Gouldian Finch

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Gouldian FinchScientific Name: Chloebia gouldiaeCategory: BirdsSubcategory: SongbirdsSize: Total length: 12.5–14 cm (4.9–5.5 in); Wingspan: 18–20 cm (7.1–7.9 in)Weight: 12–15 g (0.42–0.53 oz)Lifespan: 4–6 years in the wild; up to 8+ years in...

Yellow-pine Chipmunk

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Yellow-pine ChipmunkScientific Name: Tamias amoenusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length 11 to 14 cm (4.3 to 5.5 in); tail length 8 to 11 cm (3.1 to 4.3 in)Weight: 30 to 70 g (1.1 to 2.5 oz)Lifespan: 3 to 5 years in the...

Cactus Mouse

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Cactus MouseScientific Name: Peromyscus eremicusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length 8 to 9 cm (3.1 to 3.5 in); tail length 10 to 14 cm (3.9 to 5.5 in)Weight: 18 to 40 g (0.63 to 1.41 oz)Lifespan: 1 to 2 years in the...

Desert Pocket Mouse

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Desert Pocket MouseScientific Name: Chaetodipus penicillatusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length 8 to 11 cm (3.1 to 4.3 in); crested tail 9 to 13 cm (3.5 to 5.1 in)Weight: 15 to 28 g (0.53 to 0.99 oz)Lifespan: 2 to 4...