American Cocker Spaniels are very happy and affectionate dogs that make an excellent family pet. They are the smallest sporting dog that has gained recognition from the American Kennel Club.… Read More
By Heather Hall 6 years ago
Heather Hall
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.
The American Eskimo dog is a lively and alert dog breed with an all-white or biscuit fur color, striking black eyes, and a highly curved and upturned tail that bends… Read More
By Heather Hall 6 years ago
American Foxhounds have a rather bony and tall figure, giving them a much larger size than the closely related English foxhound. They have an incredible sense of smell to pick… Read More
By Heather Hall 6 years ago
The Dusky Dolphin is a small species of dolphin that is found inhabiting the cooler waters along continental shelves throughout the southern hemisphere. This distinctive-looking cetacean is closely related to… Read More
By Heather Hall 6 years ago
Classification and Evolution The hippopotamus is a large semi-aquatic mammal that is found wallowing in the rivers and lakes across sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its appearance, the hippopotamus is an animal… Read More
By Heather Hall 6 years ago
Afghan Hounds are one of the oldest dog breeds in the world, though they are now found in several rescue shelters around the world. Afghan Hounds date back to ancient… Read More
By Heather Hall 6 years ago
The Nightingale is a small songbird of the Old World. Its rather ordinary appearance conceals a tremendous voice, which has been a favorite of birdwatchers for many centuries. The name… Read More
By Heather Hall 7 years ago
The pig was among the first animals to be domesticated. Among the first animals to be domesticated by humans, the pig is found everywhere in the world except in Antarctica,… Read More
By Heather Hall 7 years ago
Key Points Whippets were first bred in the 1800s by coal miners in the north of England.They are capable of reaching speeds of 35 mph.They are generally quiet and will… Read More
By Heather Hall 7 years ago
“Geckos can climb vertical walls and stroll across ceilings.” Geckos have been around for at least 300 million years. Scientists have found geckos preserved in amber that dates back to… Read More
By Heather Hall 7 years ago
"No matter where on Earth you live, sparrows likely visit your backyard." Sparrows are a common sight the world over. Eurasian house sparrows and tree sparrows are among the most… Read More
By Heather Hall 7 years ago
"The king penguin is second in size only to the emperor penguin." Standing as tall as the average toddler, the king penguin is large for its species. Only the emperor… Read More
By Heather Hall 7 years ago
An animal with a 50-million-year long evolutionary process Over the course of 50 million years, horses evolved from small, many-toed animals to the majestic, single-toed equines we know today. Some… Read More
By Heather Hall 7 years ago
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