Both the Gaboon viper and the rattlesnake belong to the Viperidae family of snakes. That’s just about where the similarities between these two reptiles end. Today, we will compare and… 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.
German shepherds are an imposing, powerful dog breed. They have been used as working dogs and guard dogs in the past and present. German shepherds are also companions; they’re both… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Differentiating small oily fish is hard. When certain species look so much alike that they are sold under the same name, one might wonder why it’s even necessary to know… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Gray cats are beautiful creatures that have fur that can make them seem blue or even silvery. Although some cat breeds that appear gray may look alike, they usually have… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Wolves are large mammals that often hunt in packs to bring down large prey. Together, they can stand their ground against bears. While it’s tempting to think of these animals… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Crocodiles are the largest reptiles on the planet today. They are surprisingly fast, powerful, and deadly to anything that crosses their paths. While not all crocodile species are the same,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
The English Cocker Spaniel and the American Cocker Spaniel often referred to as simply a Cocker Spaniel, are two lovely dog breeds. Although they both have a shared heritage, breeding… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
You hear scampering sounds inside your walls. Next, you find bits of your couch cushion missing. Then, you see a small furry critter scurrying away out of the corner of… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Beetles are intriguing insects that come in many shapes and sizes. These characteristics are also the easiest way to distinguish the critters, aside from location. With over 350,000 species of… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
The iridescence on beetles serves to scare away predators. Beetles are insects from the order Coleoptera. Over 350,000 species of these creatures have been identified and described throughout the world.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
The Cane Corso is a large breed known for its big head and dedication to its owners. However, this dog breed is interesting for many other reasons as well. For… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Your garage is a sanctum where you store tools, work on cars, and set up a weight bench to use once in a while. However, pests like mice are attracted… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Brown bears, Ursus arctos, are some of the largest and fiercest mammals on the planet today. Yet, this species of bear has a few subspecies that are easy to confuse… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Terriers include some of the most interesting and tenacious dog breeds. Some have a history of being working dogs, and others are simply companions. Two terriers that are easy to… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Mountain lions are the biggest felines in North America, but they can be found in many other places, too. These animals have deadly abilities that help them hunt their prey.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Key Points: Wolf spiders' eyes tend to be larger compared to that of fishing spiders, resulting in excellent vision for the former. Wolf spiders are more likely to be found… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Deer come in many shapes and sizes despite seeming like monolithic creatures. In fact, several species and subspecies of deer are found throughout the world today. White-tailed deer are one… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Pit bull is a term applied to a variety of bulldogs and terriers, such as the American bully, the American pit bull terrier, and others. They are known for being… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
The largest, deadliest cats in the world comprise a group referred to as the big cats. These massive mammals are usually too busy killing their prey of choice to hunt… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Although many people would love to have a large breed of dog as a pet, allergies can be a major obstacle. Fortunately, some species of dogs are less likely to… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
The mountain lion, also known as a cougar, is a fierce member of the Felidae subfamily. These large cats live all over the Americas where they are apex predators in… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months 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 6 months ago
Africa is home to many different venomous snakes. Among them are the black mamba, the world’s most dangerous snake, and the Gaboon viper, a heavy, unique-looking venomous snake. These two… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
The red wolf and the coyote are very hard to tell apart without knowing which differences they possess. Most people might ask why they would need to tell them apart… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Komodo dragons are large monitor lizards that ambush, pursue, and kill a wide variety of animals throughout South East Asia, including humans from time to time. They share lands with… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
A Giganotosaurus vs T-Rex fight would pit two of the most dangerous creatures to ever exist against each other. Unfortunately, they missed each other’s presence by about 10 million years,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Both panthers and mountain lions are animals with confusing etymology. The name panther can refer to any of the “big cats” but is most often used to refer to leopards… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months 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 6 months ago
Siamese fighting fish, commonly called betta fish, are beautiful and stylish pets. Like many other small aquatic pets, most pet keepers know that these fish are relatively short-lived compared to… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Hyenas and wolves are two dog-like creatures that roam various parts of the world in packs to bring down prey and steal kills from foes. What happens if we take… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Squirrels and rats are some of the most common small mammals in the world. Unfortunately, they are pests for humans, often getting into homes, eating food, and causing damage like… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
A mouse infestation is something that everyone worries about. Mice will ruin your food, leave droppings and urine around your home, and could transmit diseases to you or your pets.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Cobras, whether they are members of the Naja genus or are lumped into the category, are very dangerous creatures. The king cobra can deliver enough venom in a single bite… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
If you have found mice droppings in your home or heard them scurrying around at night, then you have probably wondered if you have a mouse infestation. The next question… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
White-tailed deer are the most common ungulate in the Americas. These mammals are known for their iconic whitetails, their varying sizes that increase the farther they live from the equator,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
You turn on the lights in your home and see a small, reddish-brown insect scurry across the floor. You grab a jar and trap it. However, you can’t quite tell… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Hummingbirds are among the smallest birds in North America, and they are known for being small, beautiful, and fast. After all, they can beat their wings up to 80 times… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
The Maine Coon cat breed is well-known to cat lovers for its unique looks and distinctive personality. Of course, the Maine Coon cat shares many similarities with regular cats since… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Whether they make an appearance on the silver screen or on the news, anacondas are famously scary reptiles. They’re excessively long, thick snakes with eyes situated on the top of… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
The ocean is home to many incredible creatures like dolphins and sharks. However, it can be hard to see what goes on beneath the waves. That’s why we are going… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Mice are small rodents that can cause big problems. Aside from tearing up your home and leaving their droppings everywhere, they can spread a variety of diseases to humans. Keeping… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Desperate times call for desperate measures. When you have a mouse infestation, you may be tempted to try some unique approaches to keeping them away. That means trying to repel… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
Some people hope that mice are stuck on the ground floor of their homes or perhaps only live in their basements. After all, they’re small creatures, and it doesn’t seem… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 months ago
The T-Rex was a massive dinosaur that roamed the planet 68-66 million years ago. The Spinosaurus was another, an even larger reptile that lived about 93.6 million years ago, so… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Grizzly bears are some of the largest, most powerful mammals in the world. However, their modern range isn’t conducive to a meeting with lions, the big cats native to Africa.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Many beautiful and strange fish fill the oceans of the world. Although it’s more entertaining to talk about the large, dangerous sharks that lurk in the water, other important fish… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Hippopotamuses and crocodiles are renowned for being two of the most dangerous creatures in all of Africa; both are arguably more dangerous than the lion. These creatures stalk the precious… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Domesticated cats are common pets that people love. Although we tend to think of them as relatively harmless, the truth is that these animals are adept hunters with very good… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
Bearded dragons are great pets that are famous for their spiky “beards” as well as having the ability to morph their skin color in response to various types of stress.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
The silkie chicken is one of the most unique regular chicken and bantam chicken breeds in the world today. Hailing from China, these birds are just as often used as… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 7 months ago
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