It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With just weeks to go until Christmas, Upstate New York is already enveloped with the bustling charm of holiday markets. Holiday markets have… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 6 days ago
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.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With just weeks to go until Christmas, Upstate New York is already enveloped with the bustling charm of holiday markets. Holiday markets have… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 6 days ago
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 6 days 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 week 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 week 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago
The immaculately manicured green lawn is every gardener's dream! These flawless lawns, as alluring as they can be, take hard years of management though. There is far more involved than… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago
Lake Como is a holiday hotspot that draws more than 1 million tourists from around the world each year. The city has more tourists than actual locals! If you are… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 3 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks ago
Alaska, the largest state in the U.S. terms itself as the ‘great land’ and quite rightly so! The state is an incredible swirl of vibrant cultures, breathtaking mountain terrains, glaciers,… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 month 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 1 month 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 month ago
Bridges are an essential component of the transportation infrastructure that connects and underpins our society. They provide a safe and reliable route for pedestrians, vehicles, and cyclists. We all know… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 month ago
With its countless beaches, idyllic islands, iconic blue domes, and magical sunsets, Greece is easily one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Perhaps, its other most striking feature… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 1 month ago
From bacteria to plants, to insects and amphibians, fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals, the process of reproduction is diverse among species. But it is not just the process of reproduction… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 2 months ago
Have you ever wondered where ants go when it rains? Ants do not have the luxury of umbrellas, raincoats, or a solid concrete home. So then, how do their tiny… Read More
By Priyanka Paul 2 months 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 2 months ago