With a staggering population of at least 20 quadrillion, ants are by far the most common insects on the planet today. They can be found almost everywhere and come in… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 5 months ago
Priyanka Paul
Priyanka Paul is a writer at A-Z Animals where her primary focus is on plants, geography, and insects. Priyanka has been working as a writer for over 5 years and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.
A resident of Buffalo, New York, Priyanka enjoys gardening, hiking, and spending time observing nature’s little creatures.
The reproduction process is diverse among species, from bacteria to plants, insects, amphibians, fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals. But it is not just the process of reproduction alone that is… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 6 months ago
The state of Michigan is infamous for its miserable winters and frequent tornadoes. Temperatures in the region can plummet to about 27 °F (-3 °C) during the winter season. With… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 7 months ago
California's impressive forests are home to a great number of colossal trees including the craggy trunked Monterey Pine and Bishop Pine. Commonly referred to as 'California closed-cone pines,' these pines exhibit… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
Spring brings with it a true sense of appreciation for the passing winter season. Those first pops of color on once-bare branches, almost immediately dispel the long, somber days of… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
February may be the shortest month of the year but it's also the month that slowly starts to bring in warmer and brighter days. While some regions may still occasionally… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
Ask any indoor plant owner what their biggest pet peeve is and they'll probably say 'house gnats'. Sure, we all love our house plants but when those tiny gnats start… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
The saying "big gifts come in small packages" is certainly the case when it comes to hummingbirds. The Hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world and yet the most… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
In the state of Montana, you don't have to look very far to find a lake. There are some 3,223 named lakes and reservoirs dotting its landscape. Come winter, some… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
As the summer has drawn to a close and winter is swiftly approaching, you may be tempted to believe that you can finally stop worrying about those pesky grub intruders.… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
Pennsylvania has an abundance of wild elk across the state. In fact, the wild elk herd in Pennsylvania is the largest in the northeastern United States. However, this teeming abundance… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
It's that time of the year again! Time to start lugging all the boxes of Christmas decorations out and start decorating. Nothing quite rings in Christmas cheer like a house festooned… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
Winter is generally considered a doleful time for gardeners. Everything starts to look bleak and barren as the exuberant colors of the summer garden fade away. For many gardeners, the… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
Ohio has 36 freight railroads running along approximately 5,000 miles of track. Farm products, coal, chemicals, scrap, sand, gravel, stone, and metal products are some common kinds of freight that… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
Ohio is home to around 350 species of birds. Bluebirds, doves, starlings, kingfishers, herons, falcons, larks, owls, mockingbirds, and woodpeckers are common birds in the state. Apart from these commonly… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
Black Bears are New York State's second-largest mammal after the moose, which is the largest. These gentle giants rank among the state's most revered wildlife creatures and are incredibly fascinating.… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
There is something immensely comforting about lying wrapped up in a blanket in the cold winter. But, when you wake up with a cottonmouth, winter itch, cracked lips, or a… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
Few plants are as evocative as the palm tree. They epitomize a notion of paradise, of exotic getaways and warm beaches, perhaps because they are emblematic of the tropics. Much… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
If you know anything about termites, you would know that they love warm, wet weather. Colorado, a state which is governed by cold, dry weather can, therefore, seem like an… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
The sheer ubiquity of grass makes it a front-runner in any garden. Perfect for creating luscious lawns and aesthetic backdrops for a flower garden, the humble grass is incredibly versatile.… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
Plant fungal diseases are every gardener’s bane. From rapid discoloration, sunken stems, wilting flowers, and rots, fungal diseases in plants manifest in many different ways. A research study published by… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 year ago
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