Animals, Mammals
AT A GLANCE Common Name: Capybara Scientific Name: Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris Type: Mammal Length: 3.5-4.4 ft (1-1.3 m) Weight: 77-145 lb (35-66 kg) Lifespan: 8-10 years (wild) Diet: Herbivore Habitat: Dense forests and savannas near water Range: South America...
Animals, Mammals
AT A GLANCE Common Name: Leopard Scientific Name: Panthera pardus Type: Mammal Length: 3-6.2 ft Weight: 66-176 lb Lifespan: 12-17 years Diet: Carnivore Habitat: Forests, savannas, deserts Range: Africa and parts of Asia Conservation Status: Vulnerable Overview The...
Animals, Mammals
AT A GLANCE Common Name: Platypus Scientific Name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus Type: Mammal (Monotreme) Length: 15-20 in (38-50 cm) Weight: 1.5-5.3 lb (0.7-2.4 kg) Lifespan: Up to 12 years (wild) Diet: Carnivore Habitat: Freshwater rivers and streams Range: Eastern...
Animals, Mammals
AT A GLANCE Common Name: Brown-Throated Sloth Scientific Name: Bradypus variegatus Type: Mammal Length: 1.5-2.6 ft (45-80 cm) Weight: 8-14 lb (3.5-6.5 kg) Lifespan: 20-30 years Diet: Herbivore Habitat: Tropical rainforests Range: Central and South America Conservation...
Animals, Mammals
AT A GLANCE Common Name: Moose Scientific Name: Alces alces Type: Mammal Height: 5-7 ft (1.5-2.1 m) at shoulder Weight: 800-1,500 lb (360-700 kg) Lifespan: 15-20 years Diet: Herbivore Habitat: Boreal forests, wetlands, subarctic Range: Northern Hemisphere (North...
Animals, Mammals
AT A GLANCE Common Name: Grizzly Bear Scientific Name: Ursus arctos horribilis Type: Mammal Height: 3-4 ft (shoulder) / 8 ft (standing) Weight: 300-800 lb (135-360 kg) Lifespan: 20-25 years (wild) Diet: Omnivore Habitat: Forests, mountains, meadows Range: North...
