Patrick Sather
Author for A-Z Animals


Where Do Turkeys Nest? Picture

Wild turkeys are a common sight along the sides of roads in the central and eastern United States. People often associate these large game birds with Thanksgiving, the pilgrims, and… Read More

By Patrick Sather 1 year ago


The 10 Best Nevada Lakes for Swimming Picture

When most people think of Nevada, they think of gambling, entertainment, and desert landscapes. However, The Silver State also possesses incredible natural beauty. Mountains, forests, and meandering rivers run throughout… Read More

By Patrick Sather 1 year ago


Stromatolite Picture

Stromatolites are layered sedimentary formations formed by microscopic bacteria. These living fossils are the oldest lifeforms on the planet and also one of the rarest. Stromatolites are created by photosynthetic… Read More

By Patrick Sather 2 years ago


Crocodile Shark Picture

The crocodile shark is the sole member of the family Pseudocarchariidae. This small mackerel shark travels from mesopelagic depths during the day to shallow waters at night to feed. Crocodile… Read More

By Patrick Sather 2 years ago


Bamboo Shark Picture

Also known as carpet sharks or cat sharks, bamboo sharks belong to the family Hemiscylliidae. These small sharks live in shallow waters and coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific. Bamboo sharks… Read More

By Patrick Sather 2 years ago


Blacktip Shark  Picture

The blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) belongs to the requiem shark family Carcharhinidae. You can find blacktip sharks in subtropical and tropical waters throughout the world. Unlike some other requiem sharks,… Read More

By Patrick Sather 2 years ago


Tiktaalik Picture

Tiktaalik is an ancient, extinct genus of lobe-finned fish. The sole discovered species, Tiktaalik roseae, lived approximately 375 million years ago during the Late Devonian Period. It featured a distinctive… Read More

By Patrick Sather 2 years ago


Titanosaur Picture

Titanosauria is a clade of large sauropod dinosaurs that collectively go by the name titanosaurs. You can find titanosaur fossils on all seven continents, including Antarctica, making them one of… Read More

By Patrick Sather 2 years ago