Hummingbirds are small, quick, and colorful birds that delight gardeners and homeowners. Because they’re so unique, it may be tempting to capture one or find one for sale. Do hummingbirds… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
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Kristen Holder is a writer at A-Z Animals primarily covering topics related to history, travel, pets, and obscure scientific issues. Kristen has been writing professionally for 3 years, and she holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, Riverside, which she obtained in 2009.
After living in California, Washington, and Arizona, she is now a permanent resident of Iowa. Kristen loves to dote on her 3 cats, and she spends her free time coming up with adventures that allow her to explore her new home.
Pigeons occupy almost every large city on the planet. At least 400 million city pigeons live among human beings, and their numbers continue growing. Where do pigeons come from, and… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
The Bodhi Tree is a revered symbol in Buddhism. Today, bodhi trees still exist and hold a deep religious significance to many adherents. Let’s discover the Bodhi Tree and why… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Anniversaries are special milestones in a marriage that are worth celebrating. As wedding milestones sail by, what it takes to remain married changes. Because of this, each wedding anniversary is… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Every country on Earth uses some currency, and the use of currency to simplify trade has existed for thousands of years. Today, scholars believe that the shekel from Mesopotamia was… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
As humans, animals respond to seasonal changes and need suitable accommodations to survive different weather conditions. Fish are no exception. So, can koi survive the Winter? Six tips for keeping… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
In 1956, the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways was established in the United States. By 1992, around 45 thousand highway miles were finished, allowing unhindered… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
About 40 percent of Earth's surface is occupied by ocean deserts. However, this number is growing as climate change continues to progress. This article covers a few of these places,… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Things live in almost every corner of the Earth, defying the odds and seeking an existence. What is an extremophile? Seventeen amazing living things defying the odds on Earth will… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
The salmon migration, also called a salmon run, is an annual event where various salmon species return from the ocean to their freshwater spawning locations. Why do salmon migrate? The… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
There are around 1800 migrating bird species on the planet, and a sizeable portion of these species live in the Americas. This means they traverse the American continents on journeys… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Antarctica is inhospitable and freezing cold, and the presence of ice on most of the continent leaves less than 1 percent of the continent open to plant growth. However, this… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
In the Appalachian mountains, a special brand of folklore has developed because of the unique and isolating environments produced by the mountain range that stretches down the eastern United States.… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Biologists and other scientists do their best to understand human evolution and that of other species across millions of years. But despite best efforts, our greatest minds sometimes get it… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Rivers make great natural boundaries, but they aren’t as static as they seem. What happens when rivers change? Why is Iowa’s Carter Lake in Nebraska? Where Is the City of… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
It may seem strange, but it’s not an unreasonable ask; do hummingbirds attack humans? Hummingbirds seem like cute little birds to most people, but don’t let their appearance fool you!… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
In 2009, the term king tide was coined in Australia. What is a king tide? Their causes, frequency, and more are discussed now. What Exactly Is a King Tide? The… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Historically, pigeons were commonly raised as a food source. The term squab refers to a young pigeon ready for human consumption, but can you eat pigeon eggs? We’ll go over… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
No language has an unwavering set of rules, and anomalies in word usage often arise. This is especially common if words are borrowed from other languages. So, is it cacti… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
There is a huge push by native cultures to begin the process of renaming the Pacific Northwest. Should the waters and volcanoes regain indigenous names? Controversy is rife around the… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
While there is a wide array of daffodil cultivars, this flower is one of the few that doesn’t have different interpretations based on its colors. The variance in how people… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
The number of migrating salmon entering some freshwater rivers from the Pacific Ocean is dwindling. Are predatory animals causing this? Can we blame sea lions? Are they eating all of… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Though the Salton Sea is the biggest lake in California, it isn’t well known to most tourists. How did such a big body of water end up in the desert,… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
In this article, we’ll go over 59 great Chinese cat names and their meanings. All of these names are commonly used in China! They aren’t randomly translated words, and they’re… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
There are over 400 kinds of oak trees on Earth, and about 90 of those grow in the United States. They’re undeniably beautiful but they sometimes aren’t a good choice… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
There are all kinds of pet foods on the market, and most of them are made with products that are not allowed in human food. Does that mean that pet… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Most places in the United States expect uncomfortable temperatures in the summer. However, some states burn hotter than others. What’s one of the hottest places in the United States? Let’s… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
The Klamath River Basin in California and Oregon has been obstructed by different dams for over 100 years. The first dam was constructed in 1908, and the last was erected… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
In 1792, Hood Canal was named after a member of the Royal Navy named Admiral Lord Samuel Hood. Today, Hood Canal shares this namesake with Mount Hood and the Hood… Read More
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While pigeon meat isn’t as popular as it once was, North Americans loved squab so much that they ate the passenger pigeon into extinction by the early twentieth century. However,… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
People give flowers to others on many occasions. As a result, this means that some flowers are specifically associated with death. The death of an important individual is always an… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Olive trees are an ancient evergreen that was domesticated between 6000 to 8000 years ago in the eastern Mediterranean. Today, olives are an important crop around the world, and the… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Daffodils are a welcome sight in spring, and they survive through harsh winters as a bulb buried safely in the soil. They’re commonly planted in gardens across the world because… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
More than 4500 species of cockroaches infest the globe with 70 of those species residing somewhere in the United States. These indiscriminate omnivores strike fear into the hearts of renters… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
In the United States, more than 4000 accidental drownings occur per year with more than half of those drownings occurring in natural waterways. While Arizona isn’t one of the highest-rated… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Despite Alabama’s coasts being battered by storms in the last few decades, desirable vacation spots are still thriving. There are bustling spots with tons of touristy things to do, and… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
With the ushering in of modern observational science in the eighteenth century, ideas around the age of the Earth began to shift. Before science, the Bible defined popular belief about… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
The Bible doesn’t say anything about domestic cats in both the Old and New Testaments. However, there are mentions of big cats in various contexts, and as Christianity evolved, pet… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Holly Beach is underdeveloped with no hotels or lifeguards. Louisiana boasts almost 400 miles of coastline, though most beachgoers do not consider the state a prime water destination. They are,… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
The biggest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere is the Great Salt Lake in Utah. It is known as “America’s Dead Sea,” and it’s a well-known tourist destination for visitors… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Key Points: Lake Wateree is the oldest man-made lake in South Carolina, created in 1919. The lake spans over 13,000 acres in surface area, boasting approximately 242 miles of shoreline… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Key Points: The oldest man-made lake in Pennsylvania is Kittanning Point Reservoir. In the early 1800s, the community of Altoona lacked direct freshwater access. Kittanning Point Reservoir provided a water… Read More
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Key PointThe s: Kuskokwim River depth is Generally under 20 feet throughout. It varies in depth. There are significant differences along its course due to its enormity. Approximately 700-mile span,… Read More
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It’s an inevitable part of life that living things must die, but not all organisms die at the same rate. Some live for seconds, while others live for tens of… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
10 of the Oldest Bernese Mountain Dogs infographic Bernese Mountain dogs were originally bred as farm dogs in Switzerland. Today, they’re popular family dogs, as they are intelligent, tolerant of… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Sturgeon are large fish found only in the Northern Hemisphere, and they get very old. Some individuals are well over the average life expectancy of a human being. How old… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Megalodons (Otodus megalodon) are one of the most famous ancient sea creatures because of their enormous size and ferocity. The oldest megalodon fossils show the ocean’s old pecking order because… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Even the most famously long-lived species usually max out at a few centuries old. However, about 25 percent of trees triple and sometimes quadruple the average life expectancy of their… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Trees are a necessary part of sustaining human life on Earth. Africa contains unique ancient trees called baobabs (Adansonia digitata) that grow in savannahs. Is the oldest African baobab the… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
Poodles came into being at some time during the 1400s and they were bred for more than one skill. They were originally designed to hunt, swim, retrieve, and herd. Poodles… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 years ago
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