing mice and voles directly into their burrows. To tell it from the similar stoat: the weasel is smaller and its short tail is plain brown all the way to the tip, while the stoat is bigger with a distinctive black-tipped tail.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Mustelidae", "genus": "Mustela" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.1, "lengthM": 0.2, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mustela nivalis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (mainly mice and voles)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Farmland, hedgerows, grassland, woodland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–3 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "16–23 cm (6–9 in); Britain's smallest carnivore" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "30–150 g (about 1–5 oz)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Found across the Northern Hemisphere, from Britain and Ireland through Europe and Asia to North America; prefers farmland, hedgerows, and woodland with good rodent populations.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Mustela nivalis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Mustela%20nivalis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Mustela nivalis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Mustela_nivalis/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Weasel.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Least_weasel" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/weasel/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/weasel/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "wombat", "name": "Wombat", "scientificName": "Vombatus ursinus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The wombat (Vombatus ursinus) is a stocky, short-legged Australian marsupial and one of the world's largest burrowing animals. It is the only animal known to produce cube-shaped faeces — a result of unique gut elasticity that moulds droppings so they do not roll away. 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University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Vombatus_ursinus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Wombat.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_wombat" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/wombat/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/wombat/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "platypus", "name": "Platypus", "scientificName": "Ornithorhynchus anatinus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The platypus is a small, semi-aquatic Australian mammal with a duck-like bill, webbed feet, and a beaver-like tail. It is one of only five mammal species that lay eggs (a monotreme), and males have a venomous spur. Platypuses typically live 6 to 15 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Near Threatened", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Monotremata", "family": "Ornithorhynchidae", "genus": "Ornithorhynchus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 0.45, "topSpeedKmh": 1, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ornithorhynchus anatinus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insect larvae, worms, shellfish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "6–15 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.7–2.4 kg (1.5–5.3 lb)" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "40–50 cm (16–20 in) including tail" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Near Threatened (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Eastern Australia from northern Queensland to Victoria, and across Tasmania, in permanent freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ornithorhynchus anatinus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ornithorhynchus%20anatinus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ornithorhynchus anatinus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ornithorhynchus_anatinus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Platypus.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platypus" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/platypus/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/platypus/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "manatee", "name": "Manatee", "scientificName": "Trichechus manatus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Manatees are large, slow-moving aquatic mammals often called sea cows. The West Indian manatee grazes on seagrass and water plants in warm rivers, estuaries, and shallow coasts. Adults reach about 3 m (10 ft) and 500 kg (1,100 lb) and can live 40 years or more in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Sirenia", "family": "Trichechidae", "genus": "Trichechus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 500, "lengthM": 3, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 40 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Trichechus manatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (seagrass and water plants)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Warm rivers, estuaries, and shallow coasts" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "40+ years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "200–600 kg (440–1,300 lb)" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "2.7–4 m (9–13 ft)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Warm Atlantic coasts, rivers, and estuaries from the southeastern United States through the Caribbean to northern Brazil.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America", "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Deutsch, C. J. et al. (2008). Trichechus manatus. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Trichechus manatus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Trichechus_manatus/" }, { "citation": "Nowak, R. M. (1999). Walker's Mammals of the World (6th ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press.", "url": null } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/manatee/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/manatee/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "sea-lion", "name": "Sea Lion", "scientificName": "Zalophus californianus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Sea lions are intelligent marine mammals with external ear flaps and large flippers that let them walk on land. The California sea lion is a fast, social swimmer that barks loudly and lives in coastal colonies. Males can weigh up to about 390 kg (860 lb) and live 20 to 30 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Otariidae", "genus": "Zalophus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 300, "lengthM": 2.4, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 28 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Zalophus californianus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (fish and squid)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal waters, beaches, and rocky shores" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–30 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "100–390 kg (220–860 lb); males far larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph) in water" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "The Pacific coast of North America from British Columbia to central Mexico, including the Gulf of California.", "continents": [ "North America", "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Zalophus californianus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Zalophus%20californianus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Zalophus californianus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Zalophus_californianus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Sea Lion.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_sea_lion" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sea-lion/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sea-lion/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "harbor-seal", "name": "Harbor Seal", "scientificName": "Phoca vitulina", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The harbor seal is a true (earless) seal found along cool coasts across the Northern Hemisphere. It has a plump, spotted coat, no visible ear flaps, and large dark eyes. Harbor seals reach about 1.8 m (6 ft), live 25 to 30 years, and haul out on rocks and beaches to rest.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Phocidae", "genus": "Phoca" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 100, "lengthM": 1.8, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Phoca vitulina" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (fish, squid, crustaceans)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Temperate and Arctic coastal waters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–30 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "55–130 kg (120–290 lb)" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "1.5–1.9 m (5–6 ft)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Temperate and Arctic coasts on both sides of the North Atlantic and North Pacific.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia", "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Phoca vitulina.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Phoca%20vitulina&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Phoca vitulina. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Phoca_vitulina/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Harbor Seal.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harbor_seal" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/harbor-seal/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/harbor-seal/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "ring-tailed-lemur", "name": "Ring-Tailed Lemur", "scientificName": "Lemur catta", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The ring-tailed lemur is a primate found only on the island of Madagascar, instantly recognizable by its long black-and-white striped tail. It lives in female-led troops, spends more time on the ground than other lemurs, and loves to sunbathe. 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University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Lemur_catta/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Ring-Tailed Lemur.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring-tailed_lemur" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "fennec-fox", "name": "Fennec Fox", "scientificName": "Vulpes zerda", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The fennec fox is the world's smallest fox, native to the deserts of North Africa and the Sahara. Its huge ears radiate body heat and pick up the sound of prey underground, while pale fur and furry feet help it survive scorching sand. 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University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Vulpes_zerda/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Fennec Fox.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fennec_fox" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/fennec-fox/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/fennec-fox/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "narwhal", "name": "Narwhal", "scientificName": "Monodon monoceros", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The narwhal is an Arctic whale famous for the long, spiraled tusk that grows from the head of most males. The tusk is actually an enlarged tooth packed with nerves. Narwhals live year-round in the icy waters of the Arctic, reach about 5 m (16 ft) excluding the tusk, and can live 50 years or more.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Monodontidae", "genus": "Monodon" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1600, "lengthM": 5, "topSpeedKmh": 10, "lifespanYears": 50 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Monodon monoceros" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (fish, squid, shrimp)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Arctic oceans and ice-edge waters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "50+ years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "800–1,600 kg (1,800–3,500 lb)" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "4–5.5 m (13–18 ft) excluding tusk" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Arctic waters of Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia, with the largest numbers around Baffin Bay.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia", "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Lowry, L. et al. (2017). Monodon monoceros. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Monodon monoceros. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Monodon_monoceros/" }, { "citation": "Nowak, R. M. (1999). Walker's Mammals of the World (6th ed.). 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University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Meles_meles/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Badger.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_badger" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/badger/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/badger/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "mole", "name": "Mole", "scientificName": "Talpa europaea", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The European mole is a small, cylindrical burrowing mammal with velvety black fur, tiny eyes, and enormous spade-like front paws built for digging. It spends almost its entire life underground, hunting earthworms in a network of tunnels, and the molehills on lawns are the soil it pushes to the surface. 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University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Talpa_europaea/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Mole.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_mole" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mole/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mole/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "mouse", "name": "Mouse", "scientificName": "Mus musculus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The house mouse is a small rodent with large ears, a pointed snout, and a thin tail roughly as long as its body. It is one of the most successful mammals on Earth, living alongside humans almost everywhere, and is a major laboratory animal. House mice weigh only about 12–30 g, breed rapidly year-round, and usually live around a year in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Muridae", "genus": "Mus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.02, "lengthM": 0.09, "topSpeedKmh": 13, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mus musculus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (mainly seeds and grains)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Buildings, fields, and grassland worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 1 year wild (2–3 in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "12–30 g (0.4–1 oz)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "13 km/h (8 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Originally from the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia, the house mouse now lives alongside people on every continent except Antarctica.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Mus musculus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Mus%20musculus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Mus musculus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Mus_musculus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Mouse.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_mouse" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mouse/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mouse/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "rat", "name": "Rat", "scientificName": "Rattus norvegicus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The brown rat, also called the Norway rat, is a large, highly intelligent rodent that lives alongside people across most of the world. It has coarse brown-grey fur, a blunt snout, and a long scaly tail, and it thrives in sewers, cities, farms, and waterways. Brown rats weigh up to about 500 g, are strong swimmers and climbers, and usually live one to two years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Muridae", "genus": "Rattus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.5, "lengthM": 0.25, "topSpeedKmh": 13, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Rattus norvegicus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (highly opportunistic)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Cities, sewers, farms, riverbanks worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–2 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "200–500 g (7–18 oz)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "13 km/h (8 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Probably originated in northern China and Mongolia; the brown rat is now found worldwide near people on every continent except Antarctica.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Rattus norvegicus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Rattus%20norvegicus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Rattus norvegicus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Rattus_norvegicus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Rat.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_rat" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/rat/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/rat/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "chipmunk", "name": "Chipmunk", "scientificName": "Tamias striatus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Chipmunks are small, striped members of the squirrel family native mainly to North America. The eastern chipmunk has bold dark-and-cream stripes down its back, large cheek pouches for carrying food, and lives in burrows. It hoards seeds and nuts for winter, spends the coldest months in a sleepy, torpid state underground, and typically lives 2 to 3 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Sciuridae", "genus": "Tamias" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.1, "lengthM": 0.28, "topSpeedKmh": 33, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Tamias striatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (seeds, nuts, fruit, insects)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deciduous forest, woodland edges, suburbs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "2–3 years wild (up to 8)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "70–140 g (2.5–5 oz)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "33 km/h (21 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deciduous forests, woodland edges, and suburbs across eastern North America, from southern Canada through the eastern United States.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Tamias striatus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Tamias%20striatus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Tamias striatus. 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Skunks are omnivores active mainly at night, weigh up to about 6 kg (13 lb), and usually live 2 to 3 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Mephitidae", "genus": "Mephitis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 6, "lengthM": 0.8, "topSpeedKmh": 16, "lifespanYears": 7 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mephitis mephitis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (insects, small animals, fruit)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodland, grassland, farmland, suburbs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "2–3 years wild (up to 7)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1.2–6 kg (2.6–13 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "16 km/h (10 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "From southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico, in woodland, grassland, farmland, and towns.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Mephitis mephitis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Mephitis%20mephitis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Mephitis mephitis. 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Famous for its yipping, howling chorus, it thrives everywhere from deserts and prairies to the middle of large cities. 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It is a cat-sized, grey-furred animal with a pointed pink snout, a prehensile tail, and 50 teeth — more than any other North American land mammal. Famous for 'playing possum', it eats almost anything, including ticks, and usually lives only 2 to 4 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Didelphimorphia", "family": "Didelphidae", "genus": "Didelphis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 6, "lengthM": 0.9, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Didelphis virginiana" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (insects, carrion, fruit, eggs)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodland, farmland, suburbs of North America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "2–4 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2–6 kg (4–13 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "24 km/h (15 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Across the eastern and central United States, expanding north into Canada and along the coasts; the only marsupial north of Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Didelphis virginiana.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Didelphis%20virginiana&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Didelphis virginiana. 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Unlike rabbits, hares live above ground in shallow scrapes called forms and their young are born fully furred with open eyes. Brown hares can sprint up to about 70 km/h (43 mph), making them one of the fastest land mammals in Britain.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Lagomorpha", "family": "Leporidae", "genus": "Lepus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5, "lengthM": 0.7, "topSpeedKmh": 70, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lepus europaeus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (grasses, herbs, crops, bark)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open farmland, grassland, meadows" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–4 years wild (up to 12)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "3–5 kg (7–11 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "70 km/h (43 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Native to open country across Europe and western Asia; widely introduced elsewhere, including parts of the Americas and Australia.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Lepus europaeus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Lepus%20europaeus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Lepus europaeus. 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Adults weigh roughly 2–35 kg depending on species and can live around 20 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Pholidota", "family": "Manidae", "genus": "Manis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 15, "lengthM": 1.2, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Manis spp." }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Ants and termites" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical and subtropical forests and savannas in Africa and Asia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Up to 20 years in the wild (longer in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2–35 kg (4–77 lb) depending on species" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow walker; can roll into an armoured ball when threatened" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests and savannas across sub-Saharan Africa and South and Southeast Asia, including India and Indonesia.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Challender, D. W. et al. (2019). Manis spp. IUCN Red List assessments.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Manis spp. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Manis/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pangolin/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pangolin/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "okapi", "name": "Okapi", "scientificName": "Okapia johnstoni", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The okapi is the only living relative of the giraffe, with zebra-like stripes on the legs and a long blue tongue for browsing leaves. It lives in dense rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo, weighs up to 250 kg (550 lb), and is listed Endangered due to poaching and habitat loss.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Giraffidae", "genus": "Okapia" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 250, "lengthM": 2.2, "topSpeedKmh": 60, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Okapia johnstoni" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Leaves, shoots, fruit, and fungi" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Ituri and other lowland rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–30 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "200–250 kg (440–550 lb); males heavier" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in short bursts through forest" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Lowland and montane rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially the Ituri Forest.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Mallon, D. et al. (2013). Okapia johnstoni. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Okapia johnstoni. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Okapia_johnstoni/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/okapi/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/okapi/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "wolverine", "name": "Wolverine", "scientificName": "Gulo gulo", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Wolverines are stocky, powerful mustelids of boreal forests and Arctic tundra. Despite weighing only 9–25 kg (20–55 lb), they can drive wolves and bears off kills and travel enormous daily distances. They are listed Least Concern globally but are rare and declining in southern parts of their range.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Mustelidae", "genus": "Gulo" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 20, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Gulo gulo" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carrion, small and medium mammals, birds, berries" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Boreal forests, tundra, and alpine regions of northern North America, Europe, and Asia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "7–12 years in the wild (up to 17 in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "9–25 kg (20–55 lb); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph); endurance traveller" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Boreal forests and tundra of Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia, Russia, and the Rocky Mountains.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Copeland, J. et al. (2017). Gulo gulo. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Gulo gulo. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Gulo_gulo/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/wolverine/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/wolverine/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "aardvark", "name": "Aardvark", "scientificName": "Orycteropus afer", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Aardvarks are nocturnal African mammals with pig-like snouts, rabbit-like ears, and powerful claws for tearing open termite mounds. They are the only living member of the order Tubulidentata and weigh 40–65 kg (88–143 lb). Listed Least Concern but locally threatened by bushmeat hunting.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Tubulidentata", "family": "Orycteropodidae", "genus": "Orycteropus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 60, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 23 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Orycteropus afer" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Ants and termites" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savannas, grasslands, and woodland across sub-Saharan Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Up to 23 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "40–65 kg (88–143 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph) when fleeing predators" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Savannas, grasslands, and woodland across sub-Saharan Africa wherever ants and termites are abundant.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/aardvark/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/aardvark/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "musk-ox", "name": "Muskox", "scientificName": "Ovibos moschatus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Muskoxen are shaggy Arctic bovids that form defensive circles when threatened, presenting horns outward to protect calves. They weigh up to 400 kg (880 lb), produce fine qiviut underwool, and live in Canada, Greenland, and reintroduced populations in Alaska and Scandinavia.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Ovibos" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 300, "lengthM": 2.2, "topSpeedKmh": 60, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ovibos moschatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Grasses, sedges, willows, and mosses" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Arctic tundra and taiga of Canada, Greenland, and Alaska" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "12–20 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "180–400 kg (400–880 lb); bulls heavier" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in short charges" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Arctic tundra of Canada and Greenland, with reintroduced populations in Alaska and Scandinavia.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/musk-ox/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/musk-ox/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "flying-squirrel", "name": "Northern Flying Squirrel", "scientificName": "Glaucomys sabrinus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Northern flying squirrels do not truly fly — they glide between trees on a furry membrane called a patagium, steering with their flat tail. They live in boreal forests across North America, weigh about 110–230 g, and are active at night feeding on fungi, nuts, and tree sap.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Sciuridae", "genus": "Glaucomys" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.15, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Glaucomys sabrinus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Fungi, nuts, seeds, insects, tree sap" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Mature boreal and mixed forests of Canada and the northern United States" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 5–6 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "110–230 g (4–8 oz)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Glides up to 50 m (160 ft) between trees" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Boreal and mixed forests of Canada, Alaska, and the northern and western United States.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/flying-squirrel/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/flying-squirrel/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "caiman", "name": "Spectacled Caiman", "scientificName": "Caiman crocodilus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "Spectacled caimans are medium-sized crocodilians named for a bony ridge between the eyes resembling spectacles. They inhabit wetlands from Central America to northern Argentina, weigh up to 40 kg (88 lb), and are the most widespread crocodilian in the Americas.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Crocodilia", "family": "Alligatoridae", "genus": "Caiman" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 40, "lengthM": 2, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 40 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Caiman crocodilus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Fish, birds, mammals, and amphibians" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Freshwater wetlands, rivers, and lakes of Central and South America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Up to 40 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "7–40 kg (15–88 lb); larger in captivity" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 30 km/h (19 mph) in short bursts on land" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Freshwater wetlands from Central America through the Amazon basin to northern Argentina and Trinidad.", "continents": [ "South America", "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/caiman/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/caiman/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bullfrog", "name": "American Bullfrog", "scientificName": "Lithobates catesbeianus", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) is North America's largest frog, reaching 9 to 20 cm in body length and weighing up to about 0.5 kg. It lives in and around ponds, lakes, marshes and slow streams, where the male's deep, resonant call carries far across the water. A voracious carnivore, it will eat almost anything it can swallow, from insects to fish and small vertebrates. In the wild bullfrogs live around seven to nine years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Anura", "family": "Ranidae", "genus": "Lithobates" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.5, "lengthM": 0.2, "topSpeedKmh": 16, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lithobates catesbeianus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects, fish, small vertebrates)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Ponds, lakes, marshes, slow streams" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "7–9 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "9–20 cm (3.5–8 in) body length" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Native to eastern and central North America; widely introduced elsewhere as an invasive species.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Lithobates catesbeianus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Lithobates%20catesbeianus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Lithobates catesbeianus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Lithobates_catesbeianus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bullfrog/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bullfrog/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "red-eyed-tree-frog", "name": "Red-Eyed Tree Frog", "scientificName": "Agalychnis callidryas", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The red-eyed tree frog is a small, brightly colored amphibian of Central American rainforests, famous for its vivid red eyes, green body, and orange feet. It is nocturnal and arboreal, spending its days asleep camouflaged on leaves. These frogs typically live around 5 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Anura", "family": "Phyllomedusidae", "genus": "Agalychnis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.015, "lengthM": 0.07, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 5 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Agalychnis callidryas" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore (crickets, moths, flies)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Lowland and humid rainforest canopy" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 5 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "6–15 g (0.2–0.5 oz)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "5–7 cm (2–3 in) body length" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "The humid lowland rainforests of Central America, from southern Mexico through Costa Rica and Panama.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Agalychnis callidryas.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Agalychnis%20callidryas&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Agalychnis callidryas. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Agalychnis_callidryas/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Red-Eyed Tree Frog.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agalychnis_callidryas" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "cane-toad", "name": "Cane Toad", "scientificName": "Rhinella marina", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The cane toad is a large, warty terrestrial toad native to the Americas, reaching up to 1 kg (2.2 lb). It secretes a powerful toxin from glands on its shoulders and is famous as a destructive invasive species in Australia, where it was introduced in 1935. 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University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Rhinella_marina/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Cane Toad.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cane_toad" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cane-toad/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cane-toad/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "fire-salamander", "name": "Fire Salamander", "scientificName": "Salamandra salamandra", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The fire salamander is a striking black amphibian marked with bright yellow or orange patterns, native to the forests of central and southern Europe. Its bold coloring warns predators that its skin secretes toxins. 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University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Salamandra_salamandra/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Fire Salamander.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_salamander" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/fire-salamander/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/fire-salamander/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "tiger-salamander", "name": "Tiger Salamander", "scientificName": "Ambystoma tigrinum", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The tiger salamander is one of the largest land-dwelling salamanders in North America, named for the yellow blotches that stripe its dark body. It spends much of its life underground in burrows and returns to ponds to breed. Tiger salamanders can live 10 to 16 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Urodela", "family": "Ambystomatidae", "genus": "Ambystoma" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.13, "lengthM": 0.2, "topSpeedKmh": 4, "lifespanYears": 13 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ambystoma tigrinum" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (worms, insects, small animals)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Grassland, woodland, and farmland with ponds" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–16 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.13 kg (4.6 oz)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "15–30 cm (6–12 in) body length" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Grasslands, woodlands, and farmland across North America, from southern Canada through the United States into Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ambystoma tigrinum.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ambystoma%20tigrinum&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ambystoma tigrinum. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ambystoma_tigrinum/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Tiger Salamander.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_salamander" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tiger-salamander/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tiger-salamander/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "goliath-frog", "name": "Goliath Frog", "scientificName": "Conraua goliath", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The Goliath frog is the largest living frog, growing up to 32 cm (13 in) long and weighing as much as 3.3 kg (7.3 lb). It lives only in fast-flowing rivers of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea in West Africa. This powerful frog is endangered and can live around 15 years.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Anura", "family": "Conrauidae", "genus": "Conraua" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 3.3, "lengthM": 0.32, "topSpeedKmh": 12, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Conraua goliath" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects, crustaceans, small animals)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Fast-flowing rainforest rivers and waterfalls" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 15 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to 3.3 kg (7.3 lb)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Up to 32 cm (13 in) body length" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Fast-flowing rainforest rivers of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea in West Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Conraua goliath.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Conraua%20goliath&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Conraua goliath. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Conraua_goliath/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Goliath Frog.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goliath_frog" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/goliath-frog/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/goliath-frog/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "glass-frog", "name": "Glass Frog", "scientificName": "Hyalinobatrachium valerioi", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "Glass frogs are small tree frogs of Central and South American rainforests, famous for the translucent skin on their bellies that reveals their internal organs and beating heart. They are nocturnal, arboreal, and care for their eggs on leaves above streams. Most species live around 10 to 14 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Anura", "family": "Centrolenidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.005, "lengthM": 0.025, "topSpeedKmh": 6, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Hyalinobatrachium valerioi" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore (small insects, spiders)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Streamside vegetation in humid rainforest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 10–14 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Around 5 g (0.2 oz)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "2–3 cm (0.8–1.2 in) body length" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Humid rainforests near clear streams across Central and South America.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Hyalinobatrachium valerioi.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Hyalinobatrachium%20valerioi&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Hyalinobatrachium valerioi. 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It is remarkable for surviving winter by letting much of its body freeze solid and then thawing in spring. Wood frogs typically live around 3 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Anura", "family": "Ranidae", "genus": "Lithobates" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.008, "lengthM": 0.06, "topSpeedKmh": 9, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lithobates sylvaticus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore (insects, spiders, slugs)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests and woodland near temporary pools" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 3 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 8 g (0.3 oz)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "3.5–7 cm (1.4–2.8 in) body length" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests across northern North America, ranging farther north than any other frog, even above the Arctic Circle.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Lithobates sylvaticus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Lithobates%20sylvaticus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Lithobates sylvaticus. 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It is fully aquatic, living its whole life in clean, fast-flowing streams where it breathes mainly through the wrinkled folds of its skin. Hellbenders are long-lived, often surviving 25 to 30 years.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Urodela", "family": "Cryptobranchidae", "genus": "Cryptobranchus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 28 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cryptobranchus alleganiensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (crayfish, small fish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Clean, fast-flowing rocky streams and rivers" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–30 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to about 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "30–74 cm (12–29 in) body length" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Cool, clean, fast-flowing rivers of the eastern and central United States, especially the Appalachian region.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cryptobranchus alleganiensis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cryptobranchus%20alleganiensis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Cryptobranchus alleganiensis. 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Adults are olive-green and aquatic, and their skin contains a mild toxin for defense. Eastern newts can live up to 15 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Urodela", "family": "Salamandridae", "genus": "Notophthalmus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.01, "lengthM": 0.1, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 13 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Notophthalmus viridescens" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects, worms, small invertebrates)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Ponds, lakes, and surrounding moist woodland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Up to 15 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Around 10 g (0.35 oz)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "7–12 cm (2.8–4.7 in) body length" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Ponds, lakes, and moist woodlands across eastern North America, from Canada to the southeastern United States.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Notophthalmus viridescens.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Notophthalmus%20viridescens&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Notophthalmus viridescens. 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It lives in woodland, grassland, and gardens, sheltering by day and hunting insects, worms, and slugs by night, moving with a slow crawl or short hops rather than the long leaps of a frog. Adults reach 8 to 13 cm long and weigh 20 to 80 g, and they can live 10 to 12 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Anura", "family": "Bufonidae", "genus": "Bufo" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.05, "lengthM": 0.13, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 11 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Bufo bufo" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects, worms, slugs)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodland, grassland, and gardens near ponds" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–12 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "8–13 cm (3–5 in) body length" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "20–80 g (0.7–2.8 oz)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Woodlands, grasslands, and gardens across Europe, western Asia, and northwest Africa.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Bufo bufo.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Bufo%20bufo&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Bufo bufo. 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It is an excellent climber with large sticky toe pads and spends most of its life high in trees, descending to ponds only to breed. Gray tree frogs can live 7 to 9 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Anura", "family": "Hylidae", "genus": "Dryophytes" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.008, "lengthM": 0.05, "topSpeedKmh": 6, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dryophytes versicolor" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore (insects, mites, spiders)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests and wooded wetlands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "7–9 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "3–6 cm (1.25–2.4 in) body length" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 7–9 g (0.25–0.3 oz)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests and wooded wetlands across the eastern United States and southeastern Canada.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Dryophytes versicolor.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Dryophytes%20versicolor&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Dryophytes versicolor. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Dryophytes_versicolor/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/gray-tree-frog/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/gray-tree-frog/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "pacman-frog", "name": "Pacman Frog", "scientificName": "Ceratophrys ornata", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The Pacman frog (Ceratophrys ornata) is a round, big-mouthed horned frog from the grasslands and wetlands of South America, named for its resemblance to the arcade character. It reaches about 10 to 15 cm and up to 0.3 kg, with females much larger than males. It is a sit-and-wait ambush predator that buries itself and lunges at almost anything that passes. Listed as Near Threatened, it can live six to ten years, and longer in captivity.", "conservationStatus": "Near Threatened", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Anura", "family": "Ceratophryidae", "genus": "Ceratophrys" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.3, "lengthM": 0.15, "topSpeedKmh": 4, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ceratophrys ornata" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects, small vertebrates)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Grasslands and wetlands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "6–10 years, longer in captivity" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "10–15 cm (4–6 in) body length" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to about 0.3 kg (0.7 lb)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Near Threatened (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Grasslands and wetlands of Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ceratophrys ornata.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ceratophrys%20ornata&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ceratophrys ornata. 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It has a flat body, no tongue or visible eardrum, and uses sensitive fingers and a lateral-line system to find food in murky water. Widely used in scientific research and kept as a pet, it can live 15 years or more.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Anura", "family": "Pipidae", "genus": "Xenopus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.06, "lengthM": 0.12, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Xenopus laevis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects, worms, small animals)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Ponds, lakes, and slow waters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15+ years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "5–12 cm (2–4.7 in) body length" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Around 60 g (2 oz)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Ponds, lakes, and slow waters across sub-Saharan Africa; widely introduced elsewhere.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Xenopus laevis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Xenopus%20laevis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Xenopus laevis. 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When threatened, it arches its body to flash the bright belly, warning predators that its skin is toxic. 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When threatened it puffs up and can ooze a sticky, irritating secretion that gums up a predator's mouth. Tomato frogs are burrowing ambush hunters that can live around 6 to 8 years, and longer in captivity.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Anura", "family": "Microhylidae", "genus": "Dyscophus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.06, "lengthM": 0.1, "topSpeedKmh": 4, "lifespanYears": 7 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dyscophus antongilii" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects, worms, small invertebrates)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rainforest floor, swamps, and ditches" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "6–8 years, longer in captivity" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "6–10 cm (2.4–4 in); females larger" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Around 40–230 g (1.4–8 oz)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rainforest floors, swamps, and ditches of northeastern Madagascar.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Dyscophus antongilii.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Dyscophus%20antongilii&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Dyscophus antongilii. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Dyscophus_antongilii/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Tomato Frog.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyscophus_antongilii" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tomato-frog/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tomato-frog/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "caecilian", "name": "Caecilian", "scientificName": "Gymnophiona", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "Caecilians are a group of limbless, worm-like amphibians that live mostly hidden in damp soil and leaf litter across the tropics of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They range from a few centimeters to over 1.5 m (5 ft) long, have tiny or skin-covered eyes, and rely on a pair of sensory tentacles to find prey underground. Long-lived for amphibians, some caecilians survive well over a decade.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Gymnophiona", "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.1, "lengthM": 0.4, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Gymnophiona" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (worms, insects, small invertebrates)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Damp soil and leaf litter in the tropics" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Often more than a decade" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "From a few cm up to 1.5 m (5 ft)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Varies by species" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Damp soil and leaf litter across the wet tropics of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Gymnophiona.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Gymnophiona&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Caecilian.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caecilian" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/caecilian/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/caecilian/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "ostrich", "name": "Ostrich", "scientificName": "Struthio camelus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The ostrich (Struthio camelus) is the largest and heaviest living bird, a flightless native of Africa's savannas, semi-deserts, and open plains. Adults stand up to about 2.8 m tall and weigh 63 to 130 kg, yet they are the fastest bird on land, sprinting at 70 km/h. Mostly plant-eating omnivores, wild ostriches live 40 to 45 years and are listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Struthioniformes", "family": "Struthionidae", "genus": "Struthio" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 130, "lengthM": 2.8, "topSpeedKmh": 70, "lifespanYears": 45 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Struthio camelus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (mostly plants)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savanna, semi-desert, open plains" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "40–45 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "63–130 kg (140–290 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "70 km/h (43 mph) on foot" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "The savannas, semi-deserts, and open plains of sub-Saharan Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "BirdLife International (2018). Struthio camelus. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Billerman, S. M. et al. (eds.). Birds of the World. Cornell Lab of Ornithology.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Struthio camelus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Struthio_camelus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ostrich/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ostrich/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "hummingbird", "name": "Ruby-throated Hummingbird", "scientificName": "Archilochus colubris", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is a tiny nectar-feeding bird of eastern North America, weighing just 2 to 6 grams, about the same as a penny. It can hover in mid-air and even fly backwards, beating its wings roughly 50 times a second and reaching speeds of 50 km/h (30 mph). Males show a brilliant red throat, and these little birds typically live 3 to 5 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Apodiformes", "family": "Trochilidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.003, "lengthM": 0.09, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 5 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Archilochus colubris" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Nectarivore (also small insects)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Gardens, woodlands, meadows" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–5 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2–6 g (about a penny)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "50 km/h (30 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Breeds across eastern North America and migrates to Central America for winter.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "BirdLife International — hummingbird assessments. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Billerman, S. M. et al. (eds.). Birds of the World. Cornell Lab of Ornithology.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Trochilidae (hummingbirds). University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Trochilidae/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hummingbird/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hummingbird/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "african-grey-parrot", "name": "African Grey Parrot", "scientificName": "Psittacus erithacus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is a medium-sized grey parrot of the lowland rainforests of West and Central Africa, widely regarded as one of the most intelligent birds and a famously gifted mimic. It measures about 33 cm (13 in) long, weighs 400 to 500 g, and can live 40 to 60 years, making it both a demanding pet and a long-term commitment. Wild populations have fallen sharply from trapping for the pet trade and habitat loss, and the IUCN lists the species as Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Psittaciformes", "family": "Psittacidae", "genus": "Psittacus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.4, "lengthM": 0.33, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 55 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Psittacus erithacus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (seeds, nuts, fruit)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Lowland tropical rainforest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "40–60 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "400–500 g (0.9–1.1 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "50 km/h (30 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "The lowland rainforests of central and western Africa, across the Congo Basin.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Psittacus erithacus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Psittacus%20erithacus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Psittacus erithacus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Psittacus_erithacus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — African Grey Parrot.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_parrot" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/african-grey-parrot/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/african-grey-parrot/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "snowy-owl", "name": "Snowy Owl", "scientificName": "Bubo scandiacus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a large, white owl of the Arctic tundra, easily recognised by its rounded head, piercing yellow eyes, and dense feathering. It weighs around 2 kg with a wingspan of 1.2 to 1.5 m, flies powerfully at up to 80 km/h (50 mph), and hunts mainly lemmings by day as well as night. Living about 10 years in the wild, it is listed as Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Strigiformes", "family": "Strigidae", "genus": "Bubo" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2, "lengthM": 0.66, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Bubo scandiacus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (mainly lemmings)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Arctic tundra and open fields" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 10 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 80 km/h (50 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "The Arctic tundra of North America, Europe, and Asia, wintering farther south.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "BirdLife International (2021). Bubo scandiacus. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Billerman, S. M. et al. (eds.). Birds of the World. Cornell Lab of Ornithology.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Bubo scandiacus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Bubo_scandiacus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/snowy-owl/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/snowy-owl/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "toucan", "name": "Toco Toucan", "scientificName": "Ramphastos toco", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The toco toucan (Ramphastos toco) is the largest and best-known toucan, instantly recognised by its huge orange bill, which can measure up to 20 cm long. It lives around rainforest edges, woodland and savanna across much of central and eastern South America, feeding mainly on fruit. Weighing 500 to 860 g, it flies in short, undulating hops between trees rather than covering long distances. Toco toucans can live around 20 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Piciformes", "family": "Ramphastidae", "genus": "Ramphastos" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.6, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 65, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ramphastos toco" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (mostly fruit)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rainforest edges, woodland, savanna" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 20 years" }, { "label": "Bill length", "value": "Up to 20 cm (8 in)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "500–860 g (1.1–1.9 lb)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forest edges, woodlands, and savannas across central and eastern South America.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ramphastos toco.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ramphastos%20toco&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ramphastos toco. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ramphastos_toco/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Toco Toucan.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toco_toucan" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/toucan/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/toucan/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "puffin", "name": "Atlantic Puffin", "scientificName": "Fratercula arctica", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) is a small, colourful seabird of the North Atlantic, nicknamed the 'sea parrot' for its bright, striped bill. It spends most of the year far out at sea, coming ashore only to breed in dense colonies on grassy coastal cliffs and islands. It flies fast, up to 88 km/h (55 mph), and 'flies' underwater to catch small fish. Puffins live 20 years or more and are listed as Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Charadriiformes", "family": "Alcidae", "genus": "Fratercula" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.4, "lengthM": 0.28, "topSpeedKmh": 88, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Fratercula arctica" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (small fish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open ocean; coastal cliffs to breed" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20+ years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "300–500 g (0.7–1.1 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 88 km/h (55 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "The open North Atlantic, breeding on coastal cliffs and islands from Canada to Norway.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Fratercula arctica.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Fratercula%20arctica&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Fratercula arctica. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Fratercula_arctica/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Atlantic Puffin.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_puffin" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/puffin/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/puffin/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "kingfisher", "name": "Common Kingfisher", "scientificName": "Alcedo atthis", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The common kingfisher is a small, vividly colored bird with electric-blue upperparts and orange underparts, found along rivers and streams across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It hunts by perching above water and diving headfirst to catch small fish. Fast and territorial, common kingfishers usually live only a few years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Coraciiformes", "family": "Alcedinidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.04, "lengthM": 0.16, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Alcedo atthis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (small fish, aquatic insects)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rivers, streams, lakes, canals" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "2–4 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "34–46 g (1.2–1.6 oz)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Around 40 km/h (25 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rivers, streams, and lakes across Europe, Asia, and North Africa.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Alcedo atthis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Alcedo%20atthis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Alcedo atthis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Alcedo_atthis/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Common Kingfisher.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_kingfisher" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/kingfisher/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/kingfisher/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "red-tailed-hawk", "name": "Red-tailed Hawk", "scientificName": "Buteo jamaicensis", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The red-tailed hawk is a large bird of prey and the most common hawk in North America, named for the brick-red tail of the adult. It soars over open country on broad wings, hunting rodents and other small animals with keen eyesight. Its piercing scream is often dubbed over eagles in films. Red-tailed hawks usually live 10 to 15 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Accipitriformes", "family": "Accipitridae", "genus": "Buteo" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.2, "lengthM": 0.56, "topSpeedKmh": 190, "lifespanYears": 13 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Buteo jamaicensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (rodents, rabbits, reptiles, birds)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open country, fields, deserts, and roadsides" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "1.1–1.5 m (3.5–4.8 ft)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 190 km/h (120 mph) in a dive" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Open and semi-open country across North America, from Alaska and Canada to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Buteo jamaicensis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Buteo%20jamaicensis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Buteo jamaicensis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Buteo_jamaicensis/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Red-tailed Hawk.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-tailed_hawk" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/red-tailed-hawk/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/red-tailed-hawk/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "golden-eagle", "name": "Golden Eagle", "scientificName": "Aquila chrysaetos", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is one of the largest and fastest birds of prey, found across the mountains, open hills, and tundra of the Northern Hemisphere. It weighs around 4.5 kg with a wingspan of 1.8 to 2.3 m, and in a hunting dive it can exceed 240 km/h (150 mph). This powerful aerial hunter takes hares, marmots, and birds, lives 20 to 30 years, and is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Accipitriformes", "family": "Accipitridae", "genus": "Aquila" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4.5, "lengthM": 0.9, "topSpeedKmh": 240, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Aquila chrysaetos" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (hares, marmots, birds, carrion)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Mountains, open hills, and tundra" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–30 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "1.8–2.3 m (6–7.5 ft)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Over 240 km/h (150 mph) in a dive" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Mountains and open country across North America, Europe, North Africa, and much of Asia.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Aquila chrysaetos.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Aquila%20chrysaetos&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Aquila chrysaetos. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Aquila_chrysaetos/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Golden Eagle.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_eagle" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/golden-eagle/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/golden-eagle/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "scarlet-macaw", "name": "Scarlet Macaw", "scientificName": "Ara macao", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The scarlet macaw is a large, brightly colored parrot native to the rainforests of Central and South America, famous for its red, yellow, and blue plumage. Highly intelligent and social, it can mimic sounds, use its strong beak to crack hard nuts, and form lifelong pair bonds. Scarlet macaws are long-lived, often reaching 40 to 50 years and sometimes longer in captivity.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Psittaciformes", "family": "Psittacidae", "genus": "Ara" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1, "lengthM": 0.85, "topSpeedKmh": 56, "lifespanYears": 45 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ara macao" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (fruit, nuts, seeds, flowers)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical rainforest and woodland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "40–50 years, longer in captivity" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "81–96 cm (32–38 in) including tail" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 56 km/h (35 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Humid lowland rainforests from southern Mexico and Central America across the Amazon Basin of South America.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ara macao.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ara%20macao&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ara macao. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ara_macao/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Scarlet Macaw.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_macaw" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/scarlet-macaw/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/scarlet-macaw/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "budgerigar", "name": "Budgerigar", "scientificName": "Melopsittacus undulatus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) is a small Australian parakeet and the world's most popular pet bird. In the wild it roams the dry inland scrub and grassland of Australia in huge flocks, feeding on grass seeds; as a pet it is prized for being friendly, hardy, and able to mimic speech. Budgies are about 18 cm long, weigh around 35 g, and fly fast at up to 40 km/h. They usually live 5 to 8 years, longer with good care.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Psittaciformes", "family": "Psittaculidae", "genus": "Melopsittacus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.035, "lengthM": 0.18, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 7 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Melopsittacus undulatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (grass seeds, plants)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Dry inland scrub and grassland (wild)" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–8 years, longer with good care" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "About 18 cm (7 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "The dry inland scrub and grassland of mainland Australia, where wild flocks roam in search of seeding grasses.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Melopsittacus undulatus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Melopsittacus%20undulatus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Melopsittacus undulatus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Melopsittacus_undulatus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Budgerigar.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budgerigar" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/budgerigar/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/budgerigar/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "cockatiel", "name": "Cockatiel", "scientificName": "Nymphicus hollandicus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The cockatiel is a small crested parrot from Australia and one of the most popular pet birds after the budgerigar. Recognizable by its expressive crest and orange cheek patches, it is gentle, affectionate, and famous for whistling tunes. Cockatiels are members of the cockatoo family and typically live 15 to 20 years, making them a long-term companion.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Psittaciformes", "family": "Cacatuidae", "genus": "Nymphicus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.09, "lengthM": 0.32, "topSpeedKmh": 64, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Nymphicus hollandicus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (seeds, grains, plants)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open scrubland and wetlands (wild)" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years in captivity" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "30–33 cm (12–13 in) including crest and tail" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 64 km/h (40 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Open scrubland, grassland, and wetlands across inland Australia, rarely far from water.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Nymphicus hollandicus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Nymphicus%20hollandicus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Nymphicus hollandicus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Nymphicus_hollandicus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Cockatiel.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockatiel" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cockatiel/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cockatiel/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "great-horned-owl", "name": "Great Horned Owl", "scientificName": "Bubo virginianus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The great horned owl is a large, powerful owl found throughout the Americas, named for the tufts of feathers on its head that look like horns or ears. A fierce nocturnal predator with crushing talons, it hunts a wide range of prey, even skunks and other raptors. Known for its deep hooting call, it usually lives 10 to 15 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Strigiformes", "family": "Strigidae", "genus": "Bubo" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.4, "lengthM": 0.55, "topSpeedKmh": 64, "lifespanYears": 13 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Bubo virginianus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (mammals, birds, reptiles)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests, deserts, wetlands, and cities" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "1.0–1.5 m (3.3–4.8 ft)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 64 km/h (40 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Almost every habitat throughout the Americas, from subarctic North America to the tip of South America.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "BirdLife International (2020). Bubo virginianus. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Billerman, S. M. et al. (eds.). Birds of the World. Cornell Lab of Ornithology.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Bubo virginianus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Bubo_virginianus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/great-horned-owl/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/great-horned-owl/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "peregrine-falcon", "name": "Peregrine Falcon", "scientificName": "Falco peregrinus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a crow-sized bird of prey found on every continent except Antarctica, making it one of the most widespread birds in the world. It hunts other birds in mid-air and is the fastest animal on the planet, reaching over 380 km/h (240 mph) in a hunting dive. Adults weigh around 0.9 kg and live up to 15 years in the wild. The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Falconiformes", "family": "Falconidae", "genus": "Falco" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.9, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 389, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Falco peregrinus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (mainly birds)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Cliffs, coasts, open country, and cities" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Up to 15 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "0.9–1.1 m (3–3.6 ft)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Over 380 km/h (240 mph) in a dive" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Found on every continent except Antarctica, from Arctic cliffs to tropical coasts and modern cities.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America", "Europe", "Asia", "Africa", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "BirdLife International (2021). Falco peregrinus. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Billerman, S. M. et al. (eds.). Birds of the World. Cornell Lab of Ornithology.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Falco peregrinus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Falco_peregrinus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/peregrine-falcon/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/peregrine-falcon/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "common-raven", "name": "Common Raven", "scientificName": "Corvus corax", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The common raven is a large, all-black songbird found across the Northern Hemisphere and one of the most intelligent of all animals. Ravens can solve complex problems, use tools, mimic sounds, and even appear to plan for the future. Larger than crows, with a deep croaking call and shaggy throat feathers, they live in many habitats and often reach 10 to 15 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Corvidae", "genus": "Corvus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.2, "lengthM": 0.63, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 13 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Corvus corax" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (carrion, small animals, fruit, scraps)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests, mountains, deserts, coasts, and cities" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "1.0–1.5 m (3.3–4.9 ft)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 80 km/h (50 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Across the Northern Hemisphere, from the Arctic through forests, mountains, and deserts of North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Corvus corax.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Corvus%20corax&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Corvus corax. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Corvus_corax/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Common Raven.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_raven" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/common-raven/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/common-raven/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "northern-cardinal", "name": "Northern Cardinal", "scientificName": "Cardinalis cardinalis", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The northern cardinal is a popular North American songbird, the male instantly recognizable by his brilliant red plumage, black face mask, and pointed crest. Females are warm tan with red highlights. A frequent visitor to backyard feeders, the cardinal sings rich, whistling songs year-round and does not migrate. Cardinals usually live about 3 years in the wild, sometimes much longer.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Cardinalidae", "genus": "Cardinalis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.045, "lengthM": 0.22, "topSpeedKmh": 48, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cardinalis cardinalis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (seeds, grains, fruit, insects)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodland edges, gardens, and shrubland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 3 years in the wild, longer possible" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "21–23 cm (8–9 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 48 km/h (30 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Woodland edges, gardens, and shrubland across the eastern and central United States, the Southwest, Mexico, and Central America.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cardinalis cardinalis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cardinalis%20cardinalis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Cardinalis cardinalis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cardinalis_cardinalis/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Northern Cardinal.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_cardinal" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/northern-cardinal/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/northern-cardinal/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "blue-jay", "name": "Blue Jay", "scientificName": "Cyanocitta cristata", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The blue jay is a striking, intelligent songbird of eastern and central North America, known for its blue crest, black necklace markings, and loud, varied calls. A member of the crow family, it is bold, social, and clever, famous for caching acorns and for mimicking the screams of hawks. Blue jays commonly live about 7 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Corvidae", "genus": "Cyanocitta" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.085, "lengthM": 0.28, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 7 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cyanocitta cristata" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (acorns, seeds, insects, eggs)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests, woodlands, parks, and gardens" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 7 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "25–30 cm (10–12 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests, woodlands, parks, and gardens across eastern and central North America.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cyanocitta cristata.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cyanocitta%20cristata&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Cyanocitta cristata. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cyanocitta_cristata/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Blue Jay.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_jay" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blue-jay/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blue-jay/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "american-robin", "name": "American Robin", "scientificName": "Turdus migratorius", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The American robin is a common North American thrush known for its orange-red breast, cheerful song, and habit of hopping across lawns to pull up earthworms. Often seen as a sign of spring, it is widespread from Canada to Mexico and adapts well to gardens and parks. Robins usually live about 2 years in the wild, though some live much longer.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Turdidae", "genus": "Turdus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.077, "lengthM": 0.25, "topSpeedKmh": 58, "lifespanYears": 2 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Turdus migratorius" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (worms, insects, fruit, berries)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Lawns, gardens, woodlands, and parks" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 2 years in the wild, longer possible" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "23–28 cm (9–11 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 58 km/h (36 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Lawns, gardens, woodlands, and parks across nearly all of North America, from Alaska and Canada to Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Turdus migratorius.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Turdus%20migratorius&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Turdus migratorius. 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The male has a glossy green head, yellow bill, and chestnut chest, while the female is mottled brown for camouflage. A dabbling duck of lakes, rivers, and city ponds, the mallard adapts to almost any wetland and usually lives 5 to 10 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Anseriformes", "family": "Anatidae", "genus": "Anas" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.1, "lengthM": 0.58, "topSpeedKmh": 88, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Anas platyrhynchos" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (plants, seeds, insects, invertebrates)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Lakes, rivers, marshes, and city ponds" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–10 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "50–65 cm (20–26 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 88 km/h (55 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Wetlands across North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and introduced to other regions worldwide.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Anas platyrhynchos.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Anas%20platyrhynchos&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Anas platyrhynchos. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Anas_platyrhynchos/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Mallard.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallard" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mallard/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mallard/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "ibis", "name": "Ibis", "scientificName": "Threskiornis aethiopicus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "An ibis is a long-legged wading bird with a distinctive long, down-curved bill used to probe mud and shallow water for food. The sacred ibis was revered in ancient Egypt. Ibises feed on insects, frogs, and small aquatic animals, nest in colonies, and often live around 20 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Pelecaniformes", "family": "Threskiornithidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 0.7, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Threskiornis aethiopicus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects, frogs, small animals)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Wetlands, marshes, rivers, and floodplains" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Up to about 20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1–1.5 kg (2.2–3.3 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "A strong, steady flier" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Wetlands, marshes, and floodplains across sub-Saharan Africa, with feral populations in parts of Europe.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Threskiornis aethiopicus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Threskiornis%20aethiopicus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Threskiornis aethiopicus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Threskiornis_aethiopicus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Ibis.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_sacred_ibis" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ibis/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ibis/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "quail", "name": "Quail", "scientificName": "Coturnix coturnix", "category": "Bird", "summary": "A quail is a small, plump ground-dwelling bird with mottled brown camouflage plumage, found in grasslands and farmland worldwide. The common quail is migratory and famous for its distinctive three-note call. Quails feed on seeds and insects, nest on the ground, and usually live 3 to 5 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Galliformes", "family": "Phasianidae", "genus": "Coturnix" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.1, "lengthM": 0.18, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Coturnix coturnix" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (seeds and insects)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Grassland, meadows, and farmland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–5 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "70–140 g (2.5–5 oz)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Fast, low, whirring flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Grasslands and farmland across Europe and Asia, migrating to Africa and southern Asia for winter.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Coturnix coturnix.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Coturnix%20coturnix&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Coturnix coturnix. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Coturnix_coturnix/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Quail.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_quail" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/quail/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/quail/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "vulture", "name": "Vulture", "scientificName": "Gyps fulvus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "A vulture is a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion, soaring for hours on broad wings to find carcasses. Its often bald head stays cleaner while feeding. Vultures provide a vital sanitation service, can live 20 to 30 years, and several species are now Critically Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Accipitriformes", "family": "Accipitridae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 8, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 55, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Gyps fulvus (griffon vulture)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Scavenger (carrion)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Mountains, plains, and open country" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–30 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2–11 kg (4.4–24 lb), varies by species" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Soars for hours; can dive faster" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Varies by species; several Critically Endangered" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Mountains, plains, and open country across Africa, southern Europe, and Asia (Old World vultures).", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Gyps fulvus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Gyps%20fulvus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Gyps fulvus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Gyps_fulvus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Vulture.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_griffon_vulture" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/vulture/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/vulture/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "kiwi", "name": "Kiwi", "scientificName": "Apteryx australis", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The kiwi (Apteryx australis) is a flightless, nocturnal bird found only in New Zealand, roughly the size of a chicken with shaggy, hair-like feathers and no visible wings. Unique among birds, it has nostrils at the very tip of its long bill, which it uses to sniff out earthworms and insects in the soil. It weighs about 1.3 to 3.5 kg and can live 25 to 50 years. Several kiwi species are Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Apterygiformes", "family": "Apterygidae", "genus": "Apteryx" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2.5, "lengthM": 0.45, "topSpeedKmh": 20, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Apteryx australis (Brown Kiwi)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (earthworms, insects, berries)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Native forest, scrubland, and farmland with cover" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–50 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1.3–3.5 kg (3–8 lb)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN; varies by species)" }, { "label": "Found", "value": "New Zealand only" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "New Zealand only — native to both main islands and several offshore islands; found nowhere else on Earth.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Apteryx australis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Apteryx%20australis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Apteryx australis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Apteryx_australis/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Kiwi.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_brown_kiwi" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/kiwi/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/kiwi/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "northern-mockingbird", "name": "Northern Mockingbird", "scientificName": "Mimus polyglottos", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is a medium-sized grey North American songbird famous for extraordinary vocal mimicry — it can learn and replicate 200 or more songs, calls, and sounds, including other birds, frogs, insects, and even car alarms. Unmated males may sing continuously through the night during breeding season.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Mimidae", "genus": "Mimus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.05, "lengthM": 0.26, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mimus polyglottos" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (insects in summer, berries in winter)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open woodland, gardens, parks, suburban areas, scrub" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Up to 8 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "21–26 cm (8–10 in)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" }, { "label": "State bird of", "value": "Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Widespread across the continental United States, southern Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean year-round.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Mimus polyglottos.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Mimus%20polyglottos&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Mimus polyglottos. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Mimus_polyglottos/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Northern Mockingbird.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_mockingbird" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/northern-mockingbird/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/northern-mockingbird/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "european-robin", "name": "European Robin", "scientificName": "Erithacus rubecula", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The European robin (Erithacus rubecula) is a small, round garden bird instantly known by its orange-red breast and face. Found across woodland, gardens, parks, and hedgerows throughout Britain and Europe, it measures about 14 cm long and weighs just 16 to 22 g. This bold, territorial omnivore eats insects, worms, seeds, and berries, and though many die young it can live up to 8 years. It is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Muscicapidae", "genus": "Erithacus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.02, "lengthM": 0.14, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Erithacus rubecula" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (insects, worms, seeds, berries)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodland, gardens, parks, hedgerows" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 2 years average (up to 8)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "16–22 g (0.6–0.8 oz)" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "20–22 cm (8–9 in)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Woodland, gardens, and parks across Europe, parts of North Africa, and western Asia; resident throughout the UK year-round.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Erithacus rubecula.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Erithacus%20rubecula&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Erithacus rubecula. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Erithacus_rubecula/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — European Robin.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_robin" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/european-robin/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/european-robin/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "magpie", "name": "Magpie", "scientificName": "Pica pica", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The magpie (Pica pica) is a bold, black-and-white member of the crow family found across farmland, woodland edges, parks, and suburbs. Around 45 cm long with a 52–60 cm wingspan and a long iridescent tail, it is one of the most intelligent of all birds. Magpies are opportunistic omnivores that typically live about five years, though some reach 21.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Corvidae", "genus": "Pica" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.23, "lengthM": 0.45, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 21 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pica pica" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (insects, scraps, fruit, eggs)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Farmland, woodland edges, parks, suburbs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 5 years (up to 21)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "200–250 g (7–9 oz)" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "52–60 cm (20–24 in)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Open countryside with trees, farmland, and towns across Europe, much of temperate Asia, and North Africa.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Pica pica.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Pica%20pica&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Pica pica. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pica_pica/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Magpie.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_magpie" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/magpie/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/magpie/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "blackbird", "name": "Blackbird", "scientificName": "Turdus merula", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The common blackbird (Turdus merula) is a familiar garden thrush across Europe, prized for its rich, fluting song. The male is glossy black with a bright orange-yellow bill and eye-ring, while the female is dark brown. About 27 cm (11 in) long and weighing 80 to 125 g, it forages for worms and berries in gardens, woodland, parks, and hedgerows. Most live only a few years, though some reach 20 or more, and the IUCN lists the species as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Turdidae", "genus": "Turdus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.1, "lengthM": 0.27, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Turdus merula" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (worms, insects, berries, fruit)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Gardens, woodland, parks, hedgerows" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–4 years average (up to 20+)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "80–125 g (2.8–4.4 oz)" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "34–39 cm (13–15 in)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Gardens, woodland, and parks across Europe, North Africa, and western Asia; introduced to Australia and New Zealand.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Turdus merula.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Turdus%20merula&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Turdus merula. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Turdus_merula/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Blackbird.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_blackbird" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blackbird/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blackbird/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "crow", "name": "Crow", "scientificName": "Corvus brachyrhynchos", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a large, glossy-black songbird found across farmland, woodland, parks, and cities in North America. It weighs 300–600 g, spans 85–100 cm across the wings, and ranks among the most intelligent of all birds. Crows are opportunistic omnivores that live in tight family groups and typically survive 7–8 years in the wild, though some reach 16 or more.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Corvidae", "genus": "Corvus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.5, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 60, "lifespanYears": 16 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Corvus brachyrhynchos" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (grain, insects, carrion, scraps)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Farmland, woodland, parks, cities" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "7–8 years wild (up to 16+)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "300–600 g (11–21 oz)" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "85–100 cm (33–39 in)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Fields, woodlands, parks, and cities across the United States and Canada.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Corvus brachyrhynchos.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Corvus%20brachyrhynchos&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Corvus brachyrhynchos. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Corvus_brachyrhynchos/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Crow.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_crow" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/crow/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/crow/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "pigeon", "name": "Pigeon", "scientificName": "Columba livia", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The pigeon (Columba livia), also called the rock dove, is a familiar grey city bird found on every continent except Antarctica. Descended from wild cliff-dwelling doves, it weighs 300 to 500 g and can fly at 90 km/h (56 mph), even faster when racing. Pigeons are famed for an extraordinary homing sense that lets them navigate back over hundreds of miles, and they are listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Columbiformes", "family": "Columbidae", "genus": "Columba" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.4, "lengthM": 0.35, "topSpeedKmh": 90, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Columba livia" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Granivore (seeds, grain, scraps)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Cities, cliffs, farmland worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–5 years wild (up to 15)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "300–500 g (11–18 oz)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "90 km/h (56 mph), faster when racing" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "The wild rock dove is native to Europe, North Africa, and southwest Asia; feral pigeons now live in cities on every continent except Antarctica.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Columba livia.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Columba%20livia&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Columba livia. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Columba_livia/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Pigeon.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_dove" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pigeon/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pigeon/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "swan", "name": "Swan", "scientificName": "Cygnus olor", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a large white waterbird of lakes, rivers, ponds, and estuaries across Europe and beyond, and one of the heaviest flying birds. Adults weigh 10 to 12 kg (22 to 26 lb) with a wingspan of 2 to 2.4 m (6.5 to 8 ft), and are known for gliding gracefully on water and pairing for many years. Powerful fliers, they can reach around 80 km/h aloft and commonly live 10 years or more. The IUCN lists them as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Anseriformes", "family": "Anatidae", "genus": "Cygnus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 12, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cygnus olor" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (aquatic plants, grasses, grain)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Lakes, rivers, ponds, estuaries" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 10 years (up to 20+)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "10–12 kg (22–26 lb)" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "2–2.4 m (6.5–8 ft)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Lakes, rivers, and coasts across Europe and temperate Asia; widely introduced to North America. Resident across the UK.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cygnus olor.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cygnus%20olor&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Cygnus olor. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cygnus_olor/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Swan.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mute_swan" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/swan/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/swan/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "goldfish", "name": "Goldfish", "scientificName": "Carassius auratus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The goldfish is a small freshwater fish and the world's most popular pet fish, descended from wild carp domesticated in China more than a thousand years ago. Kept in ponds and aquariums, it commonly grows to 10 to 20 cm and swims slowly, cruising rather than darting. Hardy and long-lived, a well-cared-for goldfish often reaches 10 to 15 years and sometimes more than 20.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Cypriniformes", "family": "Cyprinidae", "genus": "Carassius" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.3, "lengthM": 0.18, "topSpeedKmh": 4, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Carassius auratus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Freshwater ponds and aquariums" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years, sometimes 20+" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "10–20 cm (4–8 in), larger in ponds" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow; a gentle cruiser" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Domesticated from wild carp in East Asia and now kept in ponds and aquariums worldwide.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Europe", "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Carassius auratus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Carassius%20auratus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Carassius auratus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Carassius_auratus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Goldfish.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/goldfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/goldfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "betta-fish", "name": "Betta Fish", "scientificName": "Betta splendens", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The betta, or Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), is a small, brilliantly coloured freshwater fish originally from the shallow ponds, rice paddies, and slow streams of Southeast Asia. Domesticated for centuries, it is now one of the world's most popular aquarium fish, prized for flowing fins and vivid colours. Bettas grow to about 6–8 cm and usually live 2–4 years in home aquariums.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Anabantiformes", "family": "Osphronemidae", "genus": "Betta" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.002, "lengthM": 0.07, "topSpeedKmh": 4, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Betta splendens" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Shallow freshwater of Southeast Asia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "2–4 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "6–8 cm (2.4–3.1 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow; short darting movements" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Shallow rice paddies, ditches, and slow streams of Thailand, Cambodia, and neighboring Southeast Asia.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Betta splendens.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Betta%20splendens&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Betta splendens. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Betta_splendens/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Betta Fish.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_fighting_fish" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/betta-fish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/betta-fish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "salmon", "name": "Atlantic Salmon", "scientificName": "Salmo salar", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is a powerful migratory fish of the North Atlantic, hatching in rivers, maturing at sea, and returning upstream to spawn. Adults typically weigh 3 to 15 kg (7 to 33 lb) and can swim in bursts of around 40 km/h (25 mph), leaping waterfalls on their way home. Wild salmon usually live 4 to 8 years and are listed as Least Concern, though many local populations are in serious decline.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Salmoniformes", "family": "Salmonidae", "genus": "Salmo" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4.5, "lengthM": 0.9, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Salmo salar" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "North Atlantic rivers and ocean" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "4–8 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "3–15 kg (7–33 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Around 40 km/h (25 mph) in bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rivers and coastal waters of the North Atlantic, from northeastern North America to Europe.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Salmo salar.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Salmo%20salar&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Salmo salar. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Salmo_salar/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Atlantic Salmon.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_salmon" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/salmon/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/salmon/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "manta-ray", "name": "Manta Ray", "scientificName": "Mobula birostris", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The giant manta ray (Mobula birostris) is the largest ray in the ocean, with a wingspan reaching up to 7 m (23 ft) and a weight of up to 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). It swims through tropical and subtropical open seas by flapping its broad pectoral fins like wings, filtering plankton from the water. Despite its size it is harmless to people, and it can live 40 years or more. The IUCN lists it as Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Myliobatiformes", "family": "Mobulidae", "genus": "Mobula" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1400, "lengthM": 7, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 40 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mobula birostris" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Filter feeder (plankton)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical and subtropical open ocean" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Up to 40 years or more" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to 1,400 kg (3,000 lb)" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "Up to 7 m (23 ft) across" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, near reefs, seamounts, and the open ocean.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Mobula birostris.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Mobula%20birostris&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Mobula birostris. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Mobula_birostris/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Manta Ray.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_oceanic_manta_ray" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/manta-ray/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/manta-ray/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "whale-shark", "name": "Whale Shark", "scientificName": "Rhincodon typus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the largest fish in the world, a gentle filter-feeder that swims slowly through warm open and coastal oceans. It can reach around 12 m long, and sometimes up to 18 m, weighing as much as 19,000 kg, yet it feeds almost entirely on tiny plankton and small fish. Cruising at only about 5 km/h, it may live 70 to 100 years. The species is listed as Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Orectolobiformes", "family": "Rhincodontidae", "genus": "Rhincodon" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 19000, "lengthM": 12, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 80 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Rhincodon typus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Filter feeder (plankton, small fish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Warm open and coastal oceans" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Estimated 70–100 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to about 18 m (59 ft)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to roughly 19,000 kg (42,000 lb)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Warm tropical and subtropical seas around the world, often at coastal feeding hotspots.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Pierce, S. J. & Norman, B. (2016). Rhincodon typus. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Compagno, L. J. V. (2001). Sharks of the World. FAO Species Catalogue for Fishery Purposes.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Froese, R. & Pauly, D. (eds.). FishBase — Rhincodon typus.", "url": "https://www.fishbase.se/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/whale-shark/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/whale-shark/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "pufferfish", "name": "Pufferfish", "scientificName": "Tetraodontidae", "category": "Fish", "summary": "Pufferfish are a family of tropical fish (Tetraodontidae) famous for inflating their stretchy stomachs with water into a spiny ball when threatened. They swim slowly and manoeuvrably through warm seas, and a few species live in fresh water. Most reach around 30 cm long, weigh roughly 1.2 kg, and live about 10 years. Many carry tetrodotoxin, one of the deadliest natural poisons, which makes them among the most toxic animals in the sea.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Tetraodontiformes", "family": "Tetraodontidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.2, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 12, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Tetraodontidae (family)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore / omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical and subtropical seas, some freshwater" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 10 years for many species" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "2.5 cm to over 60 cm by species" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow, maneuverable swimmer" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Varies by species (most Least Concern)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical and subtropical seas worldwide, with some species in brackish and freshwater of Asia and Africa.", "continents": [ "Oceans", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Tetraodontidae.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Tetraodontidae&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Pufferfish.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraodontidae" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pufferfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pufferfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "anglerfish", "name": "Anglerfish", "scientificName": "Lophiiformes", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The anglerfish is a deep-sea fish named for the glowing, fishing-rod-like lure that grows from its head and attracts prey in the darkness. The familiar deep-sea females have huge mouths and needle-like teeth, and their light comes from glowing bacteria living in the lure. In some species the tiny male permanently fuses to the female's body, becoming a lifelong source of sperm.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Lophiiformes", "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 25, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 4, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lophiiformes (order)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deep ocean, often below 1,000 m" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Estimated 10–30 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "A few cm up to 1 m by species" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow; an ambush predator" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (most species)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deep oceans worldwide, with many species living far below the sunlit surface waters.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Lophiiformes.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Lophiiformes&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Anglerfish.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglerfish" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/anglerfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/anglerfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "blue-tang", "name": "Blue Tang", "scientificName": "Paracanthurus hepatus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The blue tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) is a vivid royal-blue reef fish with black markings and a bright yellow tail, best known as the character Dory from Finding Nemo. It lives on coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific, where it grazes mainly on algae. Growing to about 30 cm long and weighing up to 0.6 kg, it is a fast, agile swimmer that darts among coral for shelter. Blue tangs can live up to around 20 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Acanthuriformes", "family": "Acanthuridae", "genus": "Paracanthurus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.6, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 10, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Paracanthurus hepatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (mostly algae)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Indo-Pacific coral reefs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Up to about 20 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to about 30 cm (12 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Fast, agile reef swimmer" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific, from East Africa to Japan and the Great Barrier Reef.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Paracanthurus hepatus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Paracanthurus%20hepatus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Paracanthurus hepatus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Paracanthurus_hepatus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Blue Tang.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paracanthurus" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blue-tang/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blue-tang/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "hammerhead-shark", "name": "Hammerhead Shark", "scientificName": "Sphyrnidae", "category": "Fish", "summary": "Hammerhead sharks are a family of coastal and open-ocean sharks (Sphyrnidae) instantly recognised by the flattened, hammer-shaped head, or cephalofoil, that spreads their eyes and sensory organs wide apart. Species range from under a metre to more than 6 m long, with large individuals weighing around 230 kg. They swim through warm seas worldwide, hunting fish, squid and rays, and can live 20 to 30 years or more. The great hammerhead is listed as Critically Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Carcharhiniformes", "family": "Sphyrnidae", "genus": "Sphyrna" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 230, "lengthM": 4, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Sphyrnidae (family)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Warm coastal and open oceans worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–30 years or more" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "0.9 m to over 6 m by species" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Around 40 km/h (25 mph) in bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (great hammerhead)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Warm coastal and open waters worldwide, in temperate and tropical seas of all major oceans.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Rigby, C. L. et al. (2019). Sphyrna mokarran. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Compagno, L. J. V. (2001). Sharks of the World. FAO Species Catalogue for Fishery Purposes.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Froese, R. & Pauly, D. (eds.). FishBase — Sphyrna.", "url": "https://www.fishbase.se/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hammerhead-shark/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hammerhead-shark/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bluefin-tuna", "name": "Atlantic Bluefin Tuna", "scientificName": "Thunnus thynnus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is a powerful, warm-blooded fish built for speed, reaching about 3 m (10 ft) long and up to 450 kg (990 lb). It swims across the open Atlantic and Mediterranean at bursts of up to 70 km/h (43 mph), hunting fish and squid. Bluefin are among the longest-lived tuna, surviving 35 to 50 years. The IUCN lists the species as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Scombriformes", "family": "Scombridae", "genus": "Thunnus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 450, "lengthM": 3, "topSpeedKmh": 70, "lifespanYears": 45 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Thunnus thynnus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (fish and squid)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "35–50 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "2–3 m (6.5–10 ft)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 70 km/h (43 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Open waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, migrating between cold feeding grounds and warm spawning areas.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Thunnus thynnus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Thunnus%20thynnus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Thunnus thynnus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Thunnus_thynnus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Atlantic Bluefin Tuna.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_bluefin_tuna" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bluefin-tuna/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bluefin-tuna/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "swordfish", "name": "Swordfish", "scientificName": "Xiphias gladius", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The swordfish (Xiphias gladius) is a large, fast predatory fish of temperate and tropical open oceans, named for the long flattened bill that extends from its upper jaw. It can reach 3 m in length including the sword, weigh up to about 450 kg, and swim in bursts of up to 80 km/h. Swordfish hunt fish and squid in open water and typically live 9 to 15 years. The species is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Istiophoriformes", "family": "Xiphiidae", "genus": "Xiphias" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 450, "lengthM": 3, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Xiphias gladius" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (fish and squid)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Temperate and tropical open oceans" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "9–15 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to 3 m (10 ft), bill included" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 80 km/h (50 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, hunting from the surface down to deep water.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Xiphias gladius.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Xiphias%20gladius&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Xiphias gladius. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Xiphias_gladius/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Swordfish.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swordfish" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/swordfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/swordfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "piranha", "name": "Red-bellied Piranha", "scientificName": "Pygocentrus nattereri", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The red-bellied piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri) is a freshwater fish of the Amazon basin, famous for its interlocking triangular teeth and reddish belly. Adults grow to about 20 to 35 cm long and weigh up to roughly 1.5 kg, swimming in large shoals through rivers, streams and flooded forests. Despite their fearsome reputation, they are mainly scavengers and opportunistic feeders. They are common and listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Characiformes", "family": "Serrasalmidae", "genus": "Pygocentrus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 0.33, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pygocentrus nattereri" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (mostly carnivorous)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Amazon rivers, streams, and floodplains" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 10 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "20–35 cm (8–14 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Fast in short bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rivers, streams, and floodplains of the Amazon basin and other river systems of tropical South America.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Pygocentrus nattereri.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Pygocentrus%20nattereri&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Pygocentrus nattereri. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pygocentrus_nattereri/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Red-bellied Piranha.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-bellied_piranha" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/piranha/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/piranha/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "koi", "name": "Koi", "scientificName": "Cyprinus rubrofuscus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "Koi are ornamental varieties of the common carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus), bred over centuries in Japan and China for their vivid colours and patterns. Kept in garden ponds and water features around the world, they typically reach 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 ft) and around 5 kg, swimming slowly and steadily near the surface. Well cared-for koi commonly live 25 to 35 years, and some famously far longer.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Cypriniformes", "family": "Cyprinidae", "genus": "Cyprinus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5, "lengthM": 0.75, "topSpeedKmh": 10, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cyprinus rubrofuscus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Garden ponds; wild carp in rivers and lakes" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–35 years, sometimes much longer" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "60–90 cm (2–3 ft)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow, steady swimmer" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Developed as an ornamental carp in Japan and kept in ponds worldwide; wild ancestors live in East Asian rivers and lakes.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cyprinus rubrofuscus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cyprinus%20rubrofuscus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Cyprinus rubrofuscus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cyprinus_rubrofuscus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Koi.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprinus_rubrofuscus" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/koi/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/koi/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "guppy", "name": "Guppy", "scientificName": "Poecilia reticulata", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The guppy is a small, brightly coloured freshwater fish native to north-eastern South America and now one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world. Females grow to about 6 cm while males stay around 3 cm and flaunt vivid, patterned tails. Guppies are hardy livebearers that give birth to free-swimming young rather than laying eggs, and they typically live two to three years in a home tank.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Cyprinodontiformes", "family": "Poeciliidae", "genus": "Poecilia" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.0002, "lengthM": 0.04, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Poecilia reticulata" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Warm fresh and brackish waters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "2–3 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "3–6 cm (1–2.4 in); females larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Quick, darting swimmer" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Fresh and brackish waters of northeastern South America and nearby Caribbean islands; introduced widely elsewhere.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Poecilia reticulata.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Poecilia%20reticulata&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Poecilia reticulata. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Poecilia_reticulata/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Guppy.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guppy" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/guppy/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/guppy/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "moray-eel", "name": "Moray Eel", "scientificName": "Muraenidae", "category": "Fish", "summary": "Moray eels are a family of long, snake-like marine fish (Muraenidae) found in coral reefs and rocky crevices, mostly in warm and temperate seas. They swim with an undulating, ribbon-like motion and shelter in holes by day, striking out to catch fish, crustaceans, and octopuses. Large species can reach 3 m (10 ft) and around 15 kg, and many live 10 to 30 years depending on the species.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Anguilliformes", "family": "Muraenidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 15, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 12, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Muraenidae" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (fish, crustaceans, cephalopods)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coral reefs and rocky crevices" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–30 years by species" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Varies; up to 3 m (10 ft) in large species" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Fast strike from cover" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Varies by species" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coral reefs and rocky crevices in tropical and temperate seas worldwide.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Muraenidae.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Muraenidae&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Moray Eel.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moray_eel" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/moray-eel/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/moray-eel/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "stingray", "name": "Stingray", "scientificName": "Myliobatoidei", "category": "Fish", "summary": "Stingrays (Myliobatoidei) are flat-bodied fish related to sharks, known for the venomous, barbed spine on their whip-like tails. They swim by rippling their broad, wing-like pectoral fins and live in coastal seas, reefs, and some rivers, with large species spanning up to 2 m across. Bottom-feeders, they eat molluscs, crustaceans, and fish, and can live 15 to 25 years depending on the species. Their conservation status varies from one species to another.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Myliobatiformes", "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 30, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Myliobatoidei" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (mollusks, crustaceans, fish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal seas, reefs, and some rivers" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–25 years by species" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Varies; up to 2 m (6.5 ft) wide in large species" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Glides; fast burst when alarmed" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Varies by species" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coastal seas, reefs, and some rivers across tropical and temperate waters worldwide.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Myliobatoidei.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Myliobatoidei&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Stingray.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stingray" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/stingray/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/stingray/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "tiger-shark", "name": "Tiger Shark", "scientificName": "Galeocerdo cuvier", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) is a large predatory shark of warm coastal and open tropical seas, named for the dark vertical bars that mark young animals. It grows to around 3 to 5 m and can weigh up to about 600 kg, swimming steadily on long-distance patrols and reaching bursts of up to 32 km/h (20 mph). An indiscriminate feeder with an extremely varied diet, it typically lives 20 to 30 years and is listed as Near Threatened.", "conservationStatus": "Near Threatened", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Carcharhiniformes", "family": "Galeocerdidae", "genus": "Galeocerdo" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 600, "lengthM": 5, "topSpeedKmh": 32, "lifespanYears": 27 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Galeocerdo cuvier" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (highly varied)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Warm coastal and open tropical seas" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–30 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "3–5 m (10–16 ft), sometimes larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 32 km/h (20 mph) in bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Near Threatened (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Warm coastal and open waters of tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Galeocerdo cuvier.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Galeocerdo%20cuvier&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Galeocerdo cuvier. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Galeocerdo_cuvier/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Tiger Shark.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_shark" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tiger-shark/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tiger-shark/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bull-shark", "name": "Bull Shark", "scientificName": "Carcharhinus leucas", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) is a stocky, aggressive coastal shark famous for swimming far up rivers and into freshwater lakes. It grows up to about 3.5 m (11 ft) long and 130 kg (290 lb), and hunts a wide range of prey in warm seas, rivers, and estuaries. Fast in short bursts, it can reach around 40 km/h (25 mph) and lives 16 to 25 years. The IUCN lists it as Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Carcharhiniformes", "family": "Carcharhinidae", "genus": "Carcharhinus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 130, "lengthM": 3.5, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Carcharhinus leucas" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Warm coastal seas, rivers, and lakes" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "16–25 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "2–3.5 m (7–11 ft)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph) in bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Warm coastal seas worldwide, and unusually far up rivers and into freshwater lakes such as the Amazon, Mississippi, and Ganges.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Rigby, C. L. et al. (2021). Carcharhinus leucas. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Compagno, L. J. V. (2001). Sharks of the World. FAO Species Catalogue for Fishery Purposes.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Froese, R. & Pauly, D. (eds.). FishBase — Carcharhinus leucas.", "url": "https://www.fishbase.se/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bull-shark/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bull-shark/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "electric-eel", "name": "Electric Eel", "scientificName": "Electrophorus electricus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The electric eel (Electrophorus electricus) is a freshwater fish of South America famous for generating powerful electric shocks to stun prey and defend itself. Despite the name it is not a true eel but a knifefish, growing up to 2.5 m long and weighing around 20 kg. It is a slow, undulating swimmer that lives in murky streams and pools and breathes air at the surface. Electric eels live about 15 years and are listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Gymnotiformes", "family": "Gymnotidae", "genus": "Electrophorus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 20, "lengthM": 2.5, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Electrophorus electricus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Murky freshwater streams and pools" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 15 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to 2.5 m (8 ft)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow, undulating swimmer" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Murky freshwater streams and pools of the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Electrophorus electricus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Electrophorus%20electricus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Electrophorus electricus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Electrophorus_electricus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Electric Eel.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrophorus_electricus" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/electric-eel/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/electric-eel/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "x-ray-tetra", "name": "X-ray Tetra", "scientificName": "Pristella maxillaris", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The X-ray tetra is a small, translucent freshwater fish from the Amazon basin whose see-through body reveals its backbone and a silvery swim-bladder capsule. Hardy and peaceful, it lives in large schools, eats small invertebrates and plant matter, and usually lives 3 to 5 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Characiformes", "family": "Characidae", "genus": "Pristella" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.0008, "lengthM": 0.05, "topSpeedKmh": 10, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pristella maxillaris" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (small invertebrates, plant matter)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal Amazon rivers and floodplains" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–5 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Under 1 g" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to about 5 cm (2 in)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Clearwater and coastal rivers and floodplains of the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Pristella maxillaris.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Pristella%20maxillaris&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Pristella maxillaris. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pristella_maxillaris/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — X-ray Tetra.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pristella_maxillaris" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/x-ray-tetra/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/x-ray-tetra/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "blobfish", "name": "Blobfish", "scientificName": "Psychrolutes marcidus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus) is a deep-sea fish that lives on the sea floor off south-eastern Australia and Tasmania at depths of roughly 600 to 1,200 m. Growing to about 30 cm, it has soft, gelatinous flesh and few muscles, letting it hover just above the bottom under crushing pressure while it waits for food to drift by. It is a slow, passive feeder and is thought to live around 25 years, though its conservation status has never been formally assessed.", "conservationStatus": "Not Evaluated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Scorpaeniformes", "family": "Psychrolutidae", "genus": "Psychrolutes" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 0.5, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Psychrolutes marcidus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (passive sit-and-wait feeder)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deep sea, 600–1,200 m depth" }, { "label": "Depth range", "value": "600–1,200 m (2,000–4,000 ft)" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to about 30 cm (12 in)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Not formally assessed (IUCN)" }, { "label": "Famous for", "value": "Voted world's ugliest animal in 2013" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deep waters off southern Australia and New Zealand at depths of 600–1,200 m.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Psychrolutes marcidus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Psychrolutes%20marcidus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Psychrolutes marcidus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Psychrolutes_marcidus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Blobfish.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychrolutes_marcidus" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blobfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blobfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "european-eel", "name": "European Eel", "scientificName": "Anguilla anguilla (European eel)", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The European eel is a long, snake-like fish that migrates thousands of kilometres between European rivers and the Sargasso Sea in the western Atlantic, where it spawns and then dies. Adults reach about 1 m in length, weigh up to around 2.5 kg, and can live 20 years or more in fresh water before making their final journey. Once abundant, the species is now Critically Endangered, with young eel arrivals down by more than 95 percent.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Anguilliformes", "family": "Anguillidae", "genus": "Anguilla" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2.5, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Anguilla anguilla (European eel)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (fish, worms, crustaceans)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rivers, estuaries, and the open Atlantic Ocean" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Up to 20+ years in rivers; dies after spawning" }, { "label": "Migration distance", "value": "5,000–10,000 km to spawning grounds" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN) — arrivals down 95%+" }, { "label": "Spawning site", "value": "The Sargasso Sea, western Atlantic" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "European eels live in rivers and coasts of Europe; American eels in eastern North America; both migrate to the Sargasso Sea in the western Atlantic to breed.", "continents": [ "Europe", "North America", "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/european-eel/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/european-eel/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "great-white-shark", "name": "Great White Shark", "scientificName": "Carcharodon carcharias", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a large predatory fish found in cool and temperate coastal waters worldwide. It grows to around 4 to 4.6 m (13 to 15 ft), with some individuals exceeding 6 m, and can weigh up to 1,100 kg (2,400 lb). A powerful hunter of seals, sea lions, fish, and rays, it can swim in short bursts of up to 56 km/h (35 mph) and may live as long as 70 years. The IUCN lists it as Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Lamniformes", "family": "Lamnidae", "genus": "Carcharodon" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1100, "lengthM": 4.6, "topSpeedKmh": 56, "lifespanYears": 70 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Carcharodon carcharias" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (seals, sea lions, fish, rays)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Cool and temperate coastal waters worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Up to 70 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "680–1,100 kg (1,500–2,400 lb), sometimes more" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "4–4.6 m (13–15 ft); some exceed 6 m" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Cool and temperate coastal waters worldwide, with well-known populations off South Africa, southern Australia, California, and the northeastern United States.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Rigby, C. L. et al. (2019). Carcharodon carcharias. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/3855/212629880" }, { "citation": "Compagno, L. J. V. (2001). Sharks of the World. FAO Species Catalogue for Fishery Purposes.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Klimley, A. P. & Ainley, D. G. (eds.) (1996). Great White Sharks: The Biology of Carcharodon carcharias. Academic Press.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Carcharodon carcharias. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Carcharodon_carcharias/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/great-white-shark/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/great-white-shark/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "ladybug", "name": "Ladybug", "scientificName": "Coccinella septempunctata", "category": "Insect", "summary": "The seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) is a small, red-and-black beetle found in gardens, grasslands, woodlands, and farmland across Europe and beyond. Just 5–8 mm long, it is a voracious predator of aphids and a favourite of gardeners. Ladybirds fly at up to about 24 km/h, live for roughly a year, and use bright warning colours to deter would-be predators.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Coleoptera", "family": "Coccinellidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.00002, "lengthM": 0.008, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Coccinella septempunctata" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (mostly aphids)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Gardens, grasslands, woodlands, farmland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 1 year" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "5–8 mm (0.2–0.3 in) long" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "~24 km/h (15 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Gardens, fields, and woodlands across most of the world, with many species native to Europe, Asia, and North America.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Coccinella septempunctata.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Coccinella%20septempunctata&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Coccinella septempunctata. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Coccinella_septempunctata/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Ladybug.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coccinella_septempunctata" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ladybug/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ladybug/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "ant", "name": "Ant", "scientificName": "Formicidae", "category": "Insect", "summary": "Ants are small social insects of the family Formicidae, found almost everywhere on Earth except the far polar regions. Ranging from 1 to 13 mm depending on species, they live in highly organised colonies of dozens to millions of individuals, each with a queen, workers, and cooperative roles. Famous for their strength and teamwork, ants can lift many times their own body weight and are one of the most successful animal groups on the planet.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Hymenoptera", "family": "Formicidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.000005, "lengthM": 0.006, "topSpeedKmh": 0.3, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Family Formicidae" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (varies by species)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Almost everywhere except the far poles" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Workers weeks to a year; queens up to 15+ years" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "1–13 mm depending on species" }, { "label": "Colony size", "value": "Dozens to millions" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Found on every continent except Antarctica, in habitats from deserts and forests to cities.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Formicidae.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Formicidae&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Ant.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ant/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ant/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "praying-mantis", "name": "Praying Mantis", "scientificName": "Mantis religiosa", "category": "Insect", "summary": "The praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) is a predatory insect named for the way it holds its spined front legs folded as if in prayer. It is a patient ambush hunter of gardens, meadows, and shrubland, seizing insects and other small prey with a lightning strike. Most are 5 to 15 cm long, and adults typically live for about a year. The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Mantodea", "family": "Mantidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.005, "lengthM": 0.075, "topSpeedKmh": 11, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mantis religiosa" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects and other small prey)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Gardens, meadows, shrubs, woodlands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Up to about 1 year" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "5–15 cm (2–6 in) depending on species" }, { "label": "Vision", "value": "Can rotate head nearly 180°" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Warm and temperate regions worldwide, including Europe, Africa, and Asia, with species introduced to North America.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Mantis religiosa.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Mantis%20religiosa&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Mantis religiosa. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Mantis_religiosa/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Praying Mantis.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_mantis" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/praying-mantis/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/praying-mantis/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "dragonfly", "name": "Dragonfly", "scientificName": "Anisoptera", "category": "Insect", "summary": "Dragonflies are fast, agile flying insects with long bodies, huge eyes, and two pairs of transparent wings. They are skilled aerial predators that catch other insects in mid-air, and they spend most of their lives as aquatic larvae before becoming adults. Adult dragonflies usually live only a few weeks to a few months.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Odonata", "family": "Libellulidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.001, "lengthM": 0.07, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 0.5 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Suborder Anisoptera" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (flying insects)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Ponds, lakes, rivers, wetlands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Adults a few weeks to months; larvae up to years" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Wingspan 2–13 cm depending on species" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to ~50 km/h (30 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Near fresh water on every continent except Antarctica, from tropical wetlands to temperate ponds and rivers.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Anisoptera.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Anisoptera&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Dragonfly.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonfly" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/dragonfly/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/dragonfly/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "grasshopper", "name": "Grasshopper", "scientificName": "Caelifera", "category": "Insect", "summary": "Grasshoppers are plant-eating insects famous for their powerful hind legs, which let them leap many times their own body length. They live in grasslands and fields, where they feed on leaves and stems, and many produce a chirping sound by rubbing body parts together. Most grasshoppers live for about a year or less.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Orthoptera", "family": "Acrididae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.0003, "lengthM": 0.04, "topSpeedKmh": 13, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Suborder Caelifera" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (leaves, grasses, stems)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Grasslands, meadows, fields, scrub" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 1 year or less" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "2–8 cm (1–3 in) depending on species" }, { "label": "Jump", "value": "Up to ~20 times body length" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Grasslands, meadows, and fields across all continents except Antarctica.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Caelifera.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Caelifera&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Grasshopper.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caelifera" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/grasshopper/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/grasshopper/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "firefly", "name": "Firefly", "scientificName": "Lampyridae", "category": "Insect", "summary": "Fireflies are winged beetles of the family Lampyridae, famous for the cold, glowing light they flash to attract mates on warm summer nights. Most measure about 1 to 2.5 cm long and fly slowly over meadows, woodland edges, marshes and gardens. Adults live only around two to four weeks, though the predatory larvae can survive a year or more before maturing. Worldwide the group is common and listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Coleoptera", "family": "Lampyridae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.00003, "lengthM": 0.015, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Family Lampyridae" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Larvae carnivorous; many adults eat little or nothing" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Meadows, forests, marshes, gardens" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Adults ~2–4 weeks; larvae up to a year or more" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "About 1–2.5 cm (0.4–1 in)" }, { "label": "Light", "value": "Cold bioluminescent flashes" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Temperate and tropical regions worldwide, especially the Americas and Asia, in meadows, forests, and marshes.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Lampyridae.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Lampyridae&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Firefly.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefly" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/firefly/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/firefly/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "mosquito", "name": "Mosquito", "scientificName": "Culicidae", "category": "Insect", "summary": "Mosquitoes are small biting flies of the family Culicidae, only about 3 to 6 mm long, found worldwide wherever there is standing water. Both sexes feed on nectar, but females also drink blood to develop their eggs, and in doing so they spread diseases such as malaria that make the mosquito the deadliest animal to humans. Adults fly slowly, at around 2.5 km/h (1.5 mph), and live only a few weeks. The IUCN lists them as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Diptera", "family": "Culicidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.0000025, "lengthM": 0.006, "topSpeedKmh": 2.5, "lifespanYears": 0.1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Family Culicidae" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Nectar; females also drink blood" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Worldwide near standing water" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Adults a few weeks" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "About 3–6 mm long" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "~2.5 km/h (1.5 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Found worldwide except Antarctica, breeding in standing water from the tropics to temperate zones.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Culicidae.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Culicidae&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Mosquito.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mosquito/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mosquito/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "rhinoceros-beetle", "name": "Rhinoceros Beetle", "scientificName": "Dynastinae", "category": "Insect", "summary": "Rhinoceros beetles are large beetles named for the horn-like structures on the heads of the males, which they use to fight rivals and dig. They are among the strongest animals relative to their body size, able to push or lift many times their own weight. They are harmless to people and feed mainly on plant material.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Coleoptera", "family": "Scarabaeidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.03, "lengthM": 0.06, "topSpeedKmh": 1.5, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Subfamily Dynastinae" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (sap, fruit, decaying wood)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical and temperate forests" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Adults a few months; larvae up to a few years" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Up to about 15 cm (6 in) in large species" }, { "label": "Strength", "value": "Can move many times its body weight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests across tropical and temperate regions worldwide, with the largest species in the Americas and Southeast Asia.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Dynastinae.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Dynastinae&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Rhinoceros Beetle.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynastinae" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/rhinoceros-beetle/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/rhinoceros-beetle/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "cockroach", "name": "Cockroach", "scientificName": "Blattodea", "category": "Insect", "summary": "Cockroaches are flattened, fast-moving insects known for their toughness and ability to thrive in many environments. Most of the thousands of species live in the wild, but a few have become common household pests. They are omnivores that eat almost anything and can survive for weeks without food.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Blattodea", "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.0008, "lengthM": 0.03, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Order Blattodea" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (almost anything organic)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests, burrows, and human buildings worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Several months to about a year" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "About 1–8 cm depending on species" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "~5 km/h (3 mph), very fast for its size" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Native to tropical forests but now found worldwide, with a few species living alongside people in buildings.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Blattodea.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Blattodea&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Cockroach.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blattodea" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cockroach/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cockroach/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "cricket", "name": "Cricket", "scientificName": "Gryllidae", "category": "Insect", "summary": "Crickets are jumping insects closely related to grasshoppers, best known for the chirping sound males make to attract mates. They are mostly active at night and feed on plants, fungi, and small insects. Crickets are also widely raised as food for pets and, increasingly, for people. Most live for about a year or less.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Orthoptera", "family": "Gryllidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.0005, "lengthM": 0.025, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Family Gryllidae" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (plants, fungi, small insects)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Grasslands, forests, gardens, buildings" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 1 year or less" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "About 1–5 cm depending on species" }, { "label": "Sound", "value": "Males chirp by rubbing their wings" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Grasslands, forests, and gardens across warmer regions of the world, on every continent except Antarctica.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Gryllidae.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Gryllidae&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Cricket.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gryllidae" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cricket/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cricket/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bumblebee", "name": "Bumblebee", "scientificName": "Bombus terrestris", "category": "Insect", "summary": "The buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) is a large, fuzzy, black-and-yellow bee found in meadows, gardens, and farmland. Measuring about 1.5 to 2.5 cm (0.6 to 1 in) long, it flies at up to around 24 km/h (15 mph) and feeds on nectar and pollen, making it one of the most important pollinators in temperate regions. Workers live only a few weeks, while a queen can live about a year. The IUCN lists the species as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Hymenoptera", "family": "Apidae", "genus": "Bombus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.0003, "lengthM": 0.022, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Bombus terrestris" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (nectar and pollen)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Meadows, gardens, farmland, and woodland edges" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Workers a few weeks; queens about a year" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "1.5–2.5 cm (0.6–1 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to ~24 km/h (15 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Meadows, gardens, and farmland across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced elsewhere; key pollinators.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "North America", "South America", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Bombus terrestris.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Bombus%20terrestris&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Bombus terrestris. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Bombus_terrestris/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Bumblebee.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombus_terrestris" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bumblebee/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bumblebee/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "wasp", "name": "Wasp", "scientificName": "Vespula vulgaris", "category": "Insect", "summary": "The common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) is a familiar yellow-and-black flying insect of gardens, woodlands, and urban areas across the northern hemisphere. Workers grow to about 1.2 to 1.7 cm long and fly at up to around 25 km/h, living in large paper nests built by a single queen. Wasps are omnivores that hunt insects to feed their grubs and visit nectar and sugary foods themselves. Workers live only a few weeks while queens survive about a year.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Hymenoptera", "family": "Vespidae", "genus": "Vespula" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.0001, "lengthM": 0.017, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Vespula vulgaris" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (insects, nectar, sugary foods)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Gardens, woodlands, and urban areas" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Workers a few weeks; queens about a year" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "1.2–1.7 cm (0.5–0.7 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to ~25 km/h (16 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Gardens, woodlands, and urban areas worldwide; the common wasp is found across the Northern Hemisphere.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "North America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Vespula vulgaris.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Vespula%20vulgaris&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Vespula vulgaris. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Vespula_vulgaris/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Wasp.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vespula_vulgaris" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/wasp/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/wasp/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "hornet", "name": "Asian Giant Hornet", "scientificName": "Vespa mandarinia", "category": "Insect", "summary": "The Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) is the world's largest hornet, with queens reaching up to 5 cm long and a wingspan close to 7.5 cm. Native to the forests and low mountains of East and Southeast Asia, it is a powerful predator that hunts other insects and can fly at up to 40 km/h. Colonies last a single year, and despite its fearsome reputation the species is common and listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Hymenoptera", "family": "Vespidae", "genus": "Vespa" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.001, "lengthM": 0.045, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Vespa mandarinia" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects, especially other bees and wasps)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests and low mountains" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Workers a few weeks; queens about a year" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "3.5–5 cm (1.4–2 in)" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "Up to about 7.5 cm (3 in)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests and low mountains of East and Southeast Asia; the world's largest hornet.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Vespa mandarinia.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Vespa%20mandarinia&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Vespa mandarinia. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Vespa_mandarinia/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Asian Giant Hornet.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_giant_hornet" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hornet/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hornet/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "termite", "name": "Termite", "scientificName": "Isoptera", "category": "Insect", "summary": "Termites are small social insects of the infraorder Isoptera that live in large colonies and feed on wood, leaf litter, and other plant matter. Ranging from 4 to 15 mm long, they build organised societies of workers, soldiers, and reproductive kings and queens, with colonies numbering from thousands to several million. Worker termites live only months, while a queen can survive for many years. They are vital recyclers of dead plant material in tropical and warm regions.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Blattodea", "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.00001, "lengthM": 0.01, "topSpeedKmh": 0.2, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Infraorder Isoptera" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore/detritivore (wood, leaf litter, plant matter)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Soil and wood in tropical and warm-temperate regions" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Workers months; queens many years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "4–15 mm depending on species and caste" }, { "label": "Colony size", "value": "Thousands to several million" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Varies by species" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Soil and wood in tropical and warm-temperate regions worldwide; ecosystem engineers that recycle dead plant matter.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "South America", "North America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Isoptera.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Isoptera&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Termite.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Termite" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/termite/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/termite/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "stag-beetle", "name": "Stag Beetle", "scientificName": "Lucanus cervus", "category": "Insect", "summary": "The stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) is one of Europe's largest land beetles, named for the antler-like jaws that males wave and wrestle with like tiny deer. Adults reach up to 7.5 cm long and live only a few weeks to months, while the grubs spend three to six years feeding on rotting wood underground. Found in old woodlands, parks, and gardens, the species is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN, largely because dead wood is being cleared from the landscape.", "conservationStatus": "Near Threatened", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Coleoptera", "family": "Lucanidae", "genus": "Lucanus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.005, "lengthM": 0.07, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lucanus cervus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Larvae eat rotting wood; adults take tree sap and fruit juices" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Old woodlands, parks, and gardens with dead wood" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Larvae 3–6 years; adults a few weeks to months" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to 7.5 cm (3 in) in large males" }, { "label": "Jaws", "value": "Antler-like mandibles in males" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Near Threatened (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Old woodlands and parks across Europe and parts of western Asia.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Lucanus cervus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Lucanus%20cervus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Lucanus cervus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Lucanus_cervus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Stag Beetle.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucanus_cervus" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/stag-beetle/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/stag-beetle/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "dung-beetle", "name": "Dung Beetle", "scientificName": "Scarabaeus sacer", "category": "Insect", "summary": "Dung beetles are beetles that feed on animal droppings, and many are famous for rolling dung into balls and pushing them away to bury as food or a brood chamber. They are remarkably strong for their size and play a vital role in recycling waste, improving soil, and reducing pests. Found on every continent except Antarctica, dung beetles include species that roll, tunnel, or simply dwell in dung.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Coleoptera", "family": "Scarabaeidae", "genus": "Scarabaeus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.003, "lengthM": 0.025, "topSpeedKmh": 1, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Scarabaeus sacer" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Coprophagous (animal dung)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Grasslands, farmland, forests, and deserts" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 1 to 3 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "0.5–3 cm depending on species" }, { "label": "Strength", "value": "Can move many times its own body weight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Grasslands, farmland, and deserts worldwide; famous for rolling balls of dung.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Scarabaeus sacer.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Scarabaeus%20sacer&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Scarabaeus sacer. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Scarabaeus_sacer/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Dung Beetle.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarabaeus_sacer" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/dung-beetle/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/dung-beetle/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "cicada", "name": "Cicada", "scientificName": "Cicadidae", "category": "Insect", "summary": "Cicadas are large sap-feeding insects of the family Cicadidae, famous for the loud song of the males and for spending most of their lives underground. Adults are 2 to 5 cm (0.8 to 2 in) long, fly on clear membranous wings, and feed on plant sap. Nymphs live underground for years, while adults survive only a few weeks. They are found in forests and grasslands worldwide.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Hemiptera", "family": "Cicadidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.002, "lengthM": 0.04, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Family Cicadidae" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (plant sap)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests and grasslands worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Nymphs years underground; adults a few weeks" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "2–5 cm (0.8–2 in) depending on species" }, { "label": "Sound", "value": "Among the loudest of all insects" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Varies by species" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests and grasslands worldwide; known for the loud summer song of the males.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cicadidae.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cicadidae&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Cicada.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicadidae" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cicada/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cicada/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "housefly", "name": "Housefly", "scientificName": "Musca domestica", "category": "Insect", "summary": "The housefly (Musca domestica) is a small grey fly, about 6 to 7 mm long, found almost everywhere people live. It feeds by sponging up liquids and decaying matter, flies at up to around 8 km/h (5 mph), and completes its entire life cycle from egg to adult in a week or two. Adults live only about two to four weeks and the species is of Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Diptera", "family": "Muscidae", "genus": "Musca" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.00002, "lengthM": 0.007, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Musca domestica" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (liquid and decaying matter)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Almost everywhere humans live" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Adults about 2–4 weeks" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "6–7 mm (about 0.25 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to ~8 km/h (5 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Everywhere humans live, on every continent except Antarctica.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Musca domestica.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Musca%20domestica&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Musca domestica. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Musca_domestica/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Housefly.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Housefly" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/housefly/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/housefly/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "flea", "name": "Flea", "scientificName": "Siphonaptera", "category": "Insect", "summary": "Fleas are tiny, wingless insects that live as parasites on the bodies of mammals and birds, feeding on their blood. They are renowned for their jumping ability, able to leap many times their own body length thanks to powerful hind legs and a spring-like protein. Fleas can be a nuisance to pets and people and can transmit disease, and they are found nearly worldwide.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Siphonaptera", "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5e-7, "lengthM": 0.0025, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Order Siphonaptera" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Hematophagous (blood of mammals and birds)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "On the bodies of host animals worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Several weeks to a few months" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "1.5–3 mm (about 0.1 in)" }, { "label": "Jump", "value": "Up to many times its body length" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Varies by species" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "On the bodies of mammals and birds worldwide; wingless parasites famous for their jumping.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Siphonaptera.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Siphonaptera&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Flea.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flea" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/flea/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/flea/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "luna-moth", "name": "Luna Moth", "scientificName": "Actias luna", "category": "Insect", "summary": "The luna moth is a large, pale-green silk moth of eastern North America, with long, sweeping tails on its hindwings and a wingspan up to about 11 cm (4.5 in). Adults do not feed and live only about a week, focusing entirely on mating, while the caterpillars feed heavily on tree leaves. The trailing tails are thought to confuse the echolocation of hunting bats.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Lepidoptera", "family": "Saturniidae", "genus": "Actias" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.002, "lengthM": 0.045, "topSpeedKmh": 18, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Actias luna" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Caterpillars eat leaves; adults do not feed" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deciduous forests of eastern North America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Adults about 1 week; full cycle a few months" }, { "label": "Wingspan", "value": "Up to about 11 cm (4.5 in)" }, { "label": "Tails", "value": "Long hindwing tails that confuse bats" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deciduous forests of eastern North America; a large, pale-green silk moth.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Actias luna.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Actias%20luna&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Actias luna. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Actias_luna/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Luna Moth.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luna_moth" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/luna-moth/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/luna-moth/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "yellowjacket", "name": "Yellowjacket", "scientificName": "Vespula vulgaris", "category": "Insect", "summary": "A yellowjacket is a black-and-yellow social wasp that lives in large paper nests ruled by a queen. Unlike bees, it can sting repeatedly. Yellowjackets are useful predators of pest insects but become aggressive scavengers in late summer. Workers live only weeks; the queen survives to start a new colony.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Hymenoptera", "family": "Vespidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.00004, "lengthM": 0.014, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Vespula spp. and Dolichovespula spp." }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (insects, nectar, human food)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodlands, gardens, and urban areas" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Workers a few weeks; queens about one year" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "10–16 mm (0.4–0.6 in)" }, { "label": "Colony size", "value": "Hundreds to thousands of wasps" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Woodlands, gardens, and urban areas across the Northern Hemisphere; introduced to other regions.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Vespula vulgaris.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Vespula%20vulgaris&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Vespula vulgaris. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Vespula_vulgaris/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Yellowjacket.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vespula_vulgaris" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/yellowjacket/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/yellowjacket/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "orchid-mantis", "name": "Orchid Mantis", "scientificName": "Hymenopus coronatus", "category": "Insect", "summary": "The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) is a small predatory insect from the rainforests of Southeast Asia, named for its petal-like legs and pink-and-white colouring that resemble a flower. Females reach around 6 to 7 cm long, while males are far smaller at about 2.5 to 3 cm. It ambushes visiting pollinators such as bees and flies, and adults live for roughly a year. It is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Mantodea", "family": "Hymenopodidae", "genus": "Hymenopus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.003, "lengthM": 0.07, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Hymenopus coronatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects, especially pollinators)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Females around 8 months; males shorter" }, { "label": "Size (female)", "value": "Around 6–7 cm (2.4–2.8 in)" }, { "label": "Size (male)", "value": "Around 2.5–3 cm — far smaller than the female" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Hymenopus coronatus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Hymenopus%20coronatus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Hymenopus coronatus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Hymenopus_coronatus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Orchid Mantis.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hymenopus_coronatus" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/orchid-mantis/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/orchid-mantis/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "starfish", "name": "Starfish", "scientificName": "Asteroidea", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "Starfish, also called sea stars, are marine invertebrates of the class Asteroidea, easily recognised by the five arms radiating from a central disc. They are echinoderms rather than fish, and creep slowly across the seabed on hundreds of tiny tube feet. Most species measure 12 to 25 cm across, prey on clams and mussels, and can regrow lost arms. Depending on the species they live anywhere from about 5 to 35 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Echinodermata", "class": "Asteroidea", "order": null, "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.5, "lengthM": 0.25, "topSpeedKmh": 0.1, "lifespanYears": 35 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Asteroidea (class)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (mollusks, clams, mussels)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Ocean floors, from tide pools to the deep sea" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–35 years depending on species" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Commonly 12–25 cm (5–10 in) across" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Very slow; centimeters per minute" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN, most species)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Ocean floors worldwide, from tide pools and coral reefs to the cold deep sea.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Asteroidea.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Asteroidea&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Starfish.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starfish" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/starfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/starfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "lobster", "name": "American Lobster", "scientificName": "Homarus americanus", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The American lobster is a large marine crustacean with two powerful front claws, an armored shell, and ten legs. It lives on the cold, rocky seabeds of the northwest Atlantic and can grow heavier than 9 kg (20 lb). Lobsters molt their shells to grow throughout life and can live more than 50 years, making them among the longest-lived invertebrates.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Malacostraca", "order": "Decapoda", "family": "Nephropidae", "genus": "Homarus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 18, "lifespanYears": 50 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Homarus americanus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (fish, mollusks, worms, algae)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Cold rocky seabeds of the northwest Atlantic" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Often 45–50+ years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.5–9 kg (1–20 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 18 km/h (11 mph) in a tail-flip escape" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Cold rocky seabeds of the northwest Atlantic, from Atlantic Canada to the northeastern United States.", "continents": [ "Oceans", "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Homarus americanus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Homarus%20americanus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Homarus americanus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Homarus_americanus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — American Lobster.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_lobster" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/lobster/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/lobster/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "hermit-crab", "name": "Hermit Crab", "scientificName": "Paguroidea", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "Hermit crabs are crustaceans that protect their soft, spiraled abdomens by living inside empty snail shells. As they grow, they leave their old shell and move into a larger one, sometimes lining up to swap shells in sequence. Found on shorelines and seabeds worldwide, many species live 10 to 30 years, and they are popular, low-cost pets.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Malacostraca", "order": "Decapoda", "family": "Paguridae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.1, "lengthM": 0.1, "topSpeedKmh": 0.5, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Paguroidea (superfamily)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (algae, plankton, scraps, carrion)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Shorelines, tide pools, and seabeds worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–30 years (varies by species)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "From a few millimeters to 30 cm (coconut crab)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow walkers; faster when alarmed" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN, most species)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Shorelines, tide pools, and seabeds of warm and temperate oceans worldwide.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Paguroidea.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Paguroidea&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Hermit Crab.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermit_crab" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hermit-crab/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hermit-crab/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "snail", "name": "Garden Snail", "scientificName": "Cornu aspersum", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The garden snail is a small land mollusk that carries a coiled shell on its back and glides on a single muscular foot over a trail of mucus. It is a slow-moving plant eater common in gardens across much of the world. Garden snails are hermaphrodites, breathe air through a simple lung, and usually live 2 to 5 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Mollusca", "class": "Gastropoda", "order": null, "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.012, "lengthM": 0.03, "topSpeedKmh": 0.05, "lifespanYears": 5 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cornu aspersum" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (leaves, fruit, vegetables)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Gardens, woodlands, hedgerows, and farmland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "2–5 years (longer in captivity)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Shell about 3 cm (1.2 in) across" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "About 0.05 km/h (very slow)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Native to the Mediterranean and western Europe, now found in gardens across much of the world.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Africa", "North America", "South America", "Oceania", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cornu aspersum.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cornu%20aspersum&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Cornu aspersum. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cornu_aspersum/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Garden Snail.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornu_aspersum" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/snail/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/snail/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "scorpion", "name": "Emperor Scorpion", "scientificName": "Pandinus imperator", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The emperor scorpion is one of the largest scorpions in the world, a glossy black arachnid native to the rainforests of West Africa. It has large pincers, eight legs, and a curved tail tipped with a stinger, and its body glows blue-green under ultraviolet light. Despite its fearsome look, its venom is mild, and it is a popular, docile pet that can live 6 to 8 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Arachnida", "order": "Scorpiones", "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.03, "lengthM": 0.2, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pandinus imperator" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects, spiders, small vertebrates)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rainforests and savannas of West Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "6–8 years" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Up to 20 cm (8 in) long" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow walker; fast pincer strikes" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rainforests and savannas of West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, and Togo.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Pandinus imperator.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Pandinus%20imperator&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Pandinus imperator. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pandinus_imperator/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Emperor Scorpion.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_scorpion" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/scorpion/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/scorpion/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "sea-urchin", "name": "Sea Urchin", "scientificName": "Echinoidea", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "Sea urchins are round, spiny marine invertebrates related to starfish, with a hard shell called a test covered in movable spines. They graze on algae across reefs and rocky seabeds worldwide, using a five-toothed mouth on their underside known as Aristotle's lantern. Most live around 10 to 30 years, and some species are very long-lived.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Echinodermata", "class": "Echinoidea", "order": null, "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.1, "lengthM": 0.08, "topSpeedKmh": 0.05, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Echinoidea (class)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Mostly herbivore (algae and kelp)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Reefs, rocky seabeds, and kelp forests worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–30 years (some far longer)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Shell usually 3–10 cm (1–4 in) across" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Very slow; creeps on tube feet and spines" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN, most species)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Reefs, rocky seabeds, and kelp forests of oceans worldwide, from shallows to the deep sea.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Echinoidea.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Echinoidea&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Sea Urchin.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_urchin" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sea-urchin/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sea-urchin/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "earthworm", "name": "Earthworm", "scientificName": "Lumbricina", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "Earthworms are segmented worms that burrow through soil, eating organic matter and recycling nutrients as they go. They breathe through their moist skin, have no eyes or lungs, and are hermaphrodites. By aerating and mixing soil and producing nutrient-rich castings, they are among the most important animals for healthy ground and farming.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Annelida", "class": "Clitellata", "order": "Opisthopora", "family": "Lumbricidae", "genus": "Lumbricus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.005, "lengthM": 0.15, "topSpeedKmh": 0.03, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lumbricina (suborder)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Detritivore (decaying plant matter, soil organics)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Moist soils worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–6 years (varies by species)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Commonly 5–30 cm (2–12 in) long" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Very slow; burrows through soil" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN, most species)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Moist soils across every continent except Antarctica, with many species spread worldwide.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "North America", "South America", "Africa", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Lumbricina.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Lumbricina&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Earthworm.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthworm" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/earthworm/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/earthworm/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "squid", "name": "Giant Squid", "scientificName": "Architeuthis dux", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The giant squid (Architeuthis dux) is an enormous deep-sea invertebrate that can reach around 13 m (43 ft) in length including its long feeding tentacles. It lives in deep oceans worldwide, hunts fish and other squid, and swims by jet propulsion, blasting water from its funnel to reach bursts of up to 40 km/h (25 mph). It has the largest eyes of any known animal and is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Mollusca", "class": "Cephalopoda", "order": null, "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 275, "lengthM": 13, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 5 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Architeuthis dux" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (deep-sea fish and other squid)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deep oceans worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 5 years (estimated)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Up to about 13 m (43 ft) including tentacles" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph) in a jet burst" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deep oceans worldwide, most often recorded in the North Atlantic and around Japan and New Zealand.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Architeuthis dux.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Architeuthis%20dux&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Architeuthis dux. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Architeuthis_dux/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Giant Squid.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_squid" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/squid/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/squid/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "giant-clam", "name": "Giant Clam", "scientificName": "Tridacna gigas", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The giant clam is the largest living bivalve mollusk, growing over 1.2 m (4 ft) wide and weighing more than 200 kg (440 lb). It lives anchored to coral reefs in the warm Indo-Pacific, where it feeds partly by filtering water and partly through algae living in its colorful tissue. Giant clams grow slowly and can live more than 100 years.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Mollusca", "class": "Bivalvia", "order": "Cardiida", "family": "Cardiidae", "genus": "Tridacna" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 200, "lengthM": 1.2, "topSpeedKmh": 0, "lifespanYears": 100 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Tridacna gigas" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Filter feeder plus algae symbionts" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coral reefs of the warm Indo-Pacific" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Often 100+ years" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Over 1.2 m (4 ft) wide" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to 200 kg (440 lb) or more" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coral reefs of the warm Indo-Pacific, from the South China Sea to the Great Barrier Reef.", "continents": [ "Oceans", "Oceania", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Tridacna gigas.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Tridacna%20gigas&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Tridacna gigas. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Tridacna_gigas/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Giant Clam.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_clam" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/giant-clam/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/giant-clam/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "cuttlefish", "name": "Cuttlefish", "scientificName": "Sepia officinalis", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) is a soft-bodied marine mollusc found over sandy seabeds and seagrass in coastal seas of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. Despite its name it is not a fish but a cephalopod, related to octopuses and squid, and it can transform its colour and skin texture in a fraction of a second. It grows to about 50 cm including its arms, weighs around 2 kg, and lives only one to two years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Mollusca", "class": "Cephalopoda", "order": "Sepiida", "family": "Sepiidae", "genus": "Sepia" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 2 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Sepia officinalis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (fish, crabs, shrimp)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal seas, sandy seabeds, and seagrass" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–2 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to about 50 cm (20 in) including arms" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 25 km/h (16 mph) in a jet burst" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coastal seas of the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean, over sandy and seagrass seabeds.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Sepia officinalis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Sepia%20officinalis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Sepia officinalis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Sepia_officinalis/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Cuttlefish.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_cuttlefish" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cuttlefish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cuttlefish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "nautilus", "name": "Chambered Nautilus", "scientificName": "Nautilus pompilius", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The chambered nautilus (Nautilus pompilius) is a cephalopod often called a living fossil, whose relatives have looked much the same for hundreds of millions of years. It lives on deep reef slopes of the tropical Indo-Pacific inside a coiled shell about 20 to 25 cm across, drifting and swimming slowly by gentle jet propulsion. It scavenges and hunts shrimp, crabs, and carrion, can live 15 to 20 years, and is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Mollusca", "class": "Cephalopoda", "order": "Nautilida", "family": "Nautilidae", "genus": "Nautilus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.3, "lengthM": 0.25, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Nautilus pompilius" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore and scavenger (shrimp, crabs, carrion)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deep reef slopes of the tropical Indo-Pacific" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Shell about 20–25 cm (8–10 in) across" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow; drifts by gentle jet propulsion" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deep reef slopes of the tropical Indo-Pacific, from the Andaman Sea to the waters around Australia and Fiji.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Nautilus pompilius.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Nautilus%20pompilius&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Nautilus pompilius. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Nautilus_pompilius/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Chambered Nautilus.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chambered_nautilus" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/nautilus/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/nautilus/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "blue-crab", "name": "Blue Crab", "scientificName": "Callinectes sapidus", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) is a swift swimming crab of the western Atlantic, abundant in the brackish estuaries of the United States east coast and Gulf of Mexico. It has a broad shell up to about 23 cm (9 in) across and a pair of flattened rear legs that let it swim sideways through the water. An omnivore that lives three to four years, it is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Malacostraca", "order": "Decapoda", "family": "Portunidae", "genus": "Callinectes" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.45, "lengthM": 0.23, "topSpeedKmh": 1.5, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Callinectes sapidus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (fish, mollusks, plants, carrion)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Estuaries and coastal waters of the western Atlantic" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–4 years" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Shell up to about 23 cm (9 in) across" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Swims sideways with paddle-shaped legs" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Estuaries and coastal waters of the western Atlantic, from the eastern United States and Gulf of Mexico to Argentina.", "continents": [ "Oceans", "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Callinectes sapidus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Callinectes%20sapidus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Callinectes sapidus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Callinectes_sapidus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Blue Crab.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callinectes_sapidus" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blue-crab/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blue-crab/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "mantis-shrimp", "name": "Peacock Mantis Shrimp", "scientificName": "Odontodactylus scyllarus", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is a vividly coloured predatory crustacean of tropical Indo-Pacific reefs, famous for the fastest strike in the animal kingdom. Growing up to about 18 cm (7 in), it swims over the reef and burrows in the seabed, smashing snails and crabs with club-like appendages that accelerate at over 80 km/h (50 mph). It has extraordinary eyes and lives three to six years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Malacostraca", "order": "Stomatopoda", "family": "Odontodactylidae", "genus": "Odontodactylus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.06, "lengthM": 0.18, "topSpeedKmh": 1, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Odontodactylus scyllarus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (crabs, snails, mollusks, fish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Burrows on tropical Indo-Pacific reefs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–6 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to about 18 cm (7 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Strike reaches over 80 km/h (50 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Burrows on coral reefs of the tropical Indo-Pacific, from East Africa to Guam and northern Australia.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Odontodactylus scyllarus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Odontodactylus%20scyllarus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Odontodactylus scyllarus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Odontodactylus_scyllarus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Peacock Mantis Shrimp.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odontodactylus_scyllarus" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mantis-shrimp/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mantis-shrimp/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "horseshoe-crab", "name": "Atlantic Horseshoe Crab", "scientificName": "Limulus polyphemus", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The Atlantic horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) is an ancient marine arthropod, more closely related to spiders and scorpions than to true crabs. It has a domed horseshoe-shaped shell, a long spike-like tail, and reaches about 60 cm (24 in) including the tail. Found in shallow coastal waters and sandy beaches, it crawls along the bottom feeding on worms and molluscs, often living more than 20 years. It is listed as Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Merostomata", "order": "Xiphosura", "family": "Limulidae", "genus": "Limulus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 1, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Limulus polyphemus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (worms, mollusks, algae, carrion)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Shallow coastal waters and sandy beaches" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Often 20+ years" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Up to about 60 cm (24 in) including tail" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow; crawls and plows through sand" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Shallow coastal waters and beaches of the western Atlantic, along the eastern United States and the Gulf of Mexico.", "continents": [ "Oceans", "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Limulus polyphemus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Limulus%20polyphemus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Limulus polyphemus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Limulus_polyphemus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Atlantic Horseshoe Crab.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_horseshoe_crab" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/horseshoe-crab/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/horseshoe-crab/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "centipede", "name": "Centipede", "scientificName": "Chilopoda", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "Centipedes (class Chilopoda) are fast, venomous invertebrate predators recognised by their long, flattened bodies and many legs, one pair per body segment. Found in soil, leaf litter, and damp places worldwide, they range from a few millimetres to over 30 cm (12 in) long and run swiftly on their many legs to catch insects, spiders, and other small animals. Most species live 1 to 6 years and are listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Chilopoda", "order": null, "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.01, "lengthM": 0.15, "topSpeedKmh": 1.8, "lifespanYears": 5 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Chilopoda (class)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects, spiders, small animals)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Soil, leaf litter, and damp places worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–6 years (varies by species)" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "From a few mm to over 30 cm (12 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Fast; some sprint to escape and hunt" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN, most species)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Soil, leaf litter, and damp places on every continent except Antarctica.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Chilopoda.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Chilopoda&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Centipede.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centipede" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/centipede/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/centipede/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "millipede", "name": "Millipede", "scientificName": "Diplopoda", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "Millipedes are slow-moving arthropods in the class Diplopoda, with long, rounded bodies whose segments each carry two pairs of legs. Despite their name, none actually have a thousand legs, though some species come close. They are harmless detritivores that feed on decaying plant matter and help recycle nutrients in soil worldwide, and many species live several years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Diplopoda", "order": null, "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.02, "lengthM": 0.1, "topSpeedKmh": 0.1, "lifespanYears": 7 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Diplopoda (class)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Detritivore (decaying leaves and plant matter)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Soil and leaf litter worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–10 years (varies by species)" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "From a few mm to about 30 cm (12 in)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Very slow; plods through leaf litter" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN, most species)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Soil and leaf litter in damp habitats on every continent except Antarctica.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Diplopoda.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Diplopoda&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Millipede.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millipede" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/millipede/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/millipede/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "black-widow-spider", "name": "Black Widow Spider", "scientificName": "Latrodectus mactans", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The southern black widow (Latrodectus mactans) is a small, glossy black spider famous for the red hourglass marking on the underside of the female's abdomen. It shelters in dark, undisturbed spots such as sheds, woodpiles and field debris, where it builds a tangled web to trap insects. The female's body is only about 1.3 cm long, yet her venom is a potent neurotoxin. Females live one to three years; males are far smaller and shorter-lived.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Arachnida", "order": "Araneae", "family": "Theridiidae", "genus": "Latrodectus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.001, "lengthM": 0.04, "topSpeedKmh": 1.5, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Latrodectus mactans" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects and other small arthropods)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Sheltered, dark spots in fields, sheds, and woodpiles" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–3 years (females; males much shorter)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Female body about 1.3 cm (0.5 in); legs wider" }, { "label": "Venom", "value": "Potent neurotoxin; bites rarely fatal with care" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Sheltered, dark places across North America, especially the southern and western United States.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Latrodectus mactans.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Latrodectus%20mactans&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Latrodectus mactans. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Latrodectus_mactans/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Black Widow Spider.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latrodectus_mactans" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/black-widow-spider/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/black-widow-spider/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "jumping-spider", "name": "Jumping Spider", "scientificName": "Salticidae", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "Jumping spiders (family Salticidae) are small, sharp-eyed hunters found on sunny walls, plants, and woodlands worldwide. Most are just 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in) including their legs, yet they have superb vision and can leap many times their body length to pounce on prey. Rather than build webs to catch food, they stalk and ambush insects by day. Individuals typically live about a year and are of Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Arachnida", "order": "Araneae", "family": "Salticidae", "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.0005, "lengthM": 0.015, "topSpeedKmh": 1.6, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Salticidae (family)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects and other small arthropods)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Sunny walls, plants, and woodlands worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 1 year (varies by species)" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Mostly 1–2 cm (0.4–0.8 in) including legs" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Leaps many times its body length" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN, most species)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Sunny walls, plants, and woodlands on every continent except Antarctica, from the tropics to mountain slopes.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Salticidae.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Salticidae&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Jumping Spider.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_spider" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/jumping-spider/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/jumping-spider/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "coral", "name": "Coral", "scientificName": "Anthozoa", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "Corals are tiny colonial animals of the class Anthozoa that build the vast limestone structures we call reefs. Each coral is a colony of soft-bodied polyps, only millimetres wide, that secrete a hard calcium-carbonate skeleton and live fixed in place in warm, shallow tropical seas. Reef-building corals depend on symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae for most of their food and colour, and colonies can survive for decades to centuries.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Cnidaria", "class": "Anthozoa", "order": null, "family": null, "genus": null }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 0, "lifespanYears": 100 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Anthozoa (class)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Filter feeder plus algae symbionts" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Warm, shallow tropical seas worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Colonies can live decades to centuries" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Polyps mm-wide; colonies and reefs vast" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "None; corals are fixed in place" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Varies by species" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Warm, shallow tropical seas worldwide, with the greatest diversity in the Indo-Pacific.", "continents": [ "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Anthozoa.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Anthozoa&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Coral.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthozoa" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/coral/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/coral/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "coconut-crab", "name": "Coconut Crab", "scientificName": "Birgus latro", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The coconut crab (Birgus latro) is the world's largest land-living arthropod, a giant terrestrial hermit crab found on tropical islands across the Indo-Pacific. Adults reach a leg span of about 1 m (3 ft) and weigh up to roughly 4 kg (9 lb). Famous for climbing trees and cracking open coconuts with powerful claws, it is a long-lived omnivore that may survive 40 to 60 years. The IUCN lists it as Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Malacostraca", "order": "Decapoda", "family": "Coenobitidae", "genus": "Birgus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4, "lengthM": 0.4, "topSpeedKmh": 4, "lifespanYears": 40 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Birgus latro" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (coconuts, fruit, seeds, carrion)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical islands across the Indo-Pacific" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Possibly 40–60 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to about 4 kg (9 lb)" }, { "label": "Leg span", "value": "Up to about 1 m (3 ft)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical islands across the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean, from the Andaman Islands east to the Cook Islands.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Birgus latro.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Birgus%20latro&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Birgus latro. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Birgus_latro/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Coconut Crab.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_crab" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/coconut-crab/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/coconut-crab/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "sea-bunny", "name": "Sea Bunny", "scientificName": "Jorunna parva", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The sea bunny (Jorunna parva) is a tiny sea slug, a type of nudibranch, that grows to just 1 to 2.5 cm long. It lives on shallow reefs and rocky seabeds across the western Pacific and Indian Oceans, where it crawls slowly over the bottom feeding on sponges. Its fuzzy black-speckled body and two upright rhinophores give it an uncanny resemblance to a miniature rabbit. Most live only about a year.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Mollusca", "class": "Gastropoda", "order": "Nudibranchia", "family": "Discodorididae", "genus": "Jorunna" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.001, "lengthM": 0.025, "topSpeedKmh": 0.2, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Jorunna parva" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (sponges)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Shallow reefs and rocky seabeds" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 1 year (typical of nudibranchs)" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Usually 1–2.5 cm (under 1 in)" }, { "label": "Range", "value": "Western Pacific and Indian Oceans" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Shallow reefs and rocky seabeds in the western Pacific and Indian Oceans, including Japan and the Philippines.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Jorunna parva.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Jorunna%20parva&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Jorunna parva. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Jorunna_parva/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Sea Bunny.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorunna_parva" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sea-bunny/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sea-bunny/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "giant-house-spider", "name": "Giant House Spider", "scientificName": "Eratigena atrica", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The giant house spider (Eratigena atrica) is one of Britain's largest spiders, a fast-moving but harmless funnel-weaver often seen indoors in autumn. Females reach a body length of up to about 7.5 cm across the legs, with a leg span reaching around 12 cm, and adults live for around three years. It builds sheet-like webs in sheds, garages and quiet corners and preys on flies and other invertebrates. It is common and of Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Arachnida", "order": "Araneae", "family": "Agelenidae", "genus": "Eratigena" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.001, "lengthM": 0.09, "topSpeedKmh": 1.9, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Eratigena atrica (and closely related species)" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (flies, moths, and other invertebrates)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Houses, sheds, garages, log piles, gardens" }, { "label": "Leg span", "value": "Up to about 12 cm (females up to 7.5 cm body length)" }, { "label": "Active season", "value": "Adults wander indoors mainly September–October" }, { "label": "Venom", "value": "Harmless to humans" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Throughout Europe, closely associated with human buildings; common in the UK where it is one of the largest house spiders.", "continents": [ "Europe" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Eratigena atrica.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Eratigena%20atrica&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Eratigena atrica. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Eratigena_atrica/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Giant House Spider.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_house_spider" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/giant-house-spider/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/giant-house-spider/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "green-iguana", "name": "Green Iguana", "scientificName": "Iguana iguana", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The green iguana is a large, mostly plant-eating lizard native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It spends much of its life in trees, can grow well over 1.5 m (5 ft) including its long tail, and is a popular but demanding pet reptile. Green iguanas are herbivores that often live 10 to 15 years, and longer with good care.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Iguanidae", "genus": "Iguana" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5, "lengthM": 1.7, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Iguana iguana" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical rainforest canopy near water" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years, longer in captivity" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "1.2–1.7 m (4–5.6 ft) including tail" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 35 km/h (22 mph) on land" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical lowlands from Mexico and Central America through much of northern South America, usually near rivers.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Iguana iguana.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Iguana%20iguana&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Iguana iguana. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Iguana_iguana/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Green Iguana.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_iguana" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/green-iguana/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/green-iguana/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "leopard-gecko", "name": "Leopard Gecko", "scientificName": "Eublepharis macularius", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is a spotted, ground-dwelling lizard from the arid grasslands and rocky deserts of South Asia and the Middle East, and one of the most popular beginner pet reptiles. It grows to about 18 to 25 cm (7 to 10 in) including the tail, is active at dusk, and eats insects. Hardy and long-lived, it can reach 15 to 20 years in captivity and is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Eublepharidae", "genus": "Eublepharis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.06, "lengthM": 0.22, "topSpeedKmh": 12, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Eublepharis macularius" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Arid grassland and rocky desert" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years in captivity" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "18–25 cm (7–10 in) including tail" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 12 km/h (7 mph) in short dashes" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "The dry grasslands and rocky deserts of Afghanistan, Pakistan, northwestern India, and Iran.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Eublepharis macularius.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Eublepharis%20macularius&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Eublepharis macularius. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Eublepharis_macularius/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Leopard Gecko.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_gecko" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/leopard-gecko/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/leopard-gecko/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "rattlesnake", "name": "Western Diamondback Rattlesnake", "scientificName": "Crotalus atrox", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) is a large venomous pit viper of the deserts and scrublands of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows to around 1.2 m (4 ft), sometimes up to 1.5 m, and warns intruders by shaking the hollow, interlocking segments of its tail into a distinctive rattle. A carnivore that ambushes rodents, it can live 15 to 20 years in the wild and is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Viperidae", "genus": "Crotalus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.8, "lengthM": 1.2, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Crotalus atrox" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deserts, scrubland, and rocky slopes" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "1–1.5 m (3–5 ft)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 8 km/h (5 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deserts and scrublands of the southwestern United States, including Texas and Arizona, and into northern Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Crotalus atrox.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Crotalus%20atrox&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Crotalus atrox. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Crotalus_atrox/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_diamondback_rattlesnake" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/rattlesnake/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/rattlesnake/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "galapagos-tortoise", "name": "Galápagos Tortoise", "scientificName": "Chelonoidis niger", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The Galápagos tortoise (Chelonoidis niger) is the world's largest living tortoise, found only on the volcanic Galápagos Islands off Ecuador. Adults can weigh up to 250 kg (550 lb) and carry a shell up to 1.2 m (4 ft) long. These slow, plant-eating giants are famously long-lived, often surviving well over 100 years, and are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Testudines", "family": "Testudinidae", "genus": "Chelonoidis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 250, "lengthM": 1.2, "topSpeedKmh": 0.3, "lifespanYears": 130 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Chelonoidis niger" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Volcanic islands, grasslands, and scrub" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Over 100 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to 250 kg (550 lb) or more" }, { "label": "Size", "value": "Shell up to 1.2 m (4 ft) long" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Found only on the Galápagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago off the coast of Ecuador.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Chelonoidis niger.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Chelonoidis%20niger&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Chelonoidis niger. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chelonoidis_niger/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Galápagos Tortoise.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floreana_giant_tortoise" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/galapagos-tortoise/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/galapagos-tortoise/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "green-anaconda", "name": "Green Anaconda", "scientificName": "Eunectes murinus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) is the heaviest snake in the world, a giant non-venomous constrictor of South America's swamps and slow rivers. It grows up to around 5 m long, sometimes longer, and can weigh 70 kg or more. Spending much of its life in water, it hunts by ambush, coiling around prey and suffocating it. Wild green anacondas live around 10 years and are listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Boidae", "genus": "Eunectes" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 70, "lengthM": 5, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Eunectes murinus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Swamps, marshes, and slow tropical rivers" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "About 10 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to 5 m (16 ft), sometimes longer" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to 70 kg (150 lb) or more" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Swamps, marshes, and slow rivers of the Amazon and Orinoco basins in tropical South America.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Anaconda assessments. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "The Reptile Database (reptile-database.org).", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Eunectes murinus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Eunectes_murinus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/green-anaconda/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/green-anaconda/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "boa-constrictor", "name": "Boa Constrictor", "scientificName": "Boa constrictor", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The boa constrictor (Boa constrictor) is a large, heavy-bodied, non-venomous snake native to tropical forests, savannas, and deserts across Central and South America. It typically reaches 2 to 3 m and weighs around 10 to 15 kg, killing prey not with venom but by coiling around it and squeezing until it can no longer breathe. A slow-moving ambush hunter, the boa can live 20 to 30 years and is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Boidae", "genus": "Boa" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 15, "lengthM": 3, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Boa constrictor" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical forests, savannas, and deserts" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–30 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "2–3 m (6.5–10 ft)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "10–15 kg (22–33 lb)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical forests, savannas, and deserts from Mexico through Central and South America.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Boa constrictor.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Boa%20constrictor&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Boa constrictor. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Boa_constrictor/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Boa Constrictor.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boa_constrictor" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/boa-constrictor/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/boa-constrictor/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "gila-monster", "name": "Gila Monster", "scientificName": "Heloderma suspectum", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The Gila monster is a large, slow-moving venomous lizard of the deserts and scrubland of the south-western United States and north-western Mexico. It grows to about 0.6 m (2 ft) and 0.7 kg, with black skin marbled by pink or orange beading. It walks with a heavy, deliberate gait and delivers venom by chewing rather than striking. Listed as Near Threatened, it can live 20 years or more.", "conservationStatus": "Near Threatened", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Helodermatidae", "genus": "Heloderma" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.7, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 2.4, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Heloderma suspectum" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deserts and scrubland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20+ years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to 0.6 m (2 ft)" }, { "label": "Venom", "value": "Venomous bite, rarely dangerous to humans" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Near Threatened (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deserts and scrubland of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Heloderma suspectum.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Heloderma%20suspectum&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Heloderma suspectum. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Heloderma_suspectum/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Gila Monster.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gila_monster" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/gila-monster/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/gila-monster/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "nile-crocodile", "name": "Nile Crocodile", "scientificName": "Crocodylus niloticus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is Africa's largest crocodilian and one of the continent's most formidable predators, living in rivers, lakes, and wetlands across much of sub-Saharan Africa. Large adults reach up to 5 m (16 ft) and can weigh up to about 750 kg (1,650 lb), ambushing prey with an explosive lunge and one of the strongest bites in the animal kingdom. These long-lived reptiles can survive 70 to 100 years. The IUCN lists the species as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Crocodilia", "family": "Crocodylidae", "genus": "Crocodylus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 410, "lengthM": 5, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 80 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Crocodylus niloticus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rivers, lakes, and wetlands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "70–100 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to 5 m (16 ft)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to 750 kg (1,650 lb)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rivers, lakes, and wetlands across sub-Saharan Africa and the Nile basin.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Isberg, S. et al. (2019). Crocodylus niloticus. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "The Reptile Database (reptile-database.org).", "url": null }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Crocodylus niloticus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Crocodylus_niloticus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/nile-crocodile/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/nile-crocodile/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "corn-snake", "name": "Corn Snake", "scientificName": "Pantherophis guttatus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) is a gentle, colourful North American rat snake and one of the most popular pet snakes in the world. Native to the fields, woodlands and farmland of the southeastern United States, it grows to around 1.4 m (up to about 1.8 m) and is a non-venomous constrictor that hunts rodents. Docile and easy to keep, corn snakes can live 15 to 20 years in captivity and are listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Colubridae", "genus": "Pantherophis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.9, "lengthM": 1.4, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pantherophis guttatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Fields, woodlands, and farmland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years in captivity" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "0.6–1.8 m (2–6 ft)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.9 kg (2 lb)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Fields, woodlands, and farmland across the southeastern and central United States.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Pantherophis guttatus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Pantherophis%20guttatus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Pantherophis guttatus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pantherophis_guttatus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Corn Snake.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_snake" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/corn-snake/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/corn-snake/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "gharial", "name": "Gharial", "scientificName": "Gavialis gangeticus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The gharial is a critically endangered crocodilian of the northern Indian subcontinent, instantly recognized by its extremely long, thin snout lined with sharp teeth. This shape is perfect for catching fish, its main food, with quick sideways sweeps of the jaws. Large males develop a bulbous growth on the snout and can reach 6 m (20 ft), and gharials may live 50 to 60 years.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Crocodilia", "family": "Gavialidae", "genus": "Gavialis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 250, "lengthM": 5, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 55 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Gavialis gangeticus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (mainly fish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deep, fast-flowing rivers" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "50–60 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to 6 m (20 ft)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to 250 kg (550 lb)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deep, fast-flowing rivers of the northern Indian subcontinent, mainly in India and Nepal.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Gavialis gangeticus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Gavialis%20gangeticus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Gavialis gangeticus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Gavialis_gangeticus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Gharial.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gharial" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/gharial/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/gharial/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "frilled-lizard", "name": "Frilled Lizard", "scientificName": "Chlamydosaurus kingii", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) is a tree-dwelling reptile of northern Australia and southern New Guinea, famous for the wide, leathery frill it snaps open around its neck when threatened. It grows up to about 0.9 m (3 ft) long including the tail and weighs around 0.5 kg (1.1 lb). When alarmed on the ground it sprints away on its hind legs, and it can live 10 to 20 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Agamidae", "genus": "Chlamydosaurus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.6, "lengthM": 0.9, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Chlamydosaurus kingii" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (mainly insects)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical woodlands and dry forest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–20 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to 0.9 m (3 ft) including tail" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical and warm-temperate woodlands of northern Australia and southern New Guinea.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Chlamydosaurus kingii.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Chlamydosaurus%20kingii&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Chlamydosaurus kingii. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chlamydosaurus_kingii/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Frilled Lizard.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frilled_lizard" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/frilled-lizard/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/frilled-lizard/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "snapping-turtle", "name": "Snapping Turtle", "scientificName": "Chelydra serpentina", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) is a large freshwater turtle native to ponds, lakes, and slow rivers across North America. It has a rugged shell up to about 0.5 m (20 in) long, powerful hooked jaws, and can weigh 4.5 to 16 kg (10 to 35 lb). An opportunistic omnivore, it often lives 30 to 50 years in the wild and is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Testudines", "family": "Chelydridae", "genus": "Chelydra" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 14, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 40 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Chelydra serpentina" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Freshwater ponds, lakes, and rivers" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "30–50 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Shell up to 0.5 m (20 in)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "4.5–16 kg (10–35 lb)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Freshwater ponds, lakes, and rivers across central and eastern North America.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Chelydra serpentina.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Chelydra%20serpentina&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Chelydra serpentina. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chelydra_serpentina/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Snapping Turtle.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_snapping_turtle" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/snapping-turtle/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/snapping-turtle/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "garter-snake", "name": "Garter Snake", "scientificName": "Thamnophis sirtalis", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The garter snake is one of the most common and widespread snakes in North America, found in meadows, marshes, woodlands, and gardens from Canada to Mexico. It is a slender snake, typically 0.5 to 1.3 m long and about 150 g, usually striped in yellow or green along a darker body. Harmless to people, it slithers actively by day hunting worms, amphibians, and fish, and lives around four to ten years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Colubridae", "genus": "Thamnophis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.15, "lengthM": 0.7, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Thamnophis sirtalis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Meadows, marshes, woodlands, and gardens" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "4–10 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "0.5–1.3 m (1.5–4.3 ft)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 150 g (5 oz)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Meadows, marshes, and gardens across North America, one of the most widespread snakes on the continent.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Thamnophis sirtalis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Thamnophis%20sirtalis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Thamnophis sirtalis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Thamnophis_sirtalis/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Garter Snake.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_garter_snake" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/garter-snake/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/garter-snake/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "water-monitor", "name": "Asian Water Monitor", "scientificName": "Varanus salvator", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The Asian water monitor (Varanus salvator) is one of the largest lizards in the world, reaching up to 3 m (10 ft) long and around 25 kg (55 lb). It lives across South and Southeast Asia in wetlands, rivers, mangroves, and coastal areas, where it walks powerfully on land and swims with ease using its muscular tail. A carnivore and scavenger, it eats almost anything it can catch and can live 10 to 20 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Varanidae", "genus": "Varanus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 20, "lengthM": 2, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Varanus salvator" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (also scavenges)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Wetlands, rivers, mangroves, and coasts" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–20 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "Up to 3 m (10 ft)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to 25 kg (55 lb)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Wetlands, rivers, mangroves, and coasts across South and Southeast Asia.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Varanus salvator.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Varanus%20salvator&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Varanus salvator. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Varanus_salvator/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Asian Water Monitor.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_water_monitor" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/water-monitor/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/water-monitor/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "adder", "name": "Adder", "scientificName": "Vipera berus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The adder (Vipera berus) is Britain's only venomous snake, a stocky viper of heathland, moorland, woodland edges, and dunes across Europe and into Asia. It grows to about 60 to 90 cm and roughly 100 g, and is recognised by the dark zigzag stripe down its back. It slithers out to bask and hunt small mammals, lizards, and frogs. Its bite is venomous but rarely fatal, and adders live 10 to 15 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Viperidae", "genus": "Vipera" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.1, "lengthM": 0.8, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Vipera berus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (small mammals, lizards, frogs)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Heathland, moorland, woodland edges, dunes" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years" }, { "label": "Length", "value": "60–90 cm (24–35 in)" }, { "label": "Venom", "value": "Venomous; bites rarely fatal to humans" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Heathland, moorland, and woodland across Europe and into East Asia, reaching within the Arctic Circle; the UK's only native venomous snake.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Vipera berus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Vipera%20berus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Vipera berus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Vipera_berus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Adder.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adder" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/adder/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/adder/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "african-wild-dog", "name": "African Wild Dog", "scientificName": "Lycaon pictus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The African wild dog is a lean, long-legged carnivore of sub-Saharan Africa, famous for its mottled coat of black, tan, and white patches. Weighing 20 to 30 kg and standing about 1.1 m in body length, it is one of the world's most efficient pack hunters, chasing prey at up to 60 km/h. Packs are intensely social and cooperative. With only a few thousand left, the IUCN lists the species as Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Canidae", "genus": "Lycaon" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 25, "lengthM": 1.1, "topSpeedKmh": 60, "lifespanYears": 11 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lycaon pictus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — antelope, warthog, and medium-sized mammals" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–11 years in the wild (longer in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "20–30 kg (44–66 lb); males slightly larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in sustained pursuit" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Savannas and open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa — strongholds in Botswana, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and South Africa; extinct in most of West and North Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Lycaon pictus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Lycaon%20pictus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Lycaon pictus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Lycaon_pictus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/african-wild-dog/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/african-wild-dog/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "wildebeest", "name": "Wildebeest", "scientificName": "Connochaetes taurinus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The wildebeest, or blue wildebeest, is a large grazing antelope of the savannas and grasslands of East and southern Africa. Also called the gnu, it weighs 120 to 290 kg and can gallop at up to 80 km/h (50 mph) in short bursts. Wildebeest are famous for the annual Serengeti migration, live 15 to 20 years, and are listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Connochaetes" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 250, "lengthM": 2.3, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Connochaetes taurinus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — short grasses and fresh shoots" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savannas and grasslands of East and southern Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "120–290 kg (260–640 lb); bulls heavier than cows" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 80 km/h (50 mph) in short bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Blue wildebeest across East and southern Africa from Kenya and Tanzania to Botswana and South Africa; black wildebeest endemic to southern Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Connochaetes taurinus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Connochaetes%20taurinus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Connochaetes taurinus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Connochaetes_taurinus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/wildebeest/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/wildebeest/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "springbok", "name": "Springbok", "scientificName": "Antidorcas marsupialis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The springbok is a medium-sized, fawn-and-white antelope of the arid grasslands of southern Africa, and the national animal of South Africa. Standing lightly built at around 1.5 m long and 30 to 50 kg, it is famous for pronking, a stiff-legged leap up to 2 m high. It grazes and browses on grasses, shrubs, and succulents, can sprint up to 88 km/h, and typically lives 10 to 12 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Antidorcas" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 40, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 88, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Antidorcas marsupialis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — grasses, shrubs, and succulents" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Arid and semi-arid grasslands of southern Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–12 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "30–50 kg (66–110 lb); rams slightly heavier" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 88 km/h (55 mph); pronking leaps up to 2 m high" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Arid grasslands and shrublands of Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, and Angola — national symbol of South Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Antidorcas marsupialis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Antidorcas%20marsupialis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Antidorcas marsupialis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Antidorcas_marsupialis/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/springbok/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/springbok/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "gazelle", "name": "Thomson's Gazelle", "scientificName": "Eudorcas thomsonii", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Thomson's gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii) is a small, swift antelope of East Africa's grasslands and savannas, instantly known by the bold black stripe along its flanks. It grazes on short grasses and tender shoots, weighs 15 to 30 kg, and can sprint at up to 80 km/h while making sharp turns to escape cheetahs. Wild gazelles live around 10 to 12 years, and the IUCN lists the species as Near Threatened.", "conservationStatus": "Near Threatened", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Eudorcas" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 25, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Eudorcas thomsonii" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — short grasses and tender shoots" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "East African grasslands and savannas" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–12 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "15–30 kg (33–66 lb); males carry longer horns" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 80 km/h (50 mph); sharp turns evade cheetahs" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Near Threatened (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Thomson's gazelle in Kenya and Tanzania's Serengeti–Mara and adjacent grasslands; related gazelles across East Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Eudorcas thomsonii.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Eudorcas%20thomsonii&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Eudorcas thomsonii. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Eudorcas_thomsonii/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/gazelle/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/gazelle/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "water-buffalo", "name": "Water Buffalo", "scientificName": "Bubalus bubalis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The water buffalo is a large Asian bovine famous for wallowing in mud and water to stay cool. Domestic animals reach up to 700 kg and about 3 m in length, feeding on grasses and aquatic plants across wetlands, rice paddies, and floodplains. Domestic buffalo can live 20 to 25 years, while the truly wild population is small and scattered. The wild water buffalo is listed as Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Bubalus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 700, "lengthM": 3, "topSpeedKmh": 48, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Bubalus bubalis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — grasses, aquatic plants, and sedges" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Wetlands, rice paddies, and floodplains in Asia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–25 years (domestic); wild populations shorter" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "300–700 kg (660–1,540 lb); wild bulls largest" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 48 km/h (30 mph) when charging" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Domesticated across Asia and globally; wild Asian buffalo (Bubalus arnee) in scattered reserves of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Thailand.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Bubalus bubalis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Bubalus%20bubalis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Bubalus bubalis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Bubalus_bubalis/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/water-buffalo/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/water-buffalo/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "ferret", "name": "Ferret", "scientificName": "Mustela putorius furo", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The ferret is a small domesticated carnivore descended from the European polecat, kept for centuries as a working and companion animal. Slender and long-bodied, it typically weighs 0.7 to 2 kg and measures around half a metre including the tail, with males (hobs) noticeably larger than females (jills). Ferrets are famously playful and inquisitive, sleep much of the day, and live for about 6 to 10 years with good veterinary care.", "conservationStatus": "Domesticated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Mustelidae", "genus": "Mustela" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mustela putorius furo" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — meat-based diet; whole prey or high-protein kibble" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Domestic worldwide; descended from European polecats" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "6–10 years with good veterinary care" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.7–2 kg (1.5–4.4 lb); males (hobs) larger than jills" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 25 km/h (16 mph) in short playful bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Domesticated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Domestic worldwide; descended from European polecat (Mustela putorius) of western Eurasia.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Mustela putorius furo.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Mustela%20putorius%20furo&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Mustela putorius furo. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Mustela_putorius/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ferret/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ferret/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "mink", "name": "American Mink", "scientificName": "Neogale vison", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The American mink (Neogale vison) is a sleek, semi-aquatic member of the weasel family, native to North America and widely introduced across Europe and Asia. About 60 cm long including the tail and weighing up to 1.6 kg, it has dark, water-repellent fur and hunts fish, birds, and small mammals along rivers and lakesides. An agile swimmer and climber, it lives up to ten years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Mustelidae", "genus": "Neogale" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Neogale vison" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — fish, birds, rodents, and amphibians" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rivers, lakes, marshes, and coastlines" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–10 years in the wild (longer in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.6–1.6 kg (1.3–3.5 lb); males larger than females" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 25 km/h (16 mph) on land; strong swimmer" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Native to North America from Alaska through Canada and the US; invasive in Europe, Iceland, South America, and parts of Asia from fur-farm escapes.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Neogale vison.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Neogale%20vison&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Neogale vison. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Neogale_vison/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mink/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mink/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "stoat", "name": "Stoat", "scientificName": "Mustela erminea", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The stoat (Mustela erminea) is a small, slender carnivore of the weasel family found across the Northern Hemisphere in woodland, farmland, and tundra. Weighing just 200 to 400 g and about 30 cm long, it is a fierce, agile hunter of rabbits, rodents, birds, and eggs. In the far north its brown coat turns pure white in winter, when it is known as ermine. Stoats live 4 to 7 years and are listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Mustelidae", "genus": "Mustela" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.3, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 7 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mustela erminea" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — rabbits, rodents, birds, and eggs" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodlands, farmland, and tundra across the Northern Hemisphere" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "4–7 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "200–400 g (0.2–0.4 kg); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 25 km/h (16 mph); agile climber" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Circumpolar Northern Hemisphere — Europe, Asia, North America; introduced to New Zealand where invasive.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Europe", "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Mustela erminea.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Mustela%20erminea&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Mustela erminea. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Mustela_erminea/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/stoat/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/stoat/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "lemming", "name": "Brown Lemming", "scientificName": "Lemmus lemmus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The brown lemming is a small, stocky rodent of the Arctic and alpine tundra of Scandinavia and Russia. Weighing only 30 to 112 g and measuring about 15 cm, it feeds on grasses, sedges, moss, and bark and stays active all winter beneath the snow. Lemmings are famous for dramatic population booms and crashes, and they live just one to two years. The species is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Cricetidae", "genus": "Lemmus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.08, "lengthM": 0.15, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 2 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lemmus lemmus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — grasses, sedges, moss, and bark" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Arctic and alpine tundra of Scandinavia and Russia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–2 years in the wild (short-lived rodent)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "30–112 g (0.03–0.11 kg); varies with season" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 8 km/h (5 mph); scurries through tundra runways" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Arctic and alpine tundra of Scandinavia, Russia, Alaska, and Canada — brown lemming in Fennoscandia and Siberia.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Europe", "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Lemmus lemmus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Lemmus%20lemmus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Lemmus lemmus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Lemmus_lemmus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/lemming/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/lemming/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "shrew", "name": "Common Shrew", "scientificName": "Sorex araneus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The common shrew (Sorex araneus) is a tiny, insect-eating mammal found in woodlands, gardens, and grasslands across Europe. Weighing just 5–15 g and measuring around 8 cm, it is one of the continent's smallest mammals, with a pointed snout, velvety fur, and a ferocious appetite. Shrews live fast and die young, rarely surviving beyond one to two years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Eulipotyphla", "family": "Soricidae", "genus": "Sorex" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.01, "lengthM": 0.08, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 2 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Sorex araneus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore — insects, worms, slugs, and spiders" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodlands, gardens, and grassland across Europe" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–2 years in the wild (rarely exceeds 2)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "5–15 g (0.005–0.015 kg); one of Europe's smallest mammals" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 8 km/h (5 mph); constant active foraging" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Common shrew across Britain, Europe, and western Russia in woodlands, gardens, and grassland.", "continents": [ "Europe" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Sorex araneus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Sorex%20araneus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Sorex araneus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Sorex_araneus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/shrew/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/shrew/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "mongoose", "name": "Banded Mongoose", "scientificName": "Mungos mungo", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The banded mongoose is a small, highly social carnivore-leaning omnivore of sub-Saharan Africa's savannas and open woodlands. Named for the dark bands across its back, it weighs 1.5 to 2.5 kg and measures around 0.45 m in body length. It lives in bustling groups that forage together and famously takes on snakes with speed and agility. The IUCN lists the banded mongoose as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Herpestidae", "genus": "Mungos" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2, "lengthM": 0.45, "topSpeedKmh": 32, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mungos mungo" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — insects, rodents, reptiles, eggs, and fruit" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savannas and open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "8–10 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1.5–2.5 kg (3.3–5.5 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 32 km/h (20 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Banded mongoose in sub-Saharan savannas from Senegal and Ethiopia to Botswana and South Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Mungos mungo.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Mungos%20mungo&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Mungos mungo. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Mungos_mungo/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mongoose/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mongoose/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "aye-aye", "name": "Aye-aye", "scientificName": "Daubentonia madagascariensis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The aye-aye is a large nocturnal lemur found only in Madagascar, easily recognised by its bushy tail, rodent-like teeth and long, spindly middle finger. It weighs 2 to 3 kg (4.4 to 6.6 lb) and forages alone at night for insect larvae, fruit, nectar and fungi. Long-lived for a lemur, it can survive 20 to 23 years in the wild. The IUCN lists it as Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Daubentoniidae", "genus": "Daubentonia" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 3, "lengthM": 0.9, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 23 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Daubentonia madagascariensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — insect larvae, fruit, nectar, and fungi" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rainforests and coconut plantations of Madagascar" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–23 years in the wild (long-lived for a lemur)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2–3 kg (4.4–6.6 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow arboreal locomotion; leaps between branches at night" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Endemic to Madagascar — eastern and northern rainforests and plantations with remaining native trees.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Daubentonia madagascariensis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Daubentonia%20madagascariensis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Daubentonia madagascariensis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Daubentonia_madagascariensis/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/aye-aye/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/aye-aye/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "tarsier", "name": "Philippine Tarsier", "scientificName": "Carlito syrichta", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The Philippine tarsier is a tiny nocturnal primate found only in the forests of the southern Philippines. Weighing just 80 to 160 g and small enough to fit in a human hand, it has enormous eyes, each larger than its brain, and can leap more than 40 times its own body length between branches. Tarsiers are strictly carnivorous, live around 10 to 12 years in the wild, and are classed as Near Threatened.", "conservationStatus": "Near Threatened", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Tarsiidae", "genus": "Carlito" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.15, "lengthM": 0.15, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Carlito syrichta" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — insects, lizards, and small vertebrates" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Lowland and montane forests of the Philippines" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–12 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "80–160 g (0.08–0.16 kg); fits in a human hand" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Leaps over 40 body lengths; up to 24 km/h in bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Near Threatened (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Philippine tarsier on Bohol, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao in the Philippines — lowland and montane forest fragments.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Carlito syrichta.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Carlito%20syrichta&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Carlito syrichta. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Carlito_syrichta/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tarsier/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tarsier/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "gibbon", "name": "White-handed Gibbon", "scientificName": "Hylobates lar", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The white-handed gibbon (Hylobates lar) is a small, tailless ape of the rainforest canopy in Thailand, Malaysia, and Sumatra. Weighing only 5 to 7 kg, it swings through the treetops by its long arms and can move at up to 56 km/h. Pairs are famous for their loud, musical duets and can live 25 to 30 years in the wild. The species is listed as Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Hylobatidae", "genus": "Hylobates" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 7, "lengthM": 0.9, "topSpeedKmh": 56, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Hylobates lar" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Frugivore — ripe fruit, leaves, flowers, and insects" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical rainforests of Thailand, Malaysia, and Sumatra" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–30 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "5–7 kg (11–15 lb); males and females similar size" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 56 km/h (35 mph) when brachiating" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "White-handed gibbon in Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and peninsular Southeast Asian rainforests.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Hylobates lar.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Hylobates%20lar&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Hylobates lar. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Hylobates_lar/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/gibbon/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/gibbon/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "baboon", "name": "Olive Baboon", "scientificName": "Papio anubis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The olive baboon is a large, ground-dwelling monkey found across the savannas, woodlands, and rocky hills of equatorial Africa. Highly intelligent and adaptable, it lives in big social troops, eats almost anything, and can run at up to 45 km/h (28 mph). Males can weigh around 30 kg, roughly twice the size of females. Olive baboons live 25 to 30 years in the wild and are listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Cercopithecidae", "genus": "Papio" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 30, "lengthM": 1.1, "topSpeedKmh": 45, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Papio anubis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — grasses, seeds, insects, small mammals, and crops" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savannas, woodlands, and rocky hills of equatorial Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–30 years in the wild (longer in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "15–30 kg (33–66 lb); males twice female size" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 45 km/h (28 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Olive baboon across equatorial Africa from Mali and Ethiopia to Tanzania and northern South Africa in savanna and woodland.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Papio anubis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Papio%20anubis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Papio anubis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Papio_anubis/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/baboon/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/baboon/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "mandrill", "name": "Mandrill", "scientificName": "Mandrillus sphinx", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The mandrill is the world's most colourful primate, a large forest-floor monkey native to the rainforests of central Africa. Dominant males are unmistakable, with a scarlet-and-blue face and rump, and can weigh up to about 35 kg, far more than the smaller females. Mandrills are omnivores that live in some of the largest groups of any primate, reach 20 to 25 years in the wild, and are listed as Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Cercopithecidae", "genus": "Mandrillus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 35, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mandrillus sphinx" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — fruit, seeds, leaves, insects, and small animals" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rainforests and gallery forest of central Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–25 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "19–35 kg (42–77 lb); males much larger than females" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph) in forest sprints" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rainforests of Gabon, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and southwestern Central African Republic.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Mandrillus sphinx.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Mandrillus%20sphinx&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Mandrillus sphinx. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Mandrillus_sphinx/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mandrill/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mandrill/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "proboscis-monkey", "name": "Proboscis Monkey", "scientificName": "Nasalis larvatus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) is a large, reddish leaf-eating monkey found only on the island of Borneo, where it lives in mangroves, peat swamps, and riverine forest. Males are unmistakable for their huge, drooping noses and can weigh up to 24 kg, far more than females. Strong swimmers, they cross rivers and can move at up to 24 km/h. They live around 15 to 20 years and are listed as Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Cercopithecidae", "genus": "Nasalis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 20, "lengthM": 0.75, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Nasalis larvatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — leaves, unripe fruit, seeds, and flowers" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Borneo mangroves, peat swamp, and riverine forest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "10–24 kg (22–53 lb); males much larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 24 km/h (15 mph); strong swimmer" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Endemic to Borneo — mangroves, peat swamp, and riverine forest in Sabah, Sarawak, Kalimantan, and Brunei.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Nasalis larvatus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Nasalis%20larvatus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Nasalis larvatus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Nasalis_larvatus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/proboscis-monkey/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/proboscis-monkey/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "howler-monkey", "name": "Howler Monkey", "scientificName": "Alouatta spp.", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The howler monkey is a large, leaf-eating New World primate famous for having one of the loudest calls of any land animal in the Americas. Living in the tropical forests of Central and South America, it weighs around 5 to 10 kg and spends almost its whole life high in the canopy. Its booming dawn chorus, produced with the help of a specialised throat bone, can carry for several kilometres. Howlers live 15 to 20 years in the wild and are listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Atelidae", "genus": "Alouatta" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 8, "lengthM": 0.9, "topSpeedKmh": 16, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Alouatta spp." }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Folivore — leaves, fruit, flowers, and buds" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical forests of Central and South America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "5–10 kg (11–22 lb); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 16 km/h (10 mph); mostly slow arboreal movement" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical forests from southern Mexico through Central America to Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Alouatta spp..", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Alouatta%20spp.&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Alouatta spp.. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Alouatta_spp./" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/howler-monkey/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/howler-monkey/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "capuchin", "name": "Capuchin Monkey", "scientificName": "Cebus capucinus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The capuchin is a small, highly intelligent New World monkey found in the tropical forests of Central America and northwest South America. Weighing about 3 to 4 kg and measuring roughly half a metre in body length, it is an agile tree-dweller that uses its prehensile tail for balance. Capuchins are famous for their problem-solving and use of simple tools, and they can live for 20 to 25 years in the wild. The IUCN lists them as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Cebidae", "genus": "Cebus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4, "lengthM": 0.55, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cebus capucinus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — fruit, insects, small vertebrates, and nuts" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical forests of Central America and northwest South America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–25 years in the wild (longer in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "3–4 kg (6.6–8.8 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 24 km/h (15 mph) in trees" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "White-faced capuchin from Honduras through Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and northwest Ecuador.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cebus capucinus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cebus%20capucinus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Cebus capucinus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cebus_capucinus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/capuchin/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/capuchin/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "prairie-dog", "name": "Black-tailed Prairie Dog", "scientificName": "Cynomys ludovicianus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The black-tailed prairie dog is a burrowing ground squirrel of the shortgrass and mixed-grass plains of central North America, not a dog at all. It grows to about 40 cm long and 0.7 to 1.5 kg, and lives in vast underground colonies known as towns. Highly social and vocal, these rodents graze on grasses and forbs and typically live 3 to 8 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Sciuridae", "genus": "Cynomys" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 0.4, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cynomys ludovicianus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — grasses, forbs, and roots" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Shortgrass and mixed-grass prairie of central North America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–8 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.7–1.5 kg (1.5–3.3 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 24 km/h (15 mph) to burrow" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Shortgrass prairie of the Great Plains from Montana and North Dakota to Texas and northeastern Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cynomys ludovicianus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cynomys%20ludovicianus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Cynomys ludovicianus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cynomys_ludovicianus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/prairie-dog/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/prairie-dog/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "groundhog", "name": "Groundhog", "scientificName": "Marmota monax", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The groundhog (Marmota monax) is a large ground-dwelling squirrel, or marmot, native to fields and woodland edges across much of North America. Also known as the woodchuck, it grows to about 65 cm long, weighs up to 6 kg before winter, and digs extensive burrows. Groundhogs are true hibernators, sleeping through the cold months, and live around four to six years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Sciuridae", "genus": "Marmota" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5, "lengthM": 0.65, "topSpeedKmh": 16, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Marmota monax" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — grasses, clover, dandelion, and garden vegetables" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Fields, woodland edges, and suburban areas of North America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "4–6 years in the wild (up to 14 in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2–6 kg (4.4–13 lb); heavier before hibernation" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 16 km/h (10 mph) to burrow" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Eastern and central North America from Alabama to Alaska across fields, woodland edges, and suburbs.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Marmota monax.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Marmota%20monax&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Marmota monax. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Marmota_monax/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/groundhog/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/groundhog/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "pine-marten", "name": "Pine Marten", "scientificName": "Martes martes", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The pine marten (Martes martes) is an agile, cat-sized member of the weasel family found in the conifer and mixed forests of Europe and western Asia. About 55 cm long with rich brown fur and a cream-coloured throat patch, it is an expert climber that hunts small mammals, birds, and eggs, and also eats fruit. Largely nocturnal and solitary, it can live up to ten years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Mustelidae", "genus": "Martes" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 0.55, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Martes martes" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — small mammals, birds, eggs, and fruit" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Conifer and mixed forests of Europe and western Asia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "8–10 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.9–1.7 kg (2–3.7 lb); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 25 km/h (16 mph); agile in trees" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Conifer and mixed forests from Ireland and Britain through Scandinavia, Russia, and western China.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Europe" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Martes martes.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Martes%20martes&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Martes martes. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Martes_martes/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pine-marten/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pine-marten/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "elephant-seal", "name": "Northern Elephant Seal", "scientificName": "Mirounga angustirostris", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) is a huge deep-diving seal of the eastern Pacific, breeding on beaches in California and Mexico and feeding far offshore. Bulls are enormous, reaching around 3.5 m long and weighing anywhere from 400 to 2,300 kg, far heavier than females. They dive for squid and deep-sea fish and typically live 11 to 13 years. The species is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Phocidae", "genus": "Mirounga" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 900, "lengthM": 3.5, "topSpeedKmh": 16, "lifespanYears": 13 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mirounga angustirostris" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — squid, deep-sea fish, and rays" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Offshore Pacific and breeding beaches of California and Mexico" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "11–13 years in the wild (females longer than bulls)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "400–2,300 kg (880–5,070 lb); bulls vastly heavier" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 16 km/h (10 mph) on land; strong swimmer" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "North Pacific offshore waters; breeding on California and Baja California coasts from Point Reyes to Isla Guadalupe.", "continents": [ "North America", "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Mirounga angustirostris.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Mirounga%20angustirostris&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Mirounga angustirostris. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Mirounga_angustirostris/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/elephant-seal/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/elephant-seal/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "grey-seal", "name": "Grey Seal", "scientificName": "Halichoerus grypus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) is a large North Atlantic seal named for its long, horse-like muzzle. It swims after fish, squid, and crustaceans along rocky coasts, islands, and ice edges, and a big bull can weigh up to 230 kg. Powerful swimmers, grey seals reach about 24 km/h in the water and can live 25 to 35 years. The IUCN lists the species as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Phocidae", "genus": "Halichoerus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 230, "lengthM": 2.3, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 35 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Halichoerus grypus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — fish, squid, and crustaceans" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "North Atlantic coasts, islands, and ice edges" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–35 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "100–230 kg (220–510 lb); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 24 km/h (15 mph) swimming" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "North Atlantic coasts — Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia, eastern Canada, and New England; half the world population breeds in the UK.", "continents": [ "Europe", "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Halichoerus grypus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Halichoerus%20grypus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Halichoerus grypus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Halichoerus_grypus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/grey-seal/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/grey-seal/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "leopard-seal", "name": "Leopard Seal", "scientificName": "Hydrurga leptonyx", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The leopard seal is a large, solitary predator of the Antarctic pack ice, named for the dark spots scattered across its silvery-grey coat. It grows to about 3.5 m (11.5 ft) long and weighs 200 to 450 kg (440 to 990 lb), with females larger than males. A formidable hunter, it eats penguins, seals, fish and krill and can reach 40 km/h (25 mph) in the water. Wild leopard seals live 20 to 26 years and are listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Phocidae", "genus": "Hydrurga" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 450, "lengthM": 3.5, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 26 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Hydrurga leptonyx" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — penguins, seals, fish, and krill" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Antarctic and sub-Antarctic pack ice and waters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–26 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "200–450 kg (440–990 lb); females larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph) in water" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Antarctic pack ice and sub-Antarctic islands — circumpolar Southern Ocean with vagrant records to Australia and South America.", "continents": [ "Antarctica", "Oceania", "Oceans", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Hydrurga leptonyx.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Hydrurga%20leptonyx&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Hydrurga leptonyx. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Hydrurga_leptonyx/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/leopard-seal/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/leopard-seal/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "beluga-whale", "name": "Beluga Whale", "scientificName": "Delphinapterus leucas", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The beluga is a small, sociable white whale of the Arctic and sub-Arctic seas, easily recognised by its rounded forehead and lack of a dorsal fin. Adults grow to about 4.5 m and weigh between 700 and 1,400 kg, with males the larger sex. Belugas swim in tight-knit pods, feed on fish and invertebrates, and can live 35 to 50 years. The IUCN lists the species as Near Threatened.", "conservationStatus": "Near Threatened", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Monodontidae", "genus": "Delphinapterus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1400, "lengthM": 4.5, "topSpeedKmh": 22, "lifespanYears": 50 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Delphinapterus leucas" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — fish, crustaceans, worms, and cephalopods" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Arctic and sub-Arctic seas, estuaries, and pack ice" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "35–50 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "700–1,400 kg (1,540–3,090 lb); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 22 km/h (14 mph); agile under ice" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Near Threatened (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Arctic and sub-Arctic waters of Russia, Canada, Alaska, and Greenland — estuaries like Churchill and St. Lawrence River.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Delphinapterus leucas.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Delphinapterus%20leucas&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Delphinapterus leucas. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Delphinapterus_leucas/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/beluga-whale/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/beluga-whale/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "emu", "name": "Emu", "scientificName": "Dromaius novaehollandiae", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The emu is a large flightless bird native to Australia, second only to the ostrich in height among living birds. It stands up to 1.9 m tall, weighs around 40 kg, and roams grassland, woodland, and scrub as an omnivore. Emus can run at up to 50 km/h on their powerful legs and typically live 10 to 20 years. The species is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Casuariiformes", "family": "Casuariidae", "genus": "Dromaius" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 40, "lengthM": 1.9, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dromaius novaehollandiae" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — plants, seeds, insects, and fruit" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Australian grasslands, woodland, and scrub" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–20 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "30–45 kg (66–99 lb); males slightly smaller" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 50 km/h (31 mph); powerful legs" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Mainland Australia except dense rainforest — grasslands, woodland, and desert margins.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Dromaius novaehollandiae.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Dromaius%20novaehollandiae&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Dromaius novaehollandiae. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Dromaius_novaehollandiae/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/emu/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/emu/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "cassowary", "name": "Southern Cassowary", "scientificName": "Casuarius casuarius", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The southern cassowary is a large, flightless rainforest bird of Queensland and New Guinea, often called the world's most dangerous bird. It stands up to 1.8 m (6 ft) tall, weighs 40 to 60 kg (88 to 132 lb) and carries a dagger-like claw on each foot. It feeds mainly on fallen fruit and can sprint through dense forest at up to 50 km/h (31 mph). Though listed as Least Concern globally, its Australian population is under pressure, and wild birds live 30 to 40 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Casuariiformes", "family": "Casuariidae", "genus": "Casuarius" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 60, "lengthM": 1.8, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 40 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Casuarius casuarius" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Frugivore — rainforest fruit and fungi" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical rainforest of Queensland and New Guinea" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "30–40 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "40–60 kg (88–132 lb); females larger and more colourful" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 50 km/h (31 mph) through dense forest" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical rainforest of northern Queensland, New Guinea, and Aru Islands — southern cassowary in Australia and New Guinea.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Casuarius casuarius.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Casuarius%20casuarius&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Casuarius casuarius. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Casuarius_casuarius/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cassowary/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cassowary/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "pelican", "name": "Brown Pelican", "scientificName": "Pelecanus occidentalis", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is a large coastal seabird of the Americas, found from the United States down through the Caribbean and around the Galápagos. It is famous for plunge-diving from up to 20 m to catch fish such as anchovies and sardines in its stretchy throat pouch. Adults weigh 2 to 5 kg, span roughly 1.4 m, and can live 20 to 25 years. The IUCN lists it as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Pelecaniformes", "family": "Pelecanidae", "genus": "Pelecanus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4, "lengthM": 1.4, "topSpeedKmh": 48, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pelecanus occidentalis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Piscivore — mainly fish such as anchovies and sardines" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal Americas, Caribbean, and Galápagos" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–25 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2–5 kg (4.4–11 lb); males slightly larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 48 km/h (30 mph) in flight; plunge dives from 20 m" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coastal Americas from British Columbia and Chesapeake Bay to Chile and the Galápagos; Caribbean coasts.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Pelecanus occidentalis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Pelecanus%20occidentalis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Pelecanus occidentalis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pelecanus_occidentalis/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pelican/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pelican/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "stork", "name": "White Stork", "scientificName": "Ciconia ciconia", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The white stork is a tall, long-legged wading bird of wet meadows, farmland, and wetlands across Eurasia, instantly recognisable by its white plumage, black wing tips, and bright red bill and legs. Standing over a metre tall and weighing up to about 4.5 kg, it is a powerful soaring migrant that winters in Africa. It feeds on frogs, insects, rodents, and fish, and can live 20 to 25 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Ciconiiformes", "family": "Ciconiidae", "genus": "Ciconia" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4, "lengthM": 1.1, "topSpeedKmh": 45, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ciconia ciconia" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — frogs, insects, rodents, and fish" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Wet meadows, farmland, and wetlands across Eurasia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–25 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2.5–4.5 kg (5.5–10 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 45 km/h (28 mph) soaring on thermals" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "White stork breeding across Europe from Portugal to Kazakhstan; winters in sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to South Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ciconia ciconia.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ciconia%20ciconia&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ciconia ciconia. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ciconia_ciconia/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/stork/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/stork/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "sandhill-crane", "name": "Sandhill Crane", "scientificName": "Antigone canadensis", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The sandhill crane is a tall grey wading bird of North America and eastern Siberia, known for its elaborate courtship dancing and bugling calls. It stands with a long neck and legs, reaches about 1.2 m in length, and weighs 3 to 6 kg. An omnivore of wetlands and prairies, it can fly at up to 56 km/h and live 20 to 25 years. The species is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Gruiformes", "family": "Gruidae", "genus": "Antigone" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5, "lengthM": 1.2, "topSpeedKmh": 56, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Antigone canadensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — grains, insects, amphibians, and small mammals" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Wetlands and prairies of North America and Siberia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–25 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "3–6 kg (6.6–13 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 56 km/h (35 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "North America from Siberia ( nesting populations) through Canada and US to Cuba; Platte River Nebraska staging critical.", "continents": [ "North America", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Antigone canadensis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Antigone%20canadensis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Antigone canadensis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Antigone_canadensis/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sandhill-crane/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sandhill-crane/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "heron", "name": "Grey Heron", "scientificName": "Ardea cinerea", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The grey heron (Ardea cinerea) is a tall, long-legged wading bird found in wetlands, rivers, and coasts across Eurasia and Africa. Standing up to a metre tall with grey, white, and black plumage, it hunts by standing motionless before spearing fish, amphibians, and small mammals with its dagger-like bill. A patient and adaptable predator, it can live up to 25 years and is listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Pelecaniformes", "family": "Ardeidae", "genus": "Ardea" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ardea cinerea" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — fish, amphibians, rodents, and birds" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Wetlands, rivers, and coasts across Eurasia and Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–25 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1–2 kg (2.2–4.4 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Grey heron across Europe, Asia, and Africa from Britain to Japan and South Africa in wetlands and coasts.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ardea cinerea.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ardea%20cinerea&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ardea cinerea. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ardea_cinerea/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/heron/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/heron/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "woodpecker", "name": "Great Spotted Woodpecker", "scientificName": "Dendrocopos major", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) is a striking black-and-white bird with a red patch beneath the tail, found in woodlands and parks across Eurasia and North Africa. About 24 cm long and weighing only 70 to 100 g, it is best known for its rapid drumming on tree trunks. It feeds on insects, larvae, and seeds, and can live up to eleven years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Piciformes", "family": "Picidae", "genus": "Dendrocopos" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.1, "lengthM": 0.24, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 11 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dendrocopos major" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — insects, larvae, seeds, and nestlings" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodlands and parks across Eurasia and North Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "8–11 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "70–100 g (0.07–0.1 kg)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 24 km/h (15 mph) in undulating flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Great spotted woodpecker across Eurasia from Britain to Japan and North Africa in woodland and parks.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Dendrocopos major.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Dendrocopos%20major&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Dendrocopos major. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Dendrocopos_major/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/woodpecker/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/woodpecker/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "chicken", "name": "Chicken", "scientificName": "Gallus gallus domesticus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) is the world's most common bird, a domesticated descendant of the red junglefowl of Southeast Asia. Kept worldwide for eggs, meat, and companionship, a typical bird weighs 1.5 to 3 kg (3.3 to 6.6 lb) depending on breed. Chickens are ground-feeding omnivores that can flutter for short bursts at up to 15 km/h (9 mph). Well-kept backyard birds commonly live 5 to 10 years.", "conservationStatus": "Domesticated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Galliformes", "family": "Phasianidae", "genus": "Gallus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2.5, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 15, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Gallus gallus domesticus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — grain, insects, vegetation, and scraps" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Domestic worldwide; origin in Southeast Asian forest edge" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–10 years (backyard); commercial layers shorter" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1.5–3 kg (3.3–6.6 lb); breeds vary widely" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 15 km/h (9 mph); brief fluttering flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Domesticated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Domesticated worldwide; wild ancestor red junglefowl native to Southeast Asian forest edges.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Gallus gallus domesticus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Gallus%20gallus%20domesticus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Gallus gallus domesticus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Gallus_gallus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chicken/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chicken/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "turkey", "name": "Wild Turkey", "scientificName": "Meleagris gallopavo", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is a large ground-dwelling bird native to the forests and fields of North America and the ancestor of the familiar farmyard turkey. Toms can weigh up to 8 kg and are known for their bald, colourful heads and fanned tail displays. They forage on acorns, seeds, insects, and berries, run at up to 40 km/h, and manage strong short bursts of flight. The IUCN lists the species as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Galliformes", "family": "Phasianidae", "genus": "Meleagris" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 8, "lengthM": 1.2, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Meleagris gallopavo" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — acorns, seeds, insects, and berries" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests and fields of North America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–10 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "3–8 kg (6.6–18 lb); toms larger than hens" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph) running; strong short flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Wild turkey native to forests of the United States and northern Mexico — reintroduced across North America.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Meleagris gallopavo.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Meleagris%20gallopavo&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Meleagris gallopavo. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Meleagris_gallopavo/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/turkey/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/turkey/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "duck", "name": "Mallard", "scientificName": "Anas platyrhynchos", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the familiar puddle duck of ponds, rivers, marshes, and parks across much of the world. Males sport a glossy green head, while females are mottled brown; both weigh around 0.7 to 1.4 kg (1.5 to 3.1 lb). Mallards are dabbling omnivores that feed at the water's surface and are strong fliers, reaching up to 80 km/h (50 mph). Common and widespread, they are listed as Least Concern and live around 5 to 10 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Anseriformes", "family": "Anatidae", "genus": "Anas" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.2, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Anas platyrhynchos" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — plants, seeds, invertebrates, and grain" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Ponds, rivers, marshes, and parks worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–10 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.7–1.4 kg (1.5–3.1 lb); drakes slightly larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 80 km/h (50 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Mallard native across Eurasia and North America; introduced to Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and South America.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Anas platyrhynchos.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Anas%20platyrhynchos&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Anas platyrhynchos. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Anas_platyrhynchos/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/duck/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/duck/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "goose", "name": "Canada Goose", "scientificName": "Branta canadensis", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The Canada goose is a large, adaptable waterbird native to North America, easily recognised by its black head and neck, white chinstrap, and loud honking call. It grazes on grasses and grain around lakes, fields, and parks, weighs 3 to 6 kg, and famously flies in V-formation, reaching up to 90 km/h (56 mph). Canada geese live up to 24 years and are listed as Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Anseriformes", "family": "Anatidae", "genus": "Branta" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 90, "lifespanYears": 24 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Branta canadensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — grasses, sedges, grain, and aquatic plants" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Lakes, fields, and parks across North America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–24 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "3–6 kg (6.6–13 lb); giant subspecies heavier" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 90 km/h (56 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Canada goose native across North America from Arctic tundra to Gulf Coast; introduced to Europe, New Zealand, and Argentina.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Branta canadensis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Branta%20canadensis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Branta canadensis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Branta_canadensis/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/goose/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/goose/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "sheep", "name": "Domestic Sheep", "scientificName": "Ovis aries", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The domestic sheep is one of the oldest and most widespread of all livestock, kept for wool, meat, and milk on pasture across every inhabited continent. A gentle, flock-living herbivore that grazes on grasses, forbs, and hay, it weighs anywhere from 45 to 160 kg depending on breed and stands about 1.2 m long. Domestic sheep usually live 10 to 12 years, and pet animals can live longer.", "conservationStatus": "Domesticated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Ovis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 80, "lengthM": 1.2, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ovis aries" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — grasses, forbs, and hay" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Pasture and rangeland on every inhabited continent" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–12 years (longer for pet sheep)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "45–160 kg (100–350 lb); breeds vary enormously" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Domesticated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Domesticated worldwide; wild mouflon ancestor from Cyprus, Anatolia, and Fertile Crescent.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ovis aries.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ovis%20aries&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ovis aries. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ovis_aries/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sheep/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sheep/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "goat", "name": "Domestic Goat", "scientificName": "Capra hircus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The domestic goat is a hardy, agile ruminant kept around the world for its milk, meat, fibre, and skins. Descended from the wild bezoar ibex of the Middle East, it was one of the earliest animals to be domesticated, around ten thousand years ago. A typical goat weighs 30 to 80 kg depending on the breed and stands out for its remarkable climbing ability and curious, sociable nature. Well cared-for goats commonly live 12 to 15 years.", "conservationStatus": "Domesticated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Capra" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 50, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 16, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Capra hircus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Browser — shrubs, leaves, bark, and weeds" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Farms and rangeland worldwide; origin in Middle East" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "12–15 years (longer for pets)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "30–80 kg (66–175 lb); breeds vary" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 16 km/h (10 mph); excellent climber" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Domesticated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Domesticated worldwide; wild bezoar ibex ancestor from Middle East mountains.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Capra hircus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Capra%20hircus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Capra hircus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Capra_hircus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/goat/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/goat/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "pig", "name": "Domestic Pig", "scientificName": "Sus scrofa domesticus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The domestic pig is a highly intelligent farm mammal descended from the Eurasian wild boar and kept worldwide for meat, and increasingly as a pet. A typical pig weighs 60 to 150 kg, stands on four short legs, and lives 10 to 15 years, though commercial pigs are raised for far shorter periods. Pigs are social, curious, and among the smartest of all domesticated animals.", "conservationStatus": "Domesticated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Suidae", "genus": "Sus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 100, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 17, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Sus scrofa domesticus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — grain, vegetables, forage, and scraps" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Farms worldwide; wild boar ancestry in Eurasia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years (commercial pigs shorter)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "60–150 kg (130–330 lb); commercial breeds vary" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 17 km/h (11 mph) over short distances" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Domesticated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Domesticated worldwide; wild boar (Sus scrofa) native across Eurasia and North Africa; feral populations globally.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Sus scrofa domesticus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Sus%20scrofa%20domesticus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Sus scrofa domesticus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Sus_scrofa/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pig/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pig/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "albatross", "name": "Wandering Albatross", "scientificName": "Diomedea exulans", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) is a giant seabird of the Southern Ocean, boasting the widest wingspan of any living bird. It weighs around 8 to 12 kg (18 to 26 lb) and glides across the waves at up to 80 km/h (50 mph) with barely a wingbeat. Feeding on squid, fish, and carrion snatched from the sea surface, it is one of the longest-lived birds, reaching 40 to 50 years. The IUCN lists it as Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Procellariiformes", "family": "Diomedeidae", "genus": "Diomedea" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 10, "lengthM": 1.3, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 50 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Diomedea exulans" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — squid, fish, and carrion" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Southern Ocean and sub-Antarctic islands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "40–50 years (longest-lived birds)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "8–12 kg (18–26 lb); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 80 km/h (50 mph) wind-assisted gliding" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Southern Ocean — breeding on sub-Antarctic islands including South Georgia, Crozet, Kerguelen, and Macquarie.", "continents": [ "Antarctica", "Oceania", "Oceans", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Diomedea exulans.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Diomedea%20exulans&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Diomedea exulans. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Diomedea_exulans/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/albatross/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/albatross/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "thresher-shark", "name": "Thresher Shark", "scientificName": "Alopias vulpinus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The thresher shark (Alopias vulpinus) is an open-ocean predator famous for its enormously long, whip-like tail, which can be almost as long as its body. Found in temperate and tropical seas worldwide, it can reach about 5 m in length including the tail and weigh 150 to 250 kg. It swims at up to 48 km/h and uses its tail to stun small fish and squid. The species lives up to 25 years and is listed as Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Lamniformes", "family": "Alopiidae", "genus": "Alopias" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 200, "lengthM": 5, "topSpeedKmh": 48, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Alopias vulpinus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — small fish and squid" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Temperate and tropical open oceans worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "19–25 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "150–250 kg (330–550 lb); tail adds length" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 48 km/h (30 mph); tail slap stuns prey" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Circumglobal in temperate and tropical open oceans — common threshers in Atlantic and Pacific.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "Oceans", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Alopias vulpinus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Alopias%20vulpinus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Alopias vulpinus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Alopias_vulpinus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/thresher-shark/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/thresher-shark/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "nurse-shark", "name": "Nurse Shark", "scientificName": "Ginglymostoma cirratum", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The nurse shark is a slow-moving, bottom-dwelling shark of warm Atlantic and eastern Pacific coral reefs and sand flats. Reaching about 3 metres long and up to around 100 kg, it is known for its docile nature and habit of resting motionless on the seabed by day. It feeds at night on fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and stingrays, using powerful suction to draw prey from crevices. Nurse sharks live 20 to 25 years and are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Orectolobiformes", "family": "Ginglymostomatidae", "genus": "Ginglymostoma" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 100, "lengthM": 3, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ginglymostoma cirratum" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and stingrays" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Warm Atlantic and eastern Pacific coral reefs and sand flats" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–25 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "75–110 kg (165–240 lb); max about 150 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph) in short bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Warm Atlantic from Rhode Island to southern Brazil and West Africa; eastern Pacific from Baja to Peru.", "continents": [ "Africa", "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ginglymostoma cirratum.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ginglymostoma%20cirratum&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ginglymostoma cirratum. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ginglymostoma_cirratum/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/nurse-shark/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/nurse-shark/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "sand-tiger-shark", "name": "Sand Tiger Shark", "scientificName": "Carcharias taurus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The sand tiger shark is a large, slow-moving coastal shark found in warm and temperate seas worldwide, often seen hovering motionless in aquariums. Despite a mouthful of jagged teeth and a fierce appearance, it is docile and rarely dangerous to people. It grows to about 3 metres, weighs 90 to 190 kg, lives 12 to 15 years, and is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Lamniformes", "family": "Odontaspididae", "genus": "Carcharias" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 150, "lengthM": 3, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Carcharias taurus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — fish, squid, and smaller sharks" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal waters worldwide — sandy nearshore" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "12–15 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "90–160 kg (200–350 lb); max about 190 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 35 km/h (22 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coastal warm temperate waters worldwide — sandy nearshore from Japan to Australia and both Atlantic coasts.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Carcharias taurus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Carcharias%20taurus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Carcharias taurus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Carcharias_taurus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sand-tiger-shark/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sand-tiger-shark/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "ocean-sunfish", "name": "Ocean Sunfish", "scientificName": "Mola mola", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The ocean sunfish, or mola, is the heaviest bony fish in the world, reaching up to about 2,000 kg and 3 m across in the largest specimens. Found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, it is a harmless drifter that swims slowly at up to 5 km/h and feeds mostly on jellyfish. Molas are famous for basking flat at the surface, live around 8 to 10 years, and are classed as Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Tetraodontiformes", "family": "Molidae", "genus": "Mola" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1000, "lengthM": 3, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mola mola" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — jellyfish, salps, and small fish" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Temperate and tropical oceans worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "8–10 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "250–2,000 kg (550–4,400 lb); record specimens heaviest bony fish" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 5 km/h (3 mph); slow swimmer" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "All temperate and tropical oceans — pelagic species occasionally seen basking at surface worldwide.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "Oceans", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Mola mola.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Mola%20mola&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Mola mola. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Mola_mola/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ocean-sunfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ocean-sunfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "loggerhead-turtle", "name": "Loggerhead Sea Turtle", "scientificName": "Caretta caretta", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The loggerhead is a large sea turtle found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, named for its exceptionally big, powerful-jawed head. Adults reach about 1 m in shell length and weigh 80 to 200 kg, using their strong jaws to crush hard-shelled prey like crabs and molluscs. They are long-lived, reaching 45 to 50 years, but mature only at 20 to 30 years old. The IUCN lists the loggerhead as Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Testudines", "family": "Cryptodira", "genus": "Caretta" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 150, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 50 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Caretta caretta" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — crabs, molluscs, jellyfish, and fish" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Temperate and tropical oceans worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "45–50 years; maturity at 20–30 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "80–200 kg (175–440 lb); large heads relative to body" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 24 km/h (15 mph) swimming" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Temperate and tropical oceans worldwide — nesting on US Atlantic, Mediterranean, Oman, and Japan beaches.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "Oceans", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Caretta caretta.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Caretta%20caretta&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Caretta caretta. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Caretta_caretta/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/loggerhead-turtle/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/loggerhead-turtle/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "leatherback-turtle", "name": "Leatherback Sea Turtle", "scientificName": "Dermochelys coriacea", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The leatherback is the largest sea turtle in the world and one of the widest-ranging reptiles, swimming across every ocean from the tropics to the cold edges of the Arctic. It reaches 1.8 m (6 ft) long, weighs 250 to 700 kg (550 to 1,540 lb) and feeds almost entirely on jellyfish. A strong swimmer, it can move at up to 35 km/h (22 mph) and lives around 40 to 45 years. The IUCN lists it as Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Testudines", "family": "Dermochelyidae", "genus": "Dermochelys" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 400, "lengthM": 1.8, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 45 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dermochelys coriacea" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — jellyfish and salps almost exclusively" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Oceans worldwide from tropics to Arctic edges" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "40–45 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "250–700 kg (550–1,540 lb); largest of all turtles" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 35 km/h (22 mph) swimming" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "All oceans from Arctic edges to tropical nesting beaches — most wide-ranging sea turtle.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "Oceans", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Dermochelys coriacea.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Dermochelys%20coriacea&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Dermochelys coriacea. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Dermochelys_coriacea/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/leatherback-turtle/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/leatherback-turtle/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "hawksbill-turtle", "name": "Hawksbill Sea Turtle", "scientificName": "Eretmochelys imbricata", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The hawksbill is a small sea turtle of tropical coral reefs worldwide, named for its narrow, bird-like beak. It grows to about 0.9 m (3 ft) and 45 to 90 kg, feeds mainly on sponges, and can swim at up to 24 km/h (15 mph). Hawksbills live 30 to 50 years in the wild and are Critically Endangered, largely because their beautiful shells were harvested for tortoiseshell.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Testudines", "family": "Cheloniidae", "genus": "Eretmochelys" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 80, "lengthM": 0.9, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 50 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Eretmochelys imbricata" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — sponges, jellyfish, algae, and anemones" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical coral reefs worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "30–50 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "45–90 kg (100–200 lb); smaller than loggerheads" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 24 km/h (15 mph) swimming" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical coral reefs worldwide — nesting beaches in Caribbean, Indo-Pacific, and Red Sea.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "North America", "Oceania", "Oceans", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Eretmochelys imbricata.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Eretmochelys%20imbricata&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Eretmochelys imbricata. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Eretmochelys_imbricata/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hawksbill-turtle/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hawksbill-turtle/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "box-turtle", "name": "Eastern Box Turtle", "scientificName": "Terrapene carolina", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina) is a small, land-dwelling turtle of the eastern United States, known for the hinged shell it can close like a box for protection. It lives in woodlands, meadows, and wetlands, eating insects, fruit, mushrooms, and carrion. Barely 15 cm long and weighing around half a kilogram, it is a famously slow, long-lived reptile that can survive 50 to 100 years. The IUCN lists it as Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Testudines", "family": "Emydidae", "genus": "Terrapene" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.5, "lengthM": 0.15, "topSpeedKmh": 0.5, "lifespanYears": 50 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Terrapene carolina" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — insects, fruit, mushrooms, and carrion" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Eastern US woodlands, meadows, and wetlands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "50–100 years (long-lived turtle)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.3–0.6 kg (0.7–1.3 lb); high-domed shell" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph); slow walker" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Eastern United States from Maine to Florida and west to Texas and Michigan in woodlands and meadows.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Terrapene carolina.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Terrapene%20carolina&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Terrapene carolina. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Terrapene_carolina/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/box-turtle/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/box-turtle/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "painted-turtle", "name": "Painted Turtle", "scientificName": "Chrysemys picta", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The painted turtle is a small, colourful freshwater turtle of ponds, lakes, and slow rivers across North America, named for the bright yellow and red markings on its skin and shell edges. It reaches about 18 cm and 0.2 to 0.4 kg, and is often seen basking in rows on logs. An omnivore that eats aquatic plants, insects, and small fish, it swims at up to 5 km/h and can live 25 to 35 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Testudines", "family": "Emydidae", "genus": "Chrysemys" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.3, "lengthM": 0.18, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 35 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Chrysemys picta" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — aquatic plants, insects, and small fish" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Ponds, lakes, and slow rivers of North America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–35 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.2–0.4 kg (0.4–0.9 lb); colourful stripes" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 5 km/h (3 mph) swimming" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Ponds and slow rivers from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico — most widespread North American turtle.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Chrysemys picta.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Chrysemys%20picta&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Chrysemys picta. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chrysemys_picta/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/painted-turtle/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/painted-turtle/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "brown-bear", "name": "Brown Bear", "scientificName": "Ursus arctos", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The brown bear is one of the world's largest land carnivores, found across North America, Europe, and Asia. Adults typically weigh 130–360 kg (290–800 lb), run up to 56 km/h (35 mph), and hibernate through winter in dens. Coastal populations that feed heavily on salmon can grow much larger than inland grizzlies.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Ursidae", "genus": "Ursus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 350, "lengthM": 2.8, "topSpeedKmh": 56, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ursus arctos" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — berries, fish, roots, insects, and carrion" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests, mountains, and tundra across the Northern Hemisphere" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–25 years in the wild (up to 35 in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "130–600 kg (290–1,320 lb) depending on subspecies and season" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 56 km/h (35 mph) in short bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests and mountains across Alaska, western Canada, the Rocky Mountains, Scandinavia, the Carpathians, and temperate Asia including Kamchatka and Hokkaido.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ursus arctos.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ursus%20arctos&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ursus arctos. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ursus_arctos/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Brown Bear.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_bear" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/brown-bear/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/brown-bear/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "black-bear", "name": "American Black Bear", "scientificName": "Ursus americanus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The American black bear is the most common bear in North America, found from Canada to Mexico in forests, swamps, and even suburbs. Despite the name, colours range from jet black to cinnamon, blonde, and the rare white Kermode or 'spirit bear' of British Columbia. Adults typically weigh 45–250 kg and are skilled tree climbers.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Ursidae", "genus": "Ursus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 150, "lengthM": 1.8, "topSpeedKmh": 48, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ursus americanus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — nuts, berries, insects, carrion, and occasional small mammals" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests, mountains, and wetlands across North America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–25 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "45–250 kg (100–550 lb); males larger than females" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 48 km/h (30 mph) in short bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests, swamps, and mountains from Alaska and Canada through the United States to northern Mexico, including the Appalachian and Pacific coast ranges.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ursus americanus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ursus%20americanus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ursus americanus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ursus_americanus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — American Black Bear.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_black_bear" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/black-bear/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/black-bear/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "elk", "name": "Elk", "scientificName": "Cervus canadensis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The elk, or wapiti, is one of the largest deer species in the world, with bulls weighing up to 450 kg (990 lb) and carrying impressive antlers shed each year. Elk herds graze open meadows and forest edges across western North America, and males produce a famous autumn bugle during the rut.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Cervidae", "genus": "Cervus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 320, "lengthM": 2.7, "topSpeedKmh": 72, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cervus canadensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — grasses, forbs, bark, and browse" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Grasslands, open forests, and mountain meadows" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years in the wild (up to 20 in protected areas)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Bulls up to 450 kg (990 lb); cows about 230–270 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 72 km/h (45 mph) in short bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Western North America from Canada through the United States, with introduced herds in several eastern states; related red deer populations occur in East Asia.", "continents": [ "North America", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cervus canadensis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cervus%20canadensis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Cervus canadensis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cervus_canadensis/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/elk/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/elk/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "walrus", "name": "Walrus", "scientificName": "Odobenus rosmarus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Walruses are massive pinnipeds of the Arctic, with males weighing up to 1,700 kg (3,750 lb) and sporting elongated canine tusks used for hauling out on ice, fighting, and sensing the seafloor. They feed mainly on clams and molluscs on shallow seabeds and gather in huge haul-outs on ice or land.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Odobenidae", "genus": "Odobenus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1200, "lengthM": 3.2, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 40 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Odobenus rosmarus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — clams, molluscs, and occasional seals or seabirds" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Arctic seas, pack ice, and coastal haul-outs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "30–40 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Males 900–1,700 kg; females 400–1,250 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 35 km/h (22 mph) in water" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Arctic seas and pack ice of the North Atlantic and North Pacific, including Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia's Chukchi and Bering seas.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia", "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Odobenus rosmarus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Odobenus%20rosmarus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Odobenus rosmarus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Odobenus_rosmarus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/walrus/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/walrus/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "lynx", "name": "Eurasian Lynx", "scientificName": "Lynx lynx", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The Eurasian lynx is a medium-sized wild cat with black-tufted ears, a bobbed tail, and large snowshoe-like paws. It hunts deer, hares, and rodents across boreal and temperate forests from Scandinavia to the Himalayas, and is the largest lynx species in the world.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Felidae", "genus": "Lynx" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 25, "lengthM": 1.1, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 17 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lynx lynx" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — deer, hares, rodents, and birds" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Boreal and temperate forests across Eurasia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "12–17 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "18–30 kg (40–66 lb); males larger than females" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 50 km/h (31 mph) in ambush pursuit" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Boreal and temperate forests from Scandinavia and the Carpathians east through Russia to Central Asia and the Himalayas.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Lynx lynx.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Lynx%20lynx&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Lynx lynx. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Lynx_lynx/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/lynx/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/lynx/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bobcat", "name": "Bobcat", "scientificName": "Lynx rufus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Bobcats are versatile medium-sized cats named for their short 'bobbed' tail, found from southern Canada to Mexico in forests, deserts, and swamps. They weigh 6–14 kg (13–30 lb), hunt rabbits and rodents, and increasingly appear on trail cameras in suburban greenbelts.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Felidae", "genus": "Lynx" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 10, "lengthM": 0.85, "topSpeedKmh": 48, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lynx rufus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — rabbits, hares, rodents, and birds" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests, deserts, swamps, and scrub across North America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–12 years in the wild (up to 15 in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "6–14 kg (13–30 lb); males larger than females" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 48 km/h (30 mph) in short pursuit" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Everywhere from southern Canada through the continental United States to Oaxaca in Mexico, in forest, desert, swamp, and suburban edge habitat.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Lynx rufus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Lynx%20rufus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Lynx rufus. 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They are intelligent, cautious, and form strong social bonds, with working donkeys still carrying water, goods, and livelihoods across low-income countries today.", "conservationStatus": "Domesticated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Perissodactyla", "family": "Equidae", "genus": "Equus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 180, "lengthM": 1.6, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Equus asinus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — grass, hay, straw, and browse" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Worldwide on farms, rangelands, and arid regions" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–30 years (sometimes over 40 with excellent care)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "80–480 kg (180–1,060 lb) depending on breed" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph) at a gallop" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Domesticated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Domesticated from the African wild ass; working and feral donkeys now occur on every inhabited continent, especially in arid regions of Africa and Asia.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Equus asinus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Equus%20asinus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Equus asinus. 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They weigh 130–200 kg (290–440 lb), communicate with hums and ear posture, and spit at rivals — occasionally at people who annoy them.", "conservationStatus": "Domesticated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Camelidae", "genus": "Lama" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 130, "lengthM": 1.8, "topSpeedKmh": 45, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lama glama" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — grass, hay, and mountain vegetation" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Andean highlands; domestic herds worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years (up to 25 with good care)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "130–200 kg (290–440 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 45 km/h (28 mph) at a gallop" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Domesticated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Domesticated in the Andean highlands of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina; farmed worldwide on every continent except Antarctica.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Lama glama.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Lama%20glama&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Lama glama. 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Native to the Andean highlands, they weigh 55–90 kg (120–200 lb), live in social herds, and communicate with soft hums, clucks, and alarm calls.", "conservationStatus": "Domesticated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Camelidae", "genus": "Vicugna" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 70, "lengthM": 1.4, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Vicugna pacos" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — grass, hay, and mineral supplement" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Andean highlands above 3,500 m; farms worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years with good care" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "55–90 kg (120–200 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 35 km/h (22 mph) when fleeing" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Domesticated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Domesticated in the central Andes above 3,500 m in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile; raised on farms across the Americas, Europe, and Oceania.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Vicugna pacos.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Vicugna%20pacos&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Vicugna pacos. 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With good care, hamsters live 2–3 years and need a large enclosure, deep bedding for burrowing, and a species-appropriate wheel.", "conservationStatus": "Domesticated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Cricetidae", "genus": "Mesocricetus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.15, "lengthM": 0.17, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mesocricetus auratus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — commercial hamster mix, fresh vegetables, and occasional protein" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Domestic worldwide; wild populations in Syria and Turkey" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "2–3 years (occasionally up to 3.5)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "100–200 g (3.5–7 oz)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 8 km/h (5 mph); runs several kilometres nightly on a wheel" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Domesticated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "The Syrian hamster's wild range is a small area of steppe in Syria and Turkey; pet hamsters are captive-bred worldwide.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Mesocricetus auratus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Mesocricetus%20auratus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Mesocricetus auratus. 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They live 5–7 years, communicate with wheeks and purrs, and unlike many rodents cannot manufacture their own vitamin C.", "conservationStatus": "Domesticated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Caviidae", "genus": "Cavia" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1, "lengthM": 0.25, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 7 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cavia porcellus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — hay, fresh vegetables, and guinea-pig pellets with vitamin C" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Domestic worldwide; wild cavies in South America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–7 years (occasionally 8+ with excellent care)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "700–1,200 g (1.5–2.6 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 8 km/h (5 mph); quick bursts when startled" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Domesticated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Domesticated from wild cavies of the Andes; kept as pets and livestock worldwide, with feral populations in some temperate regions.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cavia porcellus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cavia%20porcellus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Cavia porcellus. 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Wild populations are endangered from historic over-trapping; domestic chinchillas are popular pets that need dust baths, cool dry housing, and gentle handling.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Chinchillidae", "genus": "Chinchilla" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.5, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 15, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Chinchilla lanigera" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — hay, chinchilla pellets, and limited treats" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "High-altitude rocky slopes of the Andes; domestic worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years in captivity (shorter in the wild)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "400–600 g (14–21 oz)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Agile leaper; can jump 1.8 m vertically" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "High-altitude rocky slopes of the Andes in Chile; wild populations are fragmented and Endangered, while pets come from captive breeding.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Chinchilla lanigera.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Chinchilla%20lanigera&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Chinchilla lanigera. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chinchilla_lanigera/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chinchilla/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chinchilla/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "armadillo", "name": "Nine-Banded Armadillo", "scientificName": "Dasypus novemcinctus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The nine-banded armadillo is the only armadillo species widespread in the United States, recognised by its bony armour plates and ability to jump vertically when startled. It digs for insects and grubs, gives birth to identical quadruplets, and is expanding its range northward.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Cingulata", "family": "Dasypodidae", "genus": "Dasypus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 6, "lengthM": 0.75, "topSpeedKmh": 48, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dasypus novemcinctus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore — insects, grubs, and other invertebrates" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Grasslands, forests, and suburbs in the Americas" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "12–15 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "3–6 kg (6.5–13 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 48 km/h (30 mph) in short bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "From Argentina and Uruguay north through Central America and Mexico into the southern and central United States, expanding northward.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Dasypus novemcinctus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Dasypus%20novemcinctus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Dasypus novemcinctus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Dasypus_novemcinctus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/armadillo/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/armadillo/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "beaver", "name": "North American Beaver", "scientificName": "Castor canadensis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The North American beaver is a large rodent that fells trees and builds dams and lodges, creating wetlands that benefit fish, birds, and other wildlife. Adults weigh 16–32 kg (35–70 lb), have webbed feet and a flat tail, and can stay underwater for up to 15 minutes.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Castoridae", "genus": "Castor" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 25, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 55, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Castor canadensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — bark, twigs, aquatic plants, and roots" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rivers, lakes, and ponds across North America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–20 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "16–32 kg (35–70 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 55 km/h (34 mph) swimming; clumsy on land" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rivers, lakes, and ponds across Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico; reintroduced to parts of Europe where the Eurasian beaver also occurs.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Castor canadensis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Castor%20canadensis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Castor canadensis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Castor_canadensis/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/beaver/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/beaver/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "black-mamba", "name": "Black Mamba", "scientificName": "Dendroaspis polylepis", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The black mamba is a long, slender African snake named for the dark interior of its mouth, not its grey-brown skin. It can reach 4.3 m (14 ft), move at speeds around 16 km/h (10 mph), and delivers potent neurotoxic venom. Despite its fearsome reputation, it usually flees from humans.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Elapidae", "genus": "Dendroaspis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.6, "lengthM": 3, "topSpeedKmh": 16, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dendroaspis polylepis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — small mammals, birds, and occasionally bats" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savannas, rocky hills, and woodland in sub-Saharan Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "11–12 years in the wild (longer in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to 1.6 kg (3.5 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 16 km/h (10 mph) on open ground" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Savannas, rocky hills, and open woodland from Eritrea and Somalia south through East and southern Africa to Namibia and South Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Dendroaspis polylepis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Dendroaspis%20polylepis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Dendroaspis polylepis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Dendroaspis_polylepis/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Black Mamba.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_mamba" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/black-mamba/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/black-mamba/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "clouded-leopard", "name": "Clouded Leopard", "scientificName": "Neofelis nebulosa", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Clouded leopards are medium-sized Asian cats named for cloud-like spots on their coat, with the longest canine teeth relative to body size among living cats. They climb head-first down tree trunks, hunt in tropical forests from the Himalayas to Southeast Asia, and are listed Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Felidae", "genus": "Neofelis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 18, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Neofelis nebulosa" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — deer, monkeys, birds, and porcupines" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical and subtropical forests of South and Southeast Asia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "11–15 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "11–23 kg (24–51 lb); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Agile climber; short ground sprints to ambush prey" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical and subtropical forests from Nepal and northeastern India through Indochina to southern China, Taiwan, and Hainan.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Neofelis nebulosa.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Neofelis%20nebulosa&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Neofelis nebulosa. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Neofelis_nebulosa/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Clouded Leopard.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clouded_leopard" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/clouded-leopard/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/clouded-leopard/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "asian-elephant", "name": "Asian Elephant", "scientificName": "Elephas maximus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The Asian elephant is the largest land animal in Asia, weighing up to 5,500 kg (12,000 lb) with smaller ears than African elephants and a single 'finger' on the trunk tip. Highly social and intelligent, wild populations are Endangered from habitat loss and human conflict.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Proboscidea", "family": "Elephantidae", "genus": "Elephas" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4000, "lengthM": 6.5, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 65 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Elephas maximus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — grasses, bark, roots, fruit, and crops" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical forests and grasslands across South and Southeast Asia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "60–70 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Females 2,700 kg; males up to 5,500 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph) in charge" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Fragmented populations in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and China.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Elephas maximus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Elephas%20maximus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Elephas maximus. 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Tan or ginger coat, erect ears, and a bushy tail distinguish most dingoes, which hunt kangaroos and rabbits across deserts, grasslands, and forests.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Canidae", "genus": "Canis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 17, "lengthM": 1.1, "topSpeedKmh": 60, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Canis familiaris dingo" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — kangaroos, rabbits, rodents, and carrion" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Most of mainland Australia except intensive farmland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–10 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "13–20 kg (29–44 lb); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in pursuit" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Mainland Australia across most habitats except intensive farmland; absent from Tasmania. 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They kneel on calloused front legs to graze, back into burrows for safety, and can run 48 km/h (30 mph) with tail erect like an antenna.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Suidae", "genus": "Phacochoerus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 80, "lengthM": 1.4, "topSpeedKmh": 48, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Phacochoerus africanus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — mainly grasses, roots, and berries" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savannas and open woodland in sub-Saharan Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "12–15 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "50–150 kg (110–330 lb); males heavier" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 48 km/h (30 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Savannas and open woodland across sub-Saharan Africa, from the Sahel south to South Africa, absent from dense rainforest and the driest deserts.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Phacochoerus africanus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Phacochoerus%20africanus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Phacochoerus africanus. 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Boars root up soil for food, weigh up to 200 kg, and live in matriarchal groups called sounders.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Suidae", "genus": "Sus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 90, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 14 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Sus scrofa" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — roots, acorns, insects, carrion, and small animals" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests, farmland, and scrub across Eurasia and introduced ranges" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–14 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "50–200 kg (110–440 lb); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Native across Europe, temperate Asia, and North Africa; introduced to the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, and many islands where feral populations thrive.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Sus scrofa.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Sus%20scrofa&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Sus scrofa. 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Adults weigh 55–145 kg (120–320 lb), carry cubs on their backs, and are listed Vulnerable from habitat loss and conflict.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Ursidae", "genus": "Melursus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 90, "lengthM": 1.7, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Melursus ursinus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — termites, ants, fruit, and honey" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Dry and moist forests, grasslands, and scrub of the Indian subcontinent" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–25 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "55–145 kg (120–320 lb); males heavier" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph) in short bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Dry and moist forests, grasslands, and scrub of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan, with strongholds in central and western India.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Melursus ursinus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Melursus%20ursinus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Melursus ursinus. 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It inhabits Andean cloud forests, weighs 60–175 kg (130–385 lb), feeds heavily on fruit and bromeliads, and is listed Vulnerable as forests are cleared.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Ursidae", "genus": "Tremarctos" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 100, "lengthM": 1.8, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Tremarctos ornatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — fruit, bromeliads, cactus, insects, and small mammals" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Andean cloud forest, scrub, and dry forest from Venezuela to Bolivia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–25 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "60–175 kg (130–385 lb); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Agile climber; moderate speed on ground" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Andean cloud forests and scrub from western Venezuela through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Tremarctos ornatus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Tremarctos%20ornatus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Tremarctos ornatus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Tremarctos_ornatus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Spectacled Bear.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectacled_bear" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/spectacled-bear/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/spectacled-bear/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "red-deer", "name": "Red Deer", "scientificName": "Cervus elaphus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The red deer is one of the largest deer species, with stags weighing up to 240 kg (530 lb) and carrying impressive antlers used in autumn roaring contests. Native across Europe, western Asia, and North Africa, it also includes the North American elk (wapiti) as a subspecies complex.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Cervidae", "genus": "Cervus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 180, "lengthM": 2.1, "topSpeedKmh": 70, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cervus elaphus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — grasses, heather, bark, and browse" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodlands, moorland, and grasslands across Eurasia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years in the wild (stags often shorter due to rut stress)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Stags 90–240 kg; hinds 63–120 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 70 km/h (43 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Native across Europe, western Asia, and North Africa; introduced to New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Australia, and North America where elk (wapiti) are a closely related form.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cervus elaphus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cervus%20elaphus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Cervus elaphus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cervus_elaphus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Red Deer.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_deer" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/red-deer/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/red-deer/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "mule-deer", "name": "Mule Deer", "scientificName": "Odocoileus hemionus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Mule deer are named for their large mule-like ears and black-tipped tail, ranging across western North America from Canada to Mexico. Bucks weigh up to 150 kg (330 lb), bound stiff-legged when fleeing ('stotting'), and migrate seasonally in many mountain populations.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Cervidae", "genus": "Odocoileus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 90, "lengthM": 1.8, "topSpeedKmh": 48, "lifespanYears": 11 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Odocoileus hemionus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — browse, forbs, grasses, and acorns" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Western forests, sagebrush, deserts, and foothills of North America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "9–11 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Bucks 55–150 kg; does 43–75 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 48 km/h (30 mph); stotting escape gait" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Western North America from Alaska and British Columbia through the Rocky Mountains, Great Basin, and deserts to Baja California and central Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Odocoileus hemionus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Odocoileus%20hemionus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Odocoileus hemionus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Odocoileus_hemionus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Mule Deer.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mule_deer" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mule-deer/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mule-deer/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "caracal", "name": "Caracal", "scientificName": "Caracal caracal", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The caracal is a medium-sized wild cat with distinctive black ear tufts, long legs, and a short tail, capable of leaping more than 3 metres to snatch birds in flight. Found across Africa, the Middle East, and into India, it hunts rodents, hares, and small antelope in open country.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Felidae", "genus": "Caracal" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 14, "lengthM": 0.95, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Caracal caracal" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — rodents, hares, birds, and small antelope" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savannas, scrub, dry forests, and rocky hills" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "12–15 years in the wild (longer in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "8–19 kg (18–42 lb); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 80 km/h (50 mph) in short pursuit" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Africa south of the Sahara, the Arabian Peninsula, Middle East, Turkey, and western India through Pakistan in savanna, scrub, and dry woodland.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Caracal caracal.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Caracal%20caracal&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Caracal caracal. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Caracal_caracal/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/caracal/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/caracal/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "jackal", "name": "Golden Jackal", "scientificName": "Canis aureus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The golden jackal is a medium-sized canid with a golden coat and pointed ears, found from Africa through the Middle East to southern Asia and expanding into Europe. Omnivorous and adaptable, jackals weigh 7–15 kg (15–33 lb), pair-bond for life, and vocalise with yips and howls at dusk.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Canidae", "genus": "Canis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 11, "lengthM": 0.85, "topSpeedKmh": 32, "lifespanYears": 13 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Canis aureus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — rodents, fruit, insects, carrion, and refuse" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savannas, farmland, scrub, and forest edges across Eurasia and Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "11–13 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "7–15 kg (15–33 lb); males slightly larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 32 km/h (20 mph) in sustained trot" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "North and East Africa, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and expanding populations in southeastern and central Europe.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Canis aureus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Canis%20aureus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Canis aureus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Canis_aureus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/jackal/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/jackal/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "dugong", "name": "Dugong", "scientificName": "Dugong dugon", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The dugong is a large marine mammal that grazes seagrass meadows in warm coastal waters from East Africa to Australia. Adults reach 2.5–3 m (8–10 ft) and 230–400 kg (500–880 lb), surface to breathe every few minutes, and are listed Vulnerable due to boat strikes, net entanglement, and seagrass loss.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Sirenia", "family": "Dugongidae", "genus": "Dugong" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 300, "lengthM": 2.8, "topSpeedKmh": 10, "lifespanYears": 70 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dugong dugon" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — seagrasses and algae" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Shallow coastal waters, bays, and seagrass meadows of the Indo-Pacific" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "70+ years; slow reproduction" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "230–400 kg (500–880 lb); males and females similar" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 10 km/h (6 mph) swimming" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Shallow coastal waters and seagrass meadows from East Africa through the Red Sea, Arabian Gulf, and Indian Ocean to Southeast Asia and northern Australia.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Dugong dugon.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Dugong%20dugon&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Dugong dugon. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Dugong_dugon/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/dugong/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/dugong/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bonobo", "name": "Bonobo", "scientificName": "Pan paniscus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Bonobos are great apes found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo, closely related to chimpanzees but generally less aggressive, with female-led social bonds and extensive use of social behaviour to resolve conflict. Listed Endangered, they weigh 30–50 kg and face habitat loss and bushmeat hunting.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Hominidae", "genus": "Pan" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 40, "lengthM": 1.1, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 45 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pan paniscus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — fruit, leaves, seeds, and occasional small mammals" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Lowland and swamp forests south of the Congo River" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "40–50 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "30–50 kg (66–110 lb); females slightly smaller" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Knuckle-walking; agile in trees" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Lowland and swamp forests exclusively south of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Pan paniscus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Pan%20paniscus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Pan paniscus. 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Critically endangered from poaching for horn, fewer than 6,500 remain across scattered eastern and southern African reserves.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Perissodactyla", "family": "Rhinocerotidae", "genus": "Diceros" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1100, "lengthM": 3.5, "topSpeedKmh": 55, "lifespanYears": 45 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Diceros bicornis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — leaves, branches, and woody browse" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savannas, scrub, and dry woodland of eastern and southern Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "35–50 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "800–1,400 kg (1,750–3,100 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 55 km/h (34 mph) in charge" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Scattered protected populations in Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia — absent from most of their historic range.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Diceros bicornis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Diceros%20bicornis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Diceros bicornis. 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Southern white rhinos recovered from near extinction to over 15,000 through protection, while the northern white rhino is functionally extinct with only two females remaining under guard in Kenya.", "conservationStatus": "Near Threatened", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Perissodactyla", "family": "Rhinocerotidae", "genus": "Ceratotherium" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2200, "lengthM": 4, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 45 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ceratotherium simum" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — short grasses and occasionally browse" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open savanna grasslands and woodland of southern and eastern Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "40–50 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1,800–2,500 kg (4,000–5,500 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Near Threatened (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Southern white rhinos in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and reintroduced areas of Kenya; northern white rhino formerly in DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ceratotherium simum.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ceratotherium%20simum&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ceratotherium simum. 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Famous for deep dives exceeding 2,000 m hunting giant squid, it has the largest brain of any animal and lives in social female-led pods across the world's oceans.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Physeteridae", "genus": "Physeter" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 40000, "lengthM": 16, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 65 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Physeter macrocephalus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — squid, deep-sea fish, and occasional sharks" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deep offshore waters worldwide; males range into polar seas" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "60–70 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Males up to 57,000 kg; females 15,000 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 35 km/h (22 mph) swimming" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deep offshore waters worldwide in all major oceans; males range into polar seas while females and young stay in warmer temperate and tropical waters.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "Oceans", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Physeter macrocephalus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Physeter%20macrocephalus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Physeter macrocephalus. 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A fast baleen whale capable of 40 km/h bursts, it filters krill and small fish and is listed Vulnerable after decades of commercial whaling.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Balaenopteridae", "genus": "Balaenoptera" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 50000, "lengthM": 22, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 85 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Balaenoptera physalus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — krill, small fish, and copepods (filter feeder)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open oceans worldwide; migrates between feeding and breeding areas" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "80–90 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Up to 70,000 kg (154,000 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 40 km/h (25 mph); called the 'greyhound of the sea'" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "All major oceans from polar feeding grounds to temperate and tropical breeding areas; most abundant in the North Atlantic and Southern Ocean.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "Oceans", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Balaenoptera physalus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Balaenoptera%20physalus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Balaenoptera physalus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Balaenoptera_physalus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Fin Whale.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fin_whale" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/fin-whale/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/fin-whale/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "minke-whale", "name": "Minke Whale", "scientificName": "Balaenoptera acutorostrata", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The common minke whale is the smallest baleen whale in the rorqual family, reaching 8–10 m (26–33 ft) and inhabiting oceans from the Arctic to the Antarctic. It feeds on krill and fish, surfaces frequently, and is hunted in limited numbers by Japan, Norway, and Iceland despite global concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Balaenopteridae", "genus": "Balaenoptera" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 7000, "lengthM": 9, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 45 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Balaenoptera acutorostrata" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — krill, small fish, and plankton (filter feeder)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal and offshore waters of all oceans; polar to temperate" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "30–50 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "5,000–10,000 kg (11,000–22,000 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 35 km/h (22 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Common minke in the North Atlantic and North Pacific; dwarf and Antarctic minke in Southern Ocean waters from the ice edge to temperate seas.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "Oceans", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Balaenoptera acutorostrata.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Balaenoptera%20acutorostrata&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Balaenoptera acutorostrata. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Balaenoptera_acutorostrata/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Minke Whale.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_minke_whale" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/minke-whale/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/minke-whale/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "catfish", "name": "Channel Catfish", "scientificName": "Ictalurus punctatus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The channel catfish is one of the most popular sport and farmed fish in North America, recognised by barbels ('whiskers'), smooth scaleless skin, and a forked tail. Native to central and eastern rivers and lakes, it grows to 10–25 kg (22–55 lb), tastes mild, and uses taste buds across its body to find food.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Siluriformes", "family": "Ictaluridae", "genus": "Ictalurus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 8, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ictalurus punctatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — insects, fish, plants, and bottom detritus" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rivers, lakes, and ponds of North America; widely farmed" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years in the wild (longer in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1–25 kg (2–55 lb); farmed fish harvested younger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Moderate swimmer; ambush predator near cover" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rivers and lakes of central and eastern North America from southern Canada through the Great Lakes and Mississippi basin to Mexico; widely farmed and stocked elsewhere.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ictalurus punctatus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ictalurus%20punctatus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ictalurus punctatus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ictalurus_punctatus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/catfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/catfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "trout", "name": "Rainbow Trout", "scientificName": "Oncorhynchus mykiss", "category": "Fish", "summary": "Rainbow trout are salmonid fish native to Pacific North America, named for the pink lateral stripe along silver sides. Stocked worldwide for sport fishing and aquaculture, they grow to 50 cm or more in rivers, leap at flies, and include steelhead populations that migrate to sea before returning to spawn.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Salmoniformes", "family": "Salmonidae", "genus": "Oncorhynchus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 3, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 12, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Oncorhynchus mykiss" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — insects, crustaceans, and small fish" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Cold rivers, lakes, and streams; anadromous steelhead in coastal rivers" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "4–11 years in the wild (varies by population)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.5–9 kg (1–20 lb); steelhead and lake fish larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Strong swimmer; leaps waterfalls during spawning runs" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Pacific drainages from Alaska through California and inland to Idaho and Nevada; introduced worldwide for sport fishing and aquaculture.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Oncorhynchus mykiss.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Oncorhynchus%20mykiss&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Oncorhynchus mykiss. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Oncorhynchus_mykiss/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/trout/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/trout/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "cockatoo", "name": "Sulphur-crested Cockatoo", "scientificName": "Cacatua galerita", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The sulphur-crested cockatoo is a large white parrot with a bright yellow crest, powerful bill, and raucous calls, common across Australia and New Guinea. Highly intelligent and long-lived — up to 80 years in captivity — it forages in flocks, damages crops, and is a popular but demanding pet.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Psittaciformes", "family": "Cacatuidae", "genus": "Cacatua" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.85, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 60 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cacatua galerita" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — seeds, nuts, fruit, roots, and insects" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodlands, farmland, and urban parks of Australia and New Guinea" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "40–80 years in captivity; 20–40 in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "780–950 g (1.7–2.1 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Strong flier; agile climber using bill and feet" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Woodlands and urban areas of eastern and northern Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea; also kept as pets on other continents.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cacatua galerita.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cacatua%20galerita&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Cacatua galerita. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cacatua_galerita/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cockatoo/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cockatoo/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "hornbill", "name": "Rhinoceros Hornbill", "scientificName": "Buceros rhinoceros", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The rhinoceros hornbill is a huge black-and-white bird with a dramatic orange-red casque atop an enormous bill, found in rainforests of Southeast Asia. Females seal themselves inside tree-cavity nests while males deliver food, and the species is listed Vulnerable from logging and hunting.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Bucerotiformes", "family": "Bucerotidae", "genus": "Buceros" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2.5, "lengthM": 1.2, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 35 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Buceros rhinoceros" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — fruit, small animals, and insects" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Lowland and hill rainforests of Southeast Asia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "30–35 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2–3 kg (4.4–6.6 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Powerful flier through forest gaps; heavy wingbeats" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Lowland and hill rainforests of Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, and Sumatra — Borneo is a stronghold for rhinoceros hornbills.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Buceros rhinoceros.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Buceros%20rhinoceros&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Buceros rhinoceros. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Buceros_rhinoceros/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hornbill/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hornbill/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "cow", "name": "Cow", "scientificName": "Bos taurus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Domestic cattle descend from the aurochs and number over one billion worldwide, providing milk, meat, leather, and draft power. Dairy and beef breeds vary enormously — from 400 kg Jerseys to massive Chianina bulls — and cattle farming shapes landscapes, economies, and climate debates globally.", "conservationStatus": "Domesticated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Bos" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 700, "lengthM": 2.5, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Bos taurus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — grass, hay, silage, and grain supplement" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Farms and rangelands on every inhabited continent" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years (dairy cows often culled earlier)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "400–1,200 kg (880–2,650 lb) depending on breed" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 35 km/h (22 mph) when frightened" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Domesticated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Domesticated from the aurochs in the Middle East and South Asia; over one billion cattle on farms and rangelands on every inhabited continent.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Bos taurus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Bos%20taurus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Bos taurus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Bos_taurus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cow/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cow/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "reindeer", "name": "Reindeer", "scientificName": "Rangifer tarandus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Reindeer — called caribou in North America — are Arctic deer where both sexes grow antlers, undertaking the longest land migrations of any terrestrial mammal. Herds cross tundra from Alaska to Scandinavia, support Indigenous herding cultures, and are listed Vulnerable from climate change and disturbance.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Cervidae", "genus": "Rangifer" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 120, "lengthM": 2, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Rangifer tarandus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — lichens, grasses, leaves, and mushrooms" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Arctic tundra, boreal forest, and mountain plateaus" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "12–15 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "60–180 kg (130–400 lb); bulls larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 80 km/h (50 mph) in flight" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Arctic tundra and boreal forest from Scandinavia and Russia through Alaska and Canada to Greenland; wild caribou in North America, herded reindeer in Eurasia.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Europe", "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Rangifer tarandus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Rangifer%20tarandus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Rangifer tarandus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Rangifer_tarandus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/reindeer/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/reindeer/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "ocelot", "name": "Ocelot", "scientificName": "Leopardus pardalis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The ocelot is a medium-sized spotted cat of Latin American forests, thorn scrub, and Texas borderlands, weighing 8–16 kg (18–35 lb) with a beautiful rosetted coat once prized by the fur trade. Nocturnal and solitary, it hunts rabbits, rodents, and birds and persists in a small Texas breeding population.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Felidae", "genus": "Leopardus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 12, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 55, "lifespanYears": 14 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Leopardus pardalis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — rodents, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and fish" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical forest, thorn scrub, and marsh from Texas to Argentina" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–14 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "8–16 kg (18–35 lb); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 55 km/h (34 mph) in ambush pursuit" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical forest, thorn scrub, and marsh from southern Texas and Mexico through Central America to Argentina; a small breeding population persists in Texas.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Leopardus pardalis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Leopardus%20pardalis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Leopardus pardalis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Leopardus_pardalis/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ocelot/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ocelot/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "serval", "name": "Serval", "scientificName": "Leptailurus serval", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The serval is a slender African wild cat with the longest legs relative to body size of any felid, huge ears, and a high vertical pounce that plucks birds and rodents from tall grass. Weighing 9–18 kg (20–40 lb), it hunts in savannas and wetlands and is Least Concern across sub-Saharan Africa.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Felidae", "genus": "Leptailurus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 12, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 19 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Leptailurus serval" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — rodents, birds, frogs, and insects" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "African savannas, grasslands, and wetlands near water" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–19 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "9–18 kg (20–40 lb); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 80 km/h (50 mph); pounces 3+ metres vertically" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Savannas, grasslands, and wetlands of sub-Saharan Africa, absent from rainforest interiors and the Sahara Desert.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Leptailurus serval.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Leptailurus%20serval&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Leptailurus serval. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Leptailurus_serval/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/serval/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/serval/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "porcupine", "name": "North American Porcupine", "scientificName": "Erethizon dorsatum", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The North American porcupine is a slow, nearsighted rodent armed with roughly 30,000 barbed quills covering its back and tail. It climbs trees to eat bark and leaves, defends by backing into predators, and lives across forests and tundra from Alaska to Mexico.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Erethizontidae", "genus": "Erethizon" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 9, "lengthM": 0.8, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Erethizon dorsatum" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — tree bark, leaves, buds, and green plants" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests, shrublands, and tundra across North America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–18 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "5–14 kg (11–31 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 3 km/h (2 mph) on ground; agile in trees" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests, shrublands, and tundra from Alaska and Canada through the western and northeastern United States to northern Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Erethizon dorsatum.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Erethizon%20dorsatum&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Erethizon dorsatum. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Erethizon_dorsatum/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/porcupine/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/porcupine/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "tapir", "name": "Malayan Tapir", "scientificName": "Tapirus indicus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The Malayan tapir is the largest tapir species and the only one native to Asia, with a striking black front and white rear that breaks up its outline in dappled rainforest. Weighing 250–320 kg (550–700 lb), it browses leaves and fruit, disperses seeds, and is Endangered from deforestation and snaring.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Perissodactyla", "family": "Tapiridae", "genus": "Tapirus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 250, "lengthM": 2.5, "topSpeedKmh": 48, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Tapirus indicus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — leaves, shoots, fruit, and aquatic plants" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical rainforests of Malaysia, Thailand, and Sumatra" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–30 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "250–320 kg (550–700 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 48 km/h (30 mph) on forest paths" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical rainforests of peninsular Malaysia, southern Thailand, and Sumatra — the only tapir species native to Asia.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Tapirus indicus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Tapirus%20indicus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Tapirus indicus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Tapirus_indicus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tapir/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tapir/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "giant-anteater", "name": "Giant Anteater", "scientificName": "Myrmecophaga tridactyla", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The giant anteater is a unmistakable mammal with a long snout, bushy tail, and front claws used to tear open termite mounds. Its tongue extends up to 60 cm and flicks 150 times per minute into insect nests. Listed Vulnerable, it walks on knuckles to protect claws and carries single offspring on its back.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Pilosa", "family": "Myrmecophagidae", "genus": "Myrmecophaga" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 40, "lengthM": 2.1, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 16 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Myrmecophaga tridactyla" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore — ants and termites" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Grasslands, savannas, and forests of Central and South America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "14–16 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "33–50 kg (73–110 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 30 km/h (19 mph) in gallop" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Grasslands, savannas, and open forests from Guatemala and Honduras south through Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Myrmecophaga tridactyla.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Myrmecophaga%20tridactyla&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Myrmecophaga tridactyla. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Myrmecophaga_tridactyla/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Giant Anteater.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_anteater" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/giant-anteater/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/giant-anteater/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "muskrat", "name": "Muskrat", "scientificName": "Ondatra zibethicus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The muskrat is a semi-aquatic rodent weighing 0.6–2 kg (1.3–4.4 lb) with a scaly tail and webbed hind feet, found in wetlands across North America and introduced to Europe and Asia. It builds dome lodges from cattails, feeds on aquatic plants, and is trapped for fur while listed Least Concern globally.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Rodentia", "family": "Cricetidae", "genus": "Ondatra" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.2, "lengthM": 0.35, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ondatra zibethicus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — cattails, pondweed, roots, and occasional mussels" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Marshes, ponds, slow rivers, and wetlands across temperate North America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–5 years in the wild (longer in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.6–2 kg (1.3–4.4 lb); compact and dense-furred" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Strong swimmer; moderate on land" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Native to wetlands across Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico; introduced to Europe and parts of Asia for fur farming and now established in marshes from France to Siberia.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Europe", "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ondatra zibethicus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ondatra%20zibethicus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ondatra zibethicus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ondatra_zibethicus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/muskrat/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/muskrat/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "mountain-gorilla", "name": "Mountain Gorilla", "scientificName": "Gorilla beringei beringei", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The mountain gorilla is a subspecies of eastern gorilla living in the cloud forests of the Virunga volcanoes and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, with fewer than 1,100 individuals remaining. Adult silverback males weigh 140–220 kg (310–485 lb), live in stable family groups, and are listed Endangered despite decades of conservation success.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Hominidae", "genus": "Gorilla" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 180, "lengthM": 1.7, "topSpeedKmh": 32, "lifespanYears": 40 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Gorilla beringei beringei" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — leaves, shoots, stems, fruit, and bark" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Montane and bamboo cloud forests at 2,200–4,300 m elevation" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "35–40 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Males 140–220 kg; females 70–100 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Knuckle-walking; powerful but not built for sprinting" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Montane cloud forests of the Virunga volcanoes (Rwanda, Uganda, DRC) and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southwestern Uganda — fewer than 1,100 individuals in two isolated populations.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Gorilla beringei beringei.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Gorilla%20beringei%20beringei&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Gorilla beringei beringei. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Gorilla_beringei/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Mountain Gorilla.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_gorilla" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mountain-gorilla/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mountain-gorilla/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "javan-rhino", "name": "Javan Rhino", "scientificName": "Rhinoceros sondaicus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The Javan rhinoceros is the rarest of all rhino species, with roughly 70 individuals surviving in a single national park on Java, Indonesia. Smaller than the Indian rhino at 900–2,300 kg (2,000–5,000 lb), it has a single horn and nearly hairless grey skin, and is Critically Endangered from historic hunting and tiny range.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Perissodactyla", "family": "Rhinocerotidae", "genus": "Rhinoceros" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1500, "lengthM": 3.2, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 40 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Rhinoceros sondaicus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — shoots, twigs, fallen fruit, and leaves" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Dense tropical rainforest and tall grass in lowland Java" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "30–45 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "900–2,300 kg (2,000–5,000 lb); males larger" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 30 km/h (19 mph) in short charge" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Critically endangered remnant population in Ujung Kulon National Park at the western tip of Java, Indonesia — extinct in its former range across Southeast Asia, India, and Vietnam.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Rhinoceros sondaicus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Rhinoceros%20sondaicus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Rhinoceros sondaicus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Rhinoceros_sondaicus/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Javan Rhino.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javan_rhinoceros" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/javan-rhino/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/javan-rhino/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bass", "name": "Largemouth Bass", "scientificName": "Micropterus salmoides", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The largemouth bass is a top predator in North American lakes and rivers, named for a jaw extending past the eye. Prized by anglers worldwide, it strikes lures aggressively, grows to 10 kg (22 lb) in rich waters, and has been stocked on every continent except Antarctica for sport fishing.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Perciformes", "family": "Centrarchidae", "genus": "Micropterus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2, "lengthM": 0.45, "topSpeedKmh": 20, "lifespanYears": 14 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Micropterus salmoides" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — fish, crayfish, frogs, and insects" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Warm lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and slow rivers with cover" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–16 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.5–10 kg (1–22 lb); most caught fish 1–3 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Explosive ambush strikes from cover" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Native to eastern and central North America from southern Canada through the Great Lakes and Mississippi basin to Florida; stocked worldwide for sport fishing in warm still waters.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Micropterus salmoides.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Micropterus%20salmoides&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Micropterus salmoides. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Micropterus_salmoides/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bass/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bass/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "cod", "name": "Atlantic Cod", "scientificName": "Gadus morhua", "category": "Fish", "summary": "Atlantic cod is a cold-water groundfish that shaped the economies of Newfoundland, Iceland, and New England for centuries before overfishing collapsed many stocks. Growing to 40 kg (88 lb) and living 25 years, it supports fisheries where recovered and remains Vulnerable in the northwest Atlantic.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Gadiformes", "family": "Gadidae", "genus": "Gadus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5, "lengthM": 0.8, "topSpeedKmh": 15, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Gadus morhua" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — fish, crustaceans, and worms" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Cold continental shelf waters of the North Atlantic" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Up to 25 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2–40 kg (4–88 lb); most market fish 2–8 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Steady swimmer; schooling migrations" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Cold continental shelf waters of the North Atlantic from North America and Greenland to Iceland, Norway, and the Barents Sea — historic spawning grounds on Grand Banks and North Sea.", "continents": [ "Europe", "North America", "Oceans" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Gadus morhua.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Gadus%20morhua&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Gadus morhua. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Gadus_morhua/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cod/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cod/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "lovebird", "name": "Peach-faced Lovebird", "scientificName": "Agapornis roseicollis", "category": "Bird", "summary": "Peach-faced lovebirds are small colourful parrots from southwestern Africa, named for strong pair bonds and affectionate behaviour. Wild birds have green bodies with peach faces; captive colour mutations are popular pets. They weigh 40–60 g (1.4–2 oz), live in flocks at waterholes, and are Least Concern in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Psittaciformes", "family": "Psittaculidae", "genus": "Agapornis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.05, "lengthM": 0.17, "topSpeedKmh": 45, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Agapornis roseicollis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — seeds, fruit, berries, and cultivated crops" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Dry woodland, savanna, and river valleys of southwestern Africa" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years in the wild; 15–20 in captivity" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "40–60 g (1.4–2.1 oz)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Fast direct flight; agile in trees" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Dry woodland and savanna of southwestern Africa in Namibia, Angola, and South Africa; feral populations from escaped pets in Arizona and other warm regions.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Agapornis roseicollis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Agapornis%20roseicollis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Agapornis roseicollis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Agapornis_roseicollis/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/lovebird/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/lovebird/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "canary", "name": "Canary", "scientificName": "Serinus canaria", "category": "Bird", "summary": "Canaries are domesticated songbirds descended from wild Atlantic canaries of the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. Bred for centuries for colour and song, they weigh 15–25 g (0.5–0.9 oz) and are kept in millions of households — while wild populations on their native islands remain Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Domesticated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Fringillidae", "genus": "Serinus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.02, "lengthM": 0.13, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Serinus canaria" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore — seeds, greens, and egg food during breeding" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Domestic cages and aviaries; wild on Atlantic islands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "7–12 years in captivity; similar in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "15–25 g (0.5–0.9 oz)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Active flier in aviaries; wild birds migrate locally" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Domesticated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Wild Atlantic canaries on the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores; domesticated varieties kept in cages and aviaries on every inhabited continent.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Europe" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Serinus canaria.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Serinus%20canaria&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Serinus canaria. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Serinus_canaria/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/canary/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/canary/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "pheasant", "name": "Common Pheasant", "scientificName": "Phasianus colchicus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The common pheasant is a large colourful game bird native to Asia, with the cock's iridescent green head, red face wattles, and long barred tail familiar across European and American hunting estates. Introduced worldwide for sport shooting, it weighs 0.8–1.5 kg (1.8–3.3 lb) and is Least Concern globally.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Galliformes", "family": "Phasianidae", "genus": "Phasianus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.2, "lengthM": 0.75, "topSpeedKmh": 60, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Phasianus colchicus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — seeds, grain, insects, and berries" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Farmland, woodland edges, hedgerows, and grassland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "2–3 years in the wild (longer if not hunted)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Cocks 0.8–1.5 kg; hens about half that" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Explosive wing beats; strong short flight then running" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Native to forest edges and farmland from the Caucasus through China; introduced to Europe, North America, New Zealand, and elsewhere for game shooting on managed estates.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Phasianus colchicus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Phasianus%20colchicus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Phasianus colchicus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Phasianus_colchicus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pheasant/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pheasant/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "rooster", "name": "Rooster", "scientificName": "Gallus gallus domesticus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "Roosters are adult male domestic chickens, descended from red junglefowl of Southeast Asia and bred for thousands of years for crowing, flock protection, and breeding. Weighing 2–4 kg (4.4–9 lb) with spurs and colourful plumage in many breeds, they guard hens from predators and announce dawn with loud crows.", "conservationStatus": "Domesticated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Galliformes", "family": "Phasianidae", "genus": "Gallus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2.5, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 15, "lifespanYears": 7 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Gallus gallus domesticus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — grain, insects, scraps, and forage" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Farms, villages, and backyards worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–8 years (breeding cocks often kept fewer years)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2–4 kg (4.4–9 lb) depending on breed" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Capable short flight over fences; fast runner" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Domesticated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Domesticated from red junglefowl of Southeast Asia; roosters kept on farms and in villages on every inhabited continent.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Gallus gallus domesticus.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Gallus%20gallus%20domesticus&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Gallus gallus domesticus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Gallus_gallus/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/rooster/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/rooster/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bed-bug", "name": "Bed Bug", "scientificName": "Cimex lectularius", "category": "Insect", "summary": "The common bed bug is a small flat insect that feeds exclusively on blood, mainly from humans at night while they sleep. Roughly 5 mm long and reddish-brown, it hides in mattress seams and furniture, resists many pesticides, and has resurged globally in hotels and homes — listed Not Evaluated by IUCN.", "conservationStatus": "Not Evaluated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Hemiptera", "family": "Cimicidae", "genus": "Cimex" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.000006, "lengthM": 0.005, "topSpeedKmh": 0.06, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cimex lectularius" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Blood — primarily human; also bats and birds in wild settings" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Human dwellings, hotels, dormitories, and bedding worldwide" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "6–12 months; can survive months without feeding" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "5–7 mg (0.000005–0.000007 kg) when unfed" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Crawls ~1 m per minute; does not fly or jump" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Not Evaluated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Cosmopolitan human commensal found wherever people sleep — hotels, homes, and dormitories worldwide; likely originated as bat parasites in caves.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Cimex lectularius.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Cimex%20lectularius&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Cimex lectularius. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cimex_lectularius/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Bed Bug.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed_bug" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bed-bug/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bed-bug/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "tick", "name": "Blacklegged Tick", "scientificName": "Ixodes scapularis", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The blacklegged tick, also called the deer tick, is a tiny arachnid that attaches to hosts and feeds on blood, transmitting Lyme disease and other pathogens in eastern North America. Unfed nymphs are poppy-seed sized; adults are larger and most active in fall. Listed Not Evaluated by IUCN.", "conservationStatus": "Not Evaluated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Arachnida", "order": "Ixodida", "family": "Ixodidae", "genus": "Ixodes" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.000003, "lengthM": 0.003, "topSpeedKmh": 0.05, "lifespanYears": 2 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ixodes scapularis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Blood — feeds on mammals, birds, and reptiles" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deciduous forests, leaf litter, and grassy edges of eastern North America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "2–3 years across larva, nymph, and adult stages" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1–5 mg (0.000001–0.000005 kg) depending on stage" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Slow crawler; waits on vegetation with legs outstretched" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Not Evaluated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deciduous forest and grassy edges of eastern and midwestern United States and southeastern Canada — expanding northward with climate warming.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Ixodes scapularis.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Ixodes%20scapularis&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Ixodes scapularis. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ixodes_scapularis/" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tick/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tick/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "brown-recluse-spider", "name": "Brown Recluse Spider", "scientificName": "Loxosceles reclusa", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The brown recluse is a small venomous spider named for a violin-shaped mark on its cephalothorax and its shy, reclusive habits. Found mainly in the central and southern United States, it bites rarely but can cause necrotic skin lesions. Adults are 6–20 mm long and listed Not Evaluated by IUCN.", "conservationStatus": "Not Evaluated", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Arachnida", "order": "Araneae", "family": "Sicariidae", "genus": "Loxosceles" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.001, "lengthM": 0.015, "topSpeedKmh": 0.5, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Loxosceles reclusa" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — insects and other small arthropods" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Dark undisturbed spaces — attics, closets, sheds, and woodpiles" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "2–4 years; slow-growing and long-lived for a spider" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.5–1 g (0.0005–0.001 kg)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Quick short bursts when threatened; otherwise sedentary" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Not Evaluated (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "South-central United States from Nebraska and Iowa south to Texas and Georgia — rarely found outside this native range despite frequent misidentifications elsewhere.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "IUCN Red List — Loxosceles reclusa.", "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Loxosceles%20reclusa&searchType=species" }, { "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Loxosceles reclusa. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.", "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Loxosceles_reclusa/" }, { "citation": "Wikipedia — Brown Recluse Spider.", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_recluse_spider" } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/brown-recluse-spider/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/brown-recluse-spider/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "tasmanian-devil", "name": "Tasmanian Devil", "scientificName": "Sarcophilus harrisii", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The Tasmanian devil is the world's largest surviving carnivorous marsupial, weighing 6–14 kg (13–31 lb) with powerful jaws that can crush bone. Found only on Tasmania, it is Endangered after devil facial tumour disease (DFTD) wiped out most of the population — captive insurance groups and a vaccine offer hope for recovery.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Dasyuromorphia", "family": "Dasyuridae", "genus": "Sarcophilus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 10, "lengthM": 0.65, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Sarcophilus harrisii" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore — carrion, small mammals, birds, and insects" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests, scrub, and farmland across Tasmania" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–6 years in the wild (up to 8 in captivity)" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "6–14 kg (13–31 lb); males larger than females" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 24 km/h (15 mph) in short bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests, scrub, and farmland across Tasmania, Australia — extinct on the mainland for roughly 3,000 years; the only place devils survive in the wild today.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [ { "citation": "Hawkins, C. et al. (2008). Sarcophilus harrisii. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.", "url": null }, { "citation": "Save the Tasmanian Devil Program (dpipwe.tas.gov.au).", "url": null } ], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tasmanian-devil/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tasmanian-devil/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "osprey", "name": "Osprey", "scientificName": "Pandion haliaetus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a fish-specialist raptor with reversible outer toes and spiny foot pads for gripping slippery prey. It nests on coasts, rivers, and lakes nearly worldwide — from the United States and Canada to the UK, Scandinavia, and Australia — and is listed Least Concern after recovering from mid-century pesticide declines.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Accipitriformes", "family": "Pandionidae", "genus": "Pandion" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.6, "lengthM": 0.58, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pandion haliaetus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Fish" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal bays, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 20 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 1.6 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 80 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Nearly worldwide coasts and large inland waters, including the United States, Canada, UK, Scandinavia, and Australia.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia", "Africa", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/osprey/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/osprey/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "echidna", "name": "Short-beaked Echidna", "scientificName": "Tachyglossus aculeatus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) is a spiny, egg-laying monotreme that eats ants and termites across Australia and coastal New Guinea. Adults weigh about 5 kg, dig with powerful claws, and can live around 40 years. It is listed Least Concern, though some island populations face local pressures.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Monotremata", "family": "Tachyglossidae", "genus": "Tachyglossus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5, "lengthM": 0.45, "topSpeedKmh": 15, "lifespanYears": 40 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Tachyglossus aculeatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Ants and termites" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forests, woodland, scrub, and arid inland Australia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 40 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 5 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 15 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Australia and coastal New Guinea, including Tasmania and many islands.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/echidna/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/echidna/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "sugar-glider", "name": "Sugar Glider", "scientificName": "Petaurus breviceps", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps) are nocturnal marsupials that glide between eucalypt trees on a membrane stretching from wrist to ankle. Native to eastern and northern Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands, they eat nectar, sap, pollen, and insects, weigh about 120 g, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Diprotodontia", "family": "Petauridae", "genus": "Petaurus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.12, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 20, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Petaurus breviceps" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (nectar, sap, insects)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Eucalypt forests and woodland canopies" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 10 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.12 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 20 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Eastern and northern Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sugar-glider/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sugar-glider/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "tuatara", "name": "Tuatara", "scientificName": "Sphenodon punctatus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) is New Zealand's living rhynchocephalian — a lizard-like reptile lineage otherwise known only from fossils. It survives on predator-free offshore islands and sanctuaries, eats invertebrates, grows slowly to about 1 kg, and can live 60 years or more. IUCN lists it Least Concern under intensive management.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Rhynchocephalia", "family": "Sphenodontidae", "genus": "Sphenodon" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 60 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Sphenodon punctatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insects and other invertebrates" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal forest and scrub on predator-free islands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 60 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 1 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 5 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Offshore islands of New Zealand after mainland extinctions; managed sanctuaries.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tuatara/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/tuatara/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "shoebill", "name": "Shoebill", "scientificName": "Balaeniceps rex", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) is a towering East African wetland bird named for its massive, shoe-shaped bill used to seize lungfish and other large aquatic prey. It stands about 1.2 m tall, weighs around 5.5 kg, and nests in papyrus swamps of South Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia. IUCN lists it Vulnerable because swamp drainage and disturbance shrink suitable habitat.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Pelecaniformes", "family": "Balaenicipitidae", "genus": "Balaeniceps" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5.5, "lengthM": 1.2, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 35 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Balaeniceps rex" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Fish (especially lungfish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Papyrus swamps and seasonally flooded wetlands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 35 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 5.5 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 40 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Freshwater swamps of East-Central Africa, especially South Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/shoebill/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/shoebill/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "secretary-bird", "name": "Secretary Bird", "scientificName": "Sagittarius serpentarius", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is a long-legged African raptor that stamps snakes, rodents, and large insects to death on open grassland. Adults weigh about 4 kg, stride across savanna from Senegal to South Africa, and are listed Endangered as farmland conversion and poisoning shrink prey-rich plains.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Accipitriformes", "family": "Sagittariidae", "genus": "Sagittarius" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4, "lengthM": 1.3, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Sagittarius serpentarius" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (snakes, rodents, insects)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savanna, grassland, and open woodland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 15 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 4 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 30 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Open grasslands and savannas across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to South Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/secretary-bird/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/secretary-bird/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "betta", "name": "Betta", "scientificName": "Betta splendens", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The betta or Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) is a labyrinth fish from shallow Mekong-basin waters in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Wild fish breathe air at the surface and eat insects and zooplankton; males build bubble nests. Captive strains are famous for vivid fins, while wild populations are listed Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Anabantiformes", "family": "Osphronemidae", "genus": "Betta" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.003, "lengthM": 0.07, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Betta splendens" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects and zooplankton)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rice paddies, ponds, and slow streams" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 3 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.003 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 5 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Shallow freshwater of the lower Mekong basin in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/betta/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/betta/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "barracuda", "name": "Great Barracuda", "scientificName": "Sphyraena barracuda", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) is a torpedo-shaped reef predator that ambushes fish on tropical coasts from Florida and the Caribbean to the Red Sea and Indo-Pacific. Adults often reach 1.5 m and about 23 kg, sprint near 60 km/h in short bursts, and are listed Least Concern, though large individuals can carry ciguatera toxin.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Istiophoriformes", "family": "Sphyraenidae", "genus": "Sphyraena" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 23, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 60, "lifespanYears": 14 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Sphyraena barracuda" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (fish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coral reefs, seagrass beds, and coastal waters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 14 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 23 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 60 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical oceans worldwide including Florida, the Caribbean, Red Sea, and Indo-Pacific reefs.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America", "Africa", "Asia", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/barracuda/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/barracuda/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "macaw", "name": "Scarlet Macaw", "scientificName": "Ara macao", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The scarlet macaw (Ara macao) is a large Neotropical parrot with brilliant red, yellow, and blue plumage and a powerful beak for cracking hard nuts. It lives in humid forests from southern Mexico through Central America into Amazonia, weighs about 1 kg, and is listed Least Concern overall, though some regional populations are depleted by trapping and deforestation.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Psittaciformes", "family": "Psittacidae", "genus": "Ara" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1, "lengthM": 0.85, "topSpeedKmh": 55, "lifespanYears": 40 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ara macao" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (fruits, nuts, seeds)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical rainforest canopy and river-edge forest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 40 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 1 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 55 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Humid forests from southern Mexico through Central America into Amazonia.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/macaw/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/macaw/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "kestrel", "name": "Common Kestrel", "scientificName": "Falco tinnunculus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a small falcon famous for hovering head-to-wind over farmland, verges, and towns while hunting voles and large insects. It breeds across Europe, Asia, and Africa — including busy UK motorway corridors — weighs about 200 g, and is listed Least Concern, though some European farmland populations have fallen.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Falconiformes", "family": "Falconidae", "genus": "Falco" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.2, "lengthM": 0.34, "topSpeedKmh": 70, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Falco tinnunculus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (small mammals and insects)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open country, farmland, cliffs, and cities" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 10 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.2 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 70 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Farmland and towns across Europe, Asia, and Africa; common over UK motorway verges.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/kestrel/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/kestrel/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "copperhead", "name": "Copperhead", "scientificName": "Agkistrodon contortrix", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) is a common pit viper of eastern and central United States forests, marked with chestnut hourglass bands. Adults average about 0.75 m and eat rodents, frogs, and cicadas. Venom is rarely fatal to healthy adults; IUCN lists the species Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Viperidae", "genus": "Agkistrodon" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.3, "lengthM": 0.75, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Agkistrodon contortrix" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (rodents and amphibians)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deciduous forest, rocky hillsides, and suburbs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 18 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.3 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 5 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Eastern and central United States from New England to Texas.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/copperhead/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/copperhead/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "sidewinder", "name": "Sidewinder", "scientificName": "Crotalus cerastes", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes) is a small horned rattlesnake that sidewinds across sand in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Adults weigh about 150 g, hunt lizards and rodents at night, leave J-shaped tracks on dunes, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Viperidae", "genus": "Crotalus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.15, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 10, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Crotalus cerastes" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (lizards and rodents)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Sandy desert dunes and creosote flats" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 12 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.15 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 10 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Mojave and Sonoran Deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sidewinder/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sidewinder/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "coral-snake", "name": "Eastern Coral Snake", "scientificName": "Micrurus fulvius", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The eastern coral snake (Micrurus fulvius) is a brightly banded elapid of the southeastern United States with potent neurotoxic venom and a secretive, burrowing lifestyle. It eats other snakes and lizards, averages about 0.7 m, and is listed Least Concern, though bites are medical emergencies.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Elapidae", "genus": "Micrurus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.1, "lengthM": 0.7, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Micrurus fulvius" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (snakes and lizards)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Pine woods, scrub, and sandy coastal habitats" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 10 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.1 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 5 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Southeastern United States from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/coral-snake/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/coral-snake/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "monitor-lizard", "name": "Nile Monitor", "scientificName": "Varanus niloticus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus) is a large African water monitor that raids crocodile and bird nests for eggs and also takes fish, frogs, and carrion. Adults often weigh around 15 kg and reach nearly 2 m. Native across sub-Saharan wetlands — and invasive in Florida — it is listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Varanidae", "genus": "Varanus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 15, "lengthM": 1.8, "topSpeedKmh": 20, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Varanus niloticus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (eggs, fish, carrion)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rivers, lakeshores, and wetlands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 15 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 15 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 20 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rivers and wetlands across much of sub-Saharan Africa; also invasive in Florida.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/monitor-lizard/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/monitor-lizard/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "blue-tongued-skink", "name": "Blue-tongued Skink", "scientificName": "Tiliqua scincoides", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The blue-tongued skink (Tiliqua scincoides) is a stocky Australian lizard that flashes a cobalt tongue to startle predators. It is an omnivore of woodland, scrub, and suburban gardens in eastern and northern Australia, weighs about 0.5 kg, bears live young, and is listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Scincidae", "genus": "Tiliqua" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.5, "lengthM": 0.45, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Tiliqua scincoides" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodland, scrub, and suburban gardens" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 20 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.5 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 5 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Eastern and northern Australia; related species across Australia and New Guinea.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blue-tongued-skink/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blue-tongued-skink/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "smooth-newt", "name": "Smooth Newt", "scientificName": "Lissotriton vulgaris", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) is Europe's most widespread newt, breeding in ponds and ditches from the UK across the continent into western Asia. Adults are carnivorous on invertebrates, return to water each spring, and are listed Least Concern — still common in many UK gardens.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Urodela", "family": "Salamandridae", "genus": "Lissotriton" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.003, "lengthM": 0.1, "topSpeedKmh": 1, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lissotriton vulgaris" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (invertebrates)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Ponds, ditches, and damp meadows" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 6 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.003 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 1 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Ponds and damp grassland across Europe into western Asia; common in UK gardens.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/smooth-newt/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/smooth-newt/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "black-widow", "name": "Black Widow", "scientificName": "Latrodectus mactans", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The southern black widow (Latrodectus mactans) is a venomous cobweb spider of warm United States regions, especially the South, recognised by a red hourglass on the female's underside. She builds irregular webs in dark corners and woodpiles, eats insects, and is listed Least Concern; bites need medical advice but deaths are rare with care.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Arachnida", "order": "Araneae", "family": "Theridiidae", "genus": "Latrodectus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.001, "lengthM": 0.04, "topSpeedKmh": 1, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Latrodectus mactans" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (insects)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Dark corners, woodpiles, and outbuildings" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 3 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.001 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 1 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Warm regions of the United States, especially the South, and into Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/black-widow/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/black-widow/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "leafcutter-ant", "name": "Leafcutter Ant", "scientificName": "Atta cephalotes", "category": "Insect", "summary": "Leafcutter ants (Atta cephalotes) are Neotropical fungus farmers that slice fresh leaves into discs and carry them to underground gardens. Colonies from Mexico through Amazonia can hold millions of workers. They eat the cultivated fungus, not the leaves themselves, and are listed Least Concern — though a single colony can defoliate garden plants overnight.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Hymenoptera", "family": "Formicidae", "genus": "Atta" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.00005, "lengthM": 0.01, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Atta cephalotes" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Fungus (farmed on leaf pulp)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical rainforest floor and canopy trails" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 10 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 5e-05 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 2 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Neotropical forests from Mexico through Central America into Amazonia.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/leafcutter-ant/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/leafcutter-ant/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "barn-swallow", "name": "Barn Swallow", "scientificName": "Hirundo rustica", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) is a fork-tailed aerial insectivore that breeds across the Northern Hemisphere and winters in Africa, South America, and southern Asia. It nests on beams in barns and under bridges, weighs about 20 g, and is listed Least Concern, though some European farmland populations have declined with fewer insects and nest sites.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Hirundinidae", "genus": "Hirundo" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.02, "lengthM": 0.18, "topSpeedKmh": 60, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Hirundo rustica" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open country, farms, and wetlands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 4 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.02 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 60 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Breeds across the Northern Hemisphere; winters in Africa, South America, and southern Asia.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/barn-swallow/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/barn-swallow/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "nightingale", "name": "Nightingale", "scientificName": "Luscinia megarhynchos", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) is a plain brown chat famed for its powerful, varied nocturnal song in European and western Asian thickets. It winters in Africa, eats insects and spiders, weighs about 20 g, and is listed Least Concern, though UK breeding numbers have fallen sharply with scrub loss.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Muscicapidae", "genus": "Luscinia" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.02, "lengthM": 0.16, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 5 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Luscinia megarhynchos" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Scrub, woodland edge, and dense thickets" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 5 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.02 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 30 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Breeds in thickets across Europe and western Asia; winters in Africa.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/nightingale/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/nightingale/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "atlantic-puffin", "name": "Atlantic Puffin", "scientificName": "Fratercula arctica", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) is a clown-billed auk of North Atlantic cliffs from Maine and Newfoundland to Iceland, Norway, and the British Isles. It catches small fish such as sand eels, nests in burrows, and is listed Vulnerable as warming seas and food shortages cut breeding success in parts of its range.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Charadriiformes", "family": "Alcidae", "genus": "Fratercula" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.45, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Fratercula arctica" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (small fish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Sea cliffs and open ocean" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 20 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.45 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 80 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "North Atlantic cliffs from Maine and Newfoundland to Iceland, Norway, and the British Isles.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/atlantic-puffin/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/atlantic-puffin/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "pronghorn", "name": "Pronghorn", "scientificName": "Antilocapra americana", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) is the fastest land mammal in the Americas, sprinting near 90 km/h across western grasslands and sagebrush from Canada to northern Mexico. Adults weigh about 50 kg, eat forbs and shrubs, and are listed Least Concern — though fences that block migration still threaten some herds.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Antilocapridae", "genus": "Antilocapra" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 50, "lengthM": 1.4, "topSpeedKmh": 90, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Antilocapra americana" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open plains, sagebrush, and desert grassland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 10 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 50 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 90 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Grasslands and sagebrush of western North America from Canada to northern Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pronghorn/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pronghorn/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bighorn-sheep", "name": "Bighorn Sheep", "scientificName": "Ovis canadensis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) are mountain sheep of western North America whose rams grow massive curling horns used in ritual clashes. They graze alpine meadows and desert cliffs from Canada to Mexico, weigh around 100 kg for large rams, and are listed Least Concern, though pneumonia outbreaks linked to domestic sheep still devastate herds.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Ovis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 100, "lengthM": 1.7, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ovis canadensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Alpine meadows, cliffs, and desert mountains" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 12 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 100 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 30 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rocky Mountains and desert ranges from Canada through the western United States into Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bighorn-sheep/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bighorn-sheep/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "kakapo", "name": "Kakapo", "scientificName": "Strigops habroptilus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus) is a flightless, nocturnal parrot endemic to New Zealand, smelling faintly of musty-sweet vegetation and booming from track-and-bowl courts in mast years. Adults weigh about 3 kg, eat leaves, fruits, and seeds on the forest floor, and are Critically Endangered — every bird is managed on predator-free islands.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Psittaciformes", "family": "Strigopidae", "genus": "Strigops" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 3, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 60 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Strigops habroptilus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forest floor of New Zealand islands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 60 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 3 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 5 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Predator-free islands of New Zealand under intensive conservation management.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/kakapo/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/kakapo/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "kea", "name": "Kea", "scientificName": "Nestor notabilis", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The kea (Nestor notabilis) is an olive-green alpine parrot of New Zealand's South Island, renowned for curiosity, problem-solving, and a taste for fat and carrion as well as plants. Adults weigh about 0.9 kg and are listed Endangered after persecution, lead poisoning, and introduced predators cut highland populations.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Psittaciformes", "family": "Strigopidae", "genus": "Nestor" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.9, "lengthM": 0.48, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Nestor notabilis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Alpine scrub, beech forest, and mountain valleys" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 30 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.9 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 50 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "South Island alpine and forest zones of New Zealand.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/kea/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/kea/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "fossa", "name": "Fossa", "scientificName": "Cryptoprocta ferox", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) is Madagascar's largest native mammalian carnivore — a slender, cat-like hunter that preys heavily on lemurs in rainforest and dry forest. Adults weigh about 8 kg, climb with remarkable agility, and are listed Vulnerable as deforestation fragments hunting grounds.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Eupleridae", "genus": "Cryptoprocta" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 8, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cryptoprocta ferox" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Madagascar forests and woodland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 15 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 8 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 50 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests of Madagascar, from dry deciduous woodland to eastern rainforest.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/fossa/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/fossa/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "numbat", "name": "Numbat", "scientificName": "Myrmecobius fasciatus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus) is a diurnal, termite-eating marsupial of southwest Western Australia, banded with white stripes and a long sticky tongue. Adults weigh about 0.5 kg and are Endangered — foxes, cats, and woodland clearing confined them to tiny remnants and fenced reintroduction sites.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Dasyuromorphia", "family": "Myrmecobiidae", "genus": "Myrmecobius" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.5, "lengthM": 0.35, "topSpeedKmh": 20, "lifespanYears": 5 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Myrmecobius fasciatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Termites" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Eucalypt woodland and wandoo forest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 5 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.5 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 20 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Southwest Western Australia remnant populations and reintroduction sites.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/numbat/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/numbat/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bilby", "name": "Greater Bilby", "scientificName": "Macrotis lagotis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) is a long-eared, burrowing bandicoot of arid Australia, nicknamed the \"rabbit-eared bandicoot.\" It digs spiral burrows, eats insects, seeds, and fungi, weighs about 2 kg, and is Vulnerable after foxes, cats, and livestock transformed the deserts.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Peramelemorphia", "family": "Thylacomyidae", "genus": "Macrotis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2, "lengthM": 0.55, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 7 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Macrotis lagotis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (insects, seeds, fungi)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Desert grasslands and spinifex plains" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 7 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 2 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 25 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Arid Australia; strongholds in Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Queensland.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bilby/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bilby/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "quoll", "name": "Spotted-tailed Quoll", "scientificName": "Dasyurus maculatus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The spotted-tailed quoll (Dasyurus maculatus) is the largest marsupial carnivore still widespread on mainland Australia, hunting in wet forests from Queensland to Tasmania. Adults can weigh about 4 kg, take possums, rabbits, and insects, and are Near Threatened as habitat loss and foxes squeeze remaining populations.", "conservationStatus": "Near Threatened", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Dasyuromorphia", "family": "Dasyuridae", "genus": "Dasyurus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4, "lengthM": 0.75, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 5 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dasyurus maculatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Wet sclerophyll forest and rainforest edges" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 5 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 4 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 30 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Near Threatened (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Eastern Australia from Queensland to Tasmania in forests and woodland.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/quoll/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/quoll/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "whooping-crane", "name": "Whooping Crane", "scientificName": "Grus americana", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The whooping crane (Grus americana) is North America's tallest bird and a flagship conservation success, breeding in Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada, and wintering on the Texas Gulf Coast. Adults stand near 1.5 m, eat crabs, fish, and plant matter in wetlands, and remain Endangered despite recovery from fewer than 20 wild birds.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Gruiformes", "family": "Gruidae", "genus": "Grus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 7, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 70, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Grus americana" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Wetlands, prairie marshes, and coastal flats" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 25 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 7 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 70 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Breeds in Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada; winters on the Texas Gulf Coast.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/whooping-crane/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/whooping-crane/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "california-condor", "name": "California Condor", "scientificName": "Gymnogyps californianus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is North America's largest flying land bird, soaring on wings near 3 m across while scavenging carcasses in California, Arizona, Utah, and Baja California. Adults weigh about 10 kg and are Critically Endangered — every wild bird descends from a 1980s captive-breeding rescue.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Cathartiformes", "family": "Cathartidae", "genus": "Gymnogyps" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 10, "lengthM": 1.2, "topSpeedKmh": 90, "lifespanYears": 60 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Gymnogyps californianus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (carrion)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Cliffs, foothills, and open ranchland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 60 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 10 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 90 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Reintroduced to California, Arizona, Utah, and Baja California.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/california-condor/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/california-condor/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "andean-condor", "name": "Andean Condor", "scientificName": "Vultur gryphus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is a giant New World vulture of cliffs and open grasslands from Venezuela to Tierra del Fuego. Males sport a fleshy comb and white neck ruff; adults weigh around 12 kg and soar on Andean thermals scavenging carrion. IUCN lists the species Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Cathartiformes", "family": "Cathartidae", "genus": "Vultur" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 12, "lengthM": 1.3, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 50 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Vultur gryphus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (carrion)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "High Andes, cliffs, and open grasslands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 50 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 12 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 80 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Andes from Venezuela to Tierra del Fuego.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/andean-condor/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/andean-condor/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "goshawk", "name": "Northern Goshawk", "scientificName": "Astur gentilis", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The northern goshawk (Astur gentilis) is a powerful forest hawk of boreal and temperate woods across the Northern Hemisphere, including Scotland, Scandinavia, Canada, and Russia. It ambushes birds and mammals among trees, weighs about 1.2 kg for large females, and is listed Least Concern — still sensitive to mature-forest loss.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Accipitriformes", "family": "Accipitridae", "genus": "Astur" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.2, "lengthM": 0.55, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Astur gentilis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (birds and mammals)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Mature forests and woodland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 10 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 1.2 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 80 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Boreal and temperate forests across the Northern Hemisphere including Scotland, Scandinavia, Canada, and Russia.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/goshawk/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/goshawk/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "thorny-devil", "name": "Thorny Devil", "scientificName": "Moloch horridus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The thorny devil (Moloch horridus) is a tiny, spine-covered Australian desert lizard that drinks by channelling dew and rain along skin grooves to the corner of the mouth. It eats almost nothing but ants, weighs about 50 g, and is listed Least Concern across arid Western and Central Australia.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Agamidae", "genus": "Moloch" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.05, "lengthM": 0.2, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Moloch horridus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Ants" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Spinifex desert and sandy scrub" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 15 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.05 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 3 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Arid interior of Western and Central Australia.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/thorny-devil/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/thorny-devil/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "inland-taipan", "name": "Inland Taipan", "scientificName": "Oxyuranus microlepidotus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) has the most toxic snake venom measured in laboratory tests, yet it lives shyly on remote cracking-clay plains of southwest Queensland and adjacent South Australia and Northern Territory. It eats rodents, rarely encounters people, and is listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Elapidae", "genus": "Oxyuranus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 1.8, "topSpeedKmh": 10, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Oxyuranus microlepidotus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (rodents)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Arid cracking-clay plains and scrub" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 15 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 1.5 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 10 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Channel Country of southwest Queensland and adjacent South Australia and Northern Territory.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/inland-taipan/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/inland-taipan/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "puff-adder", "name": "Puff Adder", "scientificName": "Bitis arietans", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The puff adder (Bitis arietans) is a heavy African viper responsible for many snakebite cases across sub-Saharan savanna because it relies on camouflage and stands its ground. Adults weigh several kilograms, ambush rodents and birds, and are listed Least Concern despite medical importance.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Viperidae", "genus": "Bitis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 6, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Bitis arietans" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savanna, grassland, and rocky hills" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 15 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 6 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 5 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Savannas across much of sub-Saharan Africa and into the Arabian Peninsula.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/puff-adder/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/puff-adder/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "reticulated-python", "name": "Reticulated Python", "scientificName": "Malayopython reticulatus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) is the world's longest snake, regularly exceeding 5–6 m in Southeast Asian rainforests, rivers, and farmland edges from Indonesia and the Philippines to Malaysia and Thailand. It constricts mammals and birds, and is listed Least Concern, though large individuals are heavily hunted for skins.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Pythonidae", "genus": "Malayopython" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 75, "lengthM": 6, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Malayopython reticulatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rainforest, rivers, and farmland edges" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 25 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 75 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 5 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Southeast Asia including Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/reticulated-python/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/reticulated-python/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "olm", "name": "Olm", "scientificName": "Proteus anguinus", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The olm (Proteus anguinus) is a blind, pale cave salamander of Dinaric Alps karst waters in Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia. It can live for decades, survives years without food, eats cave crustaceans and worms, and is listed Vulnerable as groundwater pollution and habitat disturbance threaten subterranean aquifers.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Urodela", "family": "Proteidae", "genus": "Proteus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.02, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 1, "lifespanYears": 70 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Proteus anguinus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (cave invertebrates)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Subterranean limestone caves and aquifers" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 70 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.02 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 1 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Underground karst waters of the Dinaric Alps in Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia.", "continents": [ "Europe" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/olm/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/olm/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "coelacanth", "name": "Coelacanth", "scientificName": "Latimeria chalumnae", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae) is a lobe-finned \"living fossil\" fish of deep rocky reefs off the Comoro Islands and South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal coast. Adults weigh around 80 kg, hunt smaller fish and squid at night, and are Critically Endangered because of tiny, slow-breeding populations.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Coelacanthiformes", "family": "Latimeriidae", "genus": "Latimeria" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 80, "lengthM": 1.8, "topSpeedKmh": 10, "lifespanYears": 60 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Latimeria chalumnae" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deep rocky reefs and submarine caves" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 60 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 80 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 10 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deep waters off the Comoro Islands and South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal coast.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/coelacanth/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/coelacanth/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "sawfish", "name": "Largetooth Sawfish", "scientificName": "Pristis pristis", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The largetooth sawfish (Pristis pristis) is a giant ray with a toothed rostral saw used to slash fish and probe mud in tropical estuaries and rivers. Adults can exceed 5 m and 350 kg. Remnant strongholds include northern Australia and parts of Central America; IUCN lists the species Critically Endangered after gillnet bycatch and habitat loss.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Rhinopristiformes", "family": "Pristidae", "genus": "Pristis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 350, "lengthM": 5, "topSpeedKmh": 20, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pristis pristis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Estuaries, rivers, and coastal shallows" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 30 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 350 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 20 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Remnant tropical coasts and rivers; strongholds in northern Australia and parts of Central America.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America", "Africa", "Asia", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sawfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sawfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "hyacinth-macaw", "name": "Hyacinth Macaw", "scientificName": "Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) is the world's largest flying parrot — a cobalt-blue giant of Brazil's Pantanal, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Adults weigh about 1.5 kg, crack extremely hard palm nuts with their beak, and are listed Vulnerable after trapping for the pet trade and loss of nest trees.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Psittaciformes", "family": "Psittacidae", "genus": "Anodorhynchus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 50 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (nuts and fruits)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Palm groves, gallery forest, and wetlands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 50 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 1.5 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 50 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Pantanal wetlands and dry forests of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hyacinth-macaw/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/hyacinth-macaw/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "eastern-diamondback", "name": "Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake", "scientificName": "Crotalus adamanteus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) is North America's largest rattlesnake, inhabiting pine flatwoods and coastal islands from North Carolina to eastern Louisiana. Adults may approach 1.8 m and 5 kg, ambush rabbits and rodents, and are listed Least Concern — yet many US states report long-term declines from habitat loss and persecution.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Viperidae", "genus": "Crotalus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5, "lengthM": 1.8, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Crotalus adamanteus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Pine flatwoods, scrub, and coastal islands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 20 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 5 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 5 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coastal plains of the southeastern United States from North Carolina to eastern Louisiana.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/eastern-diamondback/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/eastern-diamondback/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "chuckwalla", "name": "Chuckwalla", "scientificName": "Sauromalus ater", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The chuckwalla (Sauromalus ater) is a bulky herbivorous lizard of rocky deserts in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. When threatened it wedges into rock crevices and inflates its body so predators cannot extract it. Adults weigh about 0.9 kg and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Iguanidae", "genus": "Sauromalus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.9, "lengthM": 0.4, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Sauromalus ater" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Lava flows, rocky outcrops, and desert scrub" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 25 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.9 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 5 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rocky deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chuckwalla/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chuckwalla/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "green-anole", "name": "Green Anole", "scientificName": "Anolis carolinensis", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The green anole (Anolis carolinensis) is a colour-changing lizard of southeastern United States gardens and woodland edges, able to shift between emerald green and brown. Males flash a pink dewlap in displays. Adults weigh only a few grams, eat insects, and are listed Least Concern — though invasive brown anoles displace them in some Florida suburbs.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Dactyloidae", "genus": "Anolis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.005, "lengthM": 0.2, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 5 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Anolis carolinensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Gardens, woodland edges, and shrubs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 5 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.005 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 5 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Southeastern United States; introduced to Hawaii and other islands.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/green-anole/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/green-anole/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "army-ant", "name": "Army Ant", "scientificName": "Eciton burchellii", "category": "Insect", "summary": "Army ants (Eciton burchellii) are nomadic Neotropical ants that form vast raiding swarms across rainforest floors from Mexico to Brazil and Peru. They lack permanent nests, instead making living bivouacs of linked workers, and eat arthropods flushed by the swarm. Listed Least Concern, they create a moving ecosystem of antbirds and butterflies.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Hymenoptera", "family": "Formicidae", "genus": "Eciton" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.00003, "lengthM": 0.01, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 5 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Eciton burchellii" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (arthropods)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical rainforest floor" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 5 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 3e-05 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 2 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Neotropical forests from Mexico to Brazil and Peru.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/army-ant/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/army-ant/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "stick-insect", "name": "Indian Stick Insect", "scientificName": "Carausius morosus", "category": "Insect", "summary": "The Indian stick insect (Carausius morosus) is a master of twig camouflage native to southern India and famous worldwide as a classroom and pet insect. Wingless females reproduce largely by parthenogenesis, eat shrub leaves such as bramble, live about a year, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Phasmatodea", "family": "Lonchodidae", "genus": "Carausius" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.003, "lengthM": 0.1, "topSpeedKmh": 1, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Carausius morosus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Shrubs and laboratory cultures" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 1 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.003 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 1 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Southern India; widely cultured worldwide as an educational insect.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/stick-insect/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/stick-insect/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "house-sparrow", "name": "House Sparrow", "scientificName": "Passer domesticus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a stocky, human-commensal songbird native to Eurasia and North Africa and introduced nearly worldwide. Males have grey caps and black bibs; birds eat seeds and scraps in towns and farms. Globally Least Concern, yet sharp urban declines in parts of western Europe sparked research into nest sites and invertebrate chick food.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Passeridae", "genus": "Passer" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.03, "lengthM": 0.16, "topSpeedKmh": 45, "lifespanYears": 5 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Passer domesticus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Towns, farms, and human settlements" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 5 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.03 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 45 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Native to Eurasia and North Africa; introduced nearly worldwide in cities and farms.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "Africa", "North America", "South America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/house-sparrow/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/house-sparrow/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "american-goldfinch", "name": "American Goldfinch", "scientificName": "Spinus tristis", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) is a bright yellow seed-eating finch of fields and gardens across southern Canada and the northern United States. Males moult into vivid breeding yellow each spring; pairs delay nesting until midsummer thistle and composite seeds peak. Listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Fringillidae", "genus": "Spinus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.013, "lengthM": 0.12, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Spinus tristis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (seeds)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Fields, gardens, and weedy meadows" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 6 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.013 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 40 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Breeds across southern Canada and the northern United States; winters farther south.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/american-goldfinch/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/american-goldfinch/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "blue-tit", "name": "Blue Tit", "scientificName": "Cyanistes caeruleus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is an acrobatic European garden bird with a blue cap, yellow belly, and white cheeks. It weighs about 11 g, nests in tree holes and boxes, and feeds chicks on caterpillars. Listed Least Concern and a staple of UK gardens, though timing mismatches with climate-shifted caterpillar peaks worry ecologists.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Paridae", "genus": "Cyanistes" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.011, "lengthM": 0.12, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cyanistes caeruleus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deciduous woodland, parks, and gardens" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 3 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.011 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 30 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Woodland and gardens across Europe, the Middle East, and parts of North Africa.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blue-tit/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blue-tit/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "great-tit", "name": "Great Tit", "scientificName": "Parus major", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The great tit (Parus major) is a bold black-capped tit of Eurasian woodlands and gardens from Europe to East Asia. Larger than a blue tit, it takes insects and seeds, drums on feeders, and sings a ringing \"teacher-teacher\" song. Listed Least Concern and a model species for evolutionary research.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Paridae", "genus": "Parus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.018, "lengthM": 0.14, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Parus major" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (insects and seeds)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodland, parks, and gardens" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 3 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.018 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 30 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Woodland and gardens from Europe to East Asia and into North Africa.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/great-tit/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/great-tit/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "common-loon", "name": "Common Loon", "scientificName": "Gavia immer", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The common loon (Gavia immer), known as the great northern diver in Britain, is an iconic diving bird of clear northern lakes in Canada and the northern United States. Breeding adults wear black-and-white checkered plumage and yodel across lakes; they winter on both Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Listed Least Concern, yet lead tackle and shoreline development harm local pairs.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Gaviiformes", "family": "Gaviidae", "genus": "Gavia" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4, "lengthM": 0.8, "topSpeedKmh": 110, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Gavia immer" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (fish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Clear northern lakes and coastal waters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 20 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 4 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 110 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Breeds on northern lakes of Canada and the northern US; winters on both Atlantic and Pacific coasts.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/common-loon/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/common-loon/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "blue-footed-booby", "name": "Blue-footed Booby", "scientificName": "Sula nebouxii", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) is a plunge-diving seabird of Pacific coasts from Mexico to Peru, famous for sky-blue feet used in courtship stomping displays. Adults weigh about 1.5 kg, nest on rocky islands including the Galápagos, and are listed Least Concern — though El Niño years crash local breeding success when fish plunge deeper.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Suliformes", "family": "Sulidae", "genus": "Sula" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 0.8, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Sula nebouxii" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (fish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal waters and rocky islands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 15 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 1.5 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 80 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Pacific coasts from Mexico to Peru, with famous colonies in the Galápagos.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blue-footed-booby/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blue-footed-booby/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "magnificent-frigatebird", "name": "Magnificent Frigatebird", "scientificName": "Fregata magnificens", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) is a light-bodied seabird of tropical Atlantic and eastern Pacific coasts that soars for hours and steals fish from other birds. Breeding males inflate a scarlet throat pouch; adults weigh about 1.5 kg despite a 2 m wingspan. Listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Suliformes", "family": "Fregatidae", "genus": "Fregata" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 90, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Fregata magnificens" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (fish and kleptoparasitism)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal skies and mangrove islands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 25 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 1.5 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 90 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical Atlantic and eastern Pacific coasts from Florida and the Caribbean to Brazil and the Galápagos.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/magnificent-frigatebird/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/magnificent-frigatebird/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "mountain-goat", "name": "Mountain Goat", "scientificName": "Oreamnos americanus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) is a sure-footed climber of alpine cliffs in western North America from Alaska and Yukon to Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Adults weigh around 80 kg, wear shaggy white coats, and graze alpine meadows. Listed Least Concern, with some introduced herds outside historic range.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Oreamnos" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 80, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Oreamnos americanus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Alpine cliffs, meadows, and scree" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 12 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 80 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 25 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Alpine cliffs of western North America from Alaska and Yukon to Washington, Idaho, and Montana.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mountain-goat/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mountain-goat/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "snowshoe-hare", "name": "Snowshoe Hare", "scientificName": "Lepus americanus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus) is a boreal lagomorph that moults from brown in summer to white in winter, matching snow in Canada, Alaska, and the northern United States. Oversized hind feet act as snowshoes. Listed Least Concern, its 8–11 year population cycles famously drive Canada lynx numbers.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Lagomorpha", "family": "Leporidae", "genus": "Lepus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 45, "lifespanYears": 5 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lepus americanus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Boreal forest, muskeg, and thickets" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 5 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 1.5 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 45 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Boreal forests across Canada and Alaska into the northern United States.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/snowshoe-hare/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/snowshoe-hare/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "fisher", "name": "Fisher", "scientificName": "Pekania pennanti", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a large arboreal mustelid of northern forests in Canada and the northern United States, capable of preying on porcupines. Adults weigh about 4 kg, hunt snowshoe hares and squirrels, and are listed Least Concern after recolonisation of New England and parts of the Rockies following earlier overtrapping.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Mustelidae", "genus": "Pekania" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4, "lengthM": 0.9, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 7 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pekania pennanti" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Mature coniferous and mixed forests" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 7 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 4 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 25 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Northern forests of Canada and the northern United States; recovering in New England and the Rockies.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/fisher/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/fisher/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "vicuna", "name": "Vicuña", "scientificName": "Vicugna vicugna", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The vicuña (Vicugna vicugna) is a wild Andean camelid prized for ultrafine wool, living on high puna grasslands of Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile. Adults weigh about 50 kg, graze tough high-altitude plants, and recovered from near-extinction to Least Concern under community shearing programmes that replaced poaching.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Camelidae", "genus": "Vicugna" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 50, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Vicugna vicugna" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "High-altitude puna grasslands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 15 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 50 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 50 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "High Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/vicuna/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/vicuna/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "guanaco", "name": "Guanaco", "scientificName": "Lama guanicoe", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The guanaco (Lama guanicoe) is the wild South American camelid ancestor of the domestic llama, roaming Patagonian steppe and Andes from Peru to Tierra del Fuego. Adults weigh around 100 kg, browse grasses and shrubs, and are listed Least Concern, though fencing and competition with sheep reduce some herds.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Camelidae", "genus": "Lama" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 100, "lengthM": 2, "topSpeedKmh": 55, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lama guanicoe" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Steppe, scrub, and mountain grasslands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 20 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 100 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 55 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Patagonia and the Andes from Peru to Tierra del Fuego.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/guanaco/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/guanaco/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "saiga-antelope", "name": "Saiga Antelope", "scientificName": "Saiga tatarica", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) is a bulbous-nosed steppe antelope of Kazakhstan and Russia, with a Mongolian subspecies further east. The oversized nose filters dust and warms frigid air. Adults weigh about 40 kg and are Critically Endangered after mass die-offs, poaching for horns, and Soviet-era collapses — though recent Kazakhstan recoveries offer hope.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Saiga" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 40, "lengthM": 1.2, "topSpeedKmh": 70, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Saiga tatarica" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open steppe and semi-desert" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 8 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 40 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 70 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Steppe of Kazakhstan and Russia; a Mongolian subspecies also exists.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Europe" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/saiga-antelope/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/saiga-antelope/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "aardwolf", "name": "Aardwolf", "scientificName": "Proteles cristata", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The aardwolf (Proteles cristata) is a termite-eating hyena relative of eastern and southern African grasslands. It looks like a small striped hyena but has weak jaws and a sticky tongue for harvesting Trinervitermes termites by night. Adults weigh about 10 kg and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Hyaenidae", "genus": "Proteles" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 10, "lengthM": 0.8, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Proteles cristata" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore (termites)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savanna and open plains" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 10 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 10 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 40 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Eastern and southern Africa in open grassland and scrub.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/aardwolf/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/aardwolf/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bat-eared-fox", "name": "Bat-eared Fox", "scientificName": "Otocyon megalotis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis) is an insectivorous fox of East and southern African grasslands, equipped with enormous ears that detect termite and beetle sounds underground. Adults weigh about 4 kg, often live in pairs or small family groups, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Canidae", "genus": "Otocyon" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4, "lengthM": 0.75, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Otocyon megalotis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore (termite specialists)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Short-grass plains and arid scrub" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 10 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 4 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 50 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "East and southern African grasslands and arid savanna.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bat-eared-fox/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bat-eared-fox/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "striped-hyena", "name": "Striped Hyena", "scientificName": "Hyaena hyaena", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is a nocturnal scavenger of North and East Africa, the Middle East, and India, smaller and shyer than the spotted hyena. Adults weigh about 40 kg, sport a pointed mane, and are listed Near Threatened as poisoning, roadkill, and declining carrion reduce numbers.", "conservationStatus": "Near Threatened", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Hyaenidae", "genus": "Hyaena" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 40, "lengthM": 1.2, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Hyaena hyaena" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (scavenger)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Arid scrub, savanna, and rocky hills" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 12 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 40 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 50 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Near Threatened (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "North and East Africa through the Middle East into India.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/striped-hyena/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/striped-hyena/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "nilgai", "name": "Nilgai", "scientificName": "Boselaphus tragocamelus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), or blue bull, is the largest Asian antelope, native to India and lowland Nepal and introduced in Texas. Bulls are grey-blue and can weigh around 250 kg; they browse scrub and crop edges. Listed Least Concern in Asia, yet a controversial exotic game animal in the United States.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Boselaphus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 250, "lengthM": 2, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Boselaphus tragocamelus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Scrub, grassland, and agricultural edges" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 15 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 250 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 50 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "India and lowland Nepal; introduced in Texas.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/nilgai/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/nilgai/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "blackbuck", "name": "Blackbuck", "scientificName": "Antilope cervicapra", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) is a spirally horned antelope of Indian and Nepalese grasslands; males turn dark brown-black with white underparts. Adults weigh about 40 kg, run near 80 km/h, and recovered from hunting lows to Least Concern in India — with introduced herds in Texas and Argentina.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Antilope" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 40, "lengthM": 1.2, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Antilope cervicapra" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open plains and scrub" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 12 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 40 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 80 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Grasslands of India and Nepal; introduced herds in Texas and Argentina.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blackbuck/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/blackbuck/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "dik-dik", "name": "Kirk's Dik-dik", "scientificName": "Madoqua kirkii", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Kirk's dik-dik (Madoqua kirkii) is a tiny East African antelope that lives in lifelong pairs in thornbush and arid scrub from Somalia and Kenya through Tanzania. Adults weigh about 5 kg, whistle when alarmed, browse moist leaves rather than tall grass, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Madoqua" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Madoqua kirkii" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Thornbush and arid scrub" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 10 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 5 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 40 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Dry bush country of East Africa from Somalia and Kenya to Tanzania and Namibia-region relatives.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/dik-dik/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/dik-dik/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "takahe", "name": "South Island Takahe", "scientificName": "Porphyrio hochstetteri", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The South Island takahē (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is a flightless purple swamphen of New Zealand alpine tussock, once thought extinct until rediscovered in Fiordland in 1948. Adults weigh about 3 kg, graze tussock stems, and are Endangered under intensive translocation to sanctuaries and islands.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Gruiformes", "family": "Rallidae", "genus": "Porphyrio" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 3, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 10, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Porphyrio hochstetteri" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Alpine tussock grasslands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 20 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 3 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 10 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Alpine grasslands of New Zealand's South Island; also sanctuary islands.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/takahe/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/takahe/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "superb-lyrebird", "name": "Superb Lyrebird", "scientificName": "Menura novaehollandiae", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) is a ground-dwelling Australian songbird whose males build mound stages and mimic chainsaws, camera shutters, and dozens of other birds. Adults weigh about 1 kg, scratch for insects in wet forests of Victoria and New South Wales, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Menuridae", "genus": "Menura" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1, "lengthM": 0.9, "topSpeedKmh": 20, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Menura novaehollandiae" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Temperate rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 15 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 1 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 20 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Wet forests of southeastern Australia including Victoria and New South Wales.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/superb-lyrebird/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/superb-lyrebird/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "green-basilisk", "name": "Green Basilisk", "scientificName": "Basiliscus plumifrons", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The green basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons) is a Central American lizard nicknamed the \"Jesus Christ lizard\" for sprinting across water on hind legs. Crested males are vivid green; adults weigh about 200 g, live along rainforest rivers from Honduras to Panama, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Corytophanidae", "genus": "Basiliscus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.2, "lengthM": 0.7, "topSpeedKmh": 12, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Basiliscus plumifrons" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Riversides and lowland rainforest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 8 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.2 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 12 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rainforests of Central America from Honduras to Costa Rica and Panama.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/green-basilisk/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/green-basilisk/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "gaboon-viper", "name": "Gaboon Viper", "scientificName": "Bitis gabonica", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) is a heavy rainforest viper of Central and West Africa with the longest fangs of any venomous snake — often over 3 cm. Adults may weigh 8 kg or more, ambush mammals in leaf litter, and are listed Least Concern, though bites are medical emergencies.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Viperidae", "genus": "Bitis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 8, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Bitis gabonica" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forest floor leaf litter" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 20 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 8 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 3 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rainforests and woodland of Central and West Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/gaboon-viper/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/gaboon-viper/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "boomslang", "name": "Boomslang", "scientificName": "Dispholidus typus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The boomslang (Dispholidus typus) is an arboreal African colubrid with potent haemotoxic venom and large rear fangs. It hunts chameleons and birds in savanna and woodland canopies across sub-Saharan Africa, weighs about 0.5 kg, and is listed Least Concern — famous also for the fatal bite that killed herpetologist Karl Schmidt in 1957.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Colubridae", "genus": "Dispholidus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.5, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dispholidus typus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (chameleons and birds)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tree canopies in savanna and woodland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 10 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.5 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 5 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Savanna and woodland trees across much of sub-Saharan Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/boomslang/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/boomslang/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "common-garter-snake", "name": "Common Garter Snake", "scientificName": "Thamnophis sirtalis", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is North America's most familiar harmless snake, striped and often found in gardens, wetlands, and woodland edges from Canada across most of the United States. Adults average about 0.7 m, eat amphibians, fish, and worms, and are listed Least Concern — including famous Manitoba mating balls.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Colubridae", "genus": "Thamnophis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.15, "lengthM": 0.7, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Thamnophis sirtalis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (amphibians, fish, worms)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Gardens, wetlands, meadows, and woodland edges" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 8 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.15 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 5 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Most of the United States and southern Canada, excluding deserts of the Southwest.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/common-garter-snake/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/common-garter-snake/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "crested-gecko", "name": "Crested Gecko", "scientificName": "Correlophus ciliatus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The crested gecko (Correlophus ciliatus) is an eyelash-crested nocturnal gecko of New Caledonia's rainforests, thought extinct until rediscovered in 1994 and now a global pet-trade staple. Adults weigh about 40 g, eat fruit and insects in the canopy, and are listed Vulnerable in the wild while thriving in captivity.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Diplodactylidae", "genus": "Correlophus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.04, "lengthM": 0.2, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Correlophus ciliatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical rainforest canopy" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 15 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.04 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 3 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rainforests of New Caledonia; extinct in the wild until rediscovery, now common in captivity.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/crested-gecko/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/crested-gecko/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "veiled-chameleon", "name": "Veiled Chameleon", "scientificName": "Chamaeleo calyptratus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) is a tall-casqued chameleon of Yemen and Saudi Arabia, popular in the pet trade for its colour changes and projectile tongue. Adults weigh about 150 g, hunt insects in plateau scrub, and are listed Least Concern — though wild collection and habitat pressure occur locally.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Chamaeleonidae", "genus": "Chamaeleo" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.15, "lengthM": 0.45, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Chamaeleo calyptratus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Plateau scrub and mountain valleys" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 6 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.15 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 2 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Mountain and coastal regions of Yemen and Saudi Arabia; popular in the pet trade.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/veiled-chameleon/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/veiled-chameleon/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "chinese-giant-salamander", "name": "Chinese Giant Salamander", "scientificName": "Andrias davidianus", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus) is the world's largest amphibian, reaching about 1.5 m and 25 kg in cool mountain streams of central and southern China. It hunts fish and invertebrates by night and is Critically Endangered in the wild after overharvesting for food and medicine plus damming of streams — despite large numbers on farms.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Urodela", "family": "Cryptobranchidae", "genus": "Andrias" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 25, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 50 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Andrias davidianus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Cool, clear mountain rivers and streams" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 50 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 25 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 5 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Mountain streams of central and southern China; critically depleted in the wild.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chinese-giant-salamander/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chinese-giant-salamander/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "mudpuppy", "name": "Mudpuppy", "scientificName": "Necturus maculosus", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus) is a fully aquatic salamander of eastern North American lakes and rivers that keeps external gills for life. Adults reach about 30 cm, eat crayfish and other invertebrates, and are listed Least Concern — though often unfairly blamed by anglers and discarded when hooked.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Urodela", "family": "Proteidae", "genus": "Necturus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.15, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Necturus maculosus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Permanent lakes, rivers, and canals" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 20 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.15 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 2 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Lakes and rivers of eastern North America from Canada to the Mississippi basin.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mudpuppy/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mudpuppy/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "basking-shark", "name": "Basking Shark", "scientificName": "Cetorhinus maximus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is the world's second-largest fish, a gentle filter feeder that swims open-mouthed through plankton blooms in cool temperate seas including the UK, Ireland, California, and New Zealand. Adults may reach 8 m and several tonnes and are listed Endangered after historic fisheries and slow reproduction.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Lamniformes", "family": "Cetorhinidae", "genus": "Cetorhinus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4000, "lengthM": 8, "topSpeedKmh": 20, "lifespanYears": 50 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cetorhinus maximus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Filter feeder (plankton)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal and shelf surface waters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 50 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 4000 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 20 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Cool temperate oceans worldwide, including the UK, Ireland, California, and New Zealand.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/basking-shark/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/basking-shark/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "goblin-shark", "name": "Goblin Shark", "scientificName": "Mitsukurina owstoni", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is a deep-sea shark with a blade-like snout and jaws that shoot forward to snatch fish and squid. Rarely seen alive, it inhabits continental slopes worldwide and is often recorded off Japan. Adults may reach 3–4 m; IUCN lists it Least Concern owing to wide distribution despite rarity in nets.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Lamniformes", "family": "Mitsukurinidae", "genus": "Mitsukurina" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 200, "lengthM": 3.5, "topSpeedKmh": 15, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mitsukurina owstoni" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deep continental slopes and seamounts" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 30 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 200 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 15 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deep continental slopes worldwide; often recorded off Japan.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Oceania", "North America", "Africa", "Europe" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/goblin-shark/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/goblin-shark/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "leafy-seadragon", "name": "Leafy Seadragon", "scientificName": "Phycodurus eques", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) is a seahorse relative draped in leaf-like skin flaps that mimic seaweed on southern Australian reefs. Males brood eggs on a tail patch, adults reach about 35 cm, and the species is Near Threatened as habitat loss and collectors pressure local populations.", "conservationStatus": "Near Threatened", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Syngnathiformes", "family": "Syngnathidae", "genus": "Phycodurus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.3, "lengthM": 0.35, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Phycodurus eques" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (mysid shrimp)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Seaweed beds and rocky reefs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 8 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.3 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 2 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Near Threatened (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Southern Australian coasts from Western Australia to South Australia and Victoria.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/leafy-seadragon/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/leafy-seadragon/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "weedy-seadragon", "name": "Weedy Seadragon", "scientificName": "Phyllopteryx taeniolatus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The weedy seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) is Australia's official aquatic emblem in some states — a colourful seahorse relative of southern kelp reefs from New South Wales to Tasmania and Western Australia. Males brood eggs on the tail; adults reach about 40 cm and are listed Least Concern but fully protected.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Syngnathiformes", "family": "Syngnathidae", "genus": "Phyllopteryx" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.15, "lengthM": 0.4, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Phyllopteryx taeniolatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (small crustaceans)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Kelp beds and rocky reefs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 8 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 0.15 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 2 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Temperate reefs of southern Australia from New South Wales to Tasmania and Western Australia.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/weedy-seadragon/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/weedy-seadragon/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "oarfish", "name": "Oarfish", "scientificName": "Regalecus glesne", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The oarfish (Regalecus glesne) is the world's longest bony fish, a ribbon-shaped mesopelagic wanderer that can exceed 8 m. It eats krill and small fish, occasionally strands after storms, and likely inspired some sea-serpent folklore. Listed Least Concern because it lives across the deep open oceans.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Lampriformes", "family": "Regalecidae", "genus": "Regalecus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 150, "lengthM": 8, "topSpeedKmh": 10, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Regalecus glesne" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (krill and small fish)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open ocean mesopelagic zone" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 20 years in the wild (varies by population and captivity)." }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "About 150 kg typical adult mass (sex and region vary)." }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to roughly 10 km/h when moving at speed." }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deep open oceans worldwide; occasionally washes ashore after storms.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia", "Oceania", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/oarfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/oarfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "northern-harrier", "name": "Northern Harrier", "scientificName": "Circus hudsonius", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The northern harrier (Circus hudsonius) is a slim marsh hawk that hunts low over grasslands with owl-like facial discs and a white rump patch. It breeds in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, weighs about 0.35 kg, and is listed Least Concern — though wetland drainage still shrinks nesting marshes.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Accipitriformes", "family": "Accipitridae", "genus": "Circus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.35, "lengthM": 0.45, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Circus hudsonius" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Marshes and open fields" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–14 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.3–0.5 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 50 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Marshes and grasslands of Canada, the US, and Mexico.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/northern-harrier/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/northern-harrier/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "roseate-spoonbill", "name": "Roseate Spoonbill", "scientificName": "Platalea ajaja", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) is a vivid pink wading bird with a flat, spoon-shaped bill for sweeping shallow water. It feeds in Gulf Coast mangroves from the United States through the Caribbean to South America, weighs about 1.2 kg, and is listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Pelecaniformes", "family": "Threskiornithidae", "genus": "Platalea" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.2, "lengthM": 0.7, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Platalea ajaja" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (small fish and invertebrates)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Mangroves and coastal lagoons" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1.0–1.5 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 35 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coastal wetlands from the US Gulf Coast through the Caribbean to South America.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/roseate-spoonbill/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/roseate-spoonbill/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "american-white-ibis", "name": "American White Ibis", "scientificName": "Eudocimus albus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The American white ibis (Eudocimus albus) is a white wading bird with a curved red bill and black wingtips, common in southeastern US wetlands and lawns. Adults weigh about 1 kg, probe mud for crayfish and insects, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Pelecaniformes", "family": "Threskiornithidae", "genus": "Eudocimus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1, "lengthM": 0.65, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 16 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Eudocimus albus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Wetlands, mangroves, and lawns" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "16–20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.7–1.2 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 40 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coastal Southeast US through the Caribbean to northern South America.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/american-white-ibis/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/american-white-ibis/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "wood-stork", "name": "Wood Stork", "scientificName": "Mycteria americana", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The wood stork (Mycteria americana) is a large bald-headed wading bird of southeastern US swamps that hunts by touch in muddy water. Adults weigh about 2.5 kg, breed in cypress swamps, and are listed Least Concern after recovering from drought-related nest failures.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Ciconiiformes", "family": "Ciconiidae", "genus": "Mycteria" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2.5, "lengthM": 0.9, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mycteria americana" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Cypress swamps and freshwater marshes" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2.0–3.0 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 35 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Wetlands of the southeastern US, Central America, and South America.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/wood-stork/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/wood-stork/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "jabiru", "name": "Jabiru", "scientificName": "Jabiru mycteria", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) is the tallest flying bird of the Americas, with a massive black bill and white body patrolling Neotropical wetlands. Adults reach about 1.4 m tall and 8 kg, range from Mexico to Argentina, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Ciconiiformes", "family": "Ciconiidae", "genus": "Jabiru" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 8, "lengthM": 1.4, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Jabiru mycteria" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Flooded savannas and rivers" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–30 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "6–9 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 40 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Wetlands from Mexico through Central America to Argentina.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/jabiru/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/jabiru/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "satin-bowerbird", "name": "Satin Bowerbird", "scientificName": "Ptilonorhynchus violaceus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The satin bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) is an Australian forest bird whose males build decorated bowers to court females. Males shine iridescent blue-black, females are green, and the species is listed Least Concern in eastern rainforests.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Ptilonorhynchidae", "genus": "Ptilonorhynchus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.2, "lengthM": 0.32, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ptilonorhynchus violaceus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–30 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.17–0.23 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 30 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Eastern Australian forests.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/satin-bowerbird/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/satin-bowerbird/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "northern-gannet", "name": "Northern Gannet", "scientificName": "Morus bassanus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The northern gannet (Morus bassanus) is a heavy seabird that plunge-dives from great height into North Atlantic fish shoals. Adults weigh about 3 kg, nest in vast cliff colonies from Canada to Norway, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Suliformes", "family": "Sulidae", "genus": "Morus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 3, "lengthM": 0.9, "topSpeedKmh": 65, "lifespanYears": 22 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Morus bassanus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal cliffs and open ocean" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–25 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2.5–3.5 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 65 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "North Atlantic cliffs from Canada to Scotland and Norway.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/northern-gannet/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/northern-gannet/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "common-murre", "name": "Common Murre", "scientificName": "Uria aalge", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The common murre (Uria aalge) is a black-and-white seabird of North Atlantic and North Pacific cliffs that lays a single pear-shaped egg on bare rock. Adults weigh about 1 kg, dive deep for fish, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Charadriiformes", "family": "Alcidae", "genus": "Uria" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1, "lengthM": 0.4, "topSpeedKmh": 80, "lifespanYears": 22 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Uria aalge" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Sea cliffs and open ocean" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–25 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.9–1.1 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 80 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "North Pacific and North Atlantic seabird colonies.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/common-murre/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/common-murre/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "willow-ptarmigan", "name": "Willow Ptarmigan", "scientificName": "Lagopus lagopus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) is an Arctic grouse that turns white in winter and red-brown in summer, living across tundra of North America, Europe, and Asia. Adults weigh about 0.5 kg and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Galliformes", "family": "Phasianidae", "genus": "Lagopus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.5, "lengthM": 0.4, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lagopus lagopus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tundra and willow scrub" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–10 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.4–0.6 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 50 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Arctic and subarctic tundra of North America, Europe, and Asia.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/willow-ptarmigan/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/willow-ptarmigan/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "ruffed-grouse", "name": "Ruffed Grouse", "scientificName": "Bonasa umbellus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) is a North American forest grouse famous for drumming its wings to claim territory. Adults weigh about 0.6 kg, eat buds and catkins, and are listed Least Concern across Canadian and US woodlands.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Galliformes", "family": "Phasianidae", "genus": "Bonasa" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.6, "lengthM": 0.43, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Bonasa umbellus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deciduous and mixed forests" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "8–10 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.5–0.7 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 40 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests across Canada and the northern United States.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ruffed-grouse/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ruffed-grouse/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "grey-partridge", "name": "Grey Partridge", "scientificName": "Perdix perdix", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The grey partridge (Perdix perdix) is a rotund farmland gamebird of Europe and western Asia, introduced to North America. Adults weigh about 0.4 kg, raise large broods in cereal fields, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Galliformes", "family": "Phasianidae", "genus": "Perdix" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.4, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 45, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Perdix perdix" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Farmland and grassland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–5 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.35–0.45 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 45 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Farmland of Europe and western Asia; introduced in North America.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/grey-partridge/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/grey-partridge/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "chaffinch", "name": "Common Chaffinch", "scientificName": "Fringilla coelebs", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The common chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) is a widespread European finch whose males sing a loud descending trill from woodland treetops. Adults weigh about 25 g, visit garden feeders, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Fringillidae", "genus": "Fringilla" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.025, "lengthM": 0.15, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Fringilla coelebs" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodland and gardens" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "8–12 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.02–0.03 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 50 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Woodland and gardens across Europe into western Asia and North Africa.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chaffinch/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chaffinch/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "european-starling", "name": "Common Starling", "scientificName": "Sturnus vulgaris", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a glossy black passerine native to Eurasia and introduced worldwide, famous for winter murmurations. Adults weigh about 80 g, eat insects and fruit, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Passeriformes", "family": "Sturnidae", "genus": "Sturnus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.08, "lengthM": 0.22, "topSpeedKmh": 70, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Sturnus vulgaris" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Farms, towns, and grassland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–15 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.07–0.09 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 70 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Native to Eurasia; introduced widely including North America and Australia.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "Africa", "North America", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/european-starling/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/european-starling/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "common-swift", "name": "Common Swift", "scientificName": "Apus apus", "category": "Bird", "summary": "The common swift (Apus apus) spends almost its entire life on the wing, breeding across Europe and wintering in Africa. Adults weigh about 45 g, catch insects in flight, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Aves", "order": "Apodiformes", "family": "Apodidae", "genus": "Apus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.045, "lengthM": 0.17, "topSpeedKmh": 110, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Apus apus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open skies over towns and countryside" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–21 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.04–0.05 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 110 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Breeds across Europe and Asia; winters in Africa.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/common-swift/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/common-swift/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "flying-fox", "name": "Large Flying Fox", "scientificName": "Pteropus vampyrus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus) is a fruit bat with a 1.5 m wingspan that roosts in vast Southeast Asian colonies. Adults weigh about 1.1 kg, pollinate trees and disperse seeds, and are listed Endangered from hunting and habitat loss.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Chiroptera", "family": "Pteropodidae", "genus": "Pteropus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.1, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pteropus vampyrus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (fruit and nectar)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Mangroves and tropical forest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–25 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.9–1.3 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 35 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Southeast Asian forests from Malaysia and Indonesia to the Philippines.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/flying-fox/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/flying-fox/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "colobus", "name": "Guereza Colobus", "scientificName": "Colobus guereza", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The guereza colobus (Colobus guereza) is a black-and-white leaf monkey of Central and East African forests with a flowing white tail fringe. Adults weigh about 9 kg, digest leaves in a complex stomach, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Cercopithecidae", "genus": "Colobus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 9, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 22 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Colobus guereza" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Montane and lowland forest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–25 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "7–12 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 30 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests of Central and East Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/colobus/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/colobus/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "vervet-monkey", "name": "Vervet Monkey", "scientificName": "Chlorocebus pygerythrus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) is a greenish-grey savanna primate of East and southern Africa known for predator-specific alarm calls. Adults weigh about 5 kg and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Cercopithecidae", "genus": "Chlorocebus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 17 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Chlorocebus pygerythrus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savanna and woodland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "4–6 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 35 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Savannas and riverine woodland of East and southern Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/vervet-monkey/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/vervet-monkey/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "sifaka", "name": "Verreaux's Sifaka", "scientificName": "Propithecus verreauxi", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) is a white-and-brown lemur that dances sideways across Madagascar's spiny forests on hind legs. Adults weigh about 3.5 kg, eat leaves and fruit, and are listed Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Indriidae", "genus": "Propithecus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 3.5, "lengthM": 0.45, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 20 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Propithecus verreauxi" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Spiny forest and dry deciduous forest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "18–25 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "3–4 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 25 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Dry forests of southern and southwestern Madagascar.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sifaka/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sifaka/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "european-polecat", "name": "European Polecat", "scientificName": "Mustela putorius", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The European polecat (Mustela putorius) is a dark-masked mustelid ancestor of the domestic ferret, hunting rabbits and rodents across European farmland. Adults weigh about 1 kg and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Mustelidae", "genus": "Mustela" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1, "lengthM": 0.45, "topSpeedKmh": 20, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mustela putorius" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Farmland, woodland, and wetlands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–10 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.7–1.5 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 20 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Farmland and woodland of Europe into western Asia.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/european-polecat/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/european-polecat/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "nine-banded-armadillo", "name": "Nine-banded Armadillo", "scientificName": "Dasypus novemcinctus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is a bony-plated mammal of the Americas that can jump vertically when startled. Adults weigh about 4 kg, spread north into the US, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Cingulata", "family": "Dasypodidae", "genus": "Dasypus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 4, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 48, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dasypus novemcinctus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forest, scrub, and grassland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "7–12 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "3–5 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 48 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Southern US through Central America into South America.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/nine-banded-armadillo/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/nine-banded-armadillo/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "collared-peccary", "name": "Collared Peccary", "scientificName": "Dicotyles tajacu", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The collared peccary (Dicotyles tajacu) is a small pig-like mammal of the Americas with a whitish neck collar and sharp scent glands. Adults weigh about 20 kg, travel in herds, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Tayassuidae", "genus": "Dicotyles" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 20, "lengthM": 0.9, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dicotyles tajacu" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Desert scrub, woodland, and rainforest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "15–25 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 35 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Southwestern US through Central America into South America.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/collared-peccary/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/collared-peccary/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "dall-sheep", "name": "Dall Sheep", "scientificName": "Ovis dalli", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Dall sheep (Ovis dalli) are white mountain sheep of Alaska and northwestern Canada whose rams carry curling horns. Adults weigh about 80 kg, climb alpine crags, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Ovis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 80, "lengthM": 1.4, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 14 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ovis dalli" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Alpine ridges and meadows" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "12–16 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "50–100 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 50 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Alpine ranges of Alaska and northwestern Canada.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/dall-sheep/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/dall-sheep/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "klipspringer", "name": "Klipspringer", "scientificName": "Oreotragus oreotragus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus) is a tiny African antelope that bounces on rubbery hoof tips across rock faces. Adults weigh about 12 kg, pair for life, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Bovidae", "genus": "Oreotragus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 12, "lengthM": 0.8, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Oreotragus oreotragus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rocky outcrops and hills" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "10–14 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 40 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rocky hills across eastern and southern Africa.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/klipspringer/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/klipspringer/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bandicoot", "name": "Long-nosed Bandicoot", "scientificName": "Perameles nasuta", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The long-nosed bandicoot (Perameles nasuta) is a rabbit-sized marsupial that digs for worms and fungi in eastern Australian gardens and forests. Adults weigh about 1 kg and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Peramelemorphia", "family": "Peramelidae", "genus": "Perameles" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1, "lengthM": 0.35, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Perameles nasuta" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forest, woodland, and suburbs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "2–4 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.8–1.2 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 25 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Eastern Australian forests and gardens.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bandicoot/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bandicoot/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "eastern-quoll", "name": "Eastern Quoll", "scientificName": "Dasyurus viverrinus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The eastern quoll (Dasyurus viverrinus) is a spotted marsupial predator now confined to Tasmania after mainland extinction. Adults weigh about 1.3 kg, hunt insects and small vertebrates, and are listed Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Dasyuromorphia", "family": "Dasyuridae", "genus": "Dasyurus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.3, "lengthM": 0.35, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dasyurus viverrinus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Grassland and woodland" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–5 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1.0–1.5 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 30 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tasmania; extinct on mainland Australia.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/eastern-quoll/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/eastern-quoll/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "coastal-taipan", "name": "Coastal Taipan", "scientificName": "Oxyuranus scutellatus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The coastal taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) is one of the world's most venomous snakes, inhabiting sugarcane country of northern and eastern Australia. Adults reach about 2 m and 3 kg, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Elapidae", "genus": "Oxyuranus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 3, "lengthM": 2, "topSpeedKmh": 15, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Oxyuranus scutellatus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Sugarcane fields, woodland, and savanna" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2–4 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 15 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Northern and eastern coastal Australia and New Guinea.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/coastal-taipan/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/coastal-taipan/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "emerald-tree-boa", "name": "Emerald Tree Boa", "scientificName": "Corallus caninus", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The emerald tree boa (Corallus caninus) is a vivid green Amazonian snake that coils on branches over water. Adults reach about 2 m and 1.5 kg, hunt at night, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Boidae", "genus": "Corallus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 2, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Corallus caninus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rainforest canopy" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1–2 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 8 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Amazon and Guiana Shield rainforests.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/emerald-tree-boa/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/emerald-tree-boa/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "green-tree-python", "name": "Green Tree Python", "scientificName": "Morelia viridis", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The green tree python (Morelia viridis) is a lime-green New Guinea snake that drapes in loops over branches. Adults reach about 1.8 m, hunt mammals and birds at night, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Pythonidae", "genus": "Morelia" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1.5, "lengthM": 1.8, "topSpeedKmh": 8, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Morelia viridis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rainforest canopy" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1–2 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 8 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "New Guinea and nearby islands into northern Australia's Cape York.", "continents": [ "Oceania", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/green-tree-python/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/green-tree-python/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "panther-chameleon", "name": "Panther Chameleon", "scientificName": "Furcifer pardalis", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) is a large Madagascan chameleon whose males flash locale-specific colours from Nosy Be blue to Ambilobe orange. Adults reach about 0.5 m, eat insects, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Squamata", "family": "Chamaeleonidae", "genus": "Furcifer" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.18, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Furcifer pardalis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Forest edge and plantations" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–8 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.14–0.22 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 5 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coastal forests of northern and eastern Madagascar.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/panther-chameleon/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/panther-chameleon/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "surinam-toad", "name": "Surinam Toad", "scientificName": "Pipa pipa", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The Surinam toad (Pipa pipa) is a flat, aquatic frog of the Amazon that embeds fertilised eggs in its back skin. Adults reach about 15 cm, eat small fish and invertebrates, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Anura", "family": "Pipidae", "genus": "Pipa" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.15, "lengthM": 0.15, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pipa pipa" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Murky rivers and ponds" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "8–12 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.1–0.2 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 5 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Amazon basin freshwater.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/surinam-toad/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/surinam-toad/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "mantella", "name": "Golden Mantella", "scientificName": "Mantella aurantiaca", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The golden mantella (Mantella aurantiaca) is a thumbnail-sized bright-orange frog of eastern Madagascar rainforests. Adults weigh about 2 g, secrete skin alkaloids, and are listed Critically Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Anura", "family": "Mantellidae", "genus": "Mantella" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.002, "lengthM": 0.025, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mantella aurantiaca" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Swamp forest" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "8–10 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.001–0.003 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 2 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Eastern Madagascar rainforest.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mantella/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/mantella/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "spring-peeper", "name": "Spring Peeper", "scientificName": "Pseudacris crucifer", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) is a tiny chorus frog whose bell-like peep signals eastern North American spring. Adults weigh about 5 g, breed in woodland ponds, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Anura", "family": "Hylidae", "genus": "Pseudacris" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.005, "lengthM": 0.03, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 3 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pseudacris crucifer" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodland ponds and wetlands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–4 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.004–0.006 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 3 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Eastern North America woodlands.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/spring-peeper/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/spring-peeper/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "pacific-tree-frog", "name": "Pacific Tree Frog", "scientificName": "Pseudacris regilla", "category": "Amphibian", "summary": "The Pacific tree frog (Pseudacris regilla) is the iconic green or brown frog of the US West Coast, famous for Hollywood ribbit recordings. Adults weigh about 12 g and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Amphibia", "order": "Anura", "family": "Hylidae", "genus": "Pseudacris" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.012, "lengthM": 0.05, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Pseudacris regilla" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Insectivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Ponds, wetlands, and gardens" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–8 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.01–0.015 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 3 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "West Coast of North America from British Columbia to Baja.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pacific-tree-frog/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pacific-tree-frog/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "australian-lungfish", "name": "Australian Lungfish", "scientificName": "Neoceratodus forsteri", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The Australian lungfish (Neoceratodus forsteri) is a living fossil that breathes with lungs and gills in Queensland rivers. Adults reach 1.5 m and 40 kg, survive 100 years, and are listed Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Ceratodontiformes", "family": "Neoceratodontidae", "genus": "Neoceratodus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 30, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 10, "lifespanYears": 90 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Neoceratodus forsteri" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Slow rivers and pools" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "80–100 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "20–40 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 10 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Burnett and Mary River systems of Queensland, Australia.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/australian-lungfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/australian-lungfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "megamouth-shark", "name": "Megamouth Shark", "scientificName": "Megachasma pelagios", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The megamouth shark (Megachasma pelagios) is a rare deep-water filter feeder discovered only in 1976. Adults reach about 5 m, swim vertical migrations nightly, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Lamniformes", "family": "Megachasmidae", "genus": "Megachasma" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 600, "lengthM": 5, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 100 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Megachasma pelagios" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Filter feeder" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open ocean deep waters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "100+ years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "500–800 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 5 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deep tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Oceania", "North America", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/megamouth-shark/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/megamouth-shark/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "lemon-shark", "name": "Lemon Shark", "scientificName": "Negaprion brevirostris", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) is a yellow-tinted coastal shark of tropical Atlantic and eastern Pacific mangroves. Adults reach 3 m and 180 kg, form social groups, and are listed Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Carcharhiniformes", "family": "Carcharhinidae", "genus": "Negaprion" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 150, "lengthM": 3, "topSpeedKmh": 35, "lifespanYears": 27 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Negaprion brevirostris" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Mangroves, reefs, and lagoons" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–30 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "80–180 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 35 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical western Atlantic and eastern Pacific coastal waters.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/lemon-shark/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/lemon-shark/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "oceanic-whitetip", "name": "Oceanic Whitetip Shark", "scientificName": "Carcharhinus longimanus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) is an open-ocean predator with long white-tipped fins that once followed ships for days. Adults reach 3 m, and the species is Critically Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Carcharhiniformes", "family": "Carcharhinidae", "genus": "Carcharhinus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 130, "lengthM": 3, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 22 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Carcharhinus longimanus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open ocean surface waters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–25 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "80–170 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 30 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Open tropical oceans worldwide.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America", "Africa", "Asia", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/oceanic-whitetip/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/oceanic-whitetip/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "porbeagle", "name": "Porbeagle", "scientificName": "Lamna nasus", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The porbeagle (Lamna nasus) is a stocky mackerel shark of cool temperate seas, warm-blooded like its great white relatives. Adults reach 2.5 m and 135 kg, and are listed Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Lamniformes", "family": "Lamnidae", "genus": "Lamna" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 100, "lengthM": 2.5, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Lamna nasus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Continental shelves and open ocean" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–35 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "60–135 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 40 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Cool temperate oceans of both hemispheres.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "South America", "Africa", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/porbeagle/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/porbeagle/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "cookiecutter-shark", "name": "Cookiecutter Shark", "scientificName": "Isistius brasiliensis", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The cookiecutter shark (Isistius brasiliensis) is a small deep-sea shark that bites round plugs of flesh from whales, tuna, and submarines. Adults reach 50 cm, glow with bioluminescence, and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Squaliformes", "family": "Dalatiidae", "genus": "Isistius" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.7, "lengthM": 0.5, "topSpeedKmh": 15, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Isistius brasiliensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (ectoparasitic bites)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open ocean midwaters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–30 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.5–1 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 15 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical oceans worldwide.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America", "Africa", "Asia", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cookiecutter-shark/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cookiecutter-shark/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "lanternfish", "name": "Lanternfish", "scientificName": "Myctophum punctatum", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The spotted lanternfish (Myctophum punctatum) is a keystone mesopelagic fish whose daily vertical migration moves carbon through ocean food webs. Adults reach 8 cm and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Myctophiformes", "family": "Myctophidae", "genus": "Myctophum" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.008, "lengthM": 0.08, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Myctophum punctatum" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (zooplankton)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open ocean midwaters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–5 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.005–0.01 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 5 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Temperate and subtropical Atlantic mesopelagic zone.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/lanternfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/lanternfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "viperfish", "name": "Viperfish", "scientificName": "Chauliodus sloani", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The Sloane's viperfish (Chauliodus sloani) is a fang-toothed deep-sea predator with a hinged skull for swallowing large prey. Adults reach 30 cm and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Stomiiformes", "family": "Stomiidae", "genus": "Chauliodus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.03, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Chauliodus sloani" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Mesopelagic and bathypelagic zones" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "8–12 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.02–0.05 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 3 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deep oceans worldwide.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia", "Africa", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/viperfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/viperfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "gulper-eel", "name": "Gulper Eel", "scientificName": "Eurypharynx pelecanoides", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The gulper eel (Eurypharynx pelecanoides) is a bathypelagic fish with a pelican-like expandable mouth and whip-thin tail. Adults reach 1 m and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Actinopterygii", "order": "Saccopharyngiformes", "family": "Eurypharyngidae", "genus": "Eurypharynx" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.7, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Eurypharynx pelecanoides" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Bathypelagic zone" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.5–1 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 5 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deep oceans worldwide.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia", "Africa", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/gulper-eel/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/gulper-eel/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "bonnethead", "name": "Bonnethead", "scientificName": "Sphyrna tiburo", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The bonnethead (Sphyrna tiburo) is the smallest hammerhead shark and the only shark known to eat substantial seagrass. Adults reach 1.5 m, inhabit warm shallows, and are listed Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Carcharhiniformes", "family": "Sphyrnidae", "genus": "Sphyrna" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 10, "lengthM": 1.5, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Sphyrna tiburo" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore (crustaceans and seagrass)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Seagrass beds and estuaries" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "8–15 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 30 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Shallow coastal waters of the western Atlantic and eastern Pacific.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bonnethead/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bonnethead/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "guitarfish", "name": "Common Guitarfish", "scientificName": "Rhinobatos rhinobatos", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The common guitarfish (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) is a shark-ray hybrid shape hunted on Mediterranean and Atlantic sands. Adults reach 1 m and 7 kg, and are listed Critically Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Rhinopristiformes", "family": "Rhinobatidae", "genus": "Rhinobatos" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 6, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 15, "lifespanYears": 10 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Rhinobatos rhinobatos" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Sandy coastal shallows" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "8–12 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "4–8 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 15 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coastal Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Africa", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/guitarfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/guitarfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "electric-ray", "name": "Common Torpedo", "scientificName": "Torpedo torpedo", "category": "Fish", "summary": "The common torpedo (Torpedo torpedo) is a Mediterranean electric ray that stuns prey with up to 220 volts. Adults reach 60 cm and 8 kg, and are listed Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Chondrichthyes", "order": "Torpediniformes", "family": "Torpedinidae", "genus": "Torpedo" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 7, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 10, "lifespanYears": 12 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Torpedo torpedo" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Sandy and muddy seabeds" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "10–15 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "5–10 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 10 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coastal Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/electric-ray/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/electric-ray/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "abalone", "name": "Red Abalone", "scientificName": "Haliotis rufescens", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "Red abalone (Haliotis rufescens) is a large marine snail prized for its mother-of-pearl shell along the California coast. Adults reach 25 cm and 1 kg, graze kelp, and are listed Critically Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Mollusca", "class": "Gastropoda", "order": "Lepetellida", "family": "Haliotidae", "genus": "Haliotis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 1, "lengthM": 0.25, "topSpeedKmh": 5, "lifespanYears": 35 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Haliotis rufescens" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (kelp)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rocky subtidal reefs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "30–40 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.5–1.5 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 5 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Pacific coasts of California and Baja California.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/abalone/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/abalone/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "sea-cucumber", "name": "Sea Cucumber", "scientificName": "Holothuria edulis", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The edible sea cucumber (Holothuria edulis) is a soft-bodied echinoderm that vacuums sandy reef flats in the Indo-Pacific. Adults reach 30 cm, recycle sediment, and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Echinodermata", "class": "Holothuroidea", "order": "Holothuriida", "family": "Holothuriidae", "genus": "Holothuria" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.5, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Holothuria edulis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Detritivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Reef flats and sandy bottoms" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–10 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.3–0.8 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 2 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Indo-Pacific reefs and sand flats.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sea-cucumber/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sea-cucumber/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "sand-dollar", "name": "Sand Dollar", "scientificName": "Echinarachnius parma", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The eccentric sand dollar (Echinarachnius parma) is a flat sea urchin that burrows in North Atlantic sand, filtering plankton with spine currents. Adults reach 8 cm and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Echinodermata", "class": "Echinoidea", "order": "Clypeasteroida", "family": "Echinarachniidae", "genus": "Echinarachnius" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.03, "lengthM": 0.08, "topSpeedKmh": 1, "lifespanYears": 9 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Echinarachnius parma" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Detritivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Sandy seabeds" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "8–10 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.02–0.05 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 1 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "North Atlantic coastal sands of North America.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sand-dollar/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sand-dollar/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "chiton", "name": "Gumboot Chiton", "scientificName": "Cryptochiton stelleri", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The gumboot chiton (Cryptochiton stelleri) is the largest chiton in the world, with a reddish leathery girdle on North Pacific rocks. Adults reach 30 cm and 1 kg and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Mollusca", "class": "Polyplacophora", "order": "Chitonida", "family": "Acanthochitonidae", "genus": "Cryptochiton" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.8, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 1, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Cryptochiton stelleri" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rocky intertidal" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "20–30 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.5–1.2 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 1 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "North Pacific rocky shores from Alaska to California and Asia.", "continents": [ "North America", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chiton/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chiton/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "feather-star", "name": "Feather Star", "scientificName": "Antedon bifida", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The common feather star (Antedon bifida) is a crinoid that walks on cirri while waving feathered arms to filter plankton. Adults reach 15 cm arm span and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Echinodermata", "class": "Crinoidea", "order": "Comatulida", "family": "Antedonidae", "genus": "Antedon" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.02, "lengthM": 0.15, "topSpeedKmh": 1, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Antedon bifida" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Filter feeder" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rocky reefs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–10 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.01–0.03 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 1 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean rocky subtidal.", "continents": [ "Europe" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/feather-star/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/feather-star/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "brittle-star", "name": "Brittle Star", "scientificName": "Ophiothrix fragilis", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The common brittle star (Ophiothrix fragilis) forms dense carpets on northeast Atlantic gravel, arms raised to filter feed. Adults reach 15 cm arm span and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Echinodermata", "class": "Ophiuroidea", "order": "Ophiurida", "family": "Ophiotrichidae", "genus": "Ophiothrix" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.015, "lengthM": 0.15, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ophiothrix fragilis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Detritivore / filter feeder" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rocky and gravel bottoms" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–5 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.01–0.02 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 2 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Northeast Atlantic rocky and gravel seabeds.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/brittle-star/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/brittle-star/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "box-jellyfish", "name": "Box Jellyfish", "scientificName": "Chironex fleckeri", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) is the most venomous marine animal, with cube-shaped bells and trailing tentacles in northern Australian waters. Adults reach 30 cm bell height and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Cnidaria", "class": "Cubozoa", "order": "Carybdeida", "family": "Chirodropidae", "genus": "Chironex" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 7, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Chironex fleckeri" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal tropical waters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–2 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1–3 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 7 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Northern Australian coastal waters.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/box-jellyfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/box-jellyfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "moon-jellyfish", "name": "Moon Jellyfish", "scientificName": "Aurelia aurita", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) is a translucent pulsing disc common in harbours worldwide, harmless to most swimmers. Bell diameter reaches 40 cm and the species is Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Cnidaria", "class": "Scyphozoa", "order": "Semaeostomeae", "family": "Ulmaridae", "genus": "Aurelia" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.2, "lengthM": 0.4, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Aurelia aurita" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (plankton)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coastal seas and harbours" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–2 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.1–0.5 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 3 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Coastal waters nearly worldwide.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/moon-jellyfish/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/moon-jellyfish/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "pistol-shrimp", "name": "Pistol Shrimp", "scientificName": "Alpheus digitalis", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The pistol shrimp (Alpheus digitalis) snaps its claw to create a cavitation bubble that stuns prey and communicates with mates. Adults reach 5 cm and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Malacostraca", "order": "Decapoda", "family": "Alpheidae", "genus": "Alpheus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.005, "lengthM": 0.05, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 2 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Alpheus digitalis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Reef burrows and sand flats" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "2–3 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.003–0.01 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 2 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Indo-Pacific reefs and burrows.", "continents": [ "Asia", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pistol-shrimp/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pistol-shrimp/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "japanese-spider-crab", "name": "Japanese Spider Crab", "scientificName": "Macrocheira kaempferi", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The Japanese spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi) is the world's largest arthropod, with leg spans reaching 3.7 m in deep Pacific waters off Japan. Adults weigh 20 kg and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Malacostraca", "order": "Decapoda", "family": "Inachidae", "genus": "Macrocheira" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 18, "lengthM": 0.4, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 80 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Macrocheira kaempferi" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Scavenger / carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deep continental slopes" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "50–100 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "15–20 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 3 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deep waters off Japan.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/japanese-spider-crab/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/japanese-spider-crab/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "chambered-nautilus", "name": "Chambered Nautilus", "scientificName": "Nautilus pompilius", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The chambered nautilus (Nautilus pompilius) is a living fossil cephalopod with a coiled shell and pinhole camera eyes. Adults reach 25 cm shell diameter and are listed Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Mollusca", "class": "Cephalopoda", "order": "Nautilida", "family": "Nautilidae", "genus": "Nautilus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.7, "lengthM": 0.25, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 18 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Nautilus pompilius" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deep reef slopes" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "15–20 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.5–1 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 3 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Deep Indo-Pacific reefs including Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Australia.", "continents": [ "Oceania", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chambered-nautilus/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/chambered-nautilus/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "vampire-squid", "name": "Vampire Squid", "scientificName": "Vampyroteuthis infernalis", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The vampire squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis) is a deep-sea cephalopod that turns its cape inside out and eats marine snow, not blood. Adults reach 30 cm and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Mollusca", "class": "Cephalopoda", "order": "Vampyromorphida", "family": "Vampyroteuthidae", "genus": "Vampyroteuthis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.7, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Vampyroteuthis infernalis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Detritivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deep midwater" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "8–10 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.5–1 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 3 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Oxygen-minimum zones of deep oceans worldwide.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America", "Africa", "Asia", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/vampire-squid/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/vampire-squid/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "dumbo-octopus", "name": "Dumbo Octopus", "scientificName": "Grimpoteuthis spp.", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The dumbo octopus (Grimpoteuthis spp.) glides on ear-like fins above abyssal soft bottoms worldwide. Adults reach 30 cm and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Mollusca", "class": "Cephalopoda", "order": "Octopoda", "family": "Opisthoteuthidae", "genus": "Grimpoteuthis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.3, "lengthM": 0.3, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Grimpoteuthis spp." }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deep-sea soft bottoms" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–5 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.1–0.5 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 2 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Abyssal oceans worldwide.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia", "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/dumbo-octopus/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/dumbo-octopus/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "giant-pacific-octopus", "name": "Giant Pacific Octopus", "scientificName": "Enteroctopus dofleini", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) is the largest octopus species, with arm spans to 9 m and 50 kg in North Pacific dens. It is listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Mollusca", "class": "Cephalopoda", "order": "Octopoda", "family": "Enteroctopodidae", "genus": "Enteroctopus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 30, "lengthM": 1, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 4 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Enteroctopus dofleini" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Rocky reefs and dens" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–5 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "15–50 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 40 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "North Pacific from California to Alaska and Japan.", "continents": [ "North America", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/giant-pacific-octopus/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/giant-pacific-octopus/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "water-bear", "name": "Water Bear", "scientificName": "Milnesium tardigradum", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The water bear (Milnesium tardigradum) is a microscopic tardigrade famous for surviving vacuum, radiation, and decades of desiccation. Adults reach 1 mm and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Tardigrada", "class": "Eutardigrada", "order": "Apochela", "family": "Milnesiidae", "genus": "Milnesium" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 5e-7, "lengthM": 0.001, "topSpeedKmh": 0.002, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Milnesium tardigradum" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (microbes)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Moss moisture films" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–2 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.0000001–0.000001 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 0.002 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Moss and lichen worldwide.", "continents": [ "Europe", "Asia", "North America", "Africa", "Oceania", "South America", "Antarctica" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/water-bear/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/water-bear/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "velvet-worm", "name": "Velvet Worm", "scientificName": "Peripatus spp.", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The velvet worm (Peripatus spp.) is a soft-bodied invertebrate lineage between worms and arthropods that shoots slime to trap prey in tropical leaf litter. Adults reach 10 cm and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Onychophora", "class": "Onychophora", "order": "Euonychophora", "family": "Peripatidae", "genus": "Peripatus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.005, "lengthM": 0.1, "topSpeedKmh": 0.5, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Peripatus spp." }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Leaf litter and rotting logs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–7 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.003–0.01 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 0.5 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Tropical forests of the Southern Hemisphere.", "continents": [ "South America", "Oceania", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/velvet-worm/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/velvet-worm/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "sea-angel", "name": "Sea Angel", "scientificName": "Clione limacina", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The sea angel (Clione limacina) is a shell-less pelagic snail that swims with wing-like parapodia and hunts shelled pteropods in Arctic seas. Adults reach 5 cm and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Mollusca", "class": "Gastropoda", "order": "Pteropoda", "family": "Clionidae", "genus": "Clione" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.003, "lengthM": 0.05, "topSpeedKmh": 2, "lifespanYears": 1 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Clione limacina" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Open polar waters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–2 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.001–0.005 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 2 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Cold Arctic and subarctic seas.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sea-angel/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sea-angel/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "crown-of-thorns", "name": "Crown-of-thorns Starfish", "scientificName": "Acanthaster planci", "category": "Invertebrate", "summary": "The crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) is a venomous coral predator whose outbreaks can devastate Indo-Pacific reefs. Adults reach 80 cm and are listed Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Echinodermata", "class": "Asteroidea", "order": "Valvatida", "family": "Acanthasteridae", "genus": "Acanthaster" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 3, "lengthM": 0.8, "topSpeedKmh": 3, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Acanthaster planci" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Carnivore (coral polyps)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Coral reefs" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "5–8 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2–5 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 3 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Indo-Pacific coral reefs.", "continents": [ "Oceania", "Asia", "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/crown-of-thorns/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/crown-of-thorns/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "carpenter-bee", "name": "Carpenter Bee", "scientificName": "Xylocopa virginica", "category": "Insect", "summary": "The eastern carpenter bee (Xylocopa virginica) drills nest tunnels in soft wood while pollinating spring flowers across eastern North America. Adults reach 2.5 cm and are Least Concern.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Arthropoda", "class": "Insecta", "order": "Hymenoptera", "family": "Apidae", "genus": "Xylocopa" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.0015, "lengthM": 0.025, "topSpeedKmh": 25, "lifespanYears": 2 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Xylocopa virginica" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Herbivore (nectar and pollen)" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Woodland edges and gardens" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "1–3 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "0.001–0.002 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "up to 25 km/h" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Eastern North America woodlands and gardens.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/carpenter-bee/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/carpenter-bee/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "honey-badger", "name": "Honey Badger", "scientificName": "Mellivora capensis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The honey badger (Mellivora capensis) is a famously fearless mustelid of Africa and Asia, armed with loose, rubbery skin, powerful digging claws, and a remarkable resistance to snake venom. It weighs 9–16 kg (20–35 lb), can run at up to 30 km/h, and lives around 7–8 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Mustelidae", "genus": "Mellivora" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 12, "lengthM": 0.95, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 8 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Mellivora capensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — honey and bee brood, rodents, snakes, scorpions, eggs, roots, and fruit" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Savanna, grassland, and dry scrub across sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 7–8 years in the wild; up to 24 years in captivity" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "9–16 kg (20–35 lb); males heavier than females" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 30 km/h (19 mph); can dig a burrow and disappear in minutes" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Savanna and dry scrub across sub-Saharan Africa, plus the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, Central Asia, and India.", "continents": [ "Africa", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/honey-badger/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/honey-badger/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "arctic-fox", "name": "Arctic Fox", "scientificName": "Vulpes lagopus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) is a small, compact fox of the circumpolar tundra that turns white in winter and brown-grey in summer. Weighing just 2.5–9 kg (6–20 lb), it survives temperatures below −50 °C behind the warmest fur of any mammal, and typically lives 3–6 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Canidae", "genus": "Vulpes" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 3.5, "lengthM": 0.85, "topSpeedKmh": 50, "lifespanYears": 6 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Vulpes lagopus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Lemmings, voles, birds, eggs, fish, carrion, and polar-bear leftovers" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Arctic tundra and coastal sea ice across North America, Greenland, Iceland, and Eurasia" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "3–6 years in the wild; up to 15 years in captivity" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "2.5–9 kg (6–20 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 50 km/h (31 mph) in short bursts" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Circumpolar Arctic tundra — Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Iceland, Scandinavia, and Russia.", "continents": [ "North America", "Europe", "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/arctic-fox/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/arctic-fox/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "japanese-macaque", "name": "Japanese Macaque", "scientificName": "Macaca fuscata", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata), or snow monkey, is the world's northernmost wild monkey, famous for bathing in volcanic hot springs in winter. It weighs 8–11 kg (18–24 lb), lives in strict matrilineal troops that can exceed 100 members, and can survive 25–30 years.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Cercopithecidae", "genus": "Macaca" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 10, "lengthM": 0.6, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 28 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Macaca fuscata" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Omnivore — fruit, seeds, leaves, bark, insects, and small vertebrates" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Subtropical to subalpine forest on Japan's main islands, enduring snowy winters" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "25–30 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "8–11 kg (18–24 lb); males heavier than females" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Agile quadruped on the ground and in trees, and a strong swimmer" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Forests of Japan's main islands — Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu — from snowy mountains to subtropical Yakushima.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/japanese-macaque/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/japanese-macaque/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "pygmy-hippopotamus", "name": "Pygmy Hippopotamus", "scientificName": "Choeropsis liberiensis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) is a small, forest-dwelling cousin of the common hippo found only in West Africa — mostly Liberia. Adults weigh 180–275 kg (400–600 lb) and live around 30–35 years; fewer than about 2,500 mature individuals are thought to remain, making it Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Artiodactyla", "family": "Hippopotamidae", "genus": "Choeropsis" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 240, "lengthM": 1.6, "topSpeedKmh": 30, "lifespanYears": 35 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Choeropsis liberiensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Leaves, ferns, fallen fruit, and other forest plants" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Lowland rainforest rivers and swamps of Liberia and neighbouring West African countries" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "30–35 years in the wild; over 40 years in captivity" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "180–275 kg (400–600 lb) — about a tenth of a common hippo" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Around 30 km/h (19 mph) in short bursts on land" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Lowland rainforest of West Africa, chiefly Liberia, with smaller populations in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire.", "continents": [ "Africa" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pygmy-hippopotamus/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/pygmy-hippopotamus/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "spider-monkey", "name": "Geoffroy's Spider Monkey", "scientificName": "Ateles geoffroyi", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Geoffroy's spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) is a large, long-limbed monkey of Central American rainforests that swings through the canopy using a prehensile tail as a fifth limb. It weighs 6–9 kg (13–20 lb), lives around 25 years in the wild, and is listed Endangered because of deforestation and hunting.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Atelidae", "genus": "Ateles" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 8, "lengthM": 1.3, "topSpeedKmh": 16, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Ateles geoffroyi" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Mostly ripe fruit, plus leaves, flowers, seeds, and nuts" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tropical rainforest canopy from southern Mexico through Central America to Panama" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 25 years in the wild; over 30 years in captivity" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "6–9 kg (13–20 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "A rapid brachiator — swings arm-over-arm through the canopy far faster than it moves on the ground" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rainforests from southern Mexico through Central America to Panama.", "continents": [ "North America", "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/spider-monkey/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/spider-monkey/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "squirrel-monkey", "name": "Common Squirrel Monkey", "scientificName": "Saimiri sciureus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) is a tiny Amazonian primate with a white face, black muzzle, and the largest brain relative to body size of any primate. It weighs just 550 g–1.1 kg (1.2–2.4 lb), travels in troops that can exceed 100 monkeys, and lives around 15 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Primates", "family": "Cebidae", "genus": "Saimiri" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 0.75, "lengthM": 0.7, "topSpeedKmh": 24, "lifespanYears": 15 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Saimiri sciureus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Fruit, insects, small vertebrates, flowers, and nectar" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Lowland rainforest canopy across the Amazon basin of South America" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 15 years in the wild; over 20 years in captivity" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "550 g–1.1 kg (1.2–2.4 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "A quick, agile leaper that bounds through branches; awkward on the ground" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Lowland rainforest across the Amazon basin of Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and the Guianas.", "continents": [ "South America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/squirrel-monkey/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/squirrel-monkey/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "red-necked-wallaby", "name": "Red-necked Wallaby", "scientificName": "Notamacropus rufogriseus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The red-necked wallaby (Notamacropus rufogriseus) is a medium-sized marsupial of eastern Australia and Tasmania, named for the rusty-red fur across its neck and shoulders. Males weigh up to about 26 kg (57 lb), hop at around 40 km/h, and live roughly 9 years in the wild.", "conservationStatus": "Least Concern", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Diprotodontia", "family": "Macropodidae", "genus": "Notamacropus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 18, "lengthM": 1.4, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 9 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Notamacropus rufogriseus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Grasses, herbs, and leaves" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Eucalyptus forest, woodland, and coastal scrub of eastern Australia and Tasmania" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 9 years in the wild; 15 or more in captivity" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "11–26 kg (24–57 lb); males much heavier than females" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Around 40 km/h (25 mph) when hopping at full pace" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Eastern Australia from Queensland to Victoria, plus Tasmania and the Bass Strait islands; feral populations in New Zealand, Britain, and France.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/red-necked-wallaby/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/red-necked-wallaby/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "alligator-snapping-turtle", "name": "Alligator Snapping Turtle", "scientificName": "Macrochelys temminckii", "category": "Reptile", "summary": "The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is North America's heaviest freshwater turtle, a prehistoric-looking ambush predator that lures fish within striking range using a worm-like appendage on its tongue. Adults typically weigh 45–80 kg (100–175 lb), grow shells up to 80 cm long, and may live 70 years or more.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Reptilia", "order": "Testudines", "family": "Chelydridae", "genus": "Macrochelys" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 80, "lengthM": 0.8, "topSpeedKmh": 4, "lifespanYears": 70 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Macrochelys temminckii" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Fish, molluscs, crayfish, amphibians, snakes, and carrion — anything it can catch" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Deep, slow rivers, bayous, and lakes of the south-central United States" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Commonly 50–80 years; possibly a century or more" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "Typically 45–80 kg (100–175 lb); exceptional males exceed 100 kg" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "A slow, deliberate walker — but its strike takes a fraction of a second" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rivers, bayous, and lakes draining to the Gulf of Mexico, from the Florida Panhandle to East Texas and up the Mississippi basin.", "continents": [ "North America" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/alligator-snapping-turtle/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/alligator-snapping-turtle/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "malayan-tapir", "name": "Malayan Tapir", "scientificName": "Tapirus indicus", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) is the largest of the four tapir species and the only one native to Asia, instantly recognised by its black-and-white 'saddleback' coat. Adults weigh 250–540 kg (550–1,190 lb) and live around 30 years, but fewer than about 2,500 mature individuals remain, making it Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Perissodactyla", "family": "Tapiridae", "genus": "Tapirus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 350, "lengthM": 2.2, "topSpeedKmh": 48, "lifespanYears": 30 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Tapirus indicus" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Leaves, shoots, buds, and fruit from hundreds of plant species" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Lowland and hill rainforest of Southeast Asia, always near water" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 25–30 years in the wild and captivity" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "250–540 kg (550–1,190 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 48 km/h (30 mph) over short distances; a strong swimmer" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Rainforests of southern Myanmar and Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, and Sumatra.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/malayan-tapir/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/malayan-tapir/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "indian-rhinoceros", "name": "Indian Rhinoceros", "scientificName": "Rhinoceros unicornis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), or greater one-horned rhino, is an armour-plated giant of Nepal and northeast India with a single black horn. Weighing 1,800–2,700 kg (2–3 tons), it has recovered from fewer than 200 animals a century ago to around 4,000 today, though it remains listed as Vulnerable.", "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Perissodactyla", "family": "Rhinocerotidae", "genus": "Rhinoceros" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 2200, "lengthM": 3.7, "topSpeedKmh": 55, "lifespanYears": 40 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Rhinoceros unicornis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Grasses, leaves, branches, fruit, and aquatic plants" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Tall alluvial grasslands and riverine forest of the Terai and Brahmaputra floodplains" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "35–45 years in the wild" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "1,800–2,700 kg (4,000–6,000 lb); males heavier than females" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 55 km/h (34 mph) in a charge" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Floodplain grasslands of Nepal and northeast India, especially Kaziranga in Assam and Chitwan in Nepal.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/indian-rhinoceros/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/indian-rhinoceros/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "sumatran-rhinoceros", "name": "Sumatran Rhinoceros", "scientificName": "Dicerorhinus sumatrensis", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "The Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) is the smallest and hairiest living rhino, a two-horned rainforest species now reduced to fewer than about 80 animals, nearly all on the island of Sumatra. Weighing 500–960 kg (1,100–2,100 lb), it is the closest living relative of the extinct woolly rhinoceros and is Critically Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Critically Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Perissodactyla", "family": "Rhinocerotidae", "genus": "Dicerorhinus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 800, "lengthM": 2.8, "topSpeedKmh": 40, "lifespanYears": 35 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dicerorhinus sumatrensis" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Leaves, twigs, shoots, fruit, and sapling bark" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Dense lowland and montane rainforest of Sumatra" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 35–40 years" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "500–960 kg (1,100–2,100 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Agile for a rhino — moves fast through steep forest terrain" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Critically Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Remnant rainforest of Sumatra; formerly across Southeast Asia from India to Borneo.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sumatran-rhinoceros/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/sumatran-rhinoceros/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "przewalskis-horse", "name": "Przewalski's Horse", "scientificName": "Equus ferus przewalskii", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Przewalski's horse (Equus ferus przewalskii) is the world's last truly wild horse — a stocky, dun-coloured native of the Central Asian steppe that was Extinct in the Wild by the 1960s. Adults weigh 250–360 kg (550–800 lb) and run at up to 55 km/h; today about 2,000 live in reintroduced herds and reserves, and the species is listed as Endangered.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Perissodactyla", "family": "Equidae", "genus": "Equus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 300, "lengthM": 2.1, "topSpeedKmh": 55, "lifespanYears": 25 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Equus ferus przewalskii" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Grasses and other steppe vegetation" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Semi-desert steppe and grassland of Mongolia and northwest China" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 20 years in the wild; over 30 in captivity" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "250–360 kg (550–800 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "Up to 55 km/h (34 mph)" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Steppe and semi-desert of Mongolia and northwest China, reintroduced to Hustai National Park, the Gobi, and Kalamaili.", "continents": [ "Asia" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/przewalskis-horse/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/przewalskis-horse/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Taxon", "slug": "goodfellows-tree-kangaroo", "name": "Goodfellow's Tree-kangaroo", "scientificName": "Dendrolagus goodfellowi", "category": "Mammal", "summary": "Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo (Dendrolagus goodfellowi) is a striking marsupial of Papua New Guinea's mountain forests — a kangaroo adapted to life in trees, with golden stripes down its back and a long balancing tail. It weighs 6–8.6 kg (13–19 lb), leaps confidently between branches, and is listed Endangered because of hunting and deforestation.", "conservationStatus": "Endangered", "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Diprotodontia", "family": "Macropodidae", "genus": "Dendrolagus" }, "stats": { "weightKg": 7.5, "lengthM": 1.3, "topSpeedKmh": 16, "lifespanYears": 14 }, "facts": [ { "label": "Scientific name", "value": "Dendrolagus goodfellowi" }, { "label": "Diet", "value": "Leaves, fruit, flowers, and shoots" }, { "label": "Habitat", "value": "Montane rainforest of Papua New Guinea's central highlands" }, { "label": "Lifespan", "value": "Around 14 years in the wild; over 20 in captivity" }, { "label": "Weight", "value": "6–8.6 kg (13–19 lb)" }, { "label": "Top speed", "value": "An agile climber that leaps metres between branches; slow and awkward on the ground" }, { "label": "Conservation status", "value": "Endangered (IUCN)" } ], "range": { "nativeRange": "Montane rainforest of Papua New Guinea's central highlands.", "continents": [ "Oceania" ] }, "sources": [], "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16", "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/goodfellows-tree-kangaroo/", "license": { "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/", "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/goodfellows-tree-kangaroo/", "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page." } } ] }