Baylee Bunce
Author for A-Z Animals

A striking breed with American origins, the Appaloosa has long been valued for its intelligence, endurance, and beautiful spotted coats. The distinctive spotted coat is not unique to the Appaloosa… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 1 year ago

Bobcats are one of wildlife conservation's greatest success stories in most of the United States. Whereas population decline occurred in Midwest states, leading to local extinction in states like Iowa… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 1 year ago

Michigan rarely sees ice storms, mainly due to its position in the far northern part of the United States. Cold temperatures in the winter more often dump snow on Michigan… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 1 year ago

Although many people criticize modern-day sled dog races due to stories about cruel treatment, the tradition of sled dogs goes back further than you might realize. Many modern races aim to… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 1 year ago

Many birds, fish, mollusks, and other animals went extinct in 2023. However, declaring an animal extinct means that many of these creatures probably ceased to exist on the planet many… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 1 year ago

In the Japanese language, maneki-neko translates as 'beckoning cat.' Found all over Japan, these figurines serve as a popular good luck symbol. They have also spread to other Asian communities… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 1 year ago

Most of Indiana, which sits in the midwestern part of the United States, experiences powerful winter weather thanks to its northerly position in the hemisphere. Hoosiers know what they must… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 1 year ago

With their playful attitudes and intelligent minds, huskies are some of the most unique working dogs in the world. Highly trainable huskies require plenty of mental stimulation to keep their… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 1 year ago

White horses have long been appealing to many cultures and people. The dramatic brightness of their coats captures the eye and lends them a certain mystical quality. But not all… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 1 year ago

A native tree to the river valleys of Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, the Osage orange (Maclura pomifera) also grows in many states east of the Mississippi River. This tree… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 1 year ago

A bright, cheerful plant that comes alive in time for the festive season, poinsettias (Euphorbia plurcherrima) are native to Mexico. The colored portion of the poinsettia is not actually a flower, but a… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 1 year ago

Piebald horses are a widely popular horse color with a distinct black-and-white look. Not specific to any particular breed of horse, piebald coloring in horses depends a lot on genetics.… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 1 year ago

At first glance, lions might all appear to come in the same warm, tawny yellow color. However, there are noticeable variations in coat color among male and female lions. These… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 2 years ago

Many beautiful and unique birds live in Louisiana, although some move away for migration or breeding during certain times of the year. Other birds come into the state from elsewhere… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 2 years ago

An estimated 480 million cats roam around the world as stray cats without a permanent home. Many stray cats are considered feral. A feral cat do not receive much human… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 2 years ago

Lions, or Panthera leo, make their home in Africa and Northwestern India. As predators, lions have evolved to their conditions and way of life, which means they are large, powerful… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 2 years ago

Wildlife sanctuaries offer spaces for the public to learn more about endangered and exploited animal species. Many different sanctuaries aid animals that cannot help themselves, whether they have been raised… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 2 years ago

All the oceans of the world are full of unique phenomena. Oceanographers have been able to document the movement of ocean waters to indicate things like currents, weather, and more.… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 2 years ago

Some places excite the imagination due to their mysterious nature, like the oldest forest in Europe. Whether you are familiar with this forest or were unaware such a place existed,… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 2 years ago

Whether you want to extend your vegetable harvest into fall or you want to establish native plants, you have plenty of options for planting in Southern California in October. While… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 2 years ago

New England is a region in the United States comprising six northeastern states. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont have similar growing zones and climates. The best… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 2 years ago

From the beautiful suburbs of Chicago in the north to the exquisite canopies of the Shawnee National Forest, Illinois is replete with beautiful places to see leaves change color. But… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 2 years ago

Bombay cats came about thanks to the unique mixture of a sable Burmese and a black American Shorthairs. The result was a panther-like housecat with a muscular build and an… Read More

By Baylee Bunce 2 years ago