Everyone melts like butter when they see a rabbit with its ears hanging down. We might forgive an otherwise naughty cartoon rabbit or forget that a real one just chewed… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
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.
Everyone melts like butter when they see a rabbit with its ears hanging down. We might forgive an otherwise naughty cartoon rabbit or forget that a real one just chewed… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Rabbits make for amazing pets. They are docile, funny, soft, and loving creatures. However, there are a lot of different types of pet rabbit breeds to choose from when you’re… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Getting a pet dog is a big decision that requires a fair amount of thought. The last thing you want to do is end up with a breed that is… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
T-Rex and Triceratops were two incredibly powerful dinosaurs that roamed the Earth together some 65-68 million years ago. The T-Rex is often considered one of the most powerful, terrifying carnivores… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Snakes live all over the world. Some of them crush their prey to death while others use potent venom to write an end to their foes. Gorillas live in Africa,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Pythons and alligators did not share a natural habitat until the former was introduced into the Florida Everglades some years back. Now, the two are fighting a battle to be… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Africa hosts a wide variety of interesting lifeforms, including hyenas and wild dogs. Many people confuse the wild dog for a hyena, but the two predators are very different in… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Wolves are pack predators that wear down and kill larger creatures for food. Tigers are solo hunters that ambush and kill their prey with overwhelming strength and savagery. Both are… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Lions and wolves are two of the most dangerous forms of cats and dogs alive today. Lions live in sub-Saharan Africa, but wolves prefer colder climates in North America, Europe,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Elephants are modern mammals that have few if any, real challenges in terms of solo predators. That is why we decided to go back in time and find a worthy… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Two of the most iconic animals from Africa are the elephant and the lion. The lion is known as the King of the Jungle, and it is capable of hunting… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Polar bears are the largest and arguably the strongest bear in the world. They live in the northernmost ranges of the northern hemisphere, including the Arctic Circle. Elephants are massive… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
The Allosaurus and T-Rex are two of the most intriguing dinosaurs to ever walk the planet. The Allosaurus lived 163 million years ago until about 144 million years ago. The… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
A mongoose vs snake fight is an amazing battle that pits a mammal that should have no chance on paper against some of the deadliest creatures in the world. Remember,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
A honey badger and a lion might seem like an unfair fight at first glance. ]However, these two mammals both share a range in Africa, one that has brought them… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
A black bear vs brown bear fight might seem like an even match at first glance. They’re both bears, furry masses of claws and teeth. However, the truth is that… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Seahorses are one of the most recognizable creatures in the entire world. These fish have a distinct shape that resembles the head and neck of a horse. Seahorses have long… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Silverfish are small insects that derive their name from the color of their carapace and the way their locomotion mimics that of a fish swimming. They are land-dwelling creatures that… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
There are more than 1,000 species of skinks around the world. Unfortunately, some of these small lizards are confused for snakes in the wild due to their short necks and… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Seagulls are omnivorous seabirds that have gotten a bad reputation for being highly opportunistic feeders. Sometimes, they seem to act against their own best interests, such as when they steal… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Sugar gliders are small marsupials that live in Australia and New Guinea. They are also popular exotic pets that are kept around the world. These creatures are known for the… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Voles are rodents that are closer in size and shape to hamsters than they are to the similarly sounding moles. These rodents are a common sight throughout North America, but… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Humpback whales are vast, beautiful mammals that live in the ocean. They are named for the humps on their backs and renowned for their breaching behaviors. These massive whales regularly… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Stingrays are a type of fish renowned for their flat, flowing bodies and long tails with venomous stingers. They are simultaneously beautiful and a little frightening since their stinger exceeds… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Sparrows are tiny songbirds that can be found living in just about every part of the world, and it is believed that they are more numerous than human beings. These… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Clams are bivalve mollusks that generally thrive in freshwater and saltwater settings. Although they resemble other mollusks like oysters and mussels, clams have some unique characteristics that make them worth… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Canada geese, also called the Canada goose, are large waterfowl that live in North America and migrate to many far-flung places in the world during winter. Since they live in… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Swans are interesting creatures. They are simultaneously famous as a symbol of love as lifelong mates, but they also have a reputation for being aggressive when it comes to defending… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Pufferfish are fish found in freshwater and saltwater around the world. They are best known for their defensive capabilities that include using water to inflate their bodies as well as… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Termites are small insects in the same family as cockroaches, but most people would prefer an infestation of the latter. These pests are known for being highly destructive to homes,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Key Points: Goldfish are omnivores and opportunistic feeders that will continually eat even to their detriment. Foods goldfish commonly eat are insects, insect larvae, crustaceans, plants, and eggs of insects.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Oysters are bivalve mollusks that live in salty coastal waters, rivers, and bays around the world. These creatures are covered by hard shells that can be opened for feeding and… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Woodpeckers are known for the immense amount of noise they make while living up to their names, pecking wood from trees in search of a meal, or drumming to attract… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Eels are fearsome ray-finned fish resembling snakes that live both in saltwater and freshwater. These fish live in waters all around the world, putting them in close quarters with many… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Orioles are songbirds that live in most places the world. They are migratory, compact birds whose colorful plumage often blends in with the leaves on trees and underbrush. In fact,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Clownfish are prominent fish that stand out because of their bright orangish or reddish coloring and distinctive look. Most recently, people have become more knowledgeable about this species because of… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Elk are one of the largest land-dwelling animals with only a few others standing taller than them. They are known by the large antlers grown by males as well as… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Killer whales (orca) are massive aquatic mammals and members of the dolphin family. Even though these creatures may resemble other gentle giants in the sea, the killer whale lives up… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Sheep are gentle mammals known for their abundance of fluffy wool and sociable nature. These domesticated animals follow a social hierarchy within their flocks as they graze around farmlands, going… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Salmon are famous for their returning to their home streams to spawn, leaping out of the water along the way. Although they may seem like the least-interesting fish, salmon are… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Emus are large birds from Australia that are frequently confused with similar-looking ostriches. Averaging a height of 6.2 feet, running at 25 miles per hour, and possessing some very sharp… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Llamas are herbivores that eat graze on grasses, shrubs, flowering plans, hays, and more. Llamas are wooly herbivores known for their gentle disposition and use as pack animals throughout parts… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Corn snakes are a common sight throughout the southeastern United States. People often confuse corn snakes and copperheads due to their orange and red coloring, size, and shape. The truth… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Daddy Long Legs are spiders from the Pholcidae family, comprising almost 2,000 different species. Interestingly, the term “daddy long legs” is commonly applied to several different types of arthropods, especially… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Weasels are the smallest carnivorous mammals in the world. They are often maligned for being sneaky critters that wreak havoc on domesticated chickens and other birds. Nevertheless, weasels occupy an… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Manatees are mostly herbivores and eat aquatic plants, sea grass, weeds, and other foods Manatees are gentle creatures comprising three species that live in warm coastal waters and river basins.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Parrots are birds that dwell in tropical and subtropical areas around the world. They are prized for their ability to mimic human speech, intelligence, and physical beauty as large, colorful… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago
Many people have heard the sorrowful wooing calls and hoots of the mourning dove. After all, they have a wide range that includes all of Central and North America. Although… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 years ago