Hippopotamus

Animals, Mammals

AT A GLANCE Common Name: Hippopotamus Scientific Name: Hippopotamus amphibius Type: Mammal Length: 11-17 ft (3.3-5.2 m) Weight: 3,000-9,000 lb (1,300-4,100 kg) Lifespan: 40-50 years Diet: Herbivore Habitat: Rivers, lakes, and swamps Range: Sub-Saharan Africa...

Praying Mantis

Animals, Insects, Invertebrates

AT A GLANCE Common Name: Praying Mantis Scientific Name: Mantodea Type: Insect Size: 0.5-6 in (1.2-15 cm) Lifespan: 6-12 months Diet: Carnivore Habitat: Gardens, forests, grasslands Range: Worldwide (Tropical/Temperate) Conservation Status: Not Evaluated Overview The...

Cheetah

Animals, Mammals

AT A GLANCE Common Name: Cheetah Scientific Name: Acinonyx jubatus Type: Mammal Length: 3.6-4.9 ft (1.1-1.5 m) Weight: 75-140 lb (34-64 kg) Lifespan: 10-12 years (wild) Diet: Carnivore Habitat: Open savannas, grasslands Range: Sub-Saharan Africa; Iran Conservation...

Peregrine Falcon

Animals, Birds

AT A GLANCE Common Name: Peregrine Falcon Scientific Name: Falco peregrinus Type: Bird Wingspan: 2.9-3.9 ft (0.9-1.2 m) Weight: 1.1-3.3 lb (0.5-1.5 kg) Lifespan: 12-15 years (wild) Diet: Carnivore Habitat: Cliffs, skyscrapers, open country Range: Worldwide...

Saltwater Crocodile

Animals, Reptiles

AT A GLANCE Common Name: Saltwater Crocodile Scientific Name: Crocodylus porosus Type: Reptile Length: 13-20 ft (4-6 m) Weight: 880-2,200 lb (400-1,000 kg) Lifespan: 70+ years Diet: Carnivore Habitat: Mangroves, estuaries, rivers Range: Southeast Asia, Australia,...

Snow Leopard

Animals, Mammals

AT A GLANCE Common Name: Snow Leopard Scientific Name: Panthera uncia Type: Mammal Length: 39-51 in (100-130 cm) plus 31-39 in tail Weight: 55-121 lb (25-55 kg) Lifespan: 15-18 years (wild) Diet: Carnivore Habitat: High mountain ranges (alpine/subalpine) Range:...