Key Points: The spotted hyena is the largest and most prevalent among the four hyena species. Hyenas possess formidable jaws and teeth capable of crushing bones and tearing flesh. With… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 12 months 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.
Key Points: The spotted hyena is the largest and most prevalent among the four hyena species. Hyenas possess formidable jaws and teeth capable of crushing bones and tearing flesh. With… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 12 months ago
Key Points: The incident which was captured on CCTV and shared on social media, has gained viral attention. In the video there is a leopard is seen stealthily approaching a… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 12 months ago
Key Points: The video showcases a caracal crouched down, ready to pounce on its target in the sky. With a burst of energy, the caracal leaps into the air like… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 12 months ago
Key Points Alligators usually don't appreciate being disturbed by curious humans who want to film them. A man tried to get footage of an alligator in an algae-covered pond and… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 12 months ago
Key Points Hurricane Ian's floodwaters displaced many animals from their natural habitats. The clip shows a shark swimming around in a pool that used to be a lawn, clearly out… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points One of the world's best-preserved dinosaur fossils found is known as the Suncor specimen, a fossil of an armored dinosaur species found in Canada. Some fossils are more… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points: The Rock of Ages Lighthouse stands as the tallest lighthouse in Michigan. Situated five miles away from the northwest tip of Isle Royale, the lighthouse can be spotted… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Minnesota is well known for its bodies of water, with more than 10,000 lakes and countless rivers and streams. As beautiful as these natural places are, however, these waters also… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
These four animals are at home on Pennsylvania's mountaintops. Pennsylvania is a land of many landscapes, with mountains being one of them. Each landscape has a unique ecology, and knowing… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Hurricane season can be dangerous in many places across the south, but when does it happen? Today, we will look at the hurricane season in South Carolina and learn all… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points Wolf spiders are active hunters. They do not spin a web and wait, like most other spiders. Numerous species of spiders live near water, and some species can… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points The white goose angrily chases the eagle away from its friends and doesn't stop until the eagle leaves. It is in a goose's nature to be extremely brave.… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points A pack of wild dogs seems to be enjoying their dinner, unaware of the danger lurking nearby. A massive male lion is hiding behind some bushes, waiting for… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points The Jacob Wolf House is the oldest house and overall public structure in the state of Arkansas. It was built in 1829 by Jacob Wolf and the house… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points The Komodo dragons are lurking around a watering hole, waiting for an opportunity to snatch a baby water buffalo calf that is swimming with its mother. The mother… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Louisiana is a state with a rich and diverse history and culture. One of the ways to learn more about Louisiana is to look at its state seal. Today, we… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points They have cloven hooves with two toes that spread wide to improve balance and rough pads that provide grip on rocky surfaces. Without hesitating, they launch themselves into… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, now provides water to approximately 25 million people and vast agricultural areas across Arizona, Nevada, California, and Mexico. Lake Mead,… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Portland is a Maine city with a long and very interesting history. Like any good city, there are (potentially) some hidden and mysterious tunnels that spark curiosity and speculation online.… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points: Morgantown, Indiana, holds the unenviable distinction of having the worst air quality in the state, as per USA.com's AQI ranking. The city features an air quality index of… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points: The Cumberland Gap Tunnel in Tennessee holds the distinction of being the state's longest tunnel, stretching for approximately 4,600 feet, or almost a mile. The history of the… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Knowing a snake has made its way onto your property is one thing, but knowing that the snake that is hanging around your home is a cobra is another thing… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points: While many might assume that Chicago holds the title for the worst air quality in Illinois, it is not the case on average. According to USA.com's AQI ranking,… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points Jumping into the water, the determined dog started chasing the fins of the orcas, who seemed more curious than aggressive. Once the lab got a little closer, however,… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points Komodo dragons are known to swallow their prey whole -- dead or alive! They can take down large prey, including buffalo, and have a powerful and venomous bite.… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points: The Pantanal wetlands of Brazil, are home to the largest population of jaguars in the world. Jaguars are known to have the strongest bite force of any cat… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Louisiana is known for its swamps, alligators, and amazing food, but what about its insects? Well today, we are going to take a deep dive into the list of Louisisna… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points: The below video shows an encounter between two leopards in South Africa's Kruger National Park. After a young male stalking impalas enters an older, larger male's hunting grounds,… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Crocodiles are incredible swimmers and can even move pretty fast on land, but does that mean they are also reptilian arborists and love to climb trees? The answer is a… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Key Points: River Rouge which is located in Michigan, holds the unfortunate distinction of having the worst Air Quality Index (AQI) in the state. With an air quality index of… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
New Jersey has a lot of bugs, but not all of them have the honor of being called the Official State Bug! Today, we are going to find out the… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
The state seal of Virginia is a symbol of the Commonwealth's (as it is referred to since its creation in 1776) identity and history. It was created during the American… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Bee stings are common occurrences that anyone working or playing outside should probably be aware of. A good sting can hurt, but how can you tell if you’ve been stung… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Utah is a state of contrast, especially when it comes to snow. From record-breaking snowstorms to late snowfalls, Utah has pretty much seen it all. Today, we are going explore… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Chesuncook Lake is famous for salmon, trout, and its huge white perch. Maine is a beautiful landscape covered in forests and dotted with lakes, but which one is the oldest?… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Despite what some may think, New Jersey has some beautiful natural areas with all sorts of water features. Today, we are going to be going to learn about the tallest… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Mosquitoes are annoying and potentially dangerous pests that can ruin your outdoor activities. But when do they come out, and how can you avoid them? Today, we will explore the… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Lake Michigan: An Overview Lake Michigan is the third-largest Great Lake by surface area and the sixth-largest freshwater lake in the world Lake Michigan is one of the five Great… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Easter is a holiday with deep roots in both Christian and pre-Christian traditions. From the Easter bunny to the colorful eggs that we decorate and exchange, Easter is a time… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Spiders are fascinating and diverse animals that can be found in almost every habitat on Earth. We all know about spiders, but how much do you know about their social lives?… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Many people who grew up in the south or eastern United States have seen little floating specks of light during the summer. Whether you call them lantern bugs, lightning bugs,… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Living in the southern United States has some pros and cons. For people that have recently moved to the area or just those who aren't particularly fond of wildlife, getting… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Cats are amazing little animals that are so distinctly... different, than dogs. While a dog may be loyal, loving, and excited, a cat is just downright cool. In fact, you… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
New Zealand is a country surrounded by water and located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone of high seismic and volcanic activity. For anyone familiar with the Ring… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Otters are adorable animals that hold hands, swim around, and constantly look like they are having fun. They are intelligent, playful, and social creatures, and they can easily charm anyone… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Tornadoes are some of the most destructive weather events on earth, causing significant damage to property and loss of life. Although they are typically associated with the Great Plains and… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Squids look very similar to an octopus and everyone knows that an octopus has eight arms, so a squid should have the same, right? Well, it actually isn't as simple… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
Rabbits and bunnies alike are cute by themselves, but they seem to have a multiplying effect when they are together. One bunny is cute, but a basket of them? Absolutely… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
If you've ever wondered whether pigs can swim, you're not alone! This seemingly bizarre question has intrigued people for years, and it's not hard to see why. After all, pigs… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago
There are a lot of lion statues found all over the world and saying which one is larger is a bit tough! Originally, we were going to look at the… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 year ago