Jude Speegle
Author for A-Z Animals

Not sure what was going on in 1981, but research shows that singular bites from various animals occurred that year, including a parakeet bite, a lion bite, and a sea… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 years ago

Colorado has a rich history of volcanic activity, though it doesn’t have many volcanoes any longer. It is home to one active volcano, and that volcano had one of the… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 years ago

Volcanoes work in a fascinating manner, and it’s constantly dependent on location and what goes on beneath the earth's surface. In Europe, much of the volcanoes to be found there… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 years ago

Mexico City itself was built only 43 miles from an active volcano, so that should be enough to tell you that there are volcanoes abundant in this country. They are… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 years ago

Rainbow sharks aren’t sharks at all, but freshwater fish. Excited to learn about what rainbow sharks eat? It might be surprising to learn that rainbow sharks aren’t sharks at all… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 years ago

Hawaii is the vacation destination of choice for many people you may find traveling. With white sandy beaches and clear tropical waters, there’s no place better to relax. Unless, of… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 years ago

When people think of volcanoes, they certainly aren’t picturing them erupting in Alaska, but they should be. Alaska is home to more than 130 volcanoes, with 50 active in the… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 years ago

The city of Las Vegas, Nevada, is well known for its casinos, waterparks, and the desert surrounding it. People who aren’t native to Nevada are always surprised by the lizards… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is known to be a great place to visit and a wonderful place to live. It is situated along 60 miles of coastline, with seafood restaurants… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Mountain lions go by many names: cougar, puma, panther, but they are the same animal. The moniker tends to change based on the region, but they are all names for… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

If you have ever driven through Arizona and seen the Grand Canyon, then you know what the climate is like. It’s a dry desert full of intriguing animals and insects.… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Key Points: Lakes Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior make up the "Great Lakes" of North America. But thousands of years ago, there was a 6th lake larger than all… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Spiders tend to scare even the most level-headed person. Those who may not mind the occasional beetle or ant might lose their head at an eight-legged arachnid. So imagine all… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Alabama is well known for its adherence to southern hospitality and southern tastes. It’s not known as the “Heart of Dixie” for no reason, after all. Hard work and hospitality… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

The soil of Mississippi is an agricultural powerhouse, meaning that thanks to the river that courses through the state, the soil fertility is through the roof. Soil fertility helps crops… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

In Louisiana, there’s the bayou, Cajun food, and Mardi Gras. It’s no wonder it’s so heavily populated when so much richness comes from this state. Located in the heart of… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

The ability to travel around the world can only feel like magic to some, but it comes with consequences. Traveling means bringing animals with us where we go and when… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

It’s been more than 150 years since Indiana decided to be known as “The Hoosier State,” and most people who live in Indiana are proud to call themselves Hoosiers. Indiana… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

The Golden State has built itself quite the reputation over the years, with its constant good weather and movie stars walking down the street. But California has another side to… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Blue whales make intense and beautiful vocalizations under the water. We’ve been aware of this for many years, but it’s not as simple as Dory from Finding Nemo makes it… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Iowa is the birthplace of sliced bread, so nothing is more remarkable, hands down. The state is also known for its fields of corn. In 2019, Iowa produced around 2.58… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Los Angeles is known as the "City of Angels," but it is also a city of aquariums. Four different aquariums in and around the Los Angeles area help educate residents… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Blue whales are magnificent gentle giants of the ocean. They can grow up to 100 feet in length, though they average around 70 feet. These ocean giants make beautiful and… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Believe it or not, a pack of wolves known as the sea wolves live in the Pacific Northwest and are oceanic hunters. No, the Vancouver coastal sea wolf isn’t sprouting… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Wisconsin is more than cheddar cheese curds and the Green Bay Packers, though you may not discover that from a cursory Google search. Wisconsin is the dairy industry leader and… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Come to Ohio, the "birthplace of aviation," and check out the aquariums that are available to the public. Wherever you are in Ohio, there are aquariums within a drivable distance… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Vermont is known as the Green Mountain State because it is simply covered in forests. That isn’t the only ecosystem to explore in Vermont, though. It has many rivers and… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Rabbits are known both as soft, gentle pets and as garden-ruining nuisances. Depending on what viewpoint you are coming from, they are either cute or a pest.  They are small… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Plants are known to have natural enemies, whether it be insects, animals, weather, or just humans. Most plant populations stay at reasonable levels because of these enemies. Invasive plants may… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

The weather along the East Coast is cold for much of the year due to its northern status, which is why you may want to visit some aquariums in Massachusetts.… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

With blue tongues and smooth skin these unique reptiles are sure to have a diet that is just as unique. Not many know about these dynamic skink lizards. What do… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Volcanoes in Arizona include more than 28 volcanic craters and 6 volcanoes or volcanic fields that house these craters. Craters are also known as calderas, and there are deposits of… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

One of the most powerful forces on earth, volcanoes can be found in many unlikely places, including the state of Oregon. Most of us don’t even realize that the west… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

People sometimes forget that the state of California is rife with volcanoes that could erupt at any time. In fact, many of them haven’t erupted in years, and there is… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Volcanoes have been prevalent throughout history, and Hawaii, in many historical events. Active volcanoes are either spewing lava or could potentially erupt at any moment, while dormant ones are at… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Bearded dragons and iguanas differ significantly in size, with bearded dragons reaching about 2 feet, while iguanas can grow up to 6 feet With a passing glance, you may not… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Volcanoes seem like a distant reality, not something that could affect us here in this day and age. But the feeling is misleading because volcanoes rumble to life regularly. In fact,… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Red and orange leaves adorn the trees of Connecticut come autumn, a state known for its abundantly colorful foliage. The weather changes the leaves on the trees, but not the… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

The Mississippi River is essential to the United States and beyond- but do you know how many states the Mississippi River runs through? The Mississippi River divides the nation in… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Can you guess where you can find some of the world's best aquariums? New Jersey! Known for the Jersey Shore, Coney Island hot dogs and outstanding, unique aquariums, New Jersey… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago

Key Points Amazon is home to several river monsters including the arapaima which needs to surface to breathe. The arapaima is unique in that its scales offer it efficient protection… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 years ago