Society. When you think of that word, you probably think about the world of people. Yet any species can have a society, from the largest to the smallest. Ants (or… Read More
By Adam Segaller 5 months ago
Adam Segaller
Adam is a writer at A-Z Animals, where his focus is on dogs, states and history. A graduate of the University of Virginia, he now calls California home.
You're a fairly new fish owner dreaming of greater tanks after starting with a 5-gallon or 10-gallon tank, or maybe even just a goldfish or betta fish bowl. You're ready… Read More
By Adam Segaller 6 months ago
Big, majestic, whiskered aquatic animals that are graceful in the water and awkwardly floppy on land, sea lions are from the pinniped family and live in climates ranging from subarctic… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
With few exceptions, animals evolve to fit their environments. Whether this be related to hunting, sheltering or getting water, Darwinian Theory insists that any species that survives must adapt to… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
Ever had ants invite themselves to your picnic? Sometimes you don't notice that little trail of tiny, black-bodied insects until they're making off with larger, more visible items — the… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
It's sad to note that cougars have been hunted to endangerment in North America. Strong, lithe and potentially ferocious, it is easy to understand that prior generations found the cougar… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
Aussiedoodle: no, it's not some hilarious new catch phrase like "shrimp on the barbie" or "technicolor yawn" from the antipodal region. It's the name of a relatively new breed of… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
Whether you call them sweet loafs or baby hippos, pit bulls are some of the most widely-seen dogs in America. They also come in a wide variety, although they generally… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
There's just something about the wild species found in the Land Down Under: they seem to be weirder, deadlier and more unique than their brethren on the other six continents!… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
Though not a recognized American Kennel Club breed, the Pit Bull is a somewhat ubiquitous family of dogs found throughout America, and showing up all too often at rescues. Strong… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
Long before the term "climate change", there was an environmentalist — some say the very first one — who accurately predicted that if the wilderness was not protected, rampant industrial… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
Stout and wrinkly like bulldogs, large and looming like mastiffs, the Bullmastiff is a cross-breed of the two lines that have been around since before the Renaissance. Back then, they… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
Let's demystify this dog "breed" right away: Red fox Labrador retrievers are the exact same breed as the Yellow Labrador Retriever. It isn't that yellow labs are more common than… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
Seagulls are some of the most commonly seen birds on earth, probably second only to the pigeon. Although seagulls are originally ocean birds, they've been known to follow human activity… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
Nowadays, rideshare apps are a way of life, to such an extent that you're far more likely to see a Lyft or an Uber go by than a taxi cab.… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
Dreaming of Gorillas: Discover the Spiritual Meaning and Interpretation You're drifting off to the Land of Nod when suddenly, you feel oppressive humidity in the air. All around, you hear… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
In 2011, the largest blue catfish was caught in Kerr Lake, a reservoir on the border of Virginia and North Carolina. Even normal-sized blue catfish, or Ictalurus furcatus, are big… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
The Bernedoodle is a newer breed of dog, made by combining a poodle breed with a Bernese mountain dog. Because Bernedoodles have only been around since the 2000s, the traits… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
Until recently, people generally agreed that the longest animal on earth was the blue whale, which can grow up to 110 feet long. But a strange, stinging aquatic predator —… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
Pigeons are a very common bird species found on almost every continent. Their scientific name is Columba Livia. Most of the people of the world see these common gray birdies… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
With their stout bearing, wrinkly coats, and smushed, Churchillian faces, it's tough not to love bulldogs. If you're considering bringing one into your life, you'll definitely be interested in the… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
Why do cats' eyes, along with those of certain other animals, seem to glow in the dark? Anyone who's ever tried to photograph a cat at night has probably seen… Read More
By Adam Segaller 1 year ago
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