Sharon Parry
Author for A-Z Animals

Meet the Darwin’s bark spider who has superhero skills to rival Spider Woman but is only a fraction of her size! The female arachnid can shoot her web in one… Read More

By Sharon Parry 1 day ago

We are used to seeing the dedication of mothers in the animal kingdom but this Mom carries her entire family around with her all the time on her back! In… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 days ago

Elegant, regal, magnificent! These are just a few of the words used to describe the Doberman pincher breed. They are muscular dogs that can reach 28 inches at the shoulder… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 days ago

This extraordinary insect has taken the art of looking like a stick to a whole new level! There is no way that you would know it was a living creature… Read More

By Sharon Parry 3 days ago

Taking refuge in a tree is normally a safe bet for baboons when they are being pursued by predators. This baby baboon headed to where they felt safest – the… Read More

By Sharon Parry 3 days ago

For an animal that isn’t supposed to like water, this cat was willing to take some very big risks near the sea! In this extraordinary clip, you see the kitty… Read More

By Sharon Parry 3 days ago

You would be forgiven for thinking that this is a clip of several submarines that have had a terrible accident and were now drifting vertically in the ocean! In fact,… Read More

By Sharon Parry 4 days ago

This is just a Mom playing catch with her kids. What makes it a bit different is that the family are peregrine falcons and the ball is a live squirrel!… Read More

By Sharon Parry 4 days ago

There’s nothing like some preflight stretches to get you off to a good start! In this adorable clip, we see a baby owl going through its preflight routine like a… Read More

By Sharon Parry 4 days ago

This clip captures the incredible moment when a magnificent condor is released back into the wild. It steps out of its crate and is at least as tall as the… Read More

By Sharon Parry 4 days ago

This is exactly what this northern flicker did not want to see when it arrived back at its nest. The bird lands on a tree trunk right next to the… Read More

By Sharon Parry 4 days ago

For such a huge animal, this elk is unbelievably agile. They are one of the largest terrestrial animals found in North America and Asia. These guys are second in size… Read More

By Sharon Parry 5 days ago

Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals but it does not affect reptiles, fish, or birds. Humans can get rabies and it can also… Read More

By Sharon Parry 5 days ago

When your habitat is a beach in Australia with one of the highest tides in the tropics, it’s not surprising that you have adapted to take advantage of the vast… Read More

By Sharon Parry 5 days ago

There’s a very good reason for this moose invading a theater and it’s not to see a movie! Moose are large animals and need a lot of food to keep… Read More

By Sharon Parry 5 days ago

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 6 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 3 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 3 weeks ago