Predators can find themselves on the receiving end of some unwelcome attention from herbivores. In the clip below, we see a tiger resting and minding its own business in amongst… Read More
By Sharon Parry 9 months 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.
Predators can find themselves on the receiving end of some unwelcome attention from herbivores. In the clip below, we see a tiger resting and minding its own business in amongst… Read More
By Sharon Parry 9 months ago
With the advent of drone videography, murky water is no longer a barrier to collecting amazing shots of sharks in their natural environment. Using this perspective, we can learn a… Read More
By Sharon Parry 9 months ago
Key Points Asian elephants can weigh up to 12,000 pounds and reach over 10 feet in height, with the Sri Lankan elephant being the largest of the Asian elephants. An… Read More
By Sharon Parry 9 months ago
Rabbit meat was commonly eaten in the United States up until around 100 years ago. It was a vital source of protein during the Great Depression when it saved many… Read More
By Sharon Parry 9 months ago
This poor young, male lion has got himself in a whole load of bother. He has started to cross quite a wide and fast flowing river but soon attracted the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 9 months ago
Key Points A cape buffalo demonstrates impressive tactical maneuvering to escape a lion pride by leading them toward the water and swimming to safety on the other side. African buffalo… Read More
By Sharon Parry 9 months ago
Key Points A male lion named Olobor is attacked by hyenas in their territory. The lion defends himself and kills one of the hyenas. Hyenas live in female-dominated societies that… Read More
By Sharon Parry 9 months ago
Key Points Jaguars are native to Central and South America, but their range has been severely reduced in recent years. They are found in the southwestern US, Mexico, and throughout… Read More
By Sharon Parry 9 months ago
It takes this huge rhino a while to get out of it mud bath - mud can be sticky! But once it gets going, it really shows this pride of… Read More
By Sharon Parry 9 months ago
Key Points A female peregrine falcon fiercely attacks a pelican that got too close to her nest, showcasing the falcon's agility in the air. Peregrine falcons are found all over… Read More
By Sharon Parry 9 months ago
Key Points Lions are obligate carnivores and must hunt to survive, but they have a limit to the size of prey they can take on. Lions typically target elephant calves… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Many humans are not that keen on hornets, especially if we have been stung by one. They are not exactly defenseless creatures, have a reputation for being aggressive, and can… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points A wildebeest is attacked by crocodiles, but is saved by a hippo. Nile crocodiles are carnivores and eat animals like wildebeest. Hippos are territorial and will defend their… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points Squid belong to the Oegopsina family and there are around 300 different species. Squid can vary greatly in size, with some as small as an inch and others… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
The Udawalawe Road on the island of Sri Lanka is the place to go if you want to be robbed by an elephant! In this extraordinary clip, we see elephants… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points Leopard seals are aggressive hunters and apex predators in their habitats, targeting penguins and other seals as prey. Leopard seals primarily eat krill, but also consume squid, octopuses,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
This is a hostage situation and the ransom is bananas! At first, this looks like a sweet clip of a tourist interacting with an orangutan. However, you soon realize that… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points The Greenland shark has the longest lifespan of any vertebrate in the world, potentially swimming in the ocean since before the Mayflower arrived in Massachusetts. Greenland sharks prefer… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
When the animal that you are looking at is bigger than the boat you are standing on, you know that you are in the company of a blue whale. In… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points: Army ants are not a single species, but rather a name that can be applied to hundreds of ant species that organize themselves and behave like a highly… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points A mama bear leaps into the rapids to save her three cubs from being washed away over a small waterfall. Bears wade into the water to catch fish… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
This incredible shark’s egg looks like no other egg you will have ever seen! It belongs to a horn shark and was discovered on a Californian beach. Apparently, this is… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points Cheetahs commonly have their prey stolen by competing predators like lions and hyenas. Stealing prey from other animals is called kleptoparasitism and many animals engage in this behavior.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
This poor teacher goes to check out the garbage and finds something very different! As soon as he loosens the top of the dumpster, a black bear pokes its nose… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
This brave sea lion is treating the boat like a drive-through for sea creatures! It clings onto the back as a delighted passenger feeds him live fish from their store.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
This cheetah gives it everything it’s got but the impala refuses to lie down! The close-up encounter was captured at the Londolozi Private Game Reserve in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Look… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Some encounters with wild animals are just too adorable and this is one of them. This incredible footage was captured in the aptly named Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It’s in Nyabwishenya,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points Rabbits can run at about 35 mph, but individual speeds can vary depending on factors such as breed and size. Smaller rabbits are often faster and more agile,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
As a seabird, you are used to looking out for humans below you but not from above! This bird must’ve had the fright of its life as a human smashed… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points Lions are territorial animals, living in prides with a home range where they live and hunt. The size of a lion's home range can vary depending on the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
An idyllic day out at a lovely Dubai beach took a sinister turn that was captured on camera. In the warm water, something is lurking and it seems to be… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
In between the human screams of delight, you can clearly hear these orca singing. The scientific name for this is vocalization. See the video to join in this special experience… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points Male lions can be members of a pride, with up to seven males in a pride. Young males raised in the same pride form lifelong bonds called 'coalitions'.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
This truly is a chase to the death between a blue sheep and a snow leopard. In this thrilling sequence, it is often hard to see how either animal can… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Check out this young orca who is having the time of its life showing off its moves to a group of admiring tourists. They are so impressed that they are… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
The sight of this magnificent creature emerging from the depths is just amazing! The fin whale lifts its giant body just above the surface so that its blowhole can eject… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
In this fascinating clip, not only do we get to see an encounter between two large male grizzlies in a river but we also get an expert commentary. The bears… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
This startling close encounter on a beach has already been viewed more than three million times and it’s easy to see why. A large murder bird surprises a young girl… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
During the first half of this video, it’s hard to work out why the black bear is clinging so desperately to the tree! It tries to reach the ground a… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
A lot went on during this Indonesian fishing trip! Inspired by on-line images of massive dogtooth tuna, the team packed up their spear-fishing gear and headed to the location where… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Polar bears are magnificent creatures but not really an animal that you want to get too close to. Unless you live in Canada that is! Check out the amazing footage… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Watching this encounter between some human visitors to Yellowstone and a huge bison is both hilarious and scary. With comments like “Good morning”, “Shall we back up?” and “Don’t look… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
It’s incredible how relaxed these yellow mongoose are around a venomous snake. They treat this cobra with utter contempt – viewing it as prey rather than a dangerous predator. There… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points An antelope is attacked by African wild dogs, a hippo, and a crocodile in a series of unfortunate events. African wild dogs are known for their hunting techniques,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Many animal species are wary of snakes – and that includes lions. As we can see from the clip below, this entire pride has decided to move away rather than… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points Humpback whales form complex social bonds and can be seen migrating and feeding in groups. Humpback whales have baleen instead of teeth, which they use to filter small… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points The Martin County Fire and Rescue Department encountered a shark that was still biting its victim when called to a Florida beach. Nurse sharks are usually large but… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points: Blue sharks prefer cooler waters but can be found in temperate and tropical oceans as well. They'll stay near the surface unless surface waters are too hot. These… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points Snakes have evolved to have super-fast strikes, being able to strike faster than mammals can react. Research has shown that snakes can accelerate at over 160 meters per… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points The black bear population in Florida has been expanding and is currently around 4,000. You will also find black bears in flatwood forests, swamps, scrub oak ridges, and… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago