Key Points Gorillas share 98.3 percent of their genetic code with humans, making them our closest cousins. There are two species of gorillas: the eastern gorilla and the western gorilla,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 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.
Key Points Gorillas share 98.3 percent of their genetic code with humans, making them our closest cousins. There are two species of gorillas: the eastern gorilla and the western gorilla,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points A turtle was intercepted by a speedy tiger while minding its own business in the water. Tigers are distributed across six bioregions and have different subspecies in each… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points: Moose can be dangerous because they are large animals with defensive antlers that can do serious damage to a victim; in fact, more people are injured by moose… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points A shark was spotted just offshore of a Dubai beach and started circling a woman as she swam for shore. Shark attacks on humans are rare, with only… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points Honey badgers are fearless animals and are regarded as one of the most fearless animals on earth. Honey badgers have a wide diet that includes snakes, frogs, birds,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points A warthog narrowly escapes a group of seven lions in a lucky encounter. Female lions typically hunt in groups, using a patient stalking strategy. Lions prey on a… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points A father and daughter kayaking off the coast of Puerto Madryn in Argentina have an extraordinary encounter with whales, who lift one of their kayaks out of the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points Leopard seals live in the waters around Antarctica and can also be found in other regions such as South America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Leopard seals… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points Turtle shells are made of a mixture of strong fibers and elements, making a protective shield as strong as aluminum. Many predators cannot crack a turtle's shell, but… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points There is no single species of mongoose. Instead, it is a commonly used term that describes a group of species. There are around 34 mongoose species alive today… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points Warthogs are a key prey species for many lions Lions prefer a stalk and quick charge method of hunting prey, making it unlikely for them to chase after… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
This guy was not invited to the pool party! In this clip, we get to see a snake relocation expert find a two-and-a-half-foot-long western diamondback rattlesnake in a lovely Arizona… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points: This video takes place at Denali National Park, Alaska, US in 2011. This clip has over 12 million views and shows an adult grizzly stalking a mother moose… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points: A hungry pack of African Wild Dogs tries to take on a large elephant in this video. The elephant is not playing around and charges the wild dog… Read More
By Sharon Parry 10 months ago
Key Points Ospreys are one of the most widespread birds of prey in the world, covering North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Some osprey populations migrate thousands… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points: The species of crocodile captured in the clip is unidentified. American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) are found in Florida, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela. American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) are native… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
We are used to seeing reptiles emerge from the water and grab animals on the shore. Crocodiles are masters of this and seem to appear out of nowhere! In the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points The colony was developed from a single queen ant and some eggs in a test tube. The colony started off with some bare rocks and a few small… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points: Two beach houses collapsed on the North Carolina coast in the Outer Banks community of Rodanthe. The incident occurred on a specific stretch of the coast. The houses… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points Roadrunners can run at speeds of up to 25 mph and it is their ability to run that has earned them their name. In this clip, we see… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points: Komodo dragons have a restricted natural range and are native to southeast Indonesia. They are found exclusively on the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Dasami, and Gilli… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
This United Kingdom caterpillar goes deep undercover in a very dangerous environment! The ants in this clip would normally eat a caterpillar but she has some amazing tricks to get… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points: The lion's hunting sequence begins with the stalk. During the stalk, lions flatten their ears and fix their gaze on the target prey. If the prey notices the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points: In this video you witness a leopard climbing high in a tree to avoid his kill being stolen by a pride of lions. The leopard effortlessly climbs the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
This Nevada resident’s video has gone viral! It had over nine million views within a couple of days so she has certainly shared what she describes as ‘the worst day’… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points The African bullfrog is not the cuddly kind of companion that some pet owners wish for. In fact, they have a reputation for being a bit grumpy. Bullfrogs… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points In this heartbreaking sequence, we see a polar bear attempting to hunt a walrus and become fatally injured. There are actually two types of walrus, Atlantic and Pacific… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points Lions are opportunists and will take advantage of whatever food source they can find. A pride of lions would have a good chance of bringing down a rhino… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
This iguana is clearly unhappy about a monkey invading its personal space. It responds with a tail whip, which immediately winds up the primate even more. The monkey grabs hold… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points These guys have a reputation for being hard workers and always being busy. Beavers use their sharp teeth and powerful jaws to chew through tree trunks and branches… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points Manatees are generally not dangerous at all. They are herbivores and are not interested in humans. Due to their huge size, it is possible that they could knock… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
This little turtle was literally saved from the jaws of a crocodile! It had actually been swallowed but was still in the croc’s throat. This meant that two brave human… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
What a superb hunting machine the osprey is! With pinpoint precision, it dips its feet into the ocean and grasps an unsuspecting fish before it has a chance to work… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points: The grizzly bear detects the presence of wolves and stands upright on its hind legs for a better view. The wolves express their preference for the bear's absence… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points: Buffalo herds exhibit teamwork and unity, with weaker and smaller individuals positioned in the middle for protection. Stronger and larger animals take positions on the outer edges of… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points: Cheetahs rely on their exceptional eyesight to hunt, observing herds from elevated positions like trees. They primarily target young animals as they are more vulnerable and easier to… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
This rattlesnake expert gets a surprise call from his own wife and kid! There is a rattlesnake in a playground and he needs to get there fast before it disappears… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points Sharks have a number of keen senses that provide them with a lot of information about the environment. Despite their size, they are very good at picking up… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points: It has not been easy to study the behavior of western mountain gorillas as they have been heavily hunted and therefore avoid humans. Thousands of hours of footage… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points As the video shows, predators sometimes have to take serious risks to secure prey. Mountain goats are not only great climbers, but they are very agile and can… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points Wedge-tailed eagles are the largest bird of prey in Australia. They tend to join with other eagles to target larger prey. The kangaroo in this video may have… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points: The bobcat in the clip exhibited aggression in response to feeling threatened, resulting in an attack on the human. Bobcats can reach the size of a medium-sized dog,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points: Press reports document mountain lions attacking pet dogs, including a case in Colorado. In Colorado, over an eight-month period, 23 dogs were either killed, attacked, or went missing… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points Lions are perfectly capable of catching their own prey but that does not mean that they always bother. As well as scavenging from African wild dogs as seen… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points: Despite their large size, elephants are adept swimmers and can stay afloat for up to six hours. Elephants have been known to cover impressive distances of up to… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points There is only one place where some wildebeest can get up the riverbank which narrows down the area where the lions have to hunt. As we join the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points Horses are social animals and like to be with other horses. However, as we see here, they do not always get along. Aggression is a common issue with… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points Elephants have learned that by stepping out in front of the trucks, they can grab themselves a sweet treat. The clever pachyderm actually waits beside the road until… Read More
By Sharon Parry 11 months ago
Key Points Orcas use a hunting method called intentional stranding to seize Southern sea lion pups. The technique appears to have been taught to the younger whales and re-enforces just… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Mountain lions are opportunistic hunters so they target prey that they come across. Guanacos are found in the Andes mountains and on the lower plateaus and plains in… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago