Emmanuel Kingsley
Author for A-Z Animals

Key Points: Rattlesnakes, known for their deathly venom and loud rattles, like to ambush their prey anytime but prefer nighttime. Cottonmouths, also known as water moccasins, can "see" prey without… Read More

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Last year, 4 confirmed shark attacks occurred in the Golden State of California. While this figure pales considerably compared to Florida and Hawaii which had the most attacks, these states,… Read More

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Key Points Deinosuchus existed 82 to 73 million years ago. Deinosuchus lived for up to 50 years, the same as a modern-day alligator. The largest Beluga sturgeon ever caught measured… Read More

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The Patagotitan mayorum is believed to be the largest dinosaur species to have ever walked the earth. According to several sources, these land monsters were up to 122 feet (37.2… Read More

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The ecosystem is an important natural system that supports life as we know it. While humans are now conversant with this fact, we weren't always, allowing us continually make costly… Read More

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Key Points: The king cobra, which is found in Asia, holds the title of the biggest venomous snake in the world. The eastern diamondback rattlesnake holds the title of the… Read More

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The mighty Mississippi River is North America’s second longest river, flowing through ten states within the United States before it drains into the Gulf of Mexico. Over the years, the… Read More

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The copperhead is a venomous pit viper famous in many North American countries for a plethora of reasons. Copperheads are responsible for the most venomous bites in the US and… Read More

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Key Points Saugers are an ancient breed of fish almost 70 million years old belonging to the species of Percidae. They are known for being migratory and thrive in large… Read More

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Key Points: The Gulf of Mexico is home to 24 known species of sharks. 7 of these stand out amongst all the rest in their region as being the biggest… Read More

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Yellowstone National Park is one of the most iconic national parks in the United States. Established in 1872, it is the world’s first national park. But it’s even older than… Read More

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Key Points The alligator gar is one of the oldest fish in the Mississippi River. It gets its name because of its hard, boney, interlocking scales, protruding snout, and fang-like… Read More

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Georgia is the 24th largest state in the United States of America, with an area of 59,425 square miles (153,909 square kilometers). The state is bordered in its southeast region… Read More

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Key points: The Levantine viper is a large and venomous viper found in many parts of the Middle East and Northern Africa. The desert horned viper is found in scrub… Read More

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The Mississippi is one of the longest rivers in the United States, flowing 2,350 miles through 10 US states. On the east of the river are 26 states, fourteen of… Read More

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Water skiing is one of America's most beloved and extreme water sports. According to Statista, more than 5.92 million Americans water ski. If you are an active water skier or… Read More

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There are currently about 52 known species of sea snakes worldwide, and they are all venomous. These aquatic snakes are mainly found in the tropical waters of the Pacific and… Read More

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South Carolina is not typically known for its shark attacks and has not had many attacks since 2017, when 10 were recorded along its coastlines. According to South Carolina Sea… Read More

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Key Points: One of the biggest catfish in North America, the blue catfish, is on average 25 to 45 inches long, but some can grow up to 65 inches and… Read More

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The Colorado River is one of the most controlled rivers in the world, which is no surprise considering just how important it is. However, when the river's usage was mapped,… Read More

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The copperhead and the eastern milk snake have many differences and similarities between them. Although both snakes are North American species, copperheads are pit vipers, while eastern milk snakes are… Read More

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Key Points The Mississippi River is 2,340 miles long, whereas the Missouri River is 2,466 miles long. This makes the Mississippi River the second-longest river in the United States by… Read More

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The State of Florida is placed right between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. Consequently, it has numerous beaches stretching hundreds of miles. Florida's beaches are notorious for shark… Read More

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