Jessica Tucker
Author for A-Z Animals

The chances of being bitten by a shark are not great. When swimming at the beach, the odds are one in 11.5 million. However, when sharks bite people, massive media… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 8 hours ago

When two different species procreate, hybridization is at play. It is a practice that is not uncommon in the wild but is far more commonly known to happen in captivity,… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 9 hours ago

It is estimated that there are between 700,000 and one million creatures living in the ocean. To date, approximately 242,500 of those marine animals have been discovered. This means that,… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 9 hours ago

Capybaras are the largest living rodents. They are also one of the sweetest animals other species come across in South America. Because capybaras rely on a vegetarian diet, they do… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 12 hours ago

Cockroaches are most homeowners' nightmares. This is because where one is seen, there are more that are hiding in the cracks and crevices of the home. Because they are such… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 4 days ago

Snakes of all varieties are found in communities worldwide. However, when an 18-foot python is on the loose, it can put those who live in communities where the huge snakes… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 5 days ago

There is a common misconception that snakes can blink. However, given that snakes do not possess eyelids, this is impossible to do. Instead, snakes have a very unique covering to… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 6 days ago

Texas is home to 96 species of snakes. Of those 96, 15% are venomous. While this is a small fraction of the snake population, that is still 14 species of… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 6 days ago

Megalodon teeth are the largest of all shark species. With teeth that can measure up to the size of a human hand, it is easy to imagine just how enormous… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 6 days ago

Many people have an innate fear of snakes. This fear is an evolutionary one that kept people from being harmed long ago. However, today, these creatures get a bad rap… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 6 days ago

Binturongs live in lush, dense forests in Southeast Asia. These bearcat-like animals are surrounded by the sights and smells of the forest, such as fragrant flowers, trees, and plants, and… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 1 week ago

Crocodiles are interesting creatures. They are strong and tough on the outside and can kill with one crunch of their massive jaws. Yet, when it comes to females and their… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 1 week ago

Plastic straws are one of the top contributors of plastic pollution in the oceans. With just 9% of straws capable of being recycled worldwide, hundreds of millions to billions make… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 1 week ago

The evolution of the shark is not what most people would expect. Instead of sharks evolving from a massive predator, the original creature was a small, leaf-shaped fish. This fish… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 1 week ago

Countless diseases and life-threatening pests have been eradicated worldwide. When what was once eradicated makes a comeback, though, there is cause for concern both for social and economic reasons. A… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 2 weeks ago

Pigeon poaching is a topic many outside New York City may not be familiar with. While pigeons live in nearly every city and town across the United States, it is… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 2 weeks ago

There are currently 18 to 19 families of snakes with approximately 2,950 different species. With so many snakes, both on land and in the sea, there is a wide variety… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 2 weeks ago

Bowhead whales are remarkable for their immense size, reaching up to 60 feet in length and weighing as much as 100 tons, and their extraordinary lifespan of up to 200… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 3 weeks ago

Jackrabbits are not really rabbits at all. Instead, they are hares. These hares, with their long back legs and large ears, have a massive appetite and can eat up to… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 3 weeks ago

It is not uncommon for great white sharks to be found off the coast of the eastern seaboard. In recent years, populations of white sharks have increased in areas such… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 3 weeks ago

Every year, 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes. While not all of these snakes are venomous, nearly half are. Of the 2.7 million people poisoned by venomous snake bites… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 4 weeks ago

Australia is known for its deadly creatures of unusual size. From the saltwater crocodile to the box jellyfish and even the eastern brown snake, these creatures are just a sampling… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 4 weeks ago

America has a tick problem. While the overall number of ticks may not be increasing annually, the species of ticks that call particular regions of the nation home have changed.… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 1 month ago

News that a venomous spider is expanding its territory can be concerning. No one wants to be a victim of a potentially life-threatening spider bite. However, in nearly every state… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 1 month ago

In 2023, a woman posted a video to TikTok that showed a black widow in her manager's plastic container of green grapes. In the video, the black widow is still… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 1 month ago

Bettas have become one of the most popular fish for first-time fish owners to purchase. Much of this has to do with the beautiful colors the fish come in and… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 1 month ago

It is getting to be that time of year when hiking boots are laced up and the great outdoors are explored. With more people heading out on the trails, it's… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 1 month ago

Tapping a toe to the beat is something people do unconsciously. Parrots and monkeys have even been known to have quite the knack for keeping rhythm. But there is an… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 2 months ago