Gerbils are small rodents that are kept as pets all over the world, although the species originates from Mongolia. Their full name, the Mongolian Girbil, reflects their origination, but the… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Colby is a writer at A-Z Animals primarily covering outdoors, unique animal stories, and science news. Colby has been writing about science news and animals for five years and holds a bachelor's degree from SEU.
A resident of NYC, you can find him camping, exploring, and telling everyone about what birds he saw at his local birdfeeder.
Gerbils are small rodents that are kept as pets all over the world, although the species originates from Mongolia. Their full name, the Mongolian Girbil, reflects their origination, but the… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Domestic goats are one of the most commonly kept livestock animals in the world. They are used for meat, milk, fur, and skin and have been for quite some time.… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Anoles are small lizards that remind many of a "prettier" iguana. There are more than 425 species of anole, including the green anole which is commonly found throughout the Southeastern… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
The vampire bat is one of the scariest pop-icons in the animal kingdom, although most of the fear is due to their diet and not their actual behavior. Vampire bats… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
House centipedes are terrifying to unexpectedly find when moving a shoe, but these little pests offer little danger to humans. They are, however, prestigious hunters and love to clear homes… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Whale sharks are among the biggest giants on planet earth. When it comes to fish, whale sharks hold the title as the largest fish alive and have been roaming Earth's… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Whale sharks are the largest fish in our oceans today. In fact, they may just be the largest fish to have ever lived in Earth's oceans. These amazing fish can… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
When it comes to sharks, these two giants reign supreme. The basking sharks and whale sharks are similar-sized filter feeders that roam the ocean. These are two of the largest… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
In the world of sharks, few are more famous than the megalodon. They have been in movies, television, and pop culture for decades and instill a sense of fear in… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points Whale sharks are so large, only a few aquariums in the world can properly house them. Atlanta Georgia Aquarium states that their whale sharks came from Taiwan in… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Whale sharks are the largest living fish in the world. These massive animals are truly breathtaking and worthy of anyone's interest and are found all over the oceans of the… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
"Antelope" is a broad term used to describe a few species of ruminant that live in Africa and Eurasia. While we often think of antelope as deer, they are not… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Baboons are members of the primate family, and there are six species located across Africa. Ranging from 31 lbs to 88 lbs, each species of baboon has its own specialized… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Herons are aquatic-centric birds known for their striking looks and quick reflexes when catching fish. While herons, egrets, and storks are often confused, these birds all play a similar role… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Muskrats are semi-aquatic rodents native to North America. Similar in appearance to a small beaver, muskrats live in wetlands and swamps and have been trapped for food and fur throughout… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Sponges, often known as "sea sponges," are aquatic dwelling organisms that many people wouldn't even recognize as an animal. Still, these fascinating organisms are the ancient "sister" ancestors of all… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Blobfish have a reputation for being quite ugly. In fact, the blobfish won the award for being the world's ugliest animal after the Ugly Animal Preservation Society ran a competition.… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Crested geckos are small geckos known for their rarity and their unique appearance. Sometimes referred to as "eyelash geckos," the small crests around their eyes give them the appearance of… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Crocodiles are essentially the modern-day version of dinosaurs here on earth. These massive reptiles are found worldwide and remind humans of what life looked like tens of millions of years… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago
Koi fish are staples in ponds and hotel lobbies across the world. Literally translated as "brocaded carp," modern Japanese koi originated in Niigata, Japan, in the 19th century. Modern koi… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 years ago