Cats are common pets throughout the world, and they have a habit of being rather territorial. Unfortunately, their status as a pet means they live near humans with abundant food… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
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Kyle Glatz is a writer at A-Z-Animals where his primary focus is on geography and mammals. Kyle has been writing for researching and writing about animals and numerous other topics for 10 years, and he holds a Bachelor's Degree in English and Education from Rowan University.
A resident of New Jersey, Kyle enjoys reading, writing, and playing video games.
The vast majority of people use the words bug and insect interchangeably. Did you know that those terms actually refer to specific groups of creatures? More importantly, are you ready… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Cats are some of the most loving pets. They’re also very intelligent, highly responsive creatures that have a variety of unique features. Some of these animals may look alike, but… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Many of the hunting dog breeds found in western Europe bear similarities to each other. For example, the Brittany spaniel and the springer spaniel are two medium-sized hunting dogs with… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Spiders can be interesting, beautiful, and frightening creatures depending on the person you ask. Sadly, misinformation about spiders and their potential danger has cast some of these arachnids in a… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
A megalodon vs blue whale matchup is very interesting on paper, but these creatures have a few million years separating them from one another. That might be for the best.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Africa is home to a wide variety of different animals. Among them are deadly creatures like lions and graceful gazelles. Gorillas are highly intelligent primates that only live in sub-Saharan… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Imagine that you find a little pink creature with a long tail on your back patio. You think that it might be a newborn rat. It also might be a… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Reclusive, dangerous snakes are always interesting to examine, and the golden lancehead and inland taipan are two of the animals that best fit that description. Looking at the golden lancehead… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
When you’re looking out upon a field of large ruminant animals, you might be tempted to call them all cows. That’s not a very precise term, though. The same bovine… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Figuring out the difference between a ground squirrel vs tree squirrel might seem simple on the surface. Yet, differentiating between these animals requires paying a little more attention to the… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Moose and deer are members of the Cervidae family, so they have a lot in common. In fact, from a scientific standpoint, moose are the largest member of the deer… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Donkeys and horses are two of the most famous work animals in the history of the world. Horses have carried soldiers into battle and acted as a means of peaceful… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Turkeys and chickens are two common farm animals raised for their meat as well as their eggs. Both birds lay eggs that are fit for human consumption. Yet, when most… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Painted turtles are the most common aquatic turtle in all of North America, and they live throughout large portions of the United States and Canada. Their name is derived from… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Groundhogs and muskrats are animals that go by, quite literally, dozens of names each. With all those names, as well as their physical similarities, it's easy to confuse them with… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Raccoons and possums are often confused with one another. After all, they’re both likely to spend some time sifting through your garbage cans, and they are both known for being… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Wolf spiders and tarantulas are both maligned and feared throughout the world. Aside from being arachnids that are already frightening to look at, both spiders have a reputation for being… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Buffalo is a term that is applied to many mammals, sometimes incorrectly. After all, the bison of North America are only tangentially related to the buffalo despite belonging to the… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Killer whales are incredibly large mammals that live up to that name from time to time. They’re powerful and smart, and they can take down other dreaded creatures in the… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Bull and cow are two terms that we often hear when discussing cattle. These members of the Bos genus are frequently differentiated by the simple observation that a bull is… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Those responsible for naming the Mustelidae family picked the right word. They are a weaselly bunch. Weasels, minks, badgers, otters, ferrets, polecats, and martens comprise the 70-plus species in the… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Humans have a unique habit of naming innocent creatures after scary ones. Sometimes, the names are born of necessity, warning future generations about a beast that is worse than it… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Sometimes, it can be helpful to distinguish a single species, like prairie dogs, from the overall family to which they belong. In this case, prairie dogs are one of many… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
People that live around rural areas often encounter deer, four-legged ruminants that are known for their skittish nature and humans’ love of hunting them for meat and sport. Anyone that… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Hypothetical fights between large, dangerous mammals are always exciting. We’ve taken a few looks at what happens when the world’s largest feline encounters various species of bears. So, what happens… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Africa is home to many large mammals, including elephants and rhinos. The vast continent also contains some very interesting members of the bovine family. While most people are familiar with… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
The northernmost reaches of the world are home to animals that can thrive in adverse conditions. Polar bears are some of the most dangerous predators in the Arctic. They hunt… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
When you see mice scurrying along the ground, you probably wonder how they get from one place to another. For the most part, mice are known for being very effective… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Salmon and codfish, commonly called cod, are some of the most consumed fish in the world. Both of these fish are valued for their taste as well as their nutrition.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds are two horse breeds that are known for their racing prowess as well as the confusion surrounding their names. So, what are the differences between a… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Salmon is one of the most commonly eaten fish in the entire world. However, the species has a lot of variety including the color of its flesh. Red salmon and… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Key Points: The rattlesnake is a venomous snake native to the United States - with half of all rattlesnakes found in the state of Arizona alone. The black mamba is… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Leopards are fierce wild animals with a unique look that allows them to blend into their habitat. People that admire that look and desire it in their pet cats are… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
When most people think of a long, hooded, hissing snake, they imagine a king cobra. These highly venomous snakes are known for their ability to kill other animals with ease.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Venomous snakes strike fear in people throughout the world. Just four species of snakes on the Indian subcontinent kill 50,000 people every year. Yet, snakes are more likely to target… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Mice are common pests around the world. Although they are best described as small, fast, and furry, they aren’t all the same species. Today, we’re going to look at the… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Eagles are some of the most impressive birds in the entire world. They’re large, powerful, and exceptional hunters. Yet, they’re not the only raptor in the skies around the world.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Mountain lions are deadly carnivores that are frequently apex predators in their range. These large felines are not a member of the big cats owing to their inability to roar,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Monitor lizards are part of a genus of large lizards found in Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Although most people think of the Komodo dragon when speaking about these reptiles, they’re… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Although we tend to think of whales as gentle sea creatures too large for others to attack, neither of those ideas holds. In the ocean, sperm whales are the largest… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
The dachshund is a dog with a unique shape, including an elongated body and short legs. Although they are mostly companion dogs these days, dachshunds were originally bred to hunt… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
The most frightening snakes are usually venomous and somewhat mysterious. No two snakes fit that description better than the golden lancehead and the black mamba. These two venomous snakes don’t… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
We know that mice are crafty little critters. They’re capable of sneaking into homes and hiding in places out of the way while making nests in areas most people wouldn’t… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Many different species and subspecies of deer live across North America. Although the white-tailed deer is one of the most popular species, the black-tailed deer and the mule deer are… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Differentiating between a typical dog breed and its mixed-breed offspring can be very easy, or it can be rather difficult. In the case of the Old English Sheepdog vs Sheepadoodle,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Different species of eagles dominate the skies in North America, Europe, and many other places throughout the world. Eagles are large, powerful, and a national symbol of the United States.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Zebras and horses are two similar-looking quadrupeds that come from the Genus Equus. Both creatures are known for their beauty, herd behavior, and immense speed on open ground. Although zebras… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Deer and wild rabbits can make a mess of your backyard area. Not only will they eat most plants in sight, but they will leave behind quite a mess for… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
Raccoon dogs are unusual because they are neither a raccoon nor a dog, but they share a similar look to their namesake. Although they belong to the canine family, they’re… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 8 months ago
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