Jade plants can be beautiful additions to your household with the right care. Popular jade plants Crassula ovata are easy to care for, and they look amazing with their thick,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Rebecca Mathews
Rebecca is a writer at A-Z Animals where her primary focus is on plants and geography. Rebecca has been writing and researching the environment for over 10 years and holds a Master’s Degree from Reading University in Archaeology, which she earned in 2005.
A resident of England’s south coast, Rebecca enjoys rehabilitating injured wildlife and visiting Greek islands to support the stray cat population.
What types of flowers suit Washington? It's a state with several USDA growing zones, so planting up the yard requires forethought to avoid costly expenses. This article helps guide your… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Mammals are intelligent creatures. From elephants to apes and dolphins, our world’s clever, empathetic, and organized mammals display high intelligence levels. We know our pets are pretty clever, but what… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Vermont is known for its hot summer and cold winter, but what flowers will grow in such extremes? Let’s take a look at the best annual flowers for Vermont, when… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Cheerful chrysanthemums brighten up outdoor spaces across USDA zones 5 to 9. Their colorful flowers and easy-grow nature mean they’re a popular choice, but many folks wonder how they can… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Beautiful easy-care houseplants don’t come better than hoyas. These regal, lush green plants turn homes into leafy tropical spaces, but which one is top of the purchase list? Two hoyas… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Arizona is packed with arid landscapes and contains part of four incredible deserts. These deserts provide habitats to some epic animals, some of which might be considered dangerous if you… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Gorgeous blooming flowers fill gardens with amazing color, scent, and movement, but most importantly, they provide food sources for our precious pollinators. Even one or two plants can make a… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
England has three snake species: venomous adders, grass snakes, and smooth snakes. You might have heard of a slow worm too, but although this looks like a snake, it’s a… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Popular snake plants are one of the most stylish and resilient houseplants you can own. They need very little care and always look fabulous with their upright snake-like fleshy leaves.… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
South Carolina is home to a healthy alligator population, but our ever-expanding buildings encroach on alligator territory. This leads to conflict as neither species wants to spend much time with… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
England’s deepest lakes are chiefly located in the beautiful Lake District in Cumbria. Geological processes created most of them 10,000 years ago, but one or two are man-made reservoirs. In… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Brown recluse spiders (Loxosceles reclusa) give a nasty nip, and they have a secretive habit of hiding beneath picture frames, but are they dangerous? This article will discover brown recluse… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Key Points No snake species is native to Hawaii; all are invasive The Hawaiian Islands have only five natural lakes plus 130 state dams No Hawaiian Islands have snake-infested lakes… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Palm and palmetto sound very similar, but are they the same thing? This article will discover palmetto trees vs. palm trees and compare these iconic trees of the south and… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Kvichak River is a large river approximately 80 kilometers long. It’s famed for a massive salmon run and said to have some of the cleanest water around, so what lives… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Here are 12 Animals That Prowl Atop Maryland's Tallest Mountain Animals that prowl on mountaintops and the surrounding wilderness are usually some of our largest land predators. Still, there are… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Amazing Venus fly traps (Dionaea muscipula) are carnivorous plants with fascinating habits. They tempt insects near with sweet nectar, then trap them between hinged leaves and digest the unfortunate creature… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Colorado is home to spectacular wildlife, from tiny pikas to powerful cougars. The remote location and dizzying height of its mountains, including those in the Rocky Mountains, keep many humans… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Europe has no shortage of incredible lakes. From crystal clear mountain lakes packed with wildlife to man-made hydro-efficient reservoirs, water is all around. The deepest lake in Europe is in… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Iowa is packed with over 1,100 incredible wildlife species thanks to its diverse forests, lakes, rivers, farmland, and prairies. It’s home to the rare black and white bobolink bird that… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Key Points Few animals in Arizona’s skies are dangerous to humans. In the distant past, pterosaurs ruled Arizona’s skies. Arizona is home to 15 hawk species. Dangerous birds, bees, and… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
England is not known for its aggressive animals. Most of the big predators, such as wolves, were hunted to extinction in the 19th century or before. Dangerous bears, big cats,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
The Hawaiian Islands are a beautiful place filled with unusual endemic animals. It’s known for being pretty safe when it comes to the land-based fauna because there are barely any… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Both whale sharks and sperm whales are sea giants. While it’s easy to imagine a fight between the two, it's not clear how these colossal creatures would actually duke it… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Parasaurolophus was an herbivorous dinosaur that lived 76-74 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period. It’s notable for its unusual head crest that kept paleontologists guessing for years. This… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Muskellunge fish swim in Canada and the northern United States and were introduced to 31 U.S. eastern and western states as sport fish in the 1950s. Musky are notoriously difficult to… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
In this article, we’ll uncover everything about Shih Tzu's pregnancy, including their gestation period, weekly milestones, and a care guide to help prepare and see you through this exciting but… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Ants are fascinating creatures, but when they invade homes, it’s a nuisance, not least because some species have nasty bites and stings. There are over 792 ant species in North… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Houseplants transform an indoor space. They bring purified air, gorgeous greenery, and outdoorsy biophilic feels to any room. Rare houseplants go one step further because they’re exciting and interesting, too;… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Deep lakes are fascinating geological or man-made features; the deeper they go, the more riveting they become. Asia is the Earth’s largest continent, and it contains a vast array of… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
We’re used to growing vegetables for the table, but did you know edible flowers are tasty too? Lots of plants produce delicious flowers, but here are the best ten edible… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
The Secret Life of Pets is a fun family adventure story packed with animals from rabbits to pigs and cats to dogs. Duke is a dog, and he is also… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
If you’re considering adding a Yorkiepoo to your family, there’s plenty to consider, including the color of your new addition. Yorkiepoo dogs have wide-ranging coats, so let’s take a look… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Brook trout and brown trout are both excellent game fish that put up a fight and create plenty of excitement for anglers. The trouble is, they are similar-looking fish, and… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Common fish that start with the letter S include sole, sea bass, sharks, shad, speckled trout, skipjack tuna, sea lamprey, sawfish, stonefish, sturgeon, snapper, swordfish, salmon, siamese fighting fish, and… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Common flowers that start with the letter A include African Lily, Aconite, Amaryllis, Anemone, Anthurium, Aster, Angelonia, African Daisy, Astilbe, Alchemilla, Aubrieta, Arum Lily, Anthericum, Alyssum, and Angel Trumpet. Read… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
If you are considering adding an Italian greyhound to your family, one of the questions you’ll ask is about Italian greyhounds' lifespan: How long do Italian greyhounds live? It’s a… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Kelp and seaweed might seem exactly the same, but they differ in several ways. From size to color and habitat to uses, this article will uncover the kelp vs. seaweed… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Marmaduke is a comic strip about the Winslow family and their tall, messy, and hectic dog, Marmaduke. It premiered in June 1954 and ended in 2015 following the creator Brad… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
South Carolina and roses go hand in hand. Spring-to-fall warmth ensures sun-loving roses do their blooming best, not only once but often several times throughout the year. There are many… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Key Points Possums do not build bird-type nests in tree branches, instead, they find a sheltered spot that’s dry, quiet, and dark because they don’t like light. They like to… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
The Mississippi River is better known for catastrophic floods than low points. However, due to climate change and building works, its water level has reached critical levels. At one point,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
The mighty Mississippi River runs through 10 U.S. states. It’s an important migration route for wildlife and a critical commercial waterway for business. The river runs south for 2,340 miles… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Dolphins are one of the most intelligent animals on our planet, and in many cases, they are at the top of the food chain. This means they have very few… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Key Points The deepest lake in Southern California is a man-made reservoir called Pyramid Lake. The lake was created with the completion of the Pyramid Dam in 1973, which sits… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Mosquitoes are a worldwide concern because they spread diseases like malaria, creating painful, itching bites. The death toll from malaria in the 20th century ranged from 150 to 200 million,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Pennsylvania is a large state in the northeast region of the United States with diverse biomes. Its ecosystems include the Appalachian mountains, coastlines, forests, grasslands, and wetlands, so there is… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Scientific names are always a mouthful, but some are really exceptional. Take Micropachycephalosaurus, for example! Micropachycephalosaurus is the dinosaur with the longest name. When you break down the constituent syllables,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
Cockroaches don’t usually top folks’ favorite animal lists, but they are fascinating creatures capable of surviving where many life forms could not. The roaches we see most often are the… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago
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