Hailey Pruett
Author for A-Z Animals

Whether you’re an experienced aquarium keeper or a total novice, one of your first questions about any freshwater setup will have to do with the types of aquarium fish you… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Key Points: Ragdoll cats are known for their calm and docile temperament. They are often referred to as "puppy-like" cats because of their tendency to follow their owners around and… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

With somewhere between 40 and 70 recognized cat breeds (depending on the registering organization you ask) on the market, the domestic cat has more diversity within its species now than… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Over the years, breeders have selectively bred domestic cats to display and pass on a wide variety of unique traits, from long, patterned fur to specific eye colors and face… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Having a properly set up enclosure for your leopard gecko is crucial to both their health and overall happiness under your care. From correct lighting to temperature to humidity and… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

When adopting any new pet, it helps to know how large they will eventually become. This is especially true with reptiles! Many species of lizards, including leopard geckos, start out… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Over the past few decades, leopard geckos have become one of the most popular pet reptiles on the planet. Nowadays, just about every pet shop seems to have baby leopard… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Leopard geckos have quickly become one of the most popular pet reptiles on the planet and for good reason! They’re hardy, friendly, adorable, and curious, which makes them great pets… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

One of the first decisions you’ll make for your new pet leopard gecko is its name! Sure, they don’t quite recognize their names in the same way cats and dogs… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Not sure whether your leopard gecko is male or female? Thankfully, determining the sex of one of the adorable little lizards is fairly easy and straightforward once they reach a… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

One of the many reasons why the leopard gecko is so well-loved is its delightfully goofy, ever-present grin. Here are 10 of the best happy leopard gecko smiles, along with… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Eternally smiling and heart-meltingly adorable, leopard geckos have quickly overtaken even the bearded dragon in terms of popularity as pets. Nowadays, the leopard gecko, known formally as Eublepharis macularius, is… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Like with any animals commonly kept as pets, leopard geckos have been bred selectively to produce a wide variety of different breeds, more commonly known as “morphs.” Today, over 150… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Adorable, low-maintenance, and friendly, leopard geckos are fascinating animals both as pets and in the wild. Notably, they are known as the very first species of lizard ever widely domesticated.… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

One of the most bizarre-looking land mammals is the enormous yet gentle elephant, with its huge ears, long trunk, and...wait, what's up with those feet? Do elephants have toes? Why… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Elephants are enormous animals with powerful legs, but just by looking at them, you wouldn’t expect them to be very fast movers. For starters, they are extremely heavy, weighing in… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Elephants are among the largest animals on the planet, so you’d naturally assume that their teeth are quite large, too. However, just by looking at an elephant, you wouldn’t be… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Ah, wonderful, relaxing sleep--all animals need it. Sleeping is the perfect way to recharge after a long day (or night). Some species are diurnal, while others are nocturnal or crepuscular.… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

When it comes to the smartest species within the animal kingdom, elephants are definitely near the top of the list. How smart are elephants, then? Well, for starters, they have… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

If you’ve ever seen pictures of videos of elephants walking, eating, or perhaps playing together, you’ve probably wondered at some point: what is a group of elephants called? Research has… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Elephants are surprisingly agile animals for their enormous size. They can run at speeds of up to 25 mph, and their young are able to hold their bodies up and… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Starfish eat foods ranging from snails, to oysters and calms, to marine worms! Starfish, also known as sea stars, are incredibly unique and bizarre invertebrate animals that have an almost… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Jaguars are carnivores that eat everything from fish, to deer, to tapirs and even caiman! Jaguars are some of the most ferocious predators in the animal kingdom. These elegant yet… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Snails are mostly omnivores that subsist across a wide variety of organic material that includes fungi, vegetables, and vegetation like flowers Snails are a fascinating and surprisingly diverse group of… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Key Points: The main staples of a garter snake's diet are earthworms, frogs, lizards, and mice. Garter snakes prefer to hunt small and weak animals due to the fact they… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Panthers eat a wide variety of foods that include deer, rabbits, lizards, and monkeys Panthers are fierce yet elegant hunters with striking features, namely their distinct black fur and piercing… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Snakes are obligate carnivores that eat a diet that includes mammals, birds, lizards, insects, and amphibians Despite being tragically misunderstood by most people, snakes are fascinating, diverse, and intelligent animals… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Key Points: Crows are omnivores and eat a wide variety of foods. They tend to prefer meat over vegetables and eat large quantities of insects. There are 45 different kinds… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Is there any rodent species more ever-present and loved by humans than the adorable squirrel? These delightfully curious and social furry animals love to hang out in our backyards and… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Sharks eat a diverse diet that includes fish, crustaceans, marine mammals, and mollusks like squid Sharks are often portrayed in films as relentless hunters, but the truth is they eat… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

Whales have incredibly diverse diets. While some of the largest whales in the whale feed on incredibly small animals like krill, other whales will diver deep to hunt gigantic squids!… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago