Category: Mammals

A black panther is not a species in its own right; the name black panther is an umbrella term that refers to any big cat with a black coat. When a big cat is completely black, it is called ‘melanism’. Melanism is the opposite of albinism. Black Panthers in Asia and Africa are actually leopards, whilst black panthers in the... Read More

There are many different species of mice around the world. Depending on where they are located, some are omnivores and others are entirely herbivores. Mice that live in urban areas tend to nest in dark places that are typically hard for humans to access. In this article, we will understand the food types that a mouse eat. What do mouse... Read More

Walruses live around the North Pole in the Arctic Ocean and the cold seas surrounding it. They belong to the pinnipeds category of creatures, commonly known as seals, which are defined as semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammals, that have fins. They are classed as Odobenus and are the only surviving genera of the wider Odobenidae family. In the past, there were many... Read More

Reindeer are classed as Cervidae. Cervidae encompasses many species that have antlers, such as deer, elk, and moose. Scientific research suggests that the reindeer was one of the first animals to be domesticated by humans, around 2,000 years ago.  The reindeer still plays an integral part in the lives of many native Arctic people, who may use the creature for... Read More

The Platypus, sometimes known as the duck-billed platypus, due to the duck-like bill on its face, is classed as part of the Ornithorhynchidae family, and is known as the genus or category; Ornithorhynchus. It is the only creature alive today from the Ornithorhynchidae family. The Ornithorhynchidae family are mammals known as monotremes. Monotremes are rare mammals that lay eggs, instead... Read More

Llamas belong to the same family as camels and are classed as Camelidae. They do not have humps to store fat, but like camels, they can go for long periods of time without drinking water. Llamas live in the wild, and as domesticated animals; reared on farms, in zoos, and as pets. What do llamas eat can really depend on... Read More

Ensuring your chinchilla has the correct diet is vital to their well-being. Understanding the importance of what do chinchillas eat, can help your pet thrive in a healthy and happy home. Chinchillas are native to the cold mountains of the Andes in South America, and as such, they have very thick fur. In fact, chinchillas have the densest fur of... Read More

This article will answer common questions regarding the weasel’s unique diet such as “what do weasels eat?” or “can I have a weasel as a pet?” What do weasels eat? Weasels are carnivores, that will usually only eat other animals. They usually hunt prey that are smaller than themselves, such as rats, voles, shrews, chipmunks, mice, and other small mammals.... Read More

What do hyenas eat? There are three types of hyenas; the spotted hyena, the brown hyena, and the striped hyena. They are all classed as members of the Hyaenidae family. Answering the question what do hyenas eat, depends on the type of hyena we are talking about. The hyena’s natural habitat spans across the plains of Africa and into parts... Read More

What do arctic foxes eat? The Arctic fox, sometimes known as the snow fox, polar fox or white fox, are both hunters and opportunistic feeders. This article aims to discuss information regarding the arctic foxes diet in detail. What do arctic foxes eat? Arctic foxes are predators so they hunt small rodents such as lemmings. Arctic foxes also eat insects,... Read More