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 2 years ago
Brandi Allred
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.
The sun might seem like a constant, never changing presence in our lives. And, in most ways, that’s true. But, the sun doesn’t always emit the same amount of light… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
We’ve all looked up into the sky, eyes averted just enough to preserve our vision, to look in wonder at the glowing orb in the sky that powers everything on… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
We all know what the sun is; it's the thing that provides all light and heat on Earth. But, just how bright is the sun? The answer might not be… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
The sun is the basis of all life in the solar system. Without it, we wouldn’t exist. In fact, life on Earth wouldn’t exist, at least, as we know it.… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Conservation efforts in Africa are stronger now than they’ve ever been. However, unfortunately, extinction is nothing new to this vast continent. Africa is home to some of the greatest biodiversity… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Polar bears are some of the most famous, feared animals on Earth. These bears, known scientifically as Ursus maritimus, live only in the coldest parts of the world, where they… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Scientists have collected the bones of over 100,000 cave bears. Modern polar and grizzly bears are their distant cousins. Once upon a time, people thought the massive bones they so… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Hawks are some of the most ubiquitous birds in the world. They’re found on every continent except Antarctica and go by many common names, including buzzard, harrier, kite, caracara, and… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
As you might have guessed from their name, Caspian tigers once lived near the Caspian Sea in Central Asia. Tigers, once widespread across most of Asia, have lost more than… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Throughout the world, species are going extinct at an unprecedented rate. Many of these species, like the Cape penguin, will likely be gone by 2050. Many birds, like the moa… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Today, in the forests of Borneo and Sumatra, wild orangutans fight for survival against an ever increasing tide of deforestation and ecological devastation. But, hundreds of thousands of years ago,… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Key Points The largest reptiles on the planet, saltwater crocodiles not only live in northern Australia but have made their way to the South Pacific.As a result, their entire range… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
There are 23 species of crocodilian spanning eight genera. Crocodilians include crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials. Like all reptiles, crocodiles are cold blooded. Here, we’ll discover the fascinating way that… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Snakes and crocodiles are two of the most feared and misunderstood creatures on the planet. While snakes range in size from just a few inches long to well over 20… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
The Earth is home to a boundless array of plants and animals. Among animals, there are two distinct classes: warm-blooded and cold-blooded. Cold-blooded animals are those that cannot use internal… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
On Earth, some creatures are warm-blooded, and others are cold-blooded. Warm-blooded animals, also known as homeothermic animals, are those that can regulate their body’s temperature without help from the outside… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
When you think of dolphins, you probably don’t think of them living in freshwater rivers. Most people are familiar with bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, and striped dolphins. But dolphins don’t… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
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 2 years ago
An aerial animal is one that can fly. Aerial animals include most birds—with the exception of flightless birds like the emu and the extinct dodo—and a few surprising mammals, reptiles,… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
There are many different kinds of animals on earth. Some of them are arboreal and spend their lives in the trees. Others are aerial and spend most of their time… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
India encompasses the entire Indian subcontinent in South Asia. It’s one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth, despite having the second largest population of humans of any country. India’s… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Viviparity is something nearly all mammals and many other creatures have in common. Viviparous animals include everything from humans to mice, but just what does it mean to be viviparous?… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Key Points: The Mangar fish, also known as the mangar or mango catfish, is a species of catfish that is native to the Congo River in Africa. It is known… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Key Points: Less than 3,000 tigers currently exist in the wild occupying just 4% of their former ranges.While scientists were once able to count nine species of these large felines,… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Key Points: The glossy snake is a type of snake that is not widely recognized or understood, particularly in the arid regions of the southwest.The largest glossy snake is sometimes… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Some of the most famous marsupials include kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and even opossums. But what about all the extinct marsupials? Australia, and to a greater extent all of Australasia, parts… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
If you think about sharks in the Atlantic Ocean, certain popular summer blockbuster movies probably come to mind. But, in truth, there are many species of sharks prowling the East… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
With the exception of Alaska and Hawaii, every state in America is home to at least a few snake species. Some of those snakes live semi-aquatic lives in rivers and… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
The Potomac River is iconic in US history and life in Washington, DC. Key Points The Potomac River straddles the states of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. There… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Some of the largest fish of the Ganges River are the stuff of legends, while others are relatively unknown. The Ganges River is spiritually, economically, and ecologically vital to India… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Key Points: Caspian whipsnakes are some of the largest snakes of the Danube River. They grow up to 6.8 feet on average, though some may approach 8 feet. Smooth snakes… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
The Ganges River, known in India as the Ganga, or the Padma, starts its flow in the Western Himalayas. It travels across Northern India like a crown before joining the… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
The Brazos River runs from Blackwater Draw in New Mexico south through East Texas all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. As one of the biggest rivers in Texas,… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Even if you’ve seen a bulldog in the flesh, you probably know what it looks like. These fascinating dogs have been around for a long time, and in all that… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
According to the Florida Museum’s International Shark Attack File, 44 recorded shark attacks have occurred in Texas waters since 1911. But a few shark-infested Texas beaches have more attacks than… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Key Points There are many species of snake living in the Congo River drainage, some of which are highly dangerous. With nearly 3,000 miles of waterways, the snakes of the Congo… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Sea anemones are probably familiar to just about all of us. You might have seen them in the ocean, in private aquariums, or even in ‘touch pools’ at large aquariums.… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Sharks, including those near Delaware’s coast and beaches, live in all the world’s oceans. Whether it’s the frigid North Atlantic or the tropical waters of the Gulf of Mexico, sharks… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
The Caribbean Sea stretches from Venezuela, Colombia, and Panama in the south, to Cuba, Haiti, and Puerto Rico in the north. Its warm waters are popular destinations for divers, swimmers,… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Barracudas, or, cudas, as they’re commonly known, live in the surface layer of many of the world’s oceans. They’re specifically a salt water fish, but, more than that, they’re extraordinary… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
The largest rattlesnakes in the United States are some of the largest venomous snakes in North America. All rattlesnakes are pit vipers and share a few distinguishing characteristics. First, they… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
They might not be as famous as condors or bald eagles, but shoebill storks are still one of the most impressive, fearsome birds on the planet. Some of the most… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Key Points The biggest great white on record weighs about 5,000 pounds and measures 20 feet in length. A Greenland shark is bigger than a great white. Additionally, a Great… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Like snakes and lizards, fish, including sharks, are ectothermic. This means that, normally, they’re not capable of regulating their own body temperature. However, sharks that live in frigid Arctic waters… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Roseate spoonbills might look like flamingos, but they aren't. Native to the Americas, these large, pink birds get their coloring from a unique source. They can be found in zoos… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Key Points: There are two species of mako shark: the shortfin mako and the longfin mako. Males grow to about nine feet long, while females can reach more than 14… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
Earth is home to many unique creatures. From elephants to blobfish, they all have their roles to play. But, for hammerhead sharks, some of the most enigmatic fish in the… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
The United States is home to a vast array of snakes, both venomous and nonvenomous. Nowhere is this more true than in the southern half of the country. Snakes of… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
The modern goat, Capra hircus, evolved from wild ancestors around 10,000 years ago. But, they didn’t adapt and become the goats they are today on their own. Instead, through the… Read More
By Brandi Allred 2 years ago
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