Colby Maxwell
Author for A-Z Animals

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.


What Do Gerbils Eat? Picture

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


What Do Anoles Eat? Picture

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


What Do House Centipedes Eat? Picture

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


What Do Antelopes Eat? Picture

"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


What Do Muskrats Eat? Picture

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


What Do Sponges Eat? Picture

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


What Do Blobfish Eat? Picture

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


What Do Crested Geckos Eat? Picture

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