Have you ever heard the phrase that an animal's bark is worse than their bite? Many predators like to act big and bad but turn chicken when it comes down… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
Hannah Crawford is a writer at A-Z Animals where she focuses on reptiles, mammals, and locations in Africa. Hannah has been researching and writing about animals and various countries for over eight years. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Communication\Performance Studies from Pensacola Christian College, which she earned in 2015.
Hannah is a resident in Florida, and enjoys theatre, poetry, and growing her fish tank.
Have you ever heard the phrase that an animal's bark is worse than their bite? Many predators like to act big and bad but turn chicken when it comes down… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
As humans, in order to survive we will work as hard as we can at our jobs to get the money needed to find a place to live and food… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
A lion knowing that he is king of the jungle has its perks. After all, he knows that few animals out there will mess with him. While there are animals… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
Wildlife photographers and videographers who dedicate their lives to help bridge the gap between humans and animals have an important task. From their research and film, we can enter the… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
There are few things in life more annoying than cockiness. We typically imagine some Ivy League guy who has all his daddy's money. However, in the wild, cockiness can sometimes… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
Have you seen the commercial where an old woman falls and presses her life alert button? And says, “Help, I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up." As comical as that… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
When we think of fierce animals, our minds go to massive lions, hippos, or crocodiles. However, let’s not forget that some of the smaller animals, such as African wild dogs,… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
Family vacations are perhaps some of the best memories we can have of our childhoods. And when you’re on vacation, it’s quite normal for moms to want to take 17,000… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
In some cases, the hunts between predator and prey are short-lived. For instance, a pair of lions may lie in wait for warthogs to emerge from their burrows and grab… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
Have you ever met someone so hungry that they are willing to do just about anything? Well, we know when someone says that, they are often referring to it metaphorically.… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
We bet you would have never expected to read this headline. And trust us, we weren’t ready for this video either! This video posted below is one of those that… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
Seeing what life is like in the wild is an awesome experience that can only be truly described by seeing it in person. Many videos that come to us from… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
Few animals in the wild animal kingdom would have the bravery to attempt to take down a buffalo. The African buffalo are powerful creatures in size, power, and speed. However,… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
Surprises are perhaps some of the best things you can receive in life. Who doesn’t love a good surprise birthday party? A surprise date night? Or even a surprise car… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
Just when you think you might know an animal, they surprise you. And the king of the jungle is no different. This predator can have a temper unlike anything we’ve… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
When we think of a night out in town, we immediately think of going out to have fun. Perhaps this is our version of stopping by the local bingo spot,… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
When we say elephant and crocodile, it seems odd that we could put them in the same sentence. After all, crocodiles are known as sneaky reptiles that have the fierce… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
The power of having numbers in a group only works if you know you can successfully beat the odds. And while these hyenas definitely have outnumbered this massive python, the… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
There are many animals that bring terror to our hearts when we see them. We think of animals such as sharks, bears, or pythons. However, we would be remiss if… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
Perhaps one of the most enjoyable old games we used to play as kids was Tug of War. Okay, who are we kidding? We here at A-Z Animals are adults,… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
Typically, when we hear the word “eagle,” our minds go to the famous bald eagle, which is America’s national bird. However, there are more than 60 species of eagles that… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
Whenever animals show up dead, it is always a sad thing to experience. However, it is vital for programs like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to do thorough research.… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
Do you remember your mother telling you to have patience? We fondly remember being told that “patience is key!” growing up. This was usually referring to kids needing to wait… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 4 months ago
Do you know those terrifying movies we watch where the music starts to build in an eerie way? And you know that something is about to pop up suddenly. Typically… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
The Clash of the Titans is a vigorous film about a war between humans and the gods. It’s one of the most intense fights that metaphorically took place. However, every… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
Typically, when we envision what it would be like running from a predator, we imagine many different scenarios. Perhaps we entered bear territory without our knowledge, and they got upset.… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
When we think of animals inhabiting local areas, it's easy to think about common animals. Animals include dogs, cats, raccoons, deer, and maybe a bear. However, a seal that wants… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
Leopards are one of the most well-respected animals in the animal kingdom. These mammals are fierce predators, among the other great felines, such as lions and cheetahs. However, this leopard… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
When we think of a calling card, we think of something identifying a certain person. Well, animals use their voices as their calling card. When we hear the boisterous roars,… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
We know that predators are often very large animals that will feast on other larger prey. However, it is a sight to watch them singlehandedly take down massive prey and… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
There's not much that frightens the king of the jungle. He is known to wander the wild and doesn't always stick with his pride. He's not afraid to get into… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
When we think of South Africa, our minds go to the big game hunts. The fierce stand-off between a lion and a pack of hyenas, the incredible chase from a… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
When we see fierce predators in the wild, such as lions, sharks, crocodiles, alligators, leopards, and hyenas, it's easy to fear what they are. After all, predators like these are… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
When you're king of the jungle, it's easy to be confident in taking down anything in the kingdom. However, even kings have their limitations. Well, this lion went a little… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
Watching animals in harm's way is perhaps one of the most heartbreaking things we can experience. Seeing them trapped in a well, caught in a fence, or wrapped up in… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
Everyone has bad days. It’s impossible to go through life without having one day where you feel downright grumpy. Well, animals are capable of emotions just as we are. For… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
We get many joys from seeing wild animals on camera, at the zoo, or on an African safari. However, to truly appreciate the wild animal kingdom, it’s to understand that… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
When we think of dangers coming to animals like sheep, deer, or goats we typically think of vicious predators. Predators such as wolves, coyotes, or lions. However, there are other… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
As parents, we have no greater responsibility than protecting our children. And there's just something about the dads in our lives that gives little girls a vision of a true… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
Have you ever heard the phrase, "Don't bite the hand that feeds you?" This means someone is showing ingratitude toward the people trying to help them. Perhaps someone opened a… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
No one likes to see an animal in distress. Something in our brains activates once we see a cat tail stuck in a door, a donkey that fell into a… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
There used to be no limits to the vast open space that animals could live in. And then, man moved into their territory and built fences, housing developments, and cities.… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
Greed is a dangerous desire that gets many people in trouble—the intense impulse always to want more. No matter how much one has, the greedy ache for more is a… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
Hunting for food is a necessary evil in the wild. On one hand, it is a requirement for predators to survive. But, on the other hand, it can be an… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
The magic of Christmas seems to come alive in this short video shown below. The twinkling of the northern lights like a painter graced his brush across the sky, reindeer… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
No matter how tough of a predator you are in the wild, if you are alone, you are in danger. Lions are known as the kings of the jungle, and… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes, they are just ordinary people who have a heart for animals. And want to do everything they can to help them. When we think… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
The need for survival is a powerful motivator for any animal in the wild. Animals don’t get a day off from needing to survive. They can’t hide out on their… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
Heroes are famous icons we admire—superheroes such as Superman, Spiderman, and Iron Man. Well, heroes can be found everywhere if we take the time to look for them. And animals… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago
When hunting or hiking, it goes without saying that you will more than likely come across a wild animal. After all, this is their territory, and we are guests in… Read More
By Hannah Crawford 5 months ago