Hummingbirds are some of the most majestic creatures on this planet. These tiny birds fly around, fluttering their wings at a rapid pace. They eat the nectar from various flowers… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 9 months ago
Patrick MacFarland
Patrick Macfarland is a writer at A-Z Animals primarily covering travel, geography, and history. Patrick has been writing for more than 10 years. In the past, he has been a teacher and a political candidate. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from SDSU and a Master's Degree in European Union Studies from CIFE.
From San Diego, California, Patrick loves to travel and try new recipes to cook.
In a world of records, we're always trying to measure everything. From the tallest trees to the fastest animals, it's a constant recording of which one comes on top. When… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 10 months ago
Summer is almost upon us. When the weather starts getting nicer and when you realize you don't need a jacket to walk around anymore, it means that it's beach season.… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 10 months ago
America may be the land of the free and the home of the brave, but it is also home to many gorgeous animals. Whether you spot animals on land or… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 10 months ago
When summer arrives, it says if the entire world decides to be on vacation. There are so many summer traditions that have been memorialized in American states throughout the country.… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 10 months ago
Summer is upon us and that means that one of the principal activities that people like to do is hit the beach. Going to the beach requires you to have… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 11 months ago
Fruit flies are some of the most annoying pests you can find. they're always flying around where there is food that you've left out somewhere. These little flying pests can… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 11 months ago
The world is full of records. There are always competitions all over to determine who or what is the best. When it comes to the world of fishing, there are… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 11 months ago
In this fantastic world of ours, humans have experienced so many things. Climate change for one is a natural phenomenon that is mainly due to human development. Humans are the… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 11 months ago
We all know that cashews are good for you. They have a lot of properties like fiber, protein, several types of vitamins and minerals, as well as healthy fats. These… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 11 months ago
The American topography is fantastic and has enamored geologists and other scientists for centuries. When it comes to rivers, some states have very few, but others have many rivers. The… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 11 months ago
Every year, millions of American students finish the school year. It is that time when children no longer have to go to school and they can enjoy the dog days… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 11 months ago
Experts and pest control companies have warned New Yorkers that Joro spiders will be invading the New York area pretty soon. Joro spiders are native to Asia but were brought… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 11 months ago
Dogs are some of the most popular pets in America. Dogs provide owners with more stress-free lives. These cuddly and cute animals will always have your back and brighten your… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 11 months ago
There are so many diverse creatures living on this planet. Ferocious animals like the tiger and panther roam the jungles of India. Traveling to the savannahs of Africa, you will… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 12 months ago
The human race is a very complicated, interesting, and frankly, wild race. We have evolved from single-cell organisms to creatures that can think on their own. Humans have large brains,… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 12 months ago
There are many creatures in the world — some of them are cute and cuddly and others are venomous and dangerous. There are animals in this world that can maul… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 12 months ago
The animal kingdom is extremely diverse. There are so many animals living on this planet that scientists continue to discover new animals every single day. On this planet, we can… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 12 months ago
Male and female anatomies are similar but also different. When it comes to humans, there are several body parts that males have that females may not have, and vice versa.… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 12 months ago
When you get a dog, your whole world is turned upside down. All of a sudden you feel like you're floating on a cloud with unicorns by your side and… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
Hunting is one of the most popular pastimes in the United States. You can hunt almost anything unless the species of animal is deemed threatened or endangered. There are of… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
It may not be the largest shark that lives on this planet, but the great white shark is one of the most feared. The great white shark is the one… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
On your mark, get set, go! You’ve probably seen movies or television series where the main character goes to the race tracks to bet on the underdog. The horse probably… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
Flowers are beautiful. Whatever you think about getting flowers after a first date, it's always a sweet gesture. Flowers can be a fantastic gift for any type of occasion. The… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
Mangoes are a tropical fruit that grows from a tree called the Mangifera indica. The fruit originated around the area where Myanmar, Bangladesh, and India are located. It is a… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
If there's anything that 2024 has taught us, it's that life is expensive. Things all over the world have become much more expensive in the past few years. Whether it's… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
The animal kingdom is a fascinating set of unique, beautiful species of creatures. Each one that resides on this Earth is amazing in its own special way. Some animals are… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
Every family thinks about growing it by adding a pet to the mix. If you have little kids, sometimes a dog or a cat may not be the best idea.… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
Red alert! This is not a drill. this is also not the movie Jaws. Ever since Jaws came out, we've all been a bit afraid of shark attacks happening on… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
We've all seen the movie Jaws. Interestingly enough, it was first a novel that then got turned into a movie and it catapulted sharks into fame. Now we have the… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
As humans evolved, so did their techniques to get food. We became hunters, as well as gatherers. Of course, that was long ago. Now, we go to the grocery store… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
In a world of records, there are always these competitions carried out to be the best one. When it comes to the world of fishing, there is always a friendly… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
American alligators are the only species that can be found natively in the United States (and also in Mexico’s Gulf Coast waters). These ferocious creatures are famous for roaming around… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
Scientists have determined that planet Earth is billions of years old. And in that time, there have been creatures that roamed this Earth that no longer exist. Wooly mammoths, dinosaurs,… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
Dragonflies are the most beautiful creatures on this planet. They are insects that fly around in various places, usually in tropical climates. Very few exist in other regions. Unfortunately, climate… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
In a world full of creatures, some of them can be the most majestic things you've ever seen. Others can be one of the most terrifying animals in the world.… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
Long ago, humans would hunt animals for food. Today, of course, we usually go to the grocery store to buy our pre-packaged beef or chicken. Of course, some of the… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
There are many rumors surrounding animals that people believe. For example, there are rumors that piranhas can eat humans. There are rumors about all the animals in the animal kingdom.… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
There are so many creatures that exist in this world. Animals like elephants and cheetahs are some that humans love to learn about. But then there are other animals that… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
Ordinarily, when you're thinking about getting a pet, many people usually go for cats and dogs. Sometimes, you may opt for a pet that is more low maintenance like a… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
Nature is a beautiful thing. There is a world of plants and trees that give humans and animals life. There is also the world of animals. Creatures have roamed the… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
This world is ancient. Scientists believe the world is billions of years old — with the exact number believed to be 4.5 billion years old. In that time, there have… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
One of the nastiest animals on this planet is the tick. Ticks are parasitic arachnids and they are these creatures that can bite. They bite humans, as well as other… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
Hummingbirds are some of the most majestic creatures on the planet. They are these tiny birds that fly around and take the nectar out of flowers. Humans are fascinated by… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
Climate change is real in the world we live in. Nations and corporations, as well as ordinary people around the world, are doing their part to combat climate change. By… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
In the United States, some states are major producers of mangoes, artichokes, and even blueberries. When it comes to the United States, Washington is the largest producer of blueberries. Blueberries… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
In Roman times, the people believed that certain things brought either consequences or good luck. When it came to flowers, particular flowers would bloom in a particular month which would… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
Cherries are delicious fruits. A variety of cherries grow on trees — some of them are red, some of them are yellow, and others are black. In fact, there are… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
When we talk about health, there's a myriad of factors that determine what a healthy person looks like. Whether they use tobacco or if they abuse alcohol can determine the… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
We've all had those encounters when we're walking around in forests. Is that shrub poison oak? We’ve also seen the Batman movies where Poison Ivy shows up. Her kisses are… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 year ago
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