Lots of people know the adage, “Leaves of three, let it be." Of course, it’s not that simple. There are lots of plants with groupings of three leaflets that are… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 9 months ago
Arlene Mckanic
Arlene Mckanic is a writer for A-Z Animals whose focus is on plants and animals of all kinds, from ants to elephants. She has a Bachelor's Degree from City College of New York.
A resident of South Carolina, she loves gardening and though she doesn't have pets, a black racer snake does live in her kitchen.
The following animals have eight letters in their name, at least in modern languages. Read on for more information about these eight-letter animals. This diverse group of animals all have… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 9 months ago
Part of the Appalachian Mountains, the Blue Ridge Mountains feature some of the tallest and most beautiful mountains in North America. Time has made these old mountains a little less… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 9 months ago
You’ll find Lake St. Clair right between Ontario and Michigan. It is actually one of the Great Lakes, though at 430 square miles, it’s a fraction of the size of… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 9 months ago
Hummingbirds love these lovely vines! Have you ever gone for a walk in the woods and seen a vine with startling red flowers? Whether it’s a honeysuckle, a trumpet vine,… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 9 months ago
Many trees are native to the state of Missouri. They thrive in the state’s fertile soil, good amount of rainfall, and hardiness zones. These zones range from Zone 5b in… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 9 months ago
There are so many incredible dinosaurs whose name starts with P that you could write volumes about them. The following is just a sampling, from the earliest dinosaurs to those… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 9 months ago
Cilantro is a delightful culinary addition to Hispanic cuisine. Of course, the percentage of the population that says it tastes like soap would disagree. In any case, every part of… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 9 months ago
Animal names range from the short and sweet "ox" to the famously long "humuhumunukunukuapua'a" (a Hawaiian fish). However, the great majority of animal names fall somewhere in the middle. Here… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 9 months ago
In 1921, fashion designer Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel launched her first perfume, which was compounded by the chemist Ernest Beaux. It was named No. 5. You may think the most… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 10 months ago
Herbs are usually tough plants. Many are perennials, but even annuals can thrive in a variety of hardiness zones and tolerate winter in cold climates. Herbs are most often grown… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 10 months ago
Native to northern Africa and the Middle East, people have used dill for thousands of years as an herb and a medicine. Indeed, archaeologists found dill in the tomb of… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 10 months ago
Perennial flowers return year after year. They can return for two or three years or for decades, depending on the species. Though some people believe they’re not as showy as… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 10 months ago
It’s both a blessing and a curse that dinosaurs are extinct. We couldn't live in a world with these beasts stopping around, and if we could, we probably wouldn't want… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 10 months ago
Southern California’s climate is wonderful most of the year. The summers are dry, and the winters are mild but wet. Hardiness zones range from 5a in the mountains to 11a… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 10 months ago
The 8 Best Tank Mates for Tiger Barbs The tiger barb is a beautiful little aquarium fish that gets its name due to its yellow body, orange fins and snout,… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 10 months ago
In 1803, the French zoologist François Marie Daudin gave the name python to any non-venomous, mottled snake with a forked tongue. The name now describes a genus of snakes that… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 10 months ago
The number of animals with five-letter names is frankly too long to list. Everyone’s heard of the horse, the mouse, the shark, the snake, the skunk, and the goose. But… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 10 months ago
Humans have bred dogs for many types of work in many types of weather, and hot weather is no exception. Though you can find all breeds of dogs living in… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 10 months ago
Snakes are found in just about every corner of the world save the polar regions. Indiana is no exception. As in most places in North America, most of Indiana’s snakes… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 10 months ago
Who doesn’t like purple vegetables? It may seem an exotic color, but there are an amazing number of veggies that can come in shades of purple. What causes a vegetable… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 10 months ago
When you think of beautiful flowering trees you probably think of trees that blossom in spring, such as dogwoods, redbuds, or cherry trees. But there are trees that put forth… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 10 months ago
If you’ve ever been caught somewhere during a spell of bad weather, you might have noticed tiny white balls, maybe smaller than beach pebbles, that fall from the sky. Eventually,… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 10 months ago
Kyawthuite, the rarest mineral on earth, resembles this orange sapphire. The International Mineralogical Association recognizes 6,000 minerals, and many of them, such as garnet, are abundant. But the rarest mineral… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
Humans have been telling stories about improbable, inexplicable, or even impossible things since they learned how to tell stories. Sometimes those stories linger in the zeitgeist, even though they can’t… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
The Cascade Range is a chain of mountains that stretches from Northern California into Southern British Columbia. People enjoy these mountains for their awesome beauty and for camping, hiking, skiing,… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
A sinkhole is a section of land that has collapsed in on itself, sometimes for many feet. If the sinkhole is big enough, it can swallow an entire house. But… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
Most insects aren’t interested in human beings. If an insect bites, it usually bites in self-defense, like the giant water bug. However, there are insects that have evolved to seek… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
Imagine that you’re walking through the woods in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. You delight in the calm and beauty surrounding you, before hearing a tap-tap-tapping. After looking around, you determine… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
Arizona is a state that doesn’t lack for attractions. Consider, for example, the Grand Canyon. But you may be surprised to know that Arizona is home to a number of… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
Finding out where Houston is located on a map depends on what “Houston” you’re referring to. Of course, most people think of Houston, Texas, but did you know there are… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
The emu is a large, flightless bird native to Australia, home of the world’s most fascinating and frankly unusual animals. People have been eating emu meat for thousands of years,… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
Say you’re a person who notices that feral cats are hanging around your home. You take pity on them — even though you shouldn’t — and decide to put tins… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
First, the similarities between the Jack Russell and the Boston terriers. They are energetic, long-lived, intelligent, and devoted to their humans. But there are some differences between these two pooches,… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
The Sampson County Landfill is the largest landfill in North Carolina. Covering 135 acres, it’s found at 7434 Roseboro Highway in Roseboro. Since 2000, it’s been operated by the Glover… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
This strong, intelligent, beautiful dog with amazing blue eyes and a fluffy double coat meant to withstand the cold of Siberia is the favorite pet of many. If you’d love… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
Wasps are fascinating insects. Though most wasps sting, they are crucial for the health of the ecosystem. Many wasps parasitize insects that damage crops and gardens. They keep the population… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
Key Points: Harrison built a house called Grouseland in Vincennes, Indiana, on a spacious 300-acre property. He chose this name because the area had a surplus of game birds, particularly… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
Key Points: Dover is the oldest permanently settled town in New Hampshire, with a history dating back to 1623. From a small fishing village, Dover has evolved into the state's… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 11 months ago
Here are the 10 Smallest Airports in the United States. Even the smallest airport in the United States covers dozens of acres. Airplanes, even little ones, need a lot of… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 12 months ago
Key Points An Irish setter’s life expectancy is 10 to 15 years These dogs have characteristic silky, red coats The breed usually lives for about 12 years A popular gun… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 12 months ago
Flower names begin with all letters of the alphabet, from anemones to zinnias, and some of the most beautiful flowers have names that start with the letter P. Some of… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 12 months ago
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