American alligators are one of the most well-known wild animals in Florida. While they are most common in central and southern Florida, some alligators also reside in northern Florida. Here… Read More
By Ava Peluso 4 weeks ago
Ava Peluso is a writer at A-Z Animals where her focus is on wildlife and locally relevant topics. She has a Bachelor's degree in Communication from DeSales University, which she earned in 2021. She also has experience volunteering with animals and caring for numerous personal pets.
A resident of Pennsylvania, Ava enjoys reading about animals and watching birds and other wildlife.
American alligators are one of the most well-known wild animals in Florida. While they are most common in central and southern Florida, some alligators also reside in northern Florida. Here… Read More
By Ava Peluso 4 weeks ago
Hummingbirds are flashy, colorful birds that many people try to attract to their yards or gardens. In Tennessee, the local ruby-throated hummingbirds have been absent for several months since they… Read More
By Ava Peluso 8 months ago
Irises are popular garden flowers with a distinctive shape. Their name means “rainbow” and also refers to the Greek goddess of messaging. There are over 300 different species of irises.… Read More
By Ava Peluso 8 months ago
Australia is known for its unique wildlife and culture. If you live there or have an Australian dog breed such as an Australian shepherd or Australian cattle dog, you may… Read More
By Ava Peluso 9 months ago
Crows are a common type of bird that most people have seen. Unlike many other birds, crows do not migrate, so they are just as common in the winter. There… Read More
By Ava Peluso 10 months ago
Rabbits are popular pets, but they're also common in the wild. If you live somewhere with open, grassy spaces, you have likely seen wild rabbits near your home. Between March… Read More
By Ava Peluso 11 months ago
The bear is one of the most iconic large mammals in North America. Three species of bears live in North America: the North American black bear, the brown bear, and… Read More
By Ava Peluso 12 months ago
One of the most well known facts about birds is that they migrate, or fly south in the winter. However, not all birds migrate. Even in cold climates, some birds… Read More
By Ava Peluso 12 months ago
Monitor lizards and snakes are two types of reptiles that are popular both to keep as pets and to learn about or study. Monitor lizards are lizards in the genus… Read More
By Ava Peluso 1 year ago
"Mustang" and "bronco" are two of the most common terms that refer to horses. Both have sports teams and models of cars named after them. What do these two terms… Read More
By Ava Peluso 1 year ago
In areas with temperate climates like Pennsylvania, the planting season is primarily in spring. However, quite a few vegetables, flowers, and other plants can or must be planted in late… Read More
By Ava Peluso 1 year ago
Like sloths, bats hang upside down to sleep. Bats are one of the largest groups of mammals on earth, with more than 1300 species. They are unique among mammals as… Read More
By Ava Peluso 1 year ago