In Florida, plenty of sites can be seen, and adventures are always just around the corner. It is an action-packed ocean-lovers dream and comes with its fair share of marine… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 days ago
Katie Downey
Katie Downey is a writer for A-Z Animals where her primary focus is on wildlife, arachnids and insects. Katie has been writing and researching animals for more than a decade. Katie worked in animal rescue and rehabilitation with handicapped cats and farm animals for many years.
As a resident of North Carolina, Katie enjoys exploring nature with her son, educating others on the positive role that insects and spiders play in the ecosystem and raising jumping spiders.
Many people believe hamsters make excellent first pets for children. Though plenty of animals do make fantastic pets for children, hamsters are not one of them. Children will want a… Read More
By Katie Downey 3 days ago
Diatomaceous Earth isn't something everyone is familiar with when thinking about their pets. It can, however, be used for numerous tasks and can even help with insects like fleas. The… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 days ago
Many people are struggling at this time of year, but not the handful of landowners in Australia in this article! Well, at least not on the financial side of things.… Read More
By Katie Downey 5 days ago
It's fun to have a bearded dragon as a pet. With any pet, paying attention to their needs and what they like is crucial. Not everyone is the same; the… Read More
By Katie Downey 6 days ago
Cats may be domesticated for the most part, but that wasn't always the case. Some cats are still feral and live off the land freely. Those cats eat insects and… Read More
By Katie Downey 6 days ago
Gophers are often confused with prairie dogs, though they are two separate animals entirely. Gophers are much smaller and have long claws and teeth for digging and biting through roots. They… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 week ago
Ducks are lovely feathered friends who grace our presence on lakes and wherever there is water. They are often seen walking or gliding along the water's surface with their other… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 weeks ago
The Termite Fan Club isn't exactly brimming with fans. They aren't on the top of many peoples' favorite animal lists and probably get left out of numerous functions. They are… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 weeks ago
Hamsters are small, fuzzy, adorable rodents that everyone loves. With any pet comes unexpected situations and ways in which the pet will send you into a spiraling rabbit hole of… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 weeks ago
Wolves are creatures that fascinate most people, and for good reason. Without wolves, we would never have a dog to play ball with or snuggle up to on the couch.… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 weeks ago
Some bugs have long legs; others look like they have funny shoes on, while others might stink the place up for an hour. Bugs come in all shapes, colors, and… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 weeks ago
Not all animals are created equal when it comes to size, speed, and lifespan. But what about memory? Which animals have the absolute best memory out of all the others… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 weeks ago
Going to the beach is almost always something to look forward to, and what could be more exciting than a chance to swim with amazing marine life? In the lovely… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 weeks ago
Spiders are some of the most intriguing animals on the planet. Everything they do seems mysterious and strange to humans. Because of this, many humans fear arachnids and label them… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 weeks ago
Bats are cool creatures, and there's no denying that. They are also stellar mothers who fly around with their little pups attached to them while they hunt. Bats also do… Read More
By Katie Downey 3 weeks ago
Keeping spiders as a hobby breeder or just because you really just love them is not for everyone. Those who do enjoy it sometimes don't know how toxic some of… Read More
By Katie Downey 3 weeks ago
What does the fox say? How fast are foxes? As humans, we have so many questions when it comes to foxes and what their lives are like. Foxes, no matter… Read More
By Katie Downey 3 weeks ago
Guinea pigs are medium-sized, adorable pets that children love. They are fun, energetic, and vocal. There isn't much about them that isn't wonderful. They can be simple to care for,… Read More
By Katie Downey 3 weeks ago
Robins are one of the telltale signs that spring has come. They are often greeted with happiness since their arrival means warmer weather is right around the corner. Many people… Read More
By Katie Downey 3 weeks ago
When choosing a dog, whether it be from the shelter, rescue, or breeder, it's best to know ahead of time what you're looking for and what you're NOT looking for.… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
Sharks are not warm and cuddly like cats or dogs. They are filled with interesting surprises that many people have never even considered. It's tough to picture an adorable infant… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
Otters are adorable, water-loving mammals who aren't fond of humans, for the most part. They are secretive animals who may become easily upset when people spy on and photograph them.… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
In the wilderness of Africa and Southeast Asia, lies an animal straight out of mythology. They are covered in large symmetrical scales and have faces reminiscent of an anteater with… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
Some pets, like kittens and puppies, are great. They don't require as much as some pets do. Hedgehogs are the type of pet that has an extensive list of requirements… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
Otters are silly, lovable animals with loads of personality, just like humans. They have plenty of good and bad habits and behaviors. Are all otters monogamous or polygamous? Do they… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
Not everyone is cut out to be a parent, and in the animal kingdom, they might not know it until they become a parent. There are also plenty of circumstances… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
Opossums are one of those animals that people love to hate. It must be a misunderstanding or judgment of their sometimes not-so-cute exterior that makes people dislike them so much.… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
Belize is a magical country on the eastern coast of Central America. To the north is Mexico, to the south and west is Guatemala, to the east is the Caribbean… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
Whether you love them or hate them, squirrels are interesting and very busy creatures. This time of year, squirrels are busy collecting nuts to store away or bury for the… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
Whales are amazing creatures that many people don't know are viewable during certain parts of the year in the Long Island Sound. The best time to catch the beautiful and… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
Rats are some of the most hated animals out there. They are also some of the very best pets you could ever ask for. Rats are not expensive pets to… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
Spiders and scorpions are both capable of driving deep-seated fear into the hearts of many, where they will live out their days along with the humans they cling to. Deep… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
The differences between male and female crows are not something that will be easy to explain because male and female crows are incredibly similar. In this article, we have uncovered… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
Austin is an all-around cool place. There's always plenty of music and events happening with some of the hippest people around. The housing is insanely expensive, but that's nothing new.… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
Japan is a place like no other. Some of the species of sharks there can only be found in Japanese waters. That can be pretty scary if the species is… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
Coyotes have been villainized for as long as anyone can remember. They are blamed for so much, some of which is not true. It isn't the coyote's fault they must… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
Just in time for Halloween, we are here to talk about bats. Not just any bats, but human-sized bats! These bats have become a viral success, and now everyone is… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
If you're like most people reading this, you're probably wondering what a bobbit worm is and why you've never heard of it. Overall, it looks like something that was born… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
Trapdoor spiders are not the scariest spiders out there, though they are in the Australian tarantula and funnel web spider family. They aren't even the biggest spiders out there, but… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
With everything you hear about spiders and how terrible they are, it might sound insane to actually want one as a pet. There are many types of these tiny spiders,… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
Chinchillas are adorable little bouncing puff balls, and when it comes to purchasing one, few stop to think twice before pulling the trigger. As with any pet, it is imperative… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
It's that time of year again. It's time to break out your best Halloween decorations and make your house the spookiest on the street. Trick-or-treaters love a properly decorated home,… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
It seems like the trapdoor spider has made its way into the news quite a bit lately. However, learning is never frowned upon, and it can be super great to… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
Australia is a majestic and breathtakingly beautiful continent. There, animals and plants not found anywhere else thrive in the outback. Many of the flora and fauna simply would not survive… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
Does that little black spider with the menacing red hourglass on their belly give you the heebie-jeebies or, quite frankly, terrify you? You aren't alone. Millions of people agree that… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
Louisiana is filled with breathtakingly beautiful natural wonders, like the Atchafalaya River Basin (okay, that one isn't entirely natural), the profound wetlands, like Maurepas Swamp, along the southern parts of… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
In the land of gemstones, minerals are what makes each type of gem have a wide variety of colors. Each gem is also actually a mineral. Once the raw mineral… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
While you're walking around Chicago checking out the sights, lovely tunes, and the smell of the delicious deep-dish pizza, there is a smaller eight-legged community living their lives. Crawling around… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
All spiders are strange, and this one is no different from the other, except it's blue. In the natural world, very few creatures are blue. Blue is uncommon in most… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
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