As the tallest animal in the world, the Giraffe isn’t guaranteed to have many predators. A tall creature like the giraffe will be difficult to take down without a fight… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
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Sarah is a writer at A-Z Animals primarily covering aquatic pets, rodents, arachnids, and reptiles. Sarah has over 3 years of experience in writing and researching various animal topics. She is currently working towards furthering her studies in the animal field.
A resident of South Africa, Sarah enjoys writing alongside her pets and almost always has her rats perched on her shoulders.
Tennessee is home to around 40 to 50 different types of spiders, with a few of these spiders having a black coloration. Black widows and their lookalikes seem to be… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
Alabama is home to around 90 different species of spiders, and only eight of these spiders are considered venomous or potentially harmful. Spiders inhabit all parts of Alabama, including the… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) are freshwater fish that are native to central Asia and Europe. They have been distributed to different places around the world including North America. These fish… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
Key Points A viral TikTok video posted showed a farmer on a red tractor surrounded by four lions, one male lion, and three lionesses prowling towards the tractor. Although the… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
Louisiana is home to a diverse number of native plants that naturally grow in the state, ranging from evergreens, cypress trees, flowers, and bushes. These plants can be seen around… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
Not all noises that your guinea pig makes are an indication that they are happy. Instead, it is a way that your guinea pig can communicate to you that they… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
Living for over a century is not something many people think about and reaching triple digits on your birthday is certainly something to celebrate. While reaching 90 years of age… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
We can learn a lot by unearthing old bones from our ancestors who roamed the earth thousands of years ago. We can begin to uncover the many mysteries surrounding our… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
Nature is truly fascinating, and some animals can change their gender, either for reproduction or if they are born as one gender and change into another as they mature. Animals… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
Some animals don’t breathe through their lungs as we humans do. Instead, they breathe through an organ known as the gills. Many animals respire through their gills to live and… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
Swimming with great white sharks is not something many people plan on doing, but for some, it is an exhilarating rush where you get to connect and understand one of… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
The last thing you expect when you go to the zoo is to get eaten by an alligator, but sometimes these creatures might mistake us for food! Taking your children… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
Key Points No one is sure how the snake got onto the plane, but all the passengers on board seemed to have remained calm. Due to the lighting in the… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
Lionesses are known for being strong and powerful, even in their old age. Verity is a 15-year-old lioness that was captured in a video fighting off a pack of hyenas… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
Key Points The larger crocodile can be seen pulling on the juvenile’s tail, but the younger crocodile does not seem interested in fighting back. The crocodile in the video was… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
Key Points In a TikTok video, you can see a man throwing a bucket full of water into the lake that disturbs something in the water a few seconds later.… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 1 year ago
Key Points: Snakes are sometimes attracted to dark, damp places, and a toilet bowl can provide the right conditions for them to explore. Seal any gaps or cracks around the… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Even though your average horse is viewed as smart and majestic, there are horses that don’t live up to those standards. Horses have a great memory and can be trained,… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Giraffes are known for being one of the tallest terrestrial animals in the world with their elegantly long necks and legs. These tall creatures roam the grasslands and savannahs of… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Majestic, fierce, and loyal are words commonly used to describe wolves, but did you ever think a wolf could be described as loving and playful? This is true for a… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Key Points: The territories of bobcats and coyotes often overlap. As they are both carnivores, they hunt some of the same prey like rodents, squirrels, birds, and rabbits. In the… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Key Points When Busani Mtshali found a mother cheetah and her two cubs, he saw one of the male cubs approaching the waterhole to get a drink. Soon after the… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Alligators can be scary yet fascinating creatures, and there’s no doubt that the alligator’s behavior in this video was frightening to the tourists. A tourist boat on a large lake… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
During the summer of 1996 in Sihetun, a Chinese farmer named Li Yumin came across the fossil of a dinosaur that roamed the earth 124.6 to 122 million years ago.… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Scientists are baffled by the recent behavior of killer whales. In July, a pod of orcas attacked a yacht belonging to 27-year-old Ester Kristine Storkson, a Norwegian medical student, and… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
About 63 to 52 years ago, during the late Paleocene to middle Eocene Period, a large mammal known as the Coryphodon roamed the earth. These creatures had a similar appearance… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Raw chicken bones have some amazing benefits for our canine companions. But many pet parents wonder if it is safe to feed their pup these bones, fearing their fur baby… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
A young elephant in the Chobe National Park located in Botswana was found stuck in deep mud. Heroic workers at this park were seen trying to free the poor elephant… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
California is home to about 66 different recognized spider species that vary in appearance and size. The state also has more species of spiders than any other state in the… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
It can be tricky to determine the differences between aphids and spider mites because they look so similar. These pests generally invade plants and can wreak havoc on beautiful plants… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Dogs have many incredible senses, and one sense seems to be the ability to sense or “see” ghosts and spirits. However, there has been no scientific evidence that dogs can… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Mammals have gained a reputation for being among the smartest animals on earth. Some mammals have excellent cognitive abilities. They can solve problems, adapt to their environment, and display emotional… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Small dogs are a common favorite amongst dog lovers and are full of personality that makes up for their small size. Many dog owners choose small dog breeds because they… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
If you recently brought a new hamster home, you may be searching for the perfect exercise wheel. Maybe you need help choosing the correct wheel for your little buddy. Or… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Over half a billion years ago, the world's strange apex predators were believed to be called the Anomalocaris, one of the largest hunters of its time. The decades-long misidentified Anomalocaris… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
There has been a rising concern amongst dog owners that their dog could be a carrier for the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron which is believed to be more dangerous than… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
There are four different types of tarantulas found throughout Colorado and they begin their annual tarantula migration or ‘walkabout’ every fall. The male tarantulas start to leave their burrows in… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Hammerhead sharks are impressively large and majestic creatures and this hammerhead shark filmed in an episode of Blue Wilderness shows just how big these sharks can get. Tiger Beach, located… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
When people think of a smart animal, a fish rarely comes to mind. But fish can be smart too, in ways that might surprise you. Aside from their amazing physical… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Many people understandably assume that spiders can only be found on land, but did you know that spiders can also be found underwater and live there? It is fascinating to… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
Losing your beloved pet is one of the hardest parts of being a pet owner. Everyone grieves differently, which means that there is no appropriate way to deal with the… Read More
By Sarah Psaradelis 2 years ago
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