If you’ve never seen a harpy eagle before, this footage could come as a bit of a shock! Pound for pound it is the strongest bird on the planet. It’s… Read More
By Sharon Parry 14 hours 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.
If you’ve never seen a harpy eagle before, this footage could come as a bit of a shock! Pound for pound it is the strongest bird on the planet. It’s… Read More
By Sharon Parry 14 hours ago
It’s easy to see from this clip how Nile crocodiles are such formidable predators. The female here is almost impossible to see in the murky water. At the same time,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 15 hours ago
This stunning clip shows a common Kingfisher demonstrating exactly why it has been named the king of fishers! This beautiful bird enters the water with pinpoint accuracy and leaves with… Read More
By Sharon Parry 16 hours ago
Horses are an iconic symbol of the American West and played a critical role in building much of the American identity. Yet, the US has a complicated history when it… Read More
By Sharon Parry 19 hours ago
The dexterity of this black wood spider is remarkable. A large dragonfly has already got caught in her web and she has killed it. Now she is using her silk… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 days ago
Is your dog a counter-surfer? As soon as you turn your back, do they have their front paws on the counter licking their lips and pinching food? Or are they… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 days ago
Moose are huge and powerful animals, and they are the last thing that you want brawling in your yard! In this extraordinary clip, we see the distressing sight of two… Read More
By Sharon Parry 5 days ago
When you have a reputation as a ferocious predator to maintain, getting caught on camera falling off a log is not great! In this clip, we see a Komodo dragon… Read More
By Sharon Parry 5 days ago
The giant Pacific octopus in this clip has no intention of staying on the boat! These highly intelligent creatures continue to amaze us with their abilities. The octopus in this… Read More
By Sharon Parry 6 days ago
Octopuses can be very determined when they are hungry. This very special clip shows a coconut octopus tackling a crab on the ocean floor. We know that the octopus has… Read More
By Sharon Parry 6 days ago
Potoos are incredible birds! They have some of the best camouflage capabilities you will see in the natural world. The bird in this clip looks exactly like the lichen-covered branch… Read More
By Sharon Parry 6 days ago
This startling clip illustrates perfectly the dangers of landing a swordfish. This fish has hurled itself onto a small boat and is thrashing around on the deck causing absolute chaos.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 6 days ago
Hippos may not have a reputation as the most elegant animals, but when they are babies and when they are under the water they are mesmerizing! You will not be… Read More
By Sharon Parry 7 days ago
We don’t know what the leopard in this clip has done to wind the lion up, but it must have been pretty bad! The larger feline has no hesitation in… Read More
By Sharon Parry 7 days ago
When animals come up against a fence, some try to dig under it, and some may try to leap over it. Most will accept it as a barrier and turn… Read More
By Sharon Parry 7 days ago
In this extraordinary clip, we see a massive Burmese python that was caught by the side of a Florida highway. Despite the fact that the enormous snake tried to adopt… Read More
By Sharon Parry 7 days ago
Making sense of the world can be tricky when you have only just entered it! This adorable baby burrowing owl has decided that the world may look better upside down.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 7 days ago
Rabies is a viral disease of the central nervous system. It is most often transmitted through the bite of an infected (rabid) animal. This is because the viruses are present… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 week ago
There must be at least eight lions trying to subdue a large crocodile in this clip and it is proving to be quite a challenging undertaking! The bolder lions take… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 week ago
Ear infections are a common and painful condition for dogs. Around one in every 14 dogs suffers from one every year. Breeds and crossbreeds with droopy ears are more likely… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 week ago
Leopards have a reputation for being excellent climbers and for being superbly agile. A backflip in a tree however is pretty impressive and catching a monkey at the same time… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 week ago
Lions take a considerable risk when they hunt fully-grown zebras on land. In the water, those risks are multiplied. In this extraordinary clip, we see a lion struggling in a… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 week ago
Most dog owners would not list self-control as one of their pet’s strong points! This terrier, however, has learned to play the long game when it comes to catching rodents.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 week ago
This is a truly terrifying clip of a cobra captured in a village in India. The magnificent snake is wedged between a family’s door and the door frame and has… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 week ago
Filmed during the dry season in southeast Sri Lanka, this stunning footage gives us a front-seat view of a mugger crocodile hunting at one of the few watering holes left.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 week ago
This lioness makes it look like it’s easy to sneak up on an impala. In fact, it isn’t! Impalas have an acute sense of smell and excellent hearing. Yet, this… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 week ago
We’ve all had that feeling when we’ve tucked into a huge meal only to feel a bit sick afterward! In this clip, we see a great cormorant doing exactly that.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
There aren’t many animals that can take on 40 hyenas and get the better of them! But a large male lion is one of those animals. In this extraordinary clip,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
It’s easy to see why vultures like to gather around the site of lion kills. Lions do not eat the entire carcass and vultures are able to pick off the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
If you didn’t realize that killer whales were ruthless hunters before, this video will convince you. It features a pod of killer whales who each need to eat a seal… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
There are hundreds of species of squirrels worldwide and squirrels are widespread in suburban and urban environments. They are opportunists and have readily adapted to living near humans. This includes… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
In millions of households, the artificial grass vs real grass debate is raging. Whilst lawns made of real grass are the traditional choice, homeowners are increasingly turning to artificial alternatives.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
When this security guard at a luxury hotel in Aspen, Colorado stepped into the kitchen to investigate a potential break-in, he got the fright of his life! The culprit was… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
Bears are fascinating to many people and the guy in this clip is more fascinated with them than most. He is sitting astride what appears to be a pet grizzly… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
The occupants of this residential home in Utah had an unusual visitor! A two-year-old female mountain lion was found sleeping on their front porch. Despite the fact that half the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
The hyena in this clip knows when it’s the right time to walk away. As it is strolling along a dusty road, it spots a leopard reclining up ahead. The… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
When you think of a monkey you probably picture a furry animal with long arms swinging through trees. In fact, monkey taxonomy (classification) is a lot more complicated than that.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
The elephant in this extraordinary clip has had enough of the car and is making its feeling very clear! As the car tries to reverse out of the huge animal’s… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
Your cat needs essential nutrients to keep their bodies healthy. This includes proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. One essential component of your cat’s diet is taurine. You may have seen… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
Viewer discretion advised for strong language It’s difficult to know who is more shocked by this incident – the driver of the car or the owl! In this incredible clip,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
It would be fair to say that this wild hog is not happy and he’s looking for someone to take it out on! By the end of the clip, the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
At the beginning of this clip, we see a large male lion trailing a lone hyena. Using some longer vegetation as cover, the larger predator manages to get within a… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
Predators catch things. That’s the way that the world works but sometimes things get turned around. In this extraordinary footage, we see a lion pride actively pursuing a hyena. The… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
It’s amazing how perceptive hyenas can be! They are constantly assessing and analyzing their environment and the animals around them. This pack has come across an elderly male lion enjoying… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
The guy in this clip is giving us a masterclass on how to behave if you encounter some black bears while you are out hiking. The most important thing is… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
Loading the dishwasher is rarely a popular chore but this has got to be the best excuse ever not to do it. The Australian family featured in this clip has… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
This North Carolina resident found something he wasn’t expecting in his backyard! As a relative newcomer to the area, Scott Jensen found the presence of this giant reptile near his… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
This is not something that you should try yourself. This startling clip shows a man in the jungles of Borneo handling a giant cobra. This is a truly magnificent snake… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
When you go fishing in Kenai, Alaska, you may catch more than you bargained for! This spectacular footage shows a mother moose and a calf interrupting a fishing trip. As… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
In this frightening clip, we see a sensory room in a children’s daycare facility being dangerously flooded in a matter of seconds. Thankfully there was nobody in the room at… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago