Rivers are complex bodies of water that have many parts. Tributaries are critical portions of a river, and they have various levels of classification. So, what is a tributary? We’re… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years 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 sound of a rattlesnake’s rattle is enough to send chills up your spine. Anyone that shares a locale with these deadly snakes knows that sound means to stop, examine… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Key Points: As proteolytic venom is found in all venomous snake venom, snakes can inject two or more types of snake venom at one time into their prey. Neurotoxic venom… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Key Points: Besides having superior tree-climbing skills, jaguars are also capable swimmers. The most significant differences between a jaguar and a mountain lion are their size, speed, and bite force,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Reptiles are fascinating creatures, but they can also be quite deadly. Texas is home to dozens of different species of snakes. However, relatively few of these snakes are dangerous to… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
The savannahs of Africa are home to many unique mammals. Two of the creatures that everyone knows from this part of the world are lions and zebras. At first thought,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Key Points: Both the golden lancehead and inland taipan snakes are venomous and neither have been studied very well in the wild due to their elusiveness. Inland taipans are more… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
The world is filled with deadly snakes. However, not all venomous snakes are made the same. Some of them will leave an animal lingering in pain, and others will completely… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
The world is packed with reptiles of all shapes and sizes. These animals can be somewhat placid or incredibly dangerous. We know the power of large snakes like the anaconda,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Over 70% of the world is covered by water, with oceans comprising 96% of all surface water. We can break down the bodies of water by strict definitions, like lakes,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
The Oregon Trail was a famous wagon trail that connected Missouri to Oregon. The trail was created and used by fur traders. Over time, it was grown and improved but… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years 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 2 years ago
Africa is packed with deadly predators that have to fight against each other for meals. Although a lion vs hyena fight is a popular matchup, it’s not the only big… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Key Points: Scientists can figure out how old rivers are by examining the valleys, mountains, and other geological areas surrounding them. Believed by scientists to be upwards of 325 million… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Below the ocean waves, many deadly reptiles and fish hunt their prey in astonishing fashions. Among the most frightening creatures to hunt below the water are sharks and crocodiles. A… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
The nomenclature around snakes can get very confusing. For example, the king cobra is not a true cobra since it’s not a member of the Naja genus. Also, many snakes… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
The golden lancehead is not a snake that most people know because it only lives on one small island. However, everyone knows about the deadly king cobra. What better way… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
The king cobra is many things to different people. The snake can be admired or feared for its peculiar mannerisms and potency as a predator. As the longest venomous snake… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Many sorts of venomous snakes are found throughout the Americas. Although the United States only has four main types of venomous snakes to worry about, the warm climates of Central… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Massive felines and canines share ranges and battle one another all the time. Sometimes the big cat gets the upper hand, and other times groups of canines bring them down.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
From reptiles and mammals to insects, all living creatures need water. Many species need freshwater, a relatively rare sort of water on a planet where salty oceans count for 96%… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Key Points: The Mongoose is a mortal enemy of the cobra, using its agility, sharp teeth, and strong jaws to inflict fatal bites on cobras. The mongoose is also relatively… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
America is home to incredibly large and deadly mammals. Among them are the mountain lion and various species of bear. These creatures are highly adept at killing prey, and they… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Many carnivorous mammals can be found in the United States. Mountain lions and coyotes are two such creatures that farmers and people living in rural areas fear. Both are deadly… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years 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 2 years ago
Key Points: Scientists can figure out how old rivers are by examining the valleys, mountains, and other geological areas surrounding them. While the Colorado River is considered the 10th oldest… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
The world is filled with very dangerous snakes. Whether they are massive constrictors or use deadly venom to kill their foes, these reptiles are highly adept killers. What happens when… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
The inland taipan is a deadly snake living in Australia that goes by many names. Make no mistake, this creature is just as deadly if you call it the fierce… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
The world is home to many venomous snakes. Among the most venomous snakes in the entire world are king cobras and taipans. Although the fierce snake, the inland taipan, has… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Key Points 20 miles off the coast of Sao Paulo in southeastern Brazil, there's a small, uninhabited island called Ilha da Queimada Grande. It is known as Snake Island. Bothrups… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
The world is filled with deadly reptiles. Among them is the king cobra, a venomous snake that preys on other members of its species and delivers a horrific venomous bite.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
With the rise of apex predators in a particular area of the world, it’s sometimes fun to imagine fights between two animals that could never meet in real life. For… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Few animals strike fear in human beings like the king cobra. The snake is just as recognizable as it is deadly. However, the crocodile is another reptile that people want… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Key Points The king cobra is a dominant snake with deadly venom that even preys on other snakes. Mongooses are small but feisty mammals with precise senses who specialize in… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
The inland taipan is recognized for having the deadliest venom of any land snake in the world. This snake injects enough venom in its victims to kill upwards of 289… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Key Points: Lions move much faster than king cobras, and they have the advantage of multiple sharply perceptive senses. While king cobras don't have the sheer biting power of lions,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Key Points The inland taipan has the deadliest venom in the animal kingdom, but the mongoose specializes in fighting snakes and is even immune to some snake venom. The mongoose… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
The copperhead is a common venomous snake in the eastern United States. Although the snake is maligned for having a venomous bite, it’s recognized as the least dangerous of the… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Key Points: The black mamba is supposedly the most dangerous snake, while the inland taipan is likely the snake with the deadliest venom. Black mambas are larger, faster, very aggressive,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Key Points Not to be confused with the Australian marsupial, the possum, the North American opossum (colloquially called 'possum') has a very effective resistance to rattlesnake venom. The North American… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years 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 endemic… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Pythons are beautiful and deadly snakes. They can be found in the wild along with the homes of thousands of people around the world. Although they may not be as… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Rattlesnakes are among the deadliest venomous snakes in the Americas. These reptiles are iconic for the namesake rattles that they use to scare potential predators. Although everyone knows that these… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Burmese pythons are becoming an increasingly large problem in Florida. This invasive species of snake is causing severe ecological problems, devastating native animal populations. Not helping matters is the fact… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Anacondas are large and intimidating constrictor snakes that squeeze prey to death instead of using venom. Their ability to hide their massive bodies below water and strike fast has made… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Of all the snakes that exist in the world today, king cobras are among the most interesting. They have an iconic, instantly recognizable look. They’re also important cultural symbols in… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Spitting cobras are venomous snakes with a bit of twist. They can bite their prey to envenomate them and shoot their venom into their victim’s eyes. That unique method of… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Whether you see a king cobra or commoner sort, they are frightening creatures. While most humans would probably feel safer standing 10 feet from a venomous snake than they would… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
When most people hear the word “cobra”, their minds wander to the slithering, hooded, and venomous snakes that live in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. We tend to fixate… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
Key Points: The fer-de-lance, a venomous pit viper native to multiple countries in South America, is the deadliest snake in the Americas. The fer-de-lance has a hemotoxic venom that damages… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago
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