Chanel Coetzee
Author for A-Z Animals

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Chanel Coetzee is a writer at A-Z Animals, primarily focusing on big cats, dogs, and travel. Chanel has been writing and researching about animals for over 10 years. She has also worked closely with big cats like lions, cheetahs, leopards, and tigers at a rescue and rehabilitation center in South Africa since 2009.

As a resident of Cape Town, South Africa, Chanel enjoys beach walks with her Stafford bull terrier and traveling off the beaten path.


Dragon Eel Picture

“Dragon eels have double jaws and two sets of razor-sharp teeth.” Dragon moray eels might look menacing, but they are actually spectacular animals. Their vibrant colors are enough to mesmerize… Read More

By Chanel Coetzee 2 years ago


Sharp-Shinned Hawk Picture

The sharp-shinned hawk belongs to a small group of hawks called “birdhawks,” which consists of three of the smallest hawk species. These hawks are about the same size as a… Read More

By Chanel Coetzee 2 years ago


Hawk Picture

While the Ferruginous hawk is the largest species in the USA, Asia’s Upland buzzard is the biggest overall. A hawk is not one specific bird of prey; it’s a general… Read More

By Chanel Coetzee 2 years ago


Linnet Picture

Linnets are small songbirds that are members of the finch family. They occur in West Asia, Europe, and North-West Africa. These little birds inhabit scrublands, farmlands, hedgerows, fields, parks, and… Read More

By Chanel Coetzee 2 years ago


White-Eyed Vireo Picture

Vireo griseus, or the white-eyed vireo, are small birds belonging to the Vireonidae family and Passeriformes order. This family contains 60 species of birds! They derived their name because of… Read More

By Chanel Coetzee 2 years ago


Strawberry Hermit Crab Picture

The strawberry hermit crab belongs to the Coenobitidae family, which includes the coconut crab. They are named after their famous red-orange coloration. Strawberry hermit crabs occur mainly in the Indo-Pacific… Read More

By Chanel Coetzee 2 years ago


The Boxachi is the result of cross-breeding a purebred Boxer and Chihuahua. They are the perfect blend of the Chihuahua’s feistiness and the Boxer’s playfulness. Boxachis are a medium-sized breed… Read More

By Chanel Coetzee 3 years ago


African Golden Cat Picture

The first image of an African golden cat was captured in the wild in Gabon in 2002. Conservation Status The African Golden Cat is an elusive animal rarely observed in… Read More

By Chanel Coetzee 3 years ago


American Wirehair Picture

American Wirehairs are defined by their coarse, crimped fur, which people often compare to steel wool. It's not hard to mistake them for American shorthairs as they are similar in… Read More

By Chanel Coetzee 3 years ago


Sphynx Picture

The Sphynx appears hairless to the naked eye, but that is not really the case. Instead, they are covered with fine hair that is hard to see yet, soft to… Read More

By Chanel Coetzee 3 years ago


Dusky Shark Picture

The dusky shark is one of the largest in the shark species and has a long streamlined body. Their backs are brownish-gray, and they have a pale white underbelly. Dusky… Read More

By Chanel Coetzee 3 years ago


Galapagos Shark Picture

“Galapagos sharks are large requiem sharks that reach lengths of 9.8 to 12.1 feet!” The Galapagos shark belongs to the family Carcharhinidae and falls under the requiem shark species. They… Read More

By Chanel Coetzee 3 years ago


Klipspringer Picture

Klipspringers are monogamous and mate for life. Klipspringers derived their names from the Afrikaans language, and their name is directly translated to "rock jumper." This is due to their unique… Read More

By Chanel Coetzee 3 years ago