Jessica Lynn
Author for A-Z Animals

Ophidiophobia (the phobia of snakes) is one of the more common phobias psychologists treat today. Some researchers posit that this is an evolutionary response and that humans are wary of… Read More

By Jessica Lynn 1 day ago

There are over 12,500 known ant species in the world, with new ant species still being discovered by scientists to this day. You've probably come across several ant species without… Read More

By Jessica Lynn 1 week ago

Trees first appeared on Earth during the Devonian period, around 385 million years ago, and dinosaurs about 100 million years later, between 250 to 200 million years ago. But you… Read More

By Jessica Lynn 3 weeks ago

Bull sharks (Carcharhinus Leucas) are one of the ocean's most fearsome creatures. Although some animals may prey on bull sharks, such as crocodiles, killer whales, and the occasional great white… Read More

By Jessica Lynn 3 weeks ago

Over 500 species of sharks exist in our oceans today, ranging from hammerheads (Sphyrnidae) to tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvieri). Sharks can differ in many ways, including diet, size, aggression, habitat,… Read More

By Jessica Lynn 4 weeks ago

The ocean provides a welcome beach vacation and heavily supports the global economy. Over 3 billion people worldwide rely on ocean-based food for their diets, and over 100 million full-time… Read More

By Jessica Lynn 1 month ago

Historically, dogs and cats are among the most loved pets in the world. But reptile ownership has gained traction in recent decades, most likely due to the more “exotic” feel… Read More

By Jessica Lynn 2 months ago

The possibility of editing our genes once seemed more like science fiction than reality. Times have changed with the development of CRISPR-Cas9, a gene-editing tool first used in 2012. Gene… Read More

By Jessica Lynn 2 months ago