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 11 months 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.
Maricopa County sits in south-central Arizona, U.S. Its county seat is Phoenix, the fifth most populous city in the U.S. Despite its highest population, Maricopa County’s landscape includes epically wild… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 11 months ago
Terming someone "a snake oil salesman" isn’t a compliment. This phrase describes something fraudulent or worthless — it’s often used in politics to describe the opposition. So, where did this… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months ago
No one wants to get caught out by sleet or hail. It’ll end in a drenching and potential injury depending on the severity of the storm, but do you know… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 12 months ago
Pollywog vs. Tadpole, are they the same thing? If you’ve typed this question into Google, you're not alone. It’s a common question and a sensible one at that. The names… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 12 months 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 12 months ago
A Labrador husky is an unusual pet because it’s not what most people think. Labrador huskies are not a cross between a Labrador dog and a husky dog but a… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 12 months 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 12 months 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 12 months 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 12 months ago
This article looks at rare elements and how we use them. Elements are substances made from their own specific type of atoms, and they can’t break down into other substances.… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 12 months 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 12 months 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 12 months ago
When you’re out hiking and exploring the woods, poop, or scat as it’s commonly called, is all around you. Some of it is easy to identify, but some types are… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 12 months ago
Experts estimate the total number of living fish species on the planet sits between 32-34,000. That’s more than mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians added together, so it’s no wonder some… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 12 months ago
The popular Jurassic Park movie franchise involves a lot of CGI and on-set work. Still, computers can’t generate the kind of stunning scenery that exists in reality across the world.… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 12 months 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 12 months 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 1 year 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 1 year ago
The mighty Mississippi River is an important waterway that runs south over 2,340 miles and bisects most of the U.S. Lake Itasca in Clearwater County, Minnesota, is its source, and… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago
Mississippi has its fair share of powerful tornadoes and is one of the top five states overall for tornado strikes. Even small tornadoes cause devastating damage, but the biggest, widest,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year 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 1 year ago
Missouri is a midwestern state with numerous life-filled biomes from the northern plains to large river bluffs, sinkholes, and caves, but it’s a mountain range we’re looking at today. Let’s… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year 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 1 year ago
Key Points The highest bridge in Missouri is 52 feet above the Missouri River, with a majestic pylon stretching 316 feet into the clouds. The Bond Bridge was built to… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year 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 1 year ago
Herding dogs have a natural instinct to herd and control movement. Humans have used dogs to herd since the beginning of our relationship 10,000 years ago, so there are many… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year ago
Bulls are one of the largest and strongest animals that humans have domesticated. There are many breeds of cattle, all with their scale-tipping bulls. Over the centuries, humans have created… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year ago
Setting a state record for the largest fish is a worthy feat! Brook trout are not the largest fish, but a lot of their state records were set decades ago.… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year ago
Texas isn't known for its water sources, but the Lone Star State has many rivers, pools, dams, and waterfalls. Many Texan waterfalls are on private property, so it's not possible… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year ago
Key Points The deepest lake in Cuyahoga County is Lake Erie. Its average depth is 62 feet, and its deepest point is 210 feet. Although Lake Erie is the smallest,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year ago
Canine hip dysplasia is a distressing condition that requires veterinary attention and lots of support from a loving owner. Dogs with hip dysplasia vary in size and breed, but the… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year ago
The Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly is the largest butterfly in the world. Still, the species is endangered, and so sought after by butterfly specimen collectors they have a special law… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year ago
Parrots are amazingly intelligent birds and great companions, but like all animals, they are wary of new surroundings and people, so it takes time to tame a parrot. However, the… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year ago
An elephant never forgets — or does it? Elephants are intelligent mammals that recall faces and places, but how much can they actually remember? Let’s find out about elephant memory:… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year ago
Finding Nemo is a great story about friendship and bravery. It’s full of fishy characters, from tiny clownfish Nemo to powerful sharks, but did you know the types of sharks… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year ago
Dogs love bones, and what could be more natural than letting Rover gnaw on a bone? Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as that. Wild dogs eat bones, and the marrow… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year ago
Guppies are one of the most popular freshwater tank fish in the world. They are hardy little colorful fish with strong appetites that liven up an aquarium, but what about… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year ago
Buffaloes are large bovines with incredible horns and powerful bodies. They are responsible for 200 human deaths a year, but even though they kill humans, they don’t eat them. This… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 year ago
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