Key Points: This article covers a short video of a group of elephants drinking on the shoreline of a muddy body of water. You soon hear a woman gasp and… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Angie Menjivar is a writer at A-Z-Animals primarily covering pets, wildlife, and the human spirit.
She has 14 years of experience, holds a Bachelor's degree in psychology, and continues her studies into human behavior, working as a copywriter in the mental health space.
She resides in North Carolina, where she's fallen in love with thunderstorms and uses them as an excuse to get extra cuddles from her three cats.
Key Points: This article covers a short video of a group of elephants drinking on the shoreline of a muddy body of water. You soon hear a woman gasp and… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Their bulk notwithstanding, alligators are capable of achieving short bursts of speed and outsprinting a human. They are also pretty powerful and giving them a wide berth -… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: Saltwater and Nile crocodiles are known to engage in the active hunting of humans. Being carnivores and opportunistic predators, they tend to attack any potential prey that they… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: This article covers a video displaying a Falcon hunting and chasing down another bird that appears to be a Gull. Falcons are extremely fast in flight and can… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Ohio, also known as The Buckeye State, is aptly named for being home to the buckeye, the state’s official tree. This state also has an official bird, the cardinal, which… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: A poisonous snake, the blue-speckled rattlesnake is dangerous. You will meet Marissa in this clip as she is dispatched to Phoenix to capture and release a blue-speckled rattlesnake.… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: This article covers a video of a herd of buffalo teaming up against a lion. Lions usually hunt in prides and will attempt to take out weak or… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: This article covers a video showing a barracuda attacking a shark. Due to the large size difference, the barracuda was no match for the shark. The shark escapes… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: This article covers a video of a wild horse protecting itself and its family from a wild alligator. Wild horses travel in tiny bands known as herds (or… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Spitting cobras have evolved to release venom in a new way. Spitting cobras are not normally aggressive to humans Watch this video to see how they aim their… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points This article covers a Komodo dragon eating an entire shark! The shark is placed out of the water so the Komodo dragon isn't submerged. Komodo dragons are opportunistic… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: The video documents a group of dolphins passing around a pufferfish for hits of tetrodotoxin with the intention of getting high. Tetrodotoxin is a neurotoxin that can be… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: This article covers a video of a pit bull slowly creeping upon a group of unsuspecting sea lions. While both sea lions and pit bulls have the potential… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: Impalas can reach speeds of 56 mph and have developed the ability to change direction in the blink of an eye to escape predators. While a leopard couldn't… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Thousands of pounds of bluegills make it onto dinner plates throughout the United States, often paired with parmesan cheese. These are highly nutritious fish packed with protein and zero carbs… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: This article covers two bobcats teaming up against a coyote on trail cam footage. The fight isn't as aggressive as it could have been, however, you can sense… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
When you think of flowers, you might recall special occasions, a favorite garden, or a favorite scent. If you haven’t heard of the corpse flower, you should know it’s not… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Their status as herbivores, notwithstanding, elk can be quite dangerous, especially during mating season. Female elk can weigh as much as 500 lbs while males are capable of… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Tigers stalk their prey and ambush it by running toward it at full speed to strike. Under regular circumstances, humans are of no interest to tigers. Most tigers… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Although tigers usually hunt by stalking their prey, when a free meal is placed on a tree for them to retrieve, they get creative. In this video, you watch as… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: Two categories of crocodiles, namely saltwater crocodiles and Nile crocodiles, are identified as notorious for attacking humans. Not every crocodile species is dangerous to humans. While it is… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Killer whales, also known as orcas, are highly intelligent mammals that use a variety of sounds to communicate within their large groups. Orcas work together to kill their… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
The sheer strength and hunting prowess of lions make them apex predators that even animals as large as wildebeest and buffalos fall prey to. They’re adept when hunting, knowing how… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Typically, lions prey upon buffalo, wildebeest, and zebra. To incapacitate large prey, lions will attack as a group and go for the hindquarters of the animal. Buffalo horns… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
High inside your nose are odor receptors that help you decipher and enjoy the world around you. Scents enhance your experiences and can quickly transport you to a past event… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Cliff jumping is recognized as a sport — it’s up there with other extreme sports like base jumping (with a parachute) or bungee jumping (with a bungee cord). However, cliff… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Although killer whales are a type of dolphin, they don’t shy away from hunting, injuring, and feasting on dolphins. Whales breach as a form of communication. Dolphins have… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: This video shows a pack of more than 20 wild dogs in South Africa's Kruger National Park as they manage their two kills of impala and chase off… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: In this video filmed in Yellowstone National Park, a grizzly bear can be seen barreling down a hill because it’s spotted a herd of elk. There are several… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: The most memorable moment in the first video is the diver's chilling underwater screams when the great white started coming toward him. Aerial footage captures a near nightmare… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
A shark attack is always breathtaking, whether you’re in the water witnessing it firsthand or sitting at home, behind your phone or laptop taking in the scene. A news station… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Dogs are pregnant for around 9 weeks (63 days) and can give birth to one puppy or a dozen puppies. Puppies are blind and deaf when they are… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Bears are normally shy and try to stay away from humans. Bears are also curious about their environment and like to explore. Watch the video below to see… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Baboons are known to be intelligent and playful animals. Lions will hunt and eat any prey animal that they can catch. Watch the video to see an exciting… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
It’s not unusual to see dogs as travel companions on planes, trains, boats, and cars. Back in 1912, folks also invited their pets onto different modes of transportation. On April… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: The northern pine snake is one of the most stealthy and elusive snakes for biologists to study due to the fact that they are most commonly found underneath… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points A doorbell camera with a view of this family’s front lawn shows a moose in the distance. It appears that the video freezes for a moment because there… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: The clip begins with a mara crocodile swimming in muddy water. In the next scene, zebras can be seen crossing the river and making their way to safety… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Wolverines are terrifying, tenacious creatures. They are not afraid of going after animals much larger than them. They’re incredibly agile, their sense of smell is ridiculously acute, and they don’t… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
There’s nothing quite like a gorgeous hike out in the mountains. Especially when you have beautiful trees lining the trail. But it gets a little treacherous when there’s a cliff’s… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
When there’s a mama bear and a baby bear on-site, you know there’s a balance of mischief and discipline in the air. Across species, this is frequently the case. Bear… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: Eagles are a protected bird species, which means you can’t harm them — even if they’re attacking your dog. You can wave your arms and make loud noises… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: In a home in South Africa, a boomslang stuck its head out of a family's Christmas tree. They called a snake expert, who used snake tongs to safely… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
This video looks like something from a sci-fi flick. However, what it documents is a brinicle, also known as the 'icicle of death.' It’s a BBC-narrated video and the narrator… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Snowflake the Gorilla got his name because of his white skin. The Barcelona zoo is located in Barcelona, Spain. It grew in popularity primarily because it was the home of… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: Coyotes are great swimmers but only get wet if there is no other choice. Excellent climbers, coyotes can scale rock cliffs and fences by hooking their strong claws… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points This mountain lion had to resort to its climbing skills and find refuge in the branches of a rather small tree. The hunting dogs are barking and howling… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
This video starts with roaring applause. A man with his arm outstretched wearing an animal handling glove releases a bald eagle inside a football stadium. The stadium is not completely… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points In Boston, there are great white sharks near the local bodies of water, and one is nicknamed Scarface based on a rather large scar across its face. Atlantic… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
This video starts with a look at a tender moment shared between a Mexican gray wolf and his two cubs. He’s laying down on the grass in a relaxed pose… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago