Emmanuel Kingsley
Author for A-Z Animals

Armadillos are unique and fascinating creatures. Interestingly, one of its species, the La Plata three-banded armadillo, can roll into a ball when under attack. These animals are notorious for their… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

Geckos are from the Gekkonidae family. These reptiles are nocturnal animals that you can find everywhere except in Antarctica. There are many intriguing facts about geckos and you will be… Read More

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Ducks are special types of birds. They are emotionally intelligent creatures that form social relationships with their owners. They can do many fun things, including playing and making beautiful quacking… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are very clean animals, even if their effect on your garden suggests otherwise. They are the biggest in the family of rodents. They are so… Read More

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Snails, despite being famous for their sluggishness, are very interesting animals to study. For instance, even though they are shell animals with no apparent hole for waste discharge, they poop.… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

If you're a fish lover and think you know all there is to this lovely aquatic animal, here's a shocker: you probably don't. For starters, no one even knows how… Read More

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There are at least 180,000 species of caterpillars worldwide, and scientists are still discovering more in remote areas. As such, they're classified into various groups for easy identification. These categories… Read More

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What kind of animal is an elk? We'll tell you—the creature that many people mistake for a moose. Elks (Cervus canadensis) are fascinating creatures and make the list of North… Read More

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The bearded dragon is native to Australia and is considered one of the world's most friendly animals, making it a great pet option for many people worldwide. Aside from its… Read More

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The State of Iowa is home to 4 venomous and 24 nonvenomous snake species. Of the 28 snake species in the Hawkeye State, the bullsnake is definitely one of the… Read More

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Striped racer snakes (Masticophis lateralis) are known as California whipsnakes. They are fast-moving snakes and competent swimmers even though they are land snakes. These fast snakes are colubrids and are… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

You’re probably familiar with copperheads and how they envenom their prey through their bites to subdue them before eating them. You're also probably familiar with constrictors such as the bullsnake,… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

The copperhead and black rat snake are two unique North American snake species known for their unique characteristics as well as the different relationships they have with humans. Black rat… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

Copperheads and bullsnakes are two snakes that are popular in their own rights; copperheads, for their bites, and bullsnakes, for their length. These snakes are so different that they are… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

The state of Iowa definitely has its fair share of snakes. With a population of about 3.19 million residents and 28 different species of snakes, it's safe to say that… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

The Ohio River is important in US history and commercial development. Key Points: The Ohio River is home to several reptilian species including semi-aquatic and terrestrial snakes. These include the… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

As you probably know, snakes have no eyelids. Eyelids are the folds of skin that cover your eyes when you sleep. They also protect the eyes from incoming objects because… Read More

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Scientifically known as the Chrysemys picta, painted turtles are turtles native to North America. Their physical features include big shells, dark skin, and colored markings across their legs and necks. … Read More

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The pufferfish and the porcupine fish are both animals of the large phylum Chordata. Not to be confused with the porcupine, the porcupine fish belongs to the Diodontidae family while… Read More

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The cliff swallow and the barn swallow are both members of the Hirundinidae family and the more overarching Aves class. While they are both swallows, these birds have some fundamental differences… Read More

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The fruit bat and the vampire bat, as their names imply, are species of bats spread across different continents of the world. While they are both bats, there are tons… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago