Corinna Cybele
Author for A-Z Animals

My name is Corinna! In my profile photo you can see me with one of my two cats, Bisky! The other's name is Yma and she's a beautiful black Bombay kitty. I'm 24 years old and I live in Birmingham, AL with my partner Anastasia and like to spend my free time making music, collecting records and reading. Some other animals I've owned were a hamster, 2 chihuahuas and many different kinds of fish.


Freshwater Sunfish Picture

Summary The freshwater sunfish is a family of freshwater fish, also known as Centrarchidae, that belongs to the order of Perciformes and is one of the most popular angling species… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 2 years ago


Australopithecus Picture

The Australopithecus has an ape-like face with a flat nose, strong protruding jaw and small canine teeth. Evolution Australopithecus was a genus of ancient primates, believed to be a close… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 2 years ago


Spitting Cobra Picture

“The Spitting Cobra Evolved to Deter Humans” When a spitting cobra spits it aims for the eyes and frequently hits the target. It makes you wonder how a snake knows… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 3 years ago


Crow Picture

“Crows can fly up to 60mph” Crows are best known for their solid black feathers and signature ‘caw’ sound. These birds are omnivores eating everything from insects to seeds. They’re… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 3 years ago


Nebelung Picture

"In German, the word Nebelung means 'creature of the mist'." Nebelung Traits: What to Know Before You Buy Although they are recognized by TICA as their own breed, Nebelung cats… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 3 years ago


Caecilian Picture

"There are 192 species around the world, ranging in size from 3 inches to 5 feet long!" Caecilians are smooth-skinned, limbless amphibians that range in size from three inches to… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 3 years ago


Miki Picture

While they're believed to share ancestry with the Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier, and Japanese Chin, the exact lineage of the Miki isn't entirely known. It was first introduced by breeder… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 3 years ago


Man of War Jellyfish Picture

The Portuguese man o' war is not a jellyfish as most people think. Despite its jelly appearance, the sea creature is a siphonophore. It is a colony organism made up… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 3 years ago


Koi Fish Picture

The Koi is called "The Brocaded Carp” Koi fish have fascinated their owners and brightened their ponds for hundreds of years. People who have some money in the bank aren't… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 3 years ago


Pine Marten Picture

“A pine marten can jump a distance of 6 feet between trees” A pine marten is a long, sleek mammal similar in appearance to a weasel. Their habitats are pine… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 3 years ago


English Pointer Picture

English Pointers point their tail straight out and lift a paw off the ground when they see a rabbit, partridge, or other small prey. Origin English Pointers were bred to… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 3 years ago


Apple Head Chihuahua Picture

Apple Head Chihuahuas are toy breed dogs with a history dating back to ancient Mexico. They are lovable, loyal, smart, and courageous with a lengthy lifespan despite being the world's… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 3 years ago


Tasmanian Tiger Picture

One of the most fascinating animals to have existed, the Tasmanian tiger, Tasmanian wolf, or thylacine was extinct in the wild by the early 20th century and went extinct altogether… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 3 years ago


Brittany Picture

The first references to the Brittany’s existence come from paintings and tapestries of the 17th century. Key Points: The Brittany breed is a type of pointer dog that has a… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 3 years ago


Schneagle Picture

The Schneagle is a mixed breed, that comes from a purebred, the Beagle, and another mixed breed, the miniature Schnauzer. This means that the possibilities of this dog, genetically and… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 3 years ago


Borkie Picture

A Borkie’s howl is similar to its Beagle parent. Breed a Beagle with a Yorkshire Terrier and you get a Borkie! Like many other ‘designer dogs’ Borkies date back to… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 3 years ago


Scottish Terrier Picture

The Scottish Terrier can be crossed with other breeds to produce unique mix or designer dogs, like the Mini Scottish Fox Terrier or the Scottish Cocker. Origin The Scottish Terrier… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 4 years ago


Pitador Picture

Pitadors are called by various names, as they are a combination of two breeds. Some of the common terms include Lab-Pit or the Pitador Retriever. Pitador or Labrabull is a… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 4 years ago


Biewer Terrier Picture

The Biewer Terrier is a toy terrier dog that is elegant and tri-colored. Moreover, it has long hair, making it all the more pretty. A rare purebred dog, the Biewer… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 4 years ago


Great Pyrenees Picture

The Great Pyrenees has been around for centuries. They are likely descents of guardian dogs that were in Asia Minor around 10,000 b.c. Around the year 3,000 b.c, nomadic shepherds… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 4 years ago


Immortal Jellyfish Picture

The immortal jellyfish can regenerate and live forever. The immortal jellyfish, sometimes called the Benjamin Button jellyfish, is one of the only known animals that possess full regenerative capabilities, as… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 4 years ago


Colossal Squid Picture

The Colossal Squid is the largest invertebrate on the planet! Colossal squids are a lot like other squid species when it comes to the details of their anatomy, including basic… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 4 years ago


Narwhal Picture

With its massive tusk, the narwhal has rightly earned the nickname of the unicorn of the sea. Narwhals are animals that roam the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean and… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 4 years ago


Pangolin Picture

"The Pangolin is the most trafficked mammal on the planet." The pangolin isn't an ordinary animal by any means. They have interesting scales and a characteristic reaction of rolling over… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 4 years ago


Monarch Butterfly Picture

The food a Monarch eats as a caterpillar will provide the fuel for their migration as an adult butterfly. Monarch Butterflies are known for their very distinct orange, black, and… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 4 years ago


Tuatara Picture

One of the tuatara's nicknames among scientists is "living fossil" because of its lack of evolutionary change. Because of the fact that it is not quite a lizard and not… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 4 years ago


Flying Squirrel Picture

A flying squirrel has the power to glide 300 feet through the air. Despite its name, a flying squirrel doesn’t fly the same way a bird or a bat flies.… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 4 years ago


Reindeer Picture

“Travels more land space by foot annually than any other creature roaming the Earth” The reindeer has become somewhat of a whimsical animal. Tales of their ability to fly to… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 5 years ago


Booby Picture

“Booby birds have a wingspan of around 5 feet” The booby is a seabird that lives in the coastal regions of Central and South America. Boobies are carnivorous birds that… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 5 years ago


Axolotl Picture

"The axolotl is the rarest species of salamander." Axolotls are often referred to as "Mexican walking fish," but they are actually amphibians that prefer to live their entire lives underwater.… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 5 years ago


Cuttlefish Picture

Equipped with flexible tentacles, ink production capabilities, and a keen intelligence, the cuttlefish is a remarkable creature of the sea. Despite the name, it is not really a fish at… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 5 years ago


Manta Ray Picture

The manta ray, which is also sometimes called the devilfish, is the largest ray in the world. Highly intelligent and mostly solitary, they are found in all of the world’s… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 5 years ago


Dodo Picture

First discovered in 1598 by European sailors, the large, flightless dodo has since become a sort of byword for clumsiness and backwardness. Dodos may have become synonymous with stupidity in… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 5 years ago


Steller’s Sea Cow Picture

"Steller's sea cow was a huge, aquatic animal that closely resembled a manatee or dugong." This fascinating creature was first discovered in 1741 by a German naturalist named Georg Steller.… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 5 years ago


Saber-Toothed Tiger Picture

“The most prominent feature of the saber-toothed tiger was its long, sharp, canine teeth. It would hide in the grass, lie in wait, and then pounce on its prey to… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 5 years ago


Ocelot Picture

Classification and Evolution Ocelots have become a major success story for conservation efforts. The Ocelot is a medium-sized small cat that is native to the jungles of South America. The… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 5 years ago


Aldabra Giant Tortoise Picture

Classification and Evolution Aldabra giant tortoises are the only surviving members of the Aldabrachelys genus. The Aldabra Giant Tortoise is a massive, long-necked reptile endemic to the Aldabra Islands off… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 5 years ago


Vampire Bat Picture

Classification and Evolution There are three different species of vampire bats alive today. Vampire bats are a small subgroup of bat native to Central and South America. There are three… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 5 years ago


Quokka Picture

Classification and Evolution Quokkas are a type of wallaby. Quokkas are tiny marsupials that live in parts of southwest Australia and on two nearby islands in the Indian Ocean. The… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 5 years ago


Poison Dart Frog Picture

Poison dart frogs are a tiny species of frog that lives in Central and South America. One of their main adaptations to keep them safe from predators is their brightly… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 6 years ago


Pekingese Picture

Pekingese, also known as a "lion dog," are toy dogs and are fairly compact in their build. They usually weigh up to 14 pounds and have long fur coats all… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 6 years ago


Hummingbird Picture

The hummingbird is small in size — usually only about 7.5 to 13 centimeters in length. This gilded sapphire (Hylocharis chrysura), or gilded hummingbird, is barely larger than the blossoms… Read More

By Corinna Cybele 6 years ago