Emilio Brown
Author for A-Z Animals

Millipedes are fascinating creatures, and they can sometimes be found in your home. Having any sort of insect in your house can be frustrating, but millipedes are not actually insects.… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Lizards live everywhere and are one of the most common reptiles you can come across. Currently, there are 4,675 species living in various habitats and terrains. Some species of lizards… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Quick Answers: Yes, monitor lizards are dangerous in certain circumstances. Monitor lizards will not typically attack humans unless provoked or feeling threatened. Larger species have a powerful, venomous bite, but… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Wolves can look very similar to your average husky, but they are much wilder. Wolves and dogs are closely related, sharing around 99% of their DNA. The different dog species… Read More

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Hyenas have some of the strongest bites in the animal kingdom, which is much stronger than that of your average animal. It is comparable with animals like bears, sharks, and… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

A panther chameleon baby is catching a cricket by extending his tongue. Chameleons are one of the best lizards because of their ability to change colors. A lizard's tongue is… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

It is often thought that a desert's extreme heat and dry air have made the habitat a barren wasteland, but it is actually quite the opposite. Deserts are one of… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Lizards are amazing animals that are found around the globe. Inhabiting deserts, beaches, forests, and other habitats, lizards are able to live in a plethora of places. Some can grow… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Iguanas are venomous, but this venom is harmless to humans. When provoked or threatened, biting is one of the most usual reactions done by an animal to protect themselves. If… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

In North America, grizzly bears are one of the most dangerous animals you can come across. Large and fluffy, some may think they are cute, but these furballs are incredibly… Read More

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Coated in a beautiful white coat, polar bears are one of the strongest animals on earth. Living in the Arctic, they are extremely large and tower over any other bear… Read More

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For many, the great white shark is the king of the ocean and is one of the most feared sea creatures. While the whale shark is the largest, the great… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Lizards are one of the most diverse animal groups in the world, with over 5,000 species currently discovered. They live in a variety of habitats all over the world. Living… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Lizards are found all over the globe, and some species have become invasive in areas they don’t belong. The pet trade is one of the main reasons a lizard finds… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Reptiles are among the most interesting types of animals in the world. Snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and turtles are all reptiles. Even birds are considered reptiles and still have similarities between… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Key Points: The Chinese water dragon (Physignathus cocincinus) which can also be found in Cambodia and Thailand is capable of remaining submerged in water for over an hour. Caiman lizards… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Close up photo of a small green anole lizard gripping onto a leaf, on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, USA. Around 4,675 lizard species exist, with new species always being… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Frilled lizards are the only species with a frill. When you see a frilled lizard, you might wonder if this species is dangerous. One of the most iconic lizard species… Read More

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Monitor lizards can make an excellent pet for the right person, but they are a much different experience than owning a pet like a dog or a cat. Keeping a… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Laying eggs is a common trait found in birds, insects, and some reptiles. A lot of animals reproduce by laying eggs, but have you ever wondered if lizards lay eggs?… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Centipedes are named and known for their large number of legs. The word “centipede” originates from the New Latin prefix of “centi” meaning hundred, and the Latin word "pedis", or… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

You are bound to cross paths with with one type of centipede or another at any given time, since they inhabit most areas of the world. Defying their common name,… Read More

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Unlike centipedes, millipedes are not able to bite. They must use other tactics to defend themselves so that they can survive. Millipedes live in soil habitats with plenty of decaying… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Centipedes are widely distributed throughout the world, and common to find in most areas. Centipedes are myriapods and belong to the class of  Chilopoda. There are around 3000 species of… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Millipedes and centipedes are extremely similar, but can easily be told apart when you know what to look for. Even their names are similar but have slight differences just like… Read More

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Millipedes are known for their numerous legs. Just how many legs do these arthropods have? A thousand? The truth is that no species of millipede has ever been discovered with… Read More

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Macaws are colorful birds that live in Central and South America. Their intelligence and bright colors make them one of the best pets for parrot lovers. Around 19 species of… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Buffalos are large ruminants, and three species are classified with the name Buffalo. The American buffalo is the most controversial, as they are not buffalo but bison. American buffalo was… Read More

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Bobcats are a typical feline and much larger when compared to your average housecat. While not the biggest cat species globally or in its range, some can grow to quite… Read More

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One of the largest big cats currently found is the Siberian tiger. They have a small range and population, only found in Far East Russia. Siberian tigers are one of… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Tigers and lions are some of the largest big cats in the world, but Jaguars are also capable of reaching massive sizes. Compared with your average house cat, jaguars are… Read More

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Sperm whales are water giants and can be found through the world's oceans. They live in deep waters and can dive up 6500 to 10,000 feet (2 to 3km) below… Read More

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Piranhas are one of the most feared fish, not only for their bite but their ability to turn carcasses into skeletons. They live in river systems and freshwaters in South… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Mastiffs are some of the largest breeds of dogs and can make for great companions if you enjoy heavy breeds of dogs. There are a variety of breeds considered mastiff,… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

When thinking of birds of prey, the first thing that might come to your mind is a falcon. Falcons are one of the most well-known birds of prey and are… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Key Points: Bili Apes are a group of chimpanzees that live in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo known as Bili Forest. Bili Apes are known… Read More

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Caimans are some of the largest reptiles in the world and are one of the closest species comparable to modern-day dinosaurs. Caimans can be small or large, but all species… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Bullfrogs are one of the largest types of frogs and are usually the dominant species. There are over 5000 frog species in the world. Each species has varying traits. Size,… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

With an abundance of fish species in the world, it is easy to forget about all of the ones in the water. One type that seems to come out of… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Fish are great pets, and depending on the species can make a friendly companion for a long period of time. Compared to a dog, cat or even lizard, fish require… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Megalodons are the largest shark and may have been the largest fish to roam the oceans. They lived over 20 million years ago and were once thought to be related… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Powerful primates and closely related to humans, gorillas are one of the world's most intriguing animals. Gorillas can only be found in Africa, living in tropical forests, marshes, mountains, and… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

The king of the jungle is the lion, but hippos take the throne for the king of the waters in Africa! Having huge cheeks and chubby bodies some may see… Read More

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Lurking in waters around the world, the crocodile is a semi-aquatic reptile, with a fearsome reputation as a top apex predator. Crocodiles are the largest reptiles in the world and… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Lions are one of the world’s most beloved big cats. To many, lions are the King of the Jungle and are a dominant species with a powerful presence. Lions are… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

While plenty of shrimp are small, some can grow large enough to compete with the size of a prawn. Both shrimp and prawns are classified as decapod crustaceans and in… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Giraffes are one of the world's most amazing animals. They are a part of the Giraffidae family, with the only other member being the okapi. These even-toed ungulates tower over… Read More

By Emilio Brown 3 years ago

Giraffes are herbivores that eat a diet heavy in acacia trees Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world and inhabit the Subsaharan of Africa. Weighing up to 3,000 pounds… Read More

By Emilio Brown 3 years ago

Key Points As decapods, crabs belong to the same family as lobsters, prawns, and shrimps. Blue crabs are in a better position to handle global warming owing to their fondness… Read More

By Emilio Brown 3 years ago