Gabrielle Monia
Author for A-Z Animals

Gabrielle is a freelance writer with a focus on animals, nature and travel. A Pacific Northwest native, she now resides in the high desert beneath towering ponderosa pines with her beloved dog by her side. She often writes with a coyote call or owl hoot backdrop and is visited by the local deer, squirrels, robins and crows. A committee of turkey vultures convenes nightly in the trees where she resides. Here, the flock and their ancestors have roosted for over 100 years. Her devotion to the natural world has led her to the lifelong study of plants, fungi, wildlife and the interactions between them all.


Male vs. Female German Shepherd Picture

Originally bred to assist shepherds with herding and protecting sheep and other livestock, the German Shepherd is an exceptionally intelligent working dog breed. They excel as guardians in positions of… Read More

By Gabrielle Monia 6 months ago


Male vs. Female Goose Picture

Geese are known for their loud honk-like calls and a characteristic v-shaped flight pattern. They are highly susceptible to the process of imprinting in which newly hatched goslings will accept… Read More

By Gabrielle Monia 2 years ago


Male vs. Female Tarantula Picture

Tarantulas are a group of large and hairy spiders with over 1,000 species identified. These ambush predators live in burrows and practice the sit-and-wait method of finding a meal. Some… Read More

By Gabrielle Monia 2 years ago


Male vs. Female Rat Picture

Rats are highly intelligent and social creatures that thrive in stimulating environments. It’s recommended that pet rats be kept in pairs or groups. Unless you’re planning on taking on the… Read More

By Gabrielle Monia 2 years ago


Male vs. Female Duck Picture

Ducks are called drakes when they are male and females are referred to as hens. If raising backyard ducks, an ideal flock makeup might be three hens on their own,… Read More

By Gabrielle Monia 2 years ago


Male vs. Female Goldfish Picture

Sexing your goldfish can be important if you own more than one fish, which is probably best to prevent them from getting lonely. Keeping one female with multiple males can… Read More

By Gabrielle Monia 2 years ago


Male vs. Female Lobster Picture

When it comes to anatomy, lobsters are a fascination of the sea. The stomach of a lobster contains a gastric mill used to crush ingested food matter. Their brains are… Read More

By Gabrielle Monia 2 years ago


Male vs Female Cockatiel Picture

Cockatiels are a type of small parrot that are native to the dry, non-coastal regions of Australia. They are extremely common to keep as pets and are well-loved for their… Read More

By Gabrielle Monia 2 years ago


Garter Snakes In Oklahoma Picture

As one of the most geographically diverse states in the United States, Oklahoma is made up of flat grasslands, forests, marshlands and mountain ranges. The diverse landscape is home to… Read More

By Gabrielle Monia 3 years ago


Garter Snakes In Kansas Picture

Much of Kansas falls within the Great Central Plain of the United States. The western two-thirds of the state is an expanse of flatlands and gentle rolling undulations of the… Read More

By Gabrielle Monia 3 years ago


Garter Snakes In Vermont Picture

Vermont’s name is derived from the French words vert, meaning green, and mont, for mountain. The Green Mountains run along the western region from north to south. The Hudson River,… Read More

By Gabrielle Monia 3 years ago


Garter Snakes In Montana Picture

From the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains and the expansive wilderness of Glacier National Park, the landscape of Montana is wild and diverse. Much of the state is sparsely… Read More

By Gabrielle Monia 3 years ago


Garter Snakes in Maryland Picture

The geography of Maryland is diverse, with marsh-filled coastal plains, wetlands, and farmlands. There are mountains, ridges, forests, valleys, and streams spanning the state. Garter snakes are common throughout the… Read More

By Gabrielle Monia 3 years ago


9 Spiders That Eat Snakes Picture

Ophiophagy, or “snake eating” is common in the animal world, with mammals, birds, lizards and even other snakes engaging in the dietary practice. But did you know that many species… Read More

By Gabrielle Monia 3 years ago