Jude Speegle
Author for A-Z Animals

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Key Points: Because of the power of Hurricane Issac, the Mississippi River flowed backward for 24 hours in August of 2012. Due to Hurricane Issac, the river went from flowing… Read More

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Walking along the terrain of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam, you encounter a cave entrance. Stalagmites and stalactites pepper the mouth like awkward teeth, and clouds of… Read More

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When in Georgia, you might be tempted to sink your teeth into a juicy peach or take a riverboat cruise. Georgia is more than just home to peaches or boat… Read More

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Texas is the second-largest state in America, known for its rich history of cowboys and outlaws. This state makes up a whopping 7% of the United States, so it should… Read More

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The phrase “breeding like rabbits” is common for a reason. When a warren of unfixed rabbits are together, they breed almost constantly. Rabbit gestation is very short, so they are… Read More

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Key West, Florida, is the furthest south you can go in the continental United States. It is a string of islands connected via a highway, though the main Key West… Read More

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North Carolina has a rich history of sports and is the birthplace of Pepsi, but something not to overlook is the natural wonders throughout the state, as well as the… Read More

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New Hampshire is a beautiful state of both mountains and aquatic life in both lakes and its coastal shoreline, the former white peaked and impressive, the latter rocky and full… Read More

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Michigan is known for its excellent fishing and how it borders four of the five Great Lakes with the longest freshwater coast in the United States. Living by the water… Read More

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Key Points Snakes do not hibernate during winter but enter a state of dormancy known as brumation.On warmer days, during winter, they may leave their underground burrows in which they… Read More

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Sharks are the master hunters of the deep, known for their impressive speed and even more impressive bites. Florida is a peninsula surrounded on most sides by water, so it… Read More

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Canada is the land of maple syrup, its flag paying homage to it with a large maple leaf. More to the point, Canada is full of surprises. While many would… Read More

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“Here comes Peter Cottontail, Hoppin' down the bunny trail.” Growing up, we all have seen depictions of bunnies in media and pop culture, the cute little rabbit with a puffy… Read More

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The answer to this question is not as simple as it seems at first sight. Many animals are classified as nocturnal, and it’s not a wonder why someone would ask… Read More

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Humanity has always strived to reach beyond, to touch every mountain peak. From the tips of mountains down to the ocean floor. It is no wonder that we would also… Read More

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Tennessee is known for its whiskey, its chicken, and for producing plenty of unique and talented musicians over the years. It is also tied for the state with the most… Read More

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Our Earth is seventy-one percent covered in water, so it shouldn’t shock many that there are waterways older than the human race. The oldest lakes in the world contain ancient… Read More

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Cleveland, Ohio is located on Lake Erie, the fourth-largest lake in the United States. So, it would make sense that the city would boast an aquarium rich in sea life.… Read More

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Key Points: The clearest rivers tend to have a neutral pH balance, flow very fast, or have very little pollution from humans. The Blue River in Greenland changes shape yearly… Read More

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Volcanoes are a massive part of history. We all know the tragic story of Pompeii and the mighty Mount Vesuvious and the destruction that followed. Yet, volcanoes are more than… Read More

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When the day is dark and dreary, there are generally nimbostratus clouds present. One doesn't need to be heavily versed in meteorology to know all about different types of clouds,… Read More

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Arctic wolves are stunning, majestic animals that are not common in too many parts of the world. Wolves in general are a popular animal, always being represented in books, movies,… Read More

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Potato bugs, or Colorado potato beetles, are actually considered pests in most of North America. They are a huge reason why pesticides began being implemented. They are super strong and… Read More

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Chameleons are more than just Pascal from that famous Disney movie, though they are definitely that cute. They have their own lives and personalities, just like any other animal. Veiled… Read More

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