Embracing the interplay between the arts, nature, and technology, Sanaphay Rattanavong sculpts narratives through both data and human/animal-focused lenses at A-Z Animals, primarily in the realms of weather, culture, cleantech, and climate resilience. His specializations also include creativity and animal intelligence. And cats. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Bennington College and has labored for more than 10 years in the trenches of journalistic, blog, magazine, and fiction writing.
An outdoor enthusiast who also enjoys the finer things in culture, Sanaphay resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with stints in Toronto, Ontario.
Raccoons (Procyon lotor) have intrigued scientists and the public alike with their remarkable intelligence and adaptability. Often found in urban landscapes, these cunning “trash pandas” thrive at the intersection of… Read More
By Sanaphay Rattanavong 7 months ago
Found in all the oceans of the world, the dolphin, an iconic symbol of oceanic grace, harbors an array of behaviors and experiences that stretch far beyond its playful leaps… Read More
By Sanaphay Rattanavong 2 years ago
Why are cows revered in India? A simple question, yet one that leads us down labyrinthine and brambly trails of religious, cultural, and even ecological complexities. This isn't just a… Read More
By Sanaphay Rattanavong 2 years ago
In the stunning ecosystem of the Salish Sea, a strange behavior among Southern Resident killer whales has long mystified scientists. The Salish Sea includes the Puget Sound, the San Juan… Read More
By Sanaphay Rattanavong 2 years ago
Rivers are the veins of Earth through which nourishment flows—to both the natural and human worlds. They cradle vibrant ecosystems and sculpt our landscapes. They are the living henges we… Read More
By Sanaphay Rattanavong 2 years ago
Not every flower has to brighten up the room. There are flowers that say sad more than sunny. Of course, no flower is inherently sad. None inherently means anything. Instead,… Read More
By Sanaphay Rattanavong 2 years ago
Canada, a nation of sprawling landscapes, is also home to a rich variety of songbirds. From the coastal provinces to the craggy Rockies, the soundscape of Canada is filled with… Read More
By Sanaphay Rattanavong 2 years ago
If your dog, cat, ferret, or cricket could speak, what would it say to you? Well, they’re “saying” stuff all the time, in their own ways. And with the burgeoning… Read More
By Sanaphay Rattanavong 2 years ago
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