Mike Edmisten
Author for A-Z Animals

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Mike is a writer at A-Z Animals where his primary focus is on geography, agriculture, and marine life. A graduate of Cincinnati Christian University and a resident of Cincinnati, OH, Mike is deeply passionate about the natural world.

In his free time, he, his wife, and their two sons love the outdoors, especially camping and exploring US National Parks.


Can Lions Climb Trees? Picture

The lion (Panthera leo) is commonly known as the “king of the jungle,” but that raises a question: can this king climb the trees in its kingdom? Yes, lions can… Read More

By Mike Edmisten 2 years ago


Can Bobcats Climb Trees? Picture

The bobcat is a medium-sized wild cat that ranges from southern Canada to southern Mexico, with the majority roaming the continental United States. The bobcat is remarkably adaptable and can… Read More

By Mike Edmisten 2 years ago


Palm Trees in Colorado Picture

Colorado’s most common trees are fir, spruce, and pine trees. These conifers thrive in Colorado’s mountainous terrain. But what about palm trees? While you won’t see palms when you are… Read More

By Mike Edmisten 2 years ago


Palm Trees in Maryland Picture

Who doesn’t love palm trees? Watching the fronds of these trees gently wave in the breeze transports us to a tropical paradise, listening to the waves crashing against the shore… Read More

By Mike Edmisten 2 years ago


Palm Trees in Maine Picture

Palm trees have a certain laidback, tropical vibe. These trees remind us of warm weather, sea breezes, and sandy beaches. It’s not surprising that many growers want to bring a… Read More

By Mike Edmisten 2 years ago


Can Pandas Climb Trees? Picture

The internet is filled with videos of giant panda bears (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). The most popular of these videos feature the black-and-white bears tumbling, rolling, somersaulting, and falling. Pandas are clumsy… Read More

By Mike Edmisten 2 years ago


Palm Trees in Alabama Picture

No one considers Alabama a cold-weather state. Just the opposite, actually. Located in the Deep South of the United States, Alabama’s climate features mild winters and scorching hot, humid summers.… Read More

By Mike Edmisten 2 years ago


3 Types of Anemone Bulbs Picture

Anemone bulbs are commonly known as corms, rhizomes, or tubers, depending on the plant. They are not true bulbs because true bulbs contain next year’s plant. Corms, tubers, and rhizomes… Read More

By Mike Edmisten 2 years ago


Palm Trees in Texas Picture

Palm trees immediately remind us of a tropical oasis. We see these trees and imagine we're sitting in the sand, sipping a Mai Tai, and listening to the waves lap… Read More

By Mike Edmisten 2 years ago