It may be the biggest invertebrate on the planet, but we don't know much about it. The first time scientists learned of the colossal squid was in 1925. Remains of… Read More
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Jennifer Geer is a writer at A-Z Animals where her primary focus is on animals, news topics, travel, and weather. Jennifer holds a Master's Degree from the University of Tulsa, and she has been researching and writing about news topics and animals for over four years.
A resident of Illinois, Jennifer enjoys hiking, gardening, and caring for her three pugs.
Blue whales are not only the largest animal on earth today but the largest known animal ever to have lived on earth. The largest blue whale ever recorded weighed over… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 days ago
To truly get a feel of living amid the wildlife on an African safari, some hardy adventurers choose to tent camp. Camping in Africa can range from a luxury tent… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 4 days ago
Hummingbirds are delightful little birds to spot in your summer garden. With their vibrant colors and fast-moving wings, they can brighten up any yard. When do hummingbirds return to Wisconsin,… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 4 days ago
Wildebeests, also known as gnu, have a lot to watch out for as they graze across the African savannah. Wildebeest are part of the diet of both lions and spotted… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 5 days ago
If you think a metal fence can keep an alligator out, think again. One alligator proved that it takes something quite a bit stronger to keep a determined alligator from… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 6 days ago
A lone cheetah isn't likely to take down a massive wildebeest, but what happens when five male cheetahs work together? A coalition of five male cheetahs, known as the Tano… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 week ago
Many exciting things can occur when you're driving down a road in Kruger National Park in South Africa. The park is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including elephants,… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 week ago
Many families enjoy an outing to the zoo on a warm summer day. People have been fascinated with exotic animals since ancient Egypt. And although zoos have been delighting visitors… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 weeks ago
What is it like kayaking where killer whales swim? If you paddle in the Puget Sound in Washington, you may find yourself face-to-face with a pod of killer whales, also… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 weeks ago
What would you do if you were bitten by an unknown snake in the middle of nowhere with no phone reception? While most of us know we should seek medical… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 weeks ago
It's a battle for resources in the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans in India. In this wild place, rhesus macaque monkeys and massive monitor lizards may come face to face… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 weeks ago
Would you know what to do if you suddenly came face to face with an aggressive bear? What if you were hanging onto a sheer cliff face as the bear… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 3 weeks ago
Although the clashing horns may look menacing to us, when African buffalo bulls fight, it's usually a friendly sparring match. It's not all for fun, however. The strongest males get… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 3 weeks ago
Cars and elephants do not make for a good combination. In India and Africa, where elephants roam free, sometimes roadways cut directly through wildlife corridors where elephants and other animals… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 3 weeks ago
Elephants are not only extremely intelligent but have the ability to express deep empathy for others. They form close family bonds with those in their herd and are known to… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 4 weeks ago
Though rare for a tiger to attack a fully grown elephant, young elephants could be in danger of tiger attacks when they stray from their herd. In the Jim Corbett… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 4 weeks ago
Captured in a fascinating YouTube video posted by the Pondoro Game Lodge is a showdown between African wild dogs and spotted hyenas. Although the hyenas outmatch the wild dogs in… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 4 weeks ago
What would you do if an eight-foot-long bull shark rammed your kayak while you were fishing in the open ocean? Fisherman Quentin Turko managed to stay afloat during his frightening… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 4 weeks ago
One of the best places to see tigers roaming in the wild is in one of Central India's national parks. This stunning video, coming from YouTube user Arvind Karthik, was… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 month ago
An amazing video filmed by a traveler in South Africa depicts a wild showdown between a large male rhino and a pride of lions. In the video, uploaded by Finch… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 month ago
Key West is known for its sunny beaches, unique culture, amazing food, and famous former resident Ernest Hemingway. It's also known as the place where feral chickens roam free. Yes,… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 month ago
Horses have long been linked with police forces. The French and the British were using mounted police patrols as early as the 18th century. Today, many cities around the world… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 month ago
Baby elephants live under the watchful eye of their mothers until they are fully grown. Mother elephants are incredibly protective, especially when their young are still small and vulnerable. Watch… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 month ago
In what must have been an equally terrifying and thrilling encounter, tourists in Rwanda get up close and personal with a massive silverback mountain gorilla. The tourists manage to keep… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 month ago
The video above from YouTube user Larry Egolf shows a nerve-racking scene where a group of Cape buffalo protects their calves. The group is separated from the herd and is… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 month ago
Wildlife YouTube content creator Zak Catchem noticed a strange thing happening in his outdoor koi pond one day. The fish were skittish, and one of his goldfish had gone missing.… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 month ago
What would you do if you were enjoying the outdoors in your backyard with your family when a giant snake fell on your patio table? If you live within the… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 month ago
In the stunning video above, a beekeeper discovers an enormous beehive underneath a grandmother's kitchen cabinet. The video, posted by Jeff Horchoff Bees, gives a fascinating look at what happens… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 month ago
Things can get tense around watering holes in Africa. Resources can be limited, and even big herbivores may get aggressive over who has the right to drink the water. We… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 month ago
A viral video uploaded by YouTuber, Sidd k, shows two men walking a rhino down a busy city street in Nepal. Despite the hubbub of the city around it, the… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
It happens to every homeowner at some point. You look up and see a yellowjacket nest hanging somewhere around your home. It's not safe to leave the nest alone and… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
If you've ever wondered if a mountain lion can jump a six-foot fence, this video gives the proof. In a video posted on Critter Reid's YouTube Channel, a mountain lion… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
Do elephants and hippos get along? The answer can be found in this fascinating video footage posted by YouTube user Wildest Kruger Sightings. In the video, a herd of hippos… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
What is smaller than the width of a dime and weighs less than half a gram? That would be the egg of an Allen's hummingbird. This tiny bird lays tiny… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
It's not unusual for a home inspector to run across the unexpected when checking out an attic, but one inspector in North Carolina had the ultimate surprise. It's not unheard… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
It's not just human parents that get frustrated with their children from time to time. In this adorable video, a mother river otter persuades her reluctant baby to take a… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
If you love penguins, don't mind the cold, can handle manual labor, and would like to leave the hustle and bustle of civilization behind, this odd job might be for… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
Falcons are known to be fast and powerful predatory birds. However, the peregrine falcon stands in a class by itself. The peregrine falcon is so fast that scientists had to… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
Have you ever dreamed of working with sharks? Although marine biology is the most likely field to get you up close and personal with these fish, there are other jobs… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
There has only been one albino western lowland gorilla ever found in the wild or captivity. Snowflake the gorilla lived in the Barcelona Zoo for 36 years and he was… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
Breaking into the field of bird banding involves a lot of training and on-the-job experience. Whether you're looking for a paid position or volunteer work, you'll need to undergo extensive… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
In 1832, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa) was born. Although his exact birthdate is unknown, he has been given the official birthday of December 4, 1832. Jonathan… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
What looks like a spider but isn't one, lives underwater and breathes through its legs? That would be the mysterious sea spider. With over 1,300 species living in every ocean,… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, known as PETA, has a long history of condemning the abusive treatment of animals. Founded in 1980, PETA is a nonprofit organization with… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
Even the king of the jungle can have a bad day when trying to cross a river guarded by an aggressive hippo. Three lions found out the hard way that… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
There are many instances on social media showing people being chased by wild elephants. In one viral video, two men run down a road with an elephant in close pursuit.… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
If you were old enough to watch the news or read the paper back in the late 1990s, you very likely remember Dolly, the cloned sheep. Born in 1996, the… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
What would you do if a giant Pacific octopus decided it wanted your diving equipment and didn't let go? Do you think you're strong enough to avoid getting your equipment,… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
A 130-foot towering wall of ice with a surface area larger than Rhode Island is slowly making its way toward a remote island near Antarctica. Imagine if the ice wall… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 months ago
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