Heather Hall
Author for A-Z Animals

Heather Hall is a writer at A-Z Animals, where her primary focus is on plants and animals. Heather has been writing and editing since 2012 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture.

As a resident of the Pacific Northwest, Heather enjoys hiking, gardening, and trail running through the mountains with her dogs.


Top 10 Calmest Dogs Picture

Dogs are remarkable animals for their genetic flexibility; they can be selected for almost any kind of body size, fur color, and personality trait one desires. Depending on what kind… Read More

By Heather Hall 1 month ago


When Do Raccoons Have Babies? Picture

Raccoons are medium-sized mammals that belong to the Procyonidae family. They are native to North America. These creatures have distinctive physical features such as black masks around their eyes, bushy… Read More

By Heather Hall 1 month ago


Top 10 Smartest Cat Breeds Picture

Cats are among the smartest, most beloved animals in the world. Studies show they stimulate a substance called oxytocin in us, a neurochemical linked to love. (Dogs do the same.)… Read More

By Heather Hall 2 months ago


8 Best Guard Dogs Picture

The relationship between humans and domesticated dogs dates back at least 25,000 years, but the first definitive evidence of canines selectively bred for guard dog tasks can be found roughly… Read More

By Heather Hall 2 months ago


What Do Maine Coon Cats Eat? Picture

Maine Coon cats are large domesticated cats native to North America. These gentle giants are playful, loyal, and loving to their owners. Maine Coons need lots of protein in their… Read More

By Heather Hall 3 months ago


10 Types Of Wild Dogs Picture

For those of us who are used to domesticated dog breeds, it's hard to think of dogs as wild. But they exist, and there are even several different breeds. With… Read More

By Heather Hall 5 months ago