Kyle Glatz
Author for A-Z Animals

Moose are very large creatures that can stand over 7 feet tall and weigh over a thousand pounds. Every year, they manage to find themselves crossing a road at the… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years 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

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Imagine you walk in the kitchen just as a brown insect scurries under your cabinets. What in the world was that? Was it a harmless cricket or the beginning of… Read More

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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

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Many creatures dwell in the water, and some of them are difficult to tell apart. For example, the seal and otter are two animals that have a lot in common… Read More

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Imagine that you see a furry creature swimming in water with a large, flat tail and webbed feet. Two creatures that might spring to mind in such a case are… Read More

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Over 5,000 species of lizards roam the planet these days. They range from minuscule lizards that fit on your fingertip to vast beasts that can chase down deer and even… Read More

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Bearded dragons are some of the most common lizards that are kept as pets throughout the world. They’re cool-looking, docile, and they have an amazing ability to darken their beards… Read More

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Iguanas are large reptiles that live in the tropical areas of Central and South America. These lizards are hard to spot because they live high up in forest trees while… Read More

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Roadrunners are desert-dwelling birds famous for their prankster cartoon counterparts. However, these cuckoos are very real, but they certainly aren’t going to provoke the likes of a coyote. In the… Read More

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Hummingbirds are known for being some of the smallest birds in North America, so it’s easy to assume that they’re somewhat helpless against most aggressors. What about if they were… Read More

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The common rat is one of the most important creatures in the world in both good and bad ways. They’ve been used as research animals allowing science to advance, but… Read More

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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

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Caterpillars are a common, welcome sight in home gardens around the world. After all, most of them turn into beautiful butterflies or moths after they undergo their metamorphosis. Centipedes are… Read More

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Bison are often confused for other animals, especially buffalo. While that mystery is usually solved by understanding where bison live and where buffalo live, it’s possible to confuse bison for… Read More

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Buffaloes and cows seem to have a lot in common. They are both domesticated bovines that have large bodies, horns, and cloven hooves. In fact, both species are also used… Read More

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When you hear the word “ox”, you probably imagine a large, horned mammal attached to a yoke. That’s close to the truth. Yet, what if we told you that they… Read More

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The nomenclature surrounding bovines can be quite difficult to understand. The words steer, cow, ox, and bull can all refer to members of the Bos genus of animals that are… Read More

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Depending on where you live in the world, if you were asked to name a furry creature that spends most of its life in trees, you would probably think of… Read More

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Key Points A heifer is a female cow that has not had any offspring. The word cow is a broad term that refers to members of the bovine family. By definition,… Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Antelope and deer are two umbrella terms that refer to a great number of different animals. Many types of antelope share a resemblance with deer. They are both quadrupedal mammals… Read More

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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

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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

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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

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Manatees, dugongs, and their extinct members of the Sirenia order are all names for animals that are lovingly referred to as sea cows. The members of the Sirenia order are… Read More

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Walruses and manatees are two large, gray, water-dwelling creatures. At first glance, they have a lot in common. Yet, if you take some time to study these creatures, you’ll find… Read More

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Although humanity only has to examine the fossil record to see evidence of terrifying monsters like the Tyrannosaurus rex and Giganotosaurus roaming the planet. Sometimes, though, we want to create… Read More

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Eagles are some of the largest and deadliest birds that soar through the skies. The 60 different species of these creatures live throughout the world, plucking unlucky fish and mammals… Read More

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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

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Giraffes are the tallest mammals in the world, so they get a great view of the African savannahs and grasslands in which they live. They share their range with many… Read More

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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

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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

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Hamsters are popular pets for young people to own. They don’t require too much in the way of care and though they can get out of their enclosures, they’re not… Read More

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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

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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

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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

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Moose are known for being dangerous and aggressive animals that live in the northern reaches of North America, Europe, and Eurasia. Their incredible exploits of charging through chest-high snow and… Read More

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King penguins and emperor penguins are two of the most famous species of this bird. They are also two very similar-looking penguins, sharing much in the way of coloration, patterns,… Read More

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Puffins are birds that are known for looking somewhat like miniature penguins. However, if you put these birds next to each other, you would immediately notice that they are very… Read More

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Humans and dolphins are often compared to one another since it was discovered that dolphins possess a high level of intelligence. Dolphins are mammals capable of problem-solving and engaging in… Read More

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Dolphins and whales belong to the same family; they’re all part of the Order Cetacea. However, whales are broken down into baleen whales and toothed whales, so it should be… Read More

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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

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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

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Pelicans and storks are somewhat similar animals. They’re known for living near the water, they rest with curved necks, and they have similar colors. So, how can you tell the… Read More

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