Patrick Sather
Author for A-Z Animals

When you see a wasp flying toward you, what do you do? Most people’s first instinct is to run away screaming, and it’s easy to see why. They inflict a… Read More

By Patrick Sather 3 years ago

Eels first appeared over 65 million years ago, and they continue to thrive to this day. There exist over 800 species of eel throughout the world, and most populations show… Read More

By Patrick Sather 3 years ago

When you look at a salamander, what do you see? While they appear similar to lizards, salamanders are actually amphibians, not reptiles. Most species live the majority of their lives… Read More

By Patrick Sather 3 years ago

With their bright colors and remarkable ability to mimic human speech, parrots are among the most popular birds among enthusiasts and the general public. There exist more than 398 species… Read More

By Patrick Sather 3 years ago

Key Points: Bears have enough bite force to crush a bowling ball. The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is the largest bear species in the world and is also the largest… Read More

By Patrick Sather 3 years ago

Key Facts With a name that means "eight legs" in Greek, octopuses are some of the most intriguing forms of marine life on the planet. Cousins to cuttlefish and squids,… Read More

By Patrick Sather 3 years ago

Key Points: They're the largest canids of all, easily dwarfing coyotes, jackals, and man's best friend (with some rare exceptions in that last case). But even within their own vast… Read More

By Patrick Sather 3 years ago