Key Points: Whiteflies are soft-bodied, winged insects about 1/16 of an inch in length. The insects are white-gray and resemble tiny moths. When checking plants for whiteflies, always look under… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago
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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.
Although Georgia has its share of damage from tropical storms, direct hits from hurricanes are pretty rare. When Hurricane Michael made landfall in Georgia in 2018, it was the first time a… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago
Maryland is one of the oldest states in the country. It gained its statehood in 1788, becoming the seventh state to join the union. Thanks to bordering the 200-mile-long Chesapeake… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago
Nevada may be famous for Las Vegas, but there is a lot of land outside of the glitzy city. The seventh largest state by area in the United States, Nevada is… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago
Named after the fictional Xanadu in the classic movie Citizen Kane, the biggest house in Washington is a stunning masterpiece with high-tech features and gorgeous natural surroundings. Bill Gates is the owner… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago
South Carolina has 35 barrier islands (also called sea islands), more than any other state except Florida. Barrier islands run parallel to the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and shield the mainland from the brunt… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago
Located in the South Atlantic region of the United States, Virginia is best known as the birthplace of the nation. Bordering the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the state is steeped in history.… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago
Key Points Although there are ten different species of snakes in the state, the prairie rattlesnake is the only venomous species. Montana does not have true water snakes, but there… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago
April kicks off tornado season in the United States. With an average of 1,200 tornadoes per year, spring is a busy time for meteorologists and storm chasers. And Texas is… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago
Key Points: Lake Coeur d’Alene is the clearest lake in Idaho and in 10th place out of 14 in the United States' clearest lakes list. It is so clear that you… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago
At the furthest point you can travel west and still be in the United States lies the island of Attu. Attu is Alaska's largest uninhabited island. It's even further west from the… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago
If you've ever been in the Deep South on a sweltering summer day when the air feels heavy enough that you could swim through it, then you can probably appreciate… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago
Key Points: Spanning over 3,200 acres, and exposing 7.5 billion cubic feet of rock, Georgia's Stone Mountain is the largest piece of exposed granite in the world. Stone Mountain formed around 300… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago
Key Points: The Savannah River originates in the Blue Ridge Mountains and ends in the Atlantic Ocean - flowing through the cities of Savannah and Augusta, Georgia. The river not… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago
Here are the 6 most snake-infested lakes in Ontario. Ontario, Canada, is home to 17 species of snakes. Only three of these are water snakes, but there are a variety… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
Key Points The Mponeng Gold Mine in the Gauteng Province of South Africa is the deepest gold mine in the world. Owned by Harmony Gold Mining, the Mponeng mine extends… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
In Alabama, near the Mississippi border and less than five miles north of the tiny town of Emelle, sits Alabama's biggest landfill. Owned by Chemical Waste Management, Inc., and referred to… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
A drive through Wisconsin brings you through a pastoral landscape of gently rolling hills, black and white dairy cows grazing in green pastures, and rustic red barns dotting the countryside. It's not known as… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
You've likely heard the saying, "Everything is bigger in Texas." And while that may often be true, it's not the case for houses. The largest house in Texas is not the largest… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
Key Points: St. Marys River is in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It flows from Lake Superior to Lake Huron, starting at Whitefish Bay. It connects Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and Sault… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
There are few things more miserable than being trapped in a seemingly unending traffic jam. But can you imagine cars at a standstill stretching for 62 miles and lasting 12 days?… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
Each day the Earth's oceans experience a rise and fall along the coastlines. Water levels begin to swell along the shore and then slowly fall back down again. The gravitational… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
Many species of crocodiles, like the American crocodile, are shy and reclusive, avoiding contact with humans at all costs. Not so the saltwater crocodile. These formidable beasts are likely to attack anything… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
The UV Index was designed to help people know when it's time to get out of the sun. Ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun can cause sunburns and skin damage. The index… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
Long before birds or bats soared through the skies, another vertebrate developed the ability to fly. A group of reptiles evolved the ability to fly around 215 million years ago.… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
The Buddhist religion came to China from India, brought by monks during the Han dynasty. Over the centuries, many impressive Buddha statues were constructed throughout the country. It's no surprise then, that the largest… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
Key Points: Colorado State Highway 149: Steepest road in Colorado with a maximum grade of 9.5% and elevation of 11,530 feet. Slumgullion Pass: Often referred to as a 117-mile road,… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
Key Points: Albany is the oldest town that is located in the state of New York. Albany was founded in 1614 making it the oldest city. The town was originally… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
Hurricanes are a destructive force of nature. Hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones, can produce high winds, storm surge flooding, and heavy rainfall. When a hurricane reaches land, it can spawn… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 11 months ago
Key Points: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Louisiana was 114 degrees Fahrenheit in the Shreveport Metropolitan Area. Louisiana gets its hot and humid climate from the warm, moist air… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 12 months ago
With the exception of Alaska, snakes can be found all over the United States. However, some regions have a more diverse, and more venomous, snake population than others. California and Nevada are two western… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 12 months ago
Key Points: The Ryves Holt House, which is 358 years old, holds the title of the oldest house in Delaware. Constructed in 1665, the Ryves Holt House remains the oldest… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 12 months ago
Key Points: Lansing, Kansas, holds the highest risk of being hit by a tornado among towns in the state. With a tornado index score of 415.33, Lansing tops the list… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 12 months ago
You don't need a large garden to have freshly picked fruit in the summer. Many types of fruit plants do well in containers, making them ideal for small yards, patios, and even balconies.… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 12 months ago
Raccoons are small, nocturnal mammals with bushy tails and distinct markings around their face that resemble a black mask. They live in various habitats, including forests, prairies, marshes, and even cities. Although raccoons sometimes… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 12 months ago
With their bright pink feathers, long stick legs, and S-shaped necks, flamingos are instantly recognizable. Social animals, these birds live in flocks that may contain just a pair of birds or thousands.… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 12 months ago
Tucked in the woods in Wildwood, MO, just outside St. Louis, is a two-mile stretch of an abandoned road. Located at the intersection of Highway 109 and Old State Road, it… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 12 months ago
Key Points: Wibaux is the town most likely to experience a tornado in Montana. Tornado season in Montana begins in late May all the way through early August. The largest… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 12 months ago
Key Points A suburb of Atlanta is the most prone area to tornadoes in the state. In April 1936, a deadly outbreak of 17 tornadoes tore across the South, in… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 year ago
It's not something pet owners want to think about, but dogs get cancer at about the same rate as humans. It's helpful to know there are treatments available for your pet. And even better,… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 year ago
Would you be surprised to learn that although there are many types of fish with "perch" in their name, they aren't all true members of the perch family? One example is… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 year ago
Pinscher dogs have a long and fascinating history. The original pinschers were working dogs. They acted as farm dogs helping rid the barns of rats or guard dogs working to protect… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 year ago
The vibrant and showy fighter fish is one of the most well-known freshwater aquarium fish kept as a pet. Also known as the Siamese fighting fish, or betta fish, (the scientific… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 year ago
Lovebirds, also known as "pocket parrots," are one of the smaller members of the parrot family. The scientific name for the lovebird is Agapornis. Lovebirds, native to the African continent, are popular as companion… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 year ago
Starfish are fascinating sea creatures. Although they have fish in their name, they aren't actually fish but are marine invertebrates. Invertebrates are cold-blooded animals with no backbone. Starfish do not have a… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 year ago
Chinchilla babies are undeniably adorable. Native to the Andes Mountains in South America, chinchillas are endangered in the wild. There are two species of chinchillas: Chinchilla lanigera and Chinchilla chinchilla. Chinchillas were hunted extensively in the 1700s… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 year ago
Leopards are fierce and formidable predators as they stalk across the African grasslands. But as babies, they may be the most adorable fuzzballs ever to be found wandering around the African savanna. Leopards… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 year ago
"Cute" may not be the first word that comes to mind when you spot a newborn pelican. These birds emerge from their eggs naked and pink, with translucent skin, grunting… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 year ago
When you think of cute baby animals, you probably don't imagine one that weighs 70 pounds. But that's how big a baby bison can be at birth! Although it shouldn't… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 year ago
Does your dog suddenly act lethargic or tire easily while playing? If so, your pet may be suffering from anemia. Anemia isn't a condition by itself but is due to… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 year ago
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