A dewlap is a fold of loose skin hanging from the neck or throat of an animal. What Is a Dewlap? Dewlaps hang from the necks of certain species, including mammals, birds,… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 years 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.
The home range of an animal is the physical area where the animal spends its time on daily activities such as obtaining food, seeking shelter, and finding mates. Summary of… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 years ago
Conservation status is a category assigned to an animal or plant species to reflect whether or not the group is threatened or at risk of extinction. Many factors determine conservation status,… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 years ago
Delayed implantation, also called embryonic diapause, is when mammals pause their pregnancies until conditions are better for the survival of their offspring. During delayed implantation, the blastocyst embryo does not implant… Read More
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Cloven-Hoofed Meaning A cloven hoof, also known as a cleft hoof, split hoof, or divided hoof, is found on animals belonging to the Artiodactyla family. Scientists divide hoofed animals into two groups:… Read More
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A common name of an organism, also known as a vernacular name or English name, is the name that is typically used in everyday life. Additionally, scientists give organisms scientific names in… Read More
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A carnivore is a meat eater. It's an organism that gets nutrition from eating other organisms. Carnivores can be hunters or scavengers. Summary Carnivores are a significant part of the food… Read More
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Camouflage is defined as a defense mechanism or tactic that animals use to disguise themselves by blending in with their surroundings. Animals use camouflage to help them survive by hiding from either predators… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 years 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 2 years 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
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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
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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
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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
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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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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
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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 2 years 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 2 years ago
Rosemary is a herb known for its distinctly fragrant taste and smell, and it also happens to be full of health benefits. It's a great source of iron, calcium, vitamins… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 2 years ago
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