Catherine Gin
Author for A-Z Animals

Catherine Gin has more than 15 years of experience working as an editor for digital, print and social media. She grew up in Australia with an alphabet of interesting animals, from echidnas and funnel-web spiders to kookaburras and quokkas, as well as beautiful native plants including bottlebrushes and gum trees. Being based in the U.S. for a decade has expanded Catherine's knowledge of flora and fauna, and she and her husband hope to have a hobby farm and vegetable garden in future.


Beagador Picture

Beagadors are sweet and friendly with great personalities and will loyally follow you through your daily activities. Created by crossing a beagle with a labrador retriever, the beagador is a… Read More

By Catherine Gin 4 years ago


Pyrador Picture

The Pyrador makes a great guard dog or watchdog as it has a deep bark to alert owners of strangers that is intimidating but not aggressive or violent. The Pyrador,… Read More

By Catherine Gin 4 years ago


Toy Fox Terrier Picture

In 2003, the toy fox terrier became the 150th dog breed to be recognized by the American Kennel Club. The toy fox terrier is a petite terrier, an amusing mix… Read More

By Catherine Gin 4 years ago


Mastador Picture

The Mastador is often bred from one of the largest types of dogs in the world, the English Mastiff, which can easily reach 200 pounds. The Mastador is a cross… Read More

By Catherine Gin 4 years ago


Labraheeler Picture

These are athletic dogs so training them can often be a fun activity. They don't tire easily and can train for hours at a stretch. A Labraheeler is a hybrid… Read More

By Catherine Gin 4 years ago


Boxador Picture

The loyalty and affectionate temperament of a Boxador makes it an excellent emotional support dog. A Boxador is a mix between a purebred Boxer and a Labrador Retriever. Boxadors are… Read More

By Catherine Gin 4 years ago


Springerdoodle Picture

Springerdoodles are nicknamed “sproodles.” What do you get when you cross the sporty English springer spaniel with the sassy poodle? The fun-loving springerdoodle! These hybrid dogs, which are often referred… Read More

By Catherine Gin 4 years ago


Toy Poodle Picture

Toy poodles are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world! You may find yourself continually laughing at your dog because their agility and intelligence let them get… Read More

By Catherine Gin 4 years ago


Gray Tree Frog Picture

The gray tree frog can vary its color to match its environment and appear gray, green, and brown! The gray tree frog is a large species of tree frog that… Read More

By Catherine Gin 4 years ago


African Bullfrog Picture

The African bullfrog is the biggest frog in sub-Saharan Africa. The African bullfrog is one of the largest frogs on Earth, with the Goliath Frog being the biggest. Also known… Read More

By Catherine Gin 4 years ago


Codfish Picture

Female cod can lay up to 5 million eggs, with most being eaten by other fish and sea creatures. Codfish is a type of saltwater fish, with "cod" the common… Read More

By Catherine Gin 4 years ago


Teddy Roosevelt Terrier Picture

Teddy Roosevelt Terriers are often called "Teddies." The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is an American ratting dog that shares its personality traits, coat colors, and breed origin with the rat terrier.… Read More

By Catherine Gin 4 years ago


Fangtooth Picture

Fangtooth fish live in the deep sea in a region known as "the midnight zone." The fangtooth is a carnivorous fish that lives in the deep sea. These fish have… Read More

By Catherine Gin 4 years ago


Monkfish Picture

Monkfish have one of the most unusual appearances in the animal kingdom, but are ferocious predators! Monkfish are part of the genus Lophius and are found along the coasts of… Read More

By Catherine Gin 4 years ago


Numbat Picture

Numbats eat up to 20,000 termites each day! A numbat is a marsupial found in the western part of Australia. This small mammal uses its long, sticky tongue to capture… Read More

By Catherine Gin 5 years ago


Olm

Olm Picture

The olm is the longest-living amphibian and can live to be 100 years old! One of the most fascinating creatures in a world full of fascinating creatures, the olm, like… Read More

By Catherine Gin 5 years ago


Irish Setter Picture

Irish setters are energetic, rambunctious dogs with a sweet temperament. They’re a favorite family dog because of their loyalty and fun-loving nature. Known for their rich, silky, and mahogany or… Read More

By Catherine Gin 5 years ago


Spider Monkey Picture

The spider monkey is among the most proficient climbers in the world. With its long limbs and tail, this species leaps and bounds from one branch to another in a… Read More

By Catherine Gin 5 years ago


Anteater Picture

A giant anteater can consume up to 35,000 ants in one day! Anteater refers to several medium-sized insect-eating mammals found in the Southern Hemisphere. Anteaters are edentate animals, meaning they… Read More

By Catherine Gin 5 years ago


Markhor Picture

The markhor is the national animal of Pakistan. The markhor, a species of large, wild goat, is native to western and central Asia's mountains and high-altitude monsoon forests. Also called… Read More

By Catherine Gin 5 years ago


Pike Fish Picture

The largest northern pike specimen ever caught was a 55-pound fish that came from Lake Greffern, Germany in 1986. The pike is a long-bodied and aggressive northern freshwater fish that… Read More

By Catherine Gin 5 years ago


Cassowary Picture

Though it's true these birds will attack humans, they seem to only do so when they’re provoked, frightened, defending eggs or chicks, or under attack themselves. The cassowary is a… Read More

By Catherine Gin 5 years ago


Red Wolf Picture

The red wolf is the world's most endangered canid and one of the rarest mammals. The red wolf is a smaller, thinner cousin of the gray wolf, named for its… Read More

By Catherine Gin 5 years ago


Gharial Picture

Gharials have existed on Earth for more than 200 million years and have changed little in their evolution since. The gharial is a large-sized reptile that is one of the… Read More

By Catherine Gin 5 years ago


Okapi Picture

Due to its long prehensile tongue, the okapi is one of the few animals in the world said to be able to lick its own ear! The okapi is an… Read More

By Catherine Gin 5 years ago


African Clawed Frog Picture

The African clawed frog has four sets of chromosomes, which is unusual as many organisms including humans have two sets. The African clawed frog is a large frog mainly found… Read More

By Catherine Gin 5 years ago


Gila Monster Picture

The Gila monster is the largest lizard in the United States! The Gila monster is not just the largest lizard in the United States, it’s one of four North American… Read More

By Catherine Gin 6 years ago


Ibizan Hound Picture

An Ibizan Hound is a hound dog that originated from the Balearic Islands off the Mediterranean Coast. They were initially used to help hunt rabbits about 3,000 years ago by… Read More

By Catherine Gin 6 years ago


Greyhound Picture

The greyhound is the fastest breed of dog, and retired racing greyhounds make for calm and sweet pets. The greyhound has the highest percentage of fast-twitch muscle of any breed.… Read More

By Catherine Gin 6 years ago