Rachael Monson
Author for A-Z Animals

Rachael Monson is a writer at A-Z-Animals where her primary focus is cats, big and small. She also works as senior veterinary assistant and has been in that field since 2012.

A resident of Mississippi, she enjoys spending her off time playing video games with her husband and hanging out with her pets (a Bengal cat named Citrine and Basset Hound/Pomeranian mix dog named Pepsi).

See the Incredibly Rare Footage of a Live Giant Squid Swimming on the Ocean Surface

See the Incredibly Rare Footage of a Live Giant Squid Swimming on the Ocean Surface Picture

This short but incredible video shows a massive giant squid swimming near the ocean's surface off Japan's west coast. This squid is about eight feet long. The diver in the… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Male vs. Female Bengal Cats: 8 Key Differences

Male vs. Female Bengal Cats: 8 Key Differences Picture

When comparing male versus female Bengal cats, there are several differences to consider. Bengal cats are a very popular breed sought by people all over the world. These leopard look-a-likes… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

What’s in the Mobile River and Is It Safe to Swim In?

What’s in the Mobile River and Is It Safe to Swim In? Picture

Compromised of 44,000 square miles of watershed, the Mobile River Basin extends from Alabama to Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia. The fourth-largest watershed made of primary streams in the U.S., the… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Watch What Happens When a Man Sneaks Up on a Sleeping Rattlesnake

Watch What Happens When a Man Sneaks Up on a Sleeping Rattlesnake Picture

This video takes us to a farm somewhere in the southwest U.S. where a woman has discovered a Southern Pacific rattlesnake sleeping near the fence in her yard. The snake… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Watch a Cheetah Protect Its Baby and Bullet Right Into the Side of a Leopard

Watch a Cheetah Protect Its Baby and Bullet Right Into the Side of a Leopard Picture

Filmed in Kruger National Park, South Africa, this video throws us right into a desperate situation involving a mother cheetah protecting its baby. A large leopard appears, ears back and… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

See a Massive Leopard Leap Over a Massive Fence and Attack a Passing Car

See a Massive Leopard Leap Over a Massive Fence and Attack a Passing Car Picture

This six-second video shows a leopard leap over a fence and latch onto a passing van. At first, you wonder if the leopard met the vehicle by accident. However, when… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Watch a Massive Cobra Sink Its Teeth Into an Unfazed Monitor Lizard

Watch a Massive Cobra Sink Its Teeth Into an Unfazed Monitor Lizard Picture

This action-packed short shows a massive snouted cobra trying to take down a huge rock monitor. Right from the start, the snake has already sunk its fang into the back… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Witness Chaos on the Savannah as a Lion Fight Breaks Out in the Middle of Hyenas and Elephants

Witness Chaos on the Savannah as a Lion Fight Breaks Out in the Middle of Hyenas and Elephants Picture

Key Points: It is normal for lions to fight with each other or other pride members. Battles over territory are common between lions. Lion fights between males competing for the… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Watch What Happens When a Young Elephant Approaches 12+ Lions

Watch What Happens When a Young Elephant Approaches 12+ Lions Picture

This video brings us right into the heart of Kenya, Africa, to the Masai Mara National Reserve. We see a large pride of lions resting quietly under a tree just… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Watch This Commanding Male Lion Stalk an Oryx Before Taking It Down In a Fierce Ambush

Watch This Commanding Male Lion Stalk an Oryx Before Taking It Down In a Fierce Ambush Picture

Key Points: This video allows you to witness a male lion stalking and killing an oryx in quite a struggle that results in an injury to the lion. The oryx… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Watch the Fastest Fish in the World, the Sailfish, Hunt at Jaw-Dropping Speeds

Watch the Fastest Fish in the World, the Sailfish, Hunt at Jaw-Dropping Speeds Picture

This video throws us right into a group of the fastest fish in the world, the sailfish. The narrator explains that these fish grow to three meters (nearly 10 feet)… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Bengal Cat Colors: Rarest to Most Common

Bengal Cat Colors: Rarest to Most Common Picture

Bengal cat colors are widely varied. In order to rank them effectively, we will separate the colors into groups based on the base coat color. They also come in two… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

A Giant Crocodile Decides to Go Cannibalistic and Chomps Down on Another of Its Kind

A Giant Crocodile Decides to Go Cannibalistic and Chomps Down on Another of Its Kind Picture

In the dramatic video below, a giant crocodile attacks a smaller one. The attacker bites its prey on the back. The other swings its head around to fight back. The… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Bengal Cat vs. British Shorthair Cat: Key Differences Between the Breeds Explained

Bengal Cat vs. British Shorthair Cat: Key Differences Between the Breeds Explained Picture

The Bengal cat vs. the British shorthair cat. You have likely heard of each of them, but do you know how they are alike and different? The cat in this… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Bengal Cat Lifespan: How Long Do Bengal Cats Live?

Bengal Cat Lifespan: How Long Do Bengal Cats Live? Picture

Let's learn all about Bengal cats and their lifespan! We will also discuss ways to help your friendly feline live a long, happy life. This is must-know information for anyone… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Osprey Dives Entirely Underwater Before Taking Off With Huge Fish in Its Talons

Osprey Dives Entirely Underwater Before Taking Off With Huge Fish in Its Talons Picture

Have you ever seen a bird plunge from the sky into the water to catch a fish? If not, you don't want to miss the incredible video below! An osprey… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Cheetah Chases Down Prey in the Desert and Skids to a Stop to Snag Its Lunch

Cheetah Chases Down Prey in the Desert and Skids to a Stop to Snag Its Lunch Picture

Key Points: Cheetahs are the fastest land animals on Earth - capable of reaching 70 mph - but usually run more like 30-35 mph on most hunts. At full extension,… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Owl Takes Off From Pure White Snow Into the Forest With a Squirrel in Its Talons

Owl Takes Off From Pure White Snow Into the Forest With a Squirrel in Its Talons Picture

In this incredible video, we come across a beautiful barred owl sitting in the snow. When it takes off, we see a large squirrel gripped in its talons. The bird… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Are Bengal Cats Hypoallergenic?

Are Bengal Cats Hypoallergenic? Picture

As one of the most popular cat breeds in the world, Bengal cats bring many questions to mind. One of those questions is, are Bengal cats hypoallergenic? The answer is… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

See Deer Eat Meat, Casually Chomping Down on Huge Snake Like It’s Pasta Dinner

See Deer Eat Meat, Casually Chomping Down on Huge Snake Like It’s Pasta Dinner Picture

Key Points: Though deer are herbivorous, they have been known to eat small mammals on occasion or chew bones — probably to intake calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals they may… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Watch a Valiant Lioness Stand Strong Against a Pack of Wild Dogs and Defend Her Cub

Watch a Valiant Lioness Stand Strong Against a Pack of Wild Dogs and Defend Her Cub Picture

Key Points: In the Maasai Mara National Reserve, a lioness confronts a pack of African wild dogs, causing chaos. A tourist group captures the intense interaction on film that you… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Watch a Leopard Give Up His Warthog When Two Male Lions Show Up

Watch a Leopard Give Up His Warthog When Two Male Lions Show Up Picture

Key Points: Leopards have a diverse diet, including animals like antelope, gazelle, guinea fowl, lizards, fish, and dung beetles. They show a preference for hoofed animals such as antelope and… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Watch an Indomitable Croc Take On a Lion in the Quest for Buffalo Meat

Watch an Indomitable Croc Take On a Lion in the Quest for Buffalo Meat Picture

Key Points: The video begins with a lion standing successfully above a kill. It appears to be a large adult water buffalo. Mistakenly choosing to bring the prey down in… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago

Watch This Gorilla Go Ballistic Upon Seeing His Reflection and Thinking Its a Challenger

Watch This Gorilla Go Ballistic Upon Seeing His Reflection and Thinking Its a Challenger Picture

Key Points: Scientists used motion-activated cameras to film multiple angles of the aggressive gorilla's interactions. The recorded clips capture the gorilla displaying its strength by repeatedly slamming its hands on… Read More

By Rachael Monson 1 year ago