Emmanuel Kingsley
Author for A-Z Animals

The chameleon is one of the thousands of lizard species in the world. There are over 160 species of these lizards spread across Madagascar, Spain, Africa, Asia, and Portugal. Like… Read More

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Hummingbirds are mostly members of the family Trochilidae, which is also their scientific name, and are native to the Americas. Hummingbirds come in roughly 350 different species, including the bee,… Read More

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With the scientific name Panthera tigris, tigers are the biggest members of the big cat family; significantly larger than a lion. These big cats are solitary carnivores that inhabit both… Read More

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There are so many animals that exist with natural defenses against predators, and hedgehogs are some of the most unique. Hedgehogs are best known for their coat, which is made… Read More

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The Great Dane is a large-sized dog breed originating from Germany. This huge German working breed was first created by German lords as a boarhound and is occasionally referred to… Read More

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Weasels are small carnivorous mammals found on every continent except Australia, surrounding islands, and even harsher polar regions. Although there are several weasel species existing worldwide, the most popular one… Read More

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The moose is the tallest mammal in North America and the largest species of deer. These enormous mammals, known as moose in America and elk in Europe and Asia, are… Read More

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The sturgeon is a primordial fish that may be found in both freshwater and saltwater habitats. It is one of about 28 species of fish in the family Acipenseridae. Sturgeons… Read More

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Fish in the flatfish family are referred to as flounders. Achiropsettidae, Pleuronectidae, Paralichthyidae, and Bothidae are the four other families of flatfish that can be referred to as flounders. The… Read More

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Geckos are small, primarily carnivorous lizards with a wide distribution, found on every continent except Antarctica. They belong to the taxonomic group of squamate reptiles. The term squamate is derived… Read More

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The narwhal, also called a narwhale (Monodon monoceros), is a medium-sized toothed whale with a prominent canine tooth that serves as its “tusk.” Monodon monoceros is the narwhal's official scientific… Read More

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The Arctic Ocean's ice fields are home to the polar bear, the largest bear species in the world aside from the Kodiak brown bears found in Alaska. Although these animals… Read More

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The term “salmon” refers to some ray-finned fish species in the family Salmonidae. It is believed that the term salmon was derived from an earlier word that meant “to leap.”… Read More

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The tuna is a saltwater fish that is a member of the Scombridae (mackerel family) subfamily's tribe Thunnini. Their scientific name, Thunnini, is derived from the Greek word which means… Read More

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The Cane Corso is a large dog breed. This Italian breed was developed to serve as a guard dog, and it is included in the broader class of molossus dogs.… Read More

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The cheetah is a large and powerful feline that was once found throughout Africa and Asia and even in parts of Europe. Cheetahs are one of Africa's most potent predators… Read More

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Squids are venomous invertebrates with soft bodies and large eyes that belong to the mollusk family. Unlike octopuses with only eight arms, squids have eight arms and two tentacles, making… Read More

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There are about a million elk in North America alone, making good tourist attractions during the fall mating season. These herbivores are about five feet (1.52 meters) tall at the… Read More

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Burmese pythons are an extremely famous - or infamous snake species. They are most popular in Florida for gradually but causing significant damage to the Everglades. However, there’s more to… Read More

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Gophers are active animals that love to live in isolation. They spend most of their time burrowing - which is the reason they’re often referred to as "ecosystem engineers." Gophers… Read More

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The Great Dane is a large-sized dog breed known for its gentle and calm temperament. These dogs are of German origin, hence their name. They are of unique royalty; exuding… Read More

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Flies are among the most prevalent insects, with hundreds of thousands of species already known and many others still to be identified. One of the most common species of flies… Read More

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The dachshund is a dog breed that was originally bred to hunt badgers, foxes, rabbits, and other tunneling animals. These canines, which are expert scent hounds, have been used in… Read More

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The description of a playful dog, a great watchdog, short and sturdy, fits the Boston terrier. Commonly called the "American Gentlemen" because of their white and black fur, Boston terriers… Read More

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Jaguars are the third largest of the large cats of the Panthera genus. They are known to grow even longer than six feet (1.85 m) and weigh up to 348… Read More

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The grizzly bear is one of the Earth's largest and most ferocious animals. They have long claws, heavy builds, massive muscles, and ferocious teeth. Their claws are two to four… Read More

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Did you know that if you eat too many carrots, your skin will actually turn into a carrot-orange color? This happens because carrots contain a certain pigment called carotenoid. Carrots… Read More

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Poodles are unbelievably cute dogs famous for how fun-filled and lively they can be. They come in varying sizes and are the perfect dog breed for those who want a… Read More

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Monitor lizards are large reptiles famous for their thick bodies, long necks, long tails, and well-developed legs. They look like crossbreeds between snakes and crocodiles and can be considered as… Read More

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Wild boars are medium-sized animals with barrel-shaped bodies. These wild pig species can weigh as much as 300 pounds and run at great speeds. Wild boars are quite adaptive and… Read More

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Axolotls are one of the most unique creatures to exist. Their name means “water dog”, with Atl meaning "water" and xolotl meaning "dog”. However, “xolotl" doesn't just mean any dog;… Read More

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Worms are invertebrate animals with very soft and elongated bodies. They are some of the most invasive earth species and comprise up to one million different types. The most popular… Read More

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The bee is a prestigious and popular member of the class Insecta and the Andrenidae family. Scientifically known as Apis mellifera, bees can be found on virtually every continent of… Read More

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The fly is a notorious member of the class Insecta and the order Diptera. They have a presence on every single continent of the world including Antarctica and Oceania and… Read More

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Gars are ray-finned fish that belong to the family of long-nosed carnivores that resemble a hybrid of a fish and a reptile. Garfish come in seven different current species, five… Read More

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Salamanders are a group of amphibians typically characterized by their lizard-like appearance, including slender bodies, blunt snouts, small limbs that protrude at right angles to the body, and the presence… Read More

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Dogs, also known as “man’s best friends,” come in different breeds, shapes, and sizes. French Bulldogs are noticeably small and short, but despite this, they have a substantially muscular body.… Read More

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The turkey is a bird from the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae. Scientifically known as "Meleagris," they are some of the most popular birds ever and can be found… Read More

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