Emmanuel Kingsley
Author for A-Z Animals

Turkeys are very interesting birds that have long been domesticated and reared for their meat. But there is more to this animal than its delicious flesh; its poop. You can… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

The Alaskan Malamute and the Husky (also known as the Siberian Husky) are some of the most famous and sought-after dog breeds in the world. These breeds look very alike… Read More

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The box turtle and the painted turtle are reptiles from the family Emydidae. Given their resemblance, telling them apart may prove difficult for non-experts and regular people. Not to worry;… Read More

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The red-eared slider and the painted turtle are both members of the class Reptilia and the Emudydae family. Given this fact, it might be difficult for the layman to tell… Read More

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The Airedale Terrier and the Irish Terrier are both members of the Canidae family and they share the scientific name "Canis lupus" with other dog breeds. While it is true… Read More

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The Biewer Terrier and the Yorkie (commonly known as the Yorkshire Terrier) are both from the acclaimed Terrier group as you can tell. They both have fluffy bodies and cute… Read More

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The northern cardinal is one of many cardinal species found in North and South America. As you probably guessed, they are called Northern cardinals because they have the farthest Northern… Read More

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As you can probably tell, the lion's male jellyfish and the blue whale are both aquatic animals that reside strictly in water. Both animals have a reputation for being extremely… Read More

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The German cockroach and the American cockroach are both members of the Class Insecta and Order Blattodea, and that is just two of many similarities. However, there are certain distinctions… Read More

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As their names imply, the oriental cockroach and the American cockroach come from the same family, Blattidea. While they are both cockroaches, there are certain differences between them. In this… Read More

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The betta fish is one of the most common fish pets in the world, coming second only to the Goldfish. It is usually quite easy to differentiate between the male… Read More

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The monarch butterfly is a beautiful insect known for its bright orange color. It has distinct lines of black, and white spots on the edges of its wings. So, the… Read More

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Carpenter bees are a species of bees that are famous for their solitary lives and for their wood-drilling abilities. Male and female carpenter bees have different roles, behavior, and physical… Read More

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The ball python is one of the most popular snakes amongst those that you will find as pets, and for most of their owners, telling the difference in gender can… Read More

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The praying mantis gets its name from its posture - its bent front legs held together at an angle suggesting the position of prayer. The name is usually used to… Read More

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Chickens are popular birds, and they are the most domesticated fowls on the planet. Man uses them for several purposes, including as a source of multiple kinds of foods and… Read More

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Mosquitoes are insects that are famous for carrying many dangerous diseases, including yellow fever, Zika virus, the Nile disease, and malaria, even though only a few breeds of these insects… Read More

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The black widow spider is scientifically named Latrodectus, with about 32 known species from different countries. Widely believed to have landed on Earth about 300 million years ago, the black… Read More

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The French Bulldog is a medium-sized dog breed with an unusually shaped ear and a small, yet muscular body. It also has a great temperament and is very comfortable with… Read More

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If people were asked what they knew about chicken poop, the answer would most likely be that it smells. Asides from this, people know close to nothing about chicken poop.… Read More

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Scientifically known as Canis lupus dingo, the dingo is native to Australia and is naturally adapted to the harsh climates that characterize the Pacific region. Dingoes are considered wild dogs… Read More

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Beagles are popular pet dogs loved by pet owners worldwide for their cute faces and unflinching loyalty. Their relationship with humans dates back to 5th century Greece, and during this… Read More

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The leopard is one of the most distinguished members of the genus Panthera. Scientifically known as the Panthera pardus, it is native to sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia. There are… Read More

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The snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentine) is a freshwater turtle native to North America. Also called snapper and Tortuga Lagarto, this animal gets its scientific name "serpentine" from its snake-like behaviors.… Read More

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For many people, when you mention a moth, they think about the not-so-beautiful flies that throw themselves at light during nighttime. However, there are a variety of other moth species,… Read More

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The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale distinguished by the small hump near its dorsal fin. It boasts its presence in all the oceans of the world and… Read More

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The typical bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a medium-sized cat about two times the size of a domestic cat. It weighs between 9 and 33 pounds and is about 25 to… Read More

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Did you know that there are more than 120,000 different fly species worldwide? In fact, flies are one of the most common and diverse animal groups on Earth. As omnivorous… Read More

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The caterpillar is an insect in the larva stage of members of the Order Lepidoptera. It comes from a long line of multi-varied families and has a global presence with… Read More

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Blue jays are related to another intelligent bird species - the crow. Blue jays are colorful birds and members of the Corvidae family and the Aves class. They are closely… Read More

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Meerkats are small mammals of the Herpestidae family that live mainly in deserts. They are also known as suricates. Although they are closely related to mongooses, they are pretty different,… Read More

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In the central African rainforests, there is a secretive animal called the okapi. The okapi, easily identified by its zebra-like patterns, is more connected to the giraffe than to the… Read More

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The groundhog has several other names that it is called, including (but not limited to) woodchuck, thick wood badger, moonack, and whistle pig. Groundhogs are rodents that may be found… Read More

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Besides being the tallest mammals in North America, moose (Alces Alces) are also the world's largest and heaviest deer species. They can grow to an impressive height of about six… Read More

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If you don't like to talk about feces, you're not alone. Poop can be disgusting, mainly because it has a pungent smell and is one of the many ways diseases… Read More

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A snake’s head can tell you quite a lot about its species and venom. Not only do snakes have varying head shapes, but their features, such as eyes, teeth, and… Read More

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The copperhead is one of Nebraska's more popular snake species due to how common it is in the USA. The state is known to have 25 nonvenomous species and 4… Read More

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Copperheads are widespread across the southeastern U.S. They are also one of the most studied snakes, which is great as we get to learn a lot about how unique they… Read More

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Winter comes with that hard-to-deny urge to stay inside, wrapped in a blanket with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. If you feel this way during the colder months, you… Read More

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Snakes are an incredible species, and it seems like with each study launched into them, more interesting things about them are discovered. One particularly unique feature that snakes have is… Read More

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If beauty were to decide the jungle king, the white tiger would be among the leading contestants. This rare member of the Bengal subspecies has a white fur coat graced… Read More

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If any animal species has the world of science scratching its head over, it's the eel. This species of animal remains one of nature's greatest mysteries, as little is known about… Read More

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The stingray remains one of the most fascinating animals in the world's waters. However, the shy nature of the animal means most people do not know much about it. This… Read More

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Emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) are enormous birds weighing up to 132 pounds and growing as tall as 6.2ft. They have large eyes and typically live in open grasslands. Emus are omnivorous and… Read More

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There are two species of bison— the American bison (B. bison) native to North America and the European bison (B. bonasus) native to Europe. They belong to the Bovidae family,… Read More

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The state of Colorado definitely makes every bird lover's to-visit list. According to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department, the state is the 8th largest state in the US and… Read More

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The Greenland shark is among the rarer shark species that majorly lives deep in the Arctic Ocean. This animal is famously very slow with everything that it does and has… Read More

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Goats are no strangers to humans, with over 200 breeds of goats domesticated around the world today. These creatures are a fascinating species to observe, both domesticated and in the… Read More

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Llamas are best known for their long necks and the fact that they spit. Native to the South American continent, these creatures are closely related to alpacas and belong to… Read More

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Chinchillas are small, cute, and furry rodents that many families keep as pets. These animals originated in South America, and they are reputed for forming close bonds with their owners.… Read More

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