More than 3,700 species of spiders make their home in the United States. Even people who do not like spiders have to accept that there will be some in their… Read More
By Sharon Parry 58 mins ago
Dr Sharon Parry is a writer at A-Z animals where her primary focus is on dogs, animal behavior, and research. Sharon holds a PhD from Leeds University, UK which she earned in 1998 and has been working as a science writer for the last 15 years.
A resident of Wales, UK, Sharon loves taking care of her spaniel named Dexter and hiking around coastlines and mountains.
More than 3,700 species of spiders make their home in the United States. Even people who do not like spiders have to accept that there will be some in their… Read More
By Sharon Parry 58 mins ago
Pigeons may seem like harmless birds but when they gather in numbers on and around your property, that can be a problem. Some people even call them the 'rats of… Read More
By Sharon Parry 5 hours ago
Afghan hounds are striking and unique dogs. Their coat is spectacular and they are known for their poise and elegance. Owning these dogs is both a joy and a challenge… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 days ago
Brits love their dogs! Britain is the country of origin for so many iconic dog breeds - the Yorkshire terrier and the Staffordshire bull terrier to name just two. It… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 days ago
The Calcasieu River meanders through the rural forests and bayous of southwestern Louisiana before meeting the sea in the Gulf of Mexico. The National Park Service describes its forested shorelines… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 week ago
Belgian sheepdogs are part of the Belgian Shepherd family of dogs. They are included in the American Kennel Club herding group and are sometimes called Groenendael. Other dogs in the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 week ago
Nothing ruins summer in your garden quite like a wasp's nest. Regardless of how positive you feel about our insect friends, they do have a tendency to make picnics and… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 week ago
Hummingbirds are amongst the most precious visitors to our yards and gardens. There are hundreds of species of hummingbirds throughout the Americas but many suffered declining populations in the last… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
Getting your dog's name right is important. Let's face it, you are going to be hollering it in the park for the next decade or so. Dog names that start… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
The front porch featured in the clip above was the scene of an epic cat vs. coyote fight. A young coyote has ventured near the house, probably looking for food.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
Neapolitan mastiffs are the gentle giants of the guard dog breeds. Obviously, they are protective but they are also loving and easygoing making them a wonderful companion. If you are… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
The amazing Krugar National Park in South Africa is full of impressive carnivores with phenomenal hunting skills. Across the two million hectares, epic battles between animals take place daily -… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
The most fearsome of the reptiles is known for its poisonous bite and bursts of speed but can Komodo dragons swim? Let’s take a closer look at what makes this… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is a World Heritage Site and covers some 15,000 square kilometers. It is home to millions of animals - amongst these are 500 cheetahs,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 weeks ago
Some predators rely on power to overcome their prey whilst others rely on stealth. The cheetah uses a combination of stealth and phenomenal speed. We rarely get a chance to… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 weeks ago
Warning strong language. Camping is an exciting activity for the whole family where you can discover new places and explore new experiences. It also offers you the chance to get… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 weeks ago
The poor dog in the above clip was in real danger. It had fallen through some ice and was waist-deep in a frozen river. Even though both of its front… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 weeks ago
The amazing Serengeti National Park is located in northern Tanzania and stretches over 5,700 square miles. It is famous for its stunning wildlife but the most spectacular sight of all is called… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 weeks ago
As you would expect, cairn terriers belong to the terrier group of the American Kennel Club and are both independent and loyal. They think they are a lot larger than… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 weeks ago
Things have got to get pretty bad for a lake to be declared as ‘dead’ but that is exactly what happened to Lake Erie in the 1960s. It is the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 weeks ago
Meet the massive ‘Mahone’! He is the largest male shark ever to be tagged by the Ocearch tracker study in Canadian waters. This amazing creature was first tagged near Lunenburg… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 weeks ago
For many people, boxelder bugs are a nuisance! They enter homes in huge numbers and if you are not a bug lover, this can be a very unpleasant experience. You… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 weeks ago
The Mana Pools in Zimbabwe is a 219,000-hectare wildlife conservation area and national park in the north of the country. In the rainy season, the floodplain turns into a series… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 weeks ago
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for making proteins and for blood clotting. It is also needed to make healthy bone tissue. Because it is broken down quickly, it… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 weeks ago
The English cocker spaniel is recognized by the American Kennel Club as an entirely separate breed to the American cocker spaniel. The English breed has a less profuse coat, a… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 weeks ago
Hummingbirds are a common sight in the gardens of South Carolina, with the ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubrisis) being the predominant species. The males have a distinctive ruby-red throat, a white… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 weeks ago
Bluebirds are charming and vibrant visitors to US gardens bringing color, melodious song, and joy! Lots of people try to attract them by providing nesting boxes and feeders. These gorgeous… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 weeks ago
Hardly known outside their native Italy until 1996, the gorgeous Lagotto Romagnolo has been recognized as a sporting group breed by the American Kennel Club since 2015. They are the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 month ago
Floating ice provides a perfect resting place for tired seals. They are safer from predators than they would be in the water – or so they think! Danger is lurking… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 month ago
Did you catch the viral TikTok trend of 2023 where some fitness influencers started eating dog food? On the face of it, this may seem ridiculous but there was some… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 month ago
The only way that bear cubs can learn to hunt effectively is by practicing their skills. Finding some baby prey that you can overpower is a great opportunity for bear… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 month ago
Sunday evenings in the quiet suburbs of Texas are usually uneventful. It’s not unusual for visitors to turn up and they are very welcome - but this one caused total… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 month ago
Despite being called ‘The King of the Jungle’ lions do not actually live there! They have been given that name to reflect their place as the most magnificent big cat.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 month ago
This has got to be one of the most terrifying journeys ever. Travelling around our planet is fascinating but every journey carries an element of risk. Billions of people travel… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 month ago
Salivary mucocele surgery is a type of head surgery that dogs need if there is a particular problem with their salivary glands – the glands in the head that produce… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 month ago
You may think that dolphins are super cute sea creatures to view from the shore and boats but, for killer whales, they are food! That makes them a legitimate hunting… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 month ago
Cockroaches are not the most popular house guests! Most people would prefer it if they did not have to share their home with these creepy crawlies and that includes the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 month ago
Magnificent moose can normally be seen roaming the forests of Canada, Alaska, and the northeastern United States (as well as northern Europe and Russia). Huge yet graceful, they can also… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 month ago
Do you suspect that you have a fire ant infestation? This is not a single species of ant but a term that describes several ants that can cause serious problems.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 month ago
You don't have to be an expert to train a dog but you do need patience and determination. Dog owners (especially the inexperienced ones) can get overwhelmed and sadly this… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 month ago
Are you confused by the conflicting advice on whether meat is good for you or not? You are not alone - plenty of people are left wondering which types of… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 month ago
Has your dog just been prescribed Clavacillin by your vet? This is an antibiotic medication used to treat infections in both dogs and cats. As is the case with all… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 months ago
Active, curious, and quiet – these are just three words used to describe Basenjis who you may know as the ‘barkless dog’. If you are considering sharing your home with… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 months ago
Despite nearly becoming extinct around the time of World War I, the Leonberger has a modest but devoted following. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 months ago
Meet the magnificent Philippine eagle! This huge bird stands three feet tall and has a wingspan of over six feet! Known locally as the ‘monkey-eating eagle’ it has legendary status… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 months ago
You may not be too keen to walk barefoot on this sand if you knew what was lurking beneath it! In this clip, captured on a beach in Australia, we… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 months ago
Gorilla kids can be so annoying – and this gorilla Dad is having his patience tested to the max. The older primate is trying to have a quiet rest on… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 months ago
This is the sort of fight that you would much rather watch than be involved in! It shows two huge grizzly bears locked in a deadly confrontation. The footage shows… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 months ago
You can almost hear this kitty saying “You just wait there a sec while I eat this”. Cats can do the strangest things and this scene is one of the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 months ago
The United States and Ireland share a very special bond that extends back for centuries. It is based on both common ancestral ties and on shared human values. Ireland played… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 months ago