Out of all the animals on Earth, only those that spend most of their lives in the trees can truly be called arboreal animals. These animals don't live on the… Read More
By Brandi Allred 7 months ago
Brandi is a professional writer by day and a fiction writer by night. Her nonfiction work focuses on animals, nature, and conservation. She holds degrees in English and Anthropology, and spends her free time writing horror, scifi, and fantasy stories.
Out of all the animals on Earth, only those that spend most of their lives in the trees can truly be called arboreal animals. These animals don't live on the… Read More
By Brandi Allred 7 months ago
Snakes are ancient reptiles that have been around for over 100 million years. Today, they live on every continent except Antarctica. All snakes are carnivores, some eat only eggs, and… Read More
By Brandi Allred 7 months ago
When it comes to the question of whether or not male lions actually hunt, the answer is somewhat ambiguous. Lions, the pride of Africa, are a highly sexually dimorphic species.… Read More
By Brandi Allred 8 months ago
Whether you’re looking for a first-time companion or another furry friend to add to your family, a small dog might be the right choice. Dogs come in all colors, temperaments,… Read More
By Brandi Allred 8 months ago
Lions are recognizable all over the world. Their thundering roars fill us with images of circus performers and prides of feline hunters roaming the plains of Africa. Once endemic to… Read More
By Brandi Allred 8 months ago
Great white sharks are perhaps the most famous fish swimming in our oceans. They evoke fear in many, awe in some, and curiosity in others. Great whites can get up… Read More
By Brandi Allred 8 months ago
Colorado. The Rocky Mountain State. Located in the western United States, Colorado straddles the line between prairie and mountain. Spanning hundreds of miles from end to end, the state has… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Geoducks (pronounced “gooey-duck”) are some of the strangest-looking, tastiest bivalves on the planet. That is if you enjoy eating odd treats from the sea. Or, more accurately, from the sand.… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Idaho, located in the western United States, has a population of just under two million people. This extensive state covers everything from forests and vast river plains to towering mountain… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Despite its long history, Arizona didn’t become a state until 1912. Today, Arizona is home to over seven million people, including 27 Native American tribes. Arizona makes up the southwesternmost… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Despite its relatively small size, Pennsylvania has the fifth highest population of any U.S. state. Famous for both its historic cities and forested rolling mountains, Pennsylvania is not a state… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Alaska is the northernmost state in the United States, it’s also the largest state in the country. Characterized by forested mountains, icy tundra, and hundreds of miles of coast, Alaska… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Famously known as the Peach State, Georgia sits just above Florida on the East Coast with a small slip of its very own coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. The state,… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Idaho is one of the wildest, most varied states in the country. It spans two separate time zones, and stretches all the way from Nevada and Utah in the south,… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Key Points Rainy River-Rainy Lake Watershed is the largest man-made lake in Minnesota. It is on the border between Minnesota and the Canadian Province of Ontario, covers 583,791 acres, and is… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Key Points: Harry S. Truman Lake is unquestionably the largest man-made lake in Missouri. It has a surface area of more than 55,000 acres at a normal level and around… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Every year, there are a handful of shark attacks around the world. Many bites are unprovoked, while some are provoked (occur when people are purposefully interacting with or harassing sharks).… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
If you’ve spent any time outdoors, then you’ve probably been told to watch out for ticks. You may have even been bitten by one or found one on your dog.… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
According to one source, there were a total of 91 verified shark attacks in 2022. In 2021, there were 73 confirmed unprovoked shark attacks, and 39 confirmed provoked shark attacks.… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Mange in dogs is one of the most visible, common infections to afflict our canine companions. But, did you know that there are actually two types of mange, each with… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
With right around one million residents, Ohio’s capital is one of the largest cities in the Midwest. Columbus is home to the Franklin Park Conservatory, the Columbus Museum of Art,… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Known as the windy city, Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States (after only New York City and Los Angeles). Chicago is home to the Chicago… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Home to the Alamo, San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas. Visitors can enjoy San Antonio’s thriving downtown scene, take in a San Antonio Spurs game, or… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
San Francisco might not be the largest city in the United States, but it's one of the most densely populated! Located on the coast of Northern California, this picturesque city… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Los Angeles, also known as L.A., is the largest city in California, and the second largest city in the United States, second only to New York City. Positioned between the… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
One half of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Dallas is home to over 7.5 million people. With all those residents, it’s no wonder that there are tons of pet-friendly events to… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
San Jose is one of the largest cities in California, and in the United States. Comprising the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose is home to over one million people.… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Phoenix is the most populous city in Arizona, with nearly two million residents. It’s also the state capital and boasts a wide variety of historic and modern appeals. Visitors can… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Austin, Texas has the 11th highest population of any United States city. It’s located in the center of eastern Texas and benefits from both a vibrant downtown scene and a… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Alabama is home to turkeys, black bears, a wide variety of snakes, and yes, alligators. But, how many alligators live in Alabama? As one of only 10 states that play… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Alligators are among the largest reptiles on Earth; they’re second only to their larger cousins, the true crocodiles. Both alligators and crocodiles are considered Crocodilians, along with caimans, gharials, and… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Alligators might not be the largest members of the Crocodilia order of animals, but they’re certainly some of the most famous. These semi-aquatic reptiles live only in North America, where… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Reaching lengths of up to 19 feet and living fifty years or more in the wild, alligators are some of the most impressive reptiles out there. Like crocodiles and komodo… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Bucks, billies, nannies, kids, does — all of these names refer to the same thing: the goat. Goats come in many sizes and colors, ranging from the tiny pygmy goat,… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
To some, alligators are the stuff of nightmares. To others, they’re extraordinary hunters from another time. Still, to others, they’re nothing more than a meal. Louisiana is home to a rich… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Alligators are some of the largest reptiles on the planet. These semi-aquatic carnivores inhabit the lakes, rivers, and wetlands of the southeastern United States—including Georgia. Alligators can be found throughout… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Oklahoma is home to many things: white-tailed deer, bullfrogs, turkeys, but alligators? It’s true: a tiny part of Oklahoma plays host to the semi-aquatic reptile known as the American alligator.… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Georgia might be famous for its peaches, but it’s home to something a little scarier than a peach: the mighty alligator. These creatures have been around for 65 million years,… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Alligators have famously armored hides and teeth that look like they could punch through a tank. They’re found only in the southeastern United States, with the exception of the highly… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
In Mississippi, alligators are just a fact of life. In fact, the American alligator’s scientific name is actually Alligator mississippiensis. There are only two species of alligator in the world,… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
North America is home to just two species of crocodilian; the American alligator, and the American crocodile. There are also a few pockets of spectacled caiman (another crocodilian) living in… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Goats can be wondrous animals. Full of vivacity and charm, these compact farmyard animals have become popular both as pets and as livestock. Domesticated around 10,000 years ago, goats have… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
The pygmy goat, once used primarily for meat, and later, scientific research is now a popular pet and hobby farm animal. Descending from domestic goats in Africa, these achondroplastic (dwarf)… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Goats are members of the Bovidae family of animals, which also includes cattle, antelope, buffalo, and goat-antelope. They’re ruminants who digest their food not once, but twice, using their four… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
The modern domestic goat (Capra hircus), was first domesticated somewhere in Asia thousands of years ago. Today, goats are easily recognizable by their compact build, light frames, backward curving horns,… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Every pet parent knows that dogs love almost nothing more than sharing whatever you have on your plate. This includes fast food items like chicken nuggets, fries, burgers, and even… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
All domestic goats come from the same wild forebearer, a wild goat known as the pasang. Goats, as we know them, were first domesticated around 10,000 years ago somewhere in… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
On average, pygmy goats have a lifespan of 10-15 years. Goats, along with sheep, chickens, cows, and horses, are one of the most easily recognizable stock animals on the planet.… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Dogs are our best friends; they comfort us when we’re down, they warn us about neighborhood threats (like delivery drivers and postal employees), and, often times they share our meals… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Whether you’re the proud parent of a new puppy or the seasoned owner of a longtime companion, you’ve probably questioned what you can and can’t feed your dog. One of… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago