Angie Menjivar
Author for A-Z Animals

This video is unreal. Right from the beginning, it takes a second for your brain to register what you’re looking at. A gigantic bluefin tuna is hanging just off the… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago

Key Points: The video was recorded in March 2020, showcasing clear water conditions. Using a drone, the narrator unexpectedly spots a great white shark. The shark is observed swimming close… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago

Key Points A rock climber reaches down to keep descending and looks back up to see a black bear barreling toward him. As soon as the bear approaches him, its… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Key Points In their natural environment, polar bears have nearly zero predators. Polar bears eat a large amount of fat and meat to stay warm. In this video, see a… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Key Points Mountain goats are able to scale incredible heights on insane terrains. They have specialized hooves that allow them to perform these death-defying feats. Their streamlined bodies also assist… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

If you have a domesticated cat at home, you know it loves to perch from the highest point in your environment to stake out the place. An aerial view provides… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Maybe you’ve accidentally (or mischievously) tinkered with some low-voltage items like batteries or even an electric dog collar. The jolt you feel is frightening but not deadly. Consider a 9-volt… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Key Points: In the video below, two domestic dogs--a husky and a German shepherd--encounter a cougar. While dogs usually demonstrate dominance over domestic cats, these two have their work cut… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

They have blue blood and three hearts. Octopuses are fascinating, eight-armed creatures that have time and time again demonstrated their astonishing intelligence. Octolab.tv presents a video that explores the enthralling… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Beluga whales are incredibly expressive. They are recognized as one of the most vocal species of whales. They’re also unique in that they can swim backward. Imagine that skill in… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Key Points: There is nothing scarier than trying to enjoy fishing in a quaint setting, only to have a dreaded shark jump out at you. Sharks are known predators made… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Key Points A large brown pit approaches one of these animatronic dogs and they are face to face. The mechanical pup is a mere three or four feet from the… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Key Points: This startling video shows a black Labrador encountering two killer whales after chasing a stick thrown into the ocean. Black Labradors are descended from St. Johns Water Dogs,… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Yes, that’s a loaded title, and this video delivers! Right at the start, you’re getting the view of a tense moment. The massive python has already wrapped its body around… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

In Africa, there are two main types of rhinos—the black rhino and the white rhino. There has been a wave of conservation efforts over the years, with the white rhino… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Key Points: Killer whales, also called orcas, are members of the dolphin family and live in every ocean in the world. In this video, a woman can be seen calmly… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Key Points As if he was backstage and preparing for a show, Cenzoo the gorilla makes a grand entrance with that unmistakable Michael Jackson slide as soon as his cage… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Hyenas are often thought of as scavengers that have the last laugh when taking over another animal’s kill. However, hyenas are quite adept hunters. They have incredibly powerful jaws that… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Lake Superior is the largest of all the North American Great Lakes. If ever you’re flying over the U.S. states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Michigan, you can spot this huge… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Key Points Lionesses are generally responsible for the bulk of hunting duties. They tend to stalk and surround their prey before closing in. Generally, pachyderms - rhinos included - are… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

The American bison is the national mammal of the U.S. Bison are easily the largest mammal found throughout North America—they reach heights of about six feet and weigh an almost… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Key Points A crab is walking along on its sideways walk away from a lion who is lying down, watching it intently. The lion, calm and curious, lies down in… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Key Points Male great whites typically grow to be between 1,200 and 1,700 pounds. Some of the largest adult females of the species have tipped the scales at 5,000 pounds!… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Key Points It isn't normal behavior for a moose to chase down a grizzly bear. Moose can be nervous creatures whereas bears are not. Moose will become aggressive during certain… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Key Points: You normally wouldn't call a grizzly bear prey, but they can be when a full pack of wolves gets involved, as can be seen in this video. A… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago

Penguins can often be seen huddling in large groups—not only does this behavior help them keep warm, but it also helps to protect them from predators. They are also fast… Read More

By Angie Menjivar 2 years ago