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Jennifer Gaeng
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Jennifer Gaeng is a writer at A-Z-Animals focused on animals, lakes, and fishing. With over 15 years of collective experience in writing and researching, Jennifer has honed her skills in various niches, including nature, animals, family care, and self-care.

Hailing from Missouri, Jennifer finds inspiration in spending quality time with her loved ones. Her creative spirit extends beyond her writing endeavors, as she finds joy in the art of drawing and immersing herself in the beauty of nature.

10 Incredible Crocodile Facts

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Crocodiles live in the tropics of Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. They are members of the order Crocodilia, which includes alligators, and caimans. Crocodiles can be quite terrifying in… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Quokka Facts

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The quokka (Setonix brachyurus) is a tiny macropod roughly the size of a cat. Quokkas are hairy, four-legged marsupials with pouches for carrying their young. Their paws, ears, noses, and… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Beaver Facts

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Beavers produce dams and colonies and are a keystone species to our planet, meaning that they help to maintain the overall functioning within their ecosystems. More than 1,000 creatures live… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Crab Facts

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Crabs are such distinctive and strange-looking creatures. The fact that there are roughly 4500 species of crabs around the globe is intriguing. They are among the earliest living creatures on… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Killer Whale Facts

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Orcas (Orcinus orca), commonly known as killer whales, are warm-blooded, air-breathing aquatic mammals. As apex predators, orcas hunt penguins, fish, sea lions, and seals. Interested in learning more? Let’s explore… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Ant Facts

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Ants are resourceful, intelligent creatures and perhaps one of the most interesting insects on the planet. There are many interesting insects in the world, and the ant is certainly one… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Scorpion Facts

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Granulated thick-tailed scorpion (Parabuthus granulatus) in the Kalahari desert, South Africa. Predatory Scorpiones are called scorpions. They feature eight legs, gripping pincers, and a slender, segmented tail that curves over… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Rat Facts

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Rats are long-tailed, medium-sized rodents that come in a variety of colors. They are a part of the Rodentia order and the Rattus genus. While these animals are usually feared… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Honeybee Facts

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Honeybees are perhaps one of Earth's most important creatures. Not only do these impressive insects help sustain our human population, but other animals and ecosystems rely on these insects as… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Squid Facts

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While a squid can often be confused with an octopus, these soft-bodied mollusks are quite different for many reasons. Apart from their size and body, these animals can also camouflage!… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Pig Facts

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Since prehistoric times, humans have been domesticating animals for consumption or companionship. Pigs were first domesticated in China around 8500 BC. The Entelodont, also known as terminator pigs or hell… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Duck Facts

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Ducks of all types have amazing qualities and attributes. They are a species of waterfowl that belong to the Anatidae family. These birds are much smaller than swans and geese… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Snail Facts

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In this article, we delve into the world of snails! While many people assume that these tiny little guys are just slugs with shells, these creatures are actually quite fascinating.… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Opossum Facts

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Opossums and possums often cause some confusion due to their very similar names. Although they are both marsupials, they are actually different from one another. For example, opossums are marsupials… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Ferret Facts

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Today we will be learning some facts about the ferret. Ferrets are a part of the Mustelidae family and are closely related to stoats, minks, and badgers. However, ferrets are… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Zebra Facts

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Here are some interesting facts about Zebras. Part of the Equidae family, zebras, are native to Africa and are closely related to horses, but they are not the same species.… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

10 Incredible Hamster Facts

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Today, we will examine some amazing facts about the hamster, a common household pet. The term "hamster" is derived from the German word "hamstern," which literally translates to "hoard." This… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

Do Animals Cry?

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Animals can and do cry. Birds, among many other species, are proof of this. Animals can and do cry. A bird or other animal's unique call or the shedding of… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago