Doug Shaffer
Author for A-Z Animals

Doug Shaffer is a writer for A-Z-Animals.com, primarily covering marine life, reptiles, and insects. Doug has been writing and researching about animals for over 4 years and holds a Master's Degree from Bowling Green State University, which he earned in 2016.

A resident of Ohio, Doug enjoys exploring wilderness trails with his family and helping his two-year-old son experience the beauty of nature.


Man Uses a Piranha to Cut Wood Picture

Through countless movies and urban myths, the piranha has developed an unfounded reputation for being a terrifying fish that will consume anything in its path, including humans. And, while piranhas… Read More

By Doug Shaffer 18 hours ago