Key Points This creature which is referred to as a killer whale is a member of the dolphin family. They are the largest members of the Delphinidae family. They can… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 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 This creature which is referred to as a killer whale is a member of the dolphin family. They are the largest members of the Delphinidae family. They can… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Burmese pythons are a non-native species of Florida that have successfully established a breeding population in the southern portion of the state. The caiman is found mainly in… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points There are wild versions of alpacas that live in South America. Guanacos are highly adapted to the high-altitude environment where they reside. They can maintain high amounts of… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Giraffes are a recognized prey species for African lions but they can present a considerable challenge for the big cat. Giraffes can reach 37 miles an hour and… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Male cheetahs became separated on a hunt and their calls attracted a group of baboons. Cheetahs may be predators but they also face aggression from baboons. They tend… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Black marlins should only be fished by experts, as these large and fast fish do not cooperate with being caught. A female black marlin can grow to nearly… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points: Great sharks inhabit all oceans of the earth but are concentrated in the North Atlantic and Northeastern Pacific Oceans, as well as waters around Australia/New Zealand and South… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points No one knows exactly why sharks interact with us, but there are likely to be several reasons. One of the most popular is that sharks are inquisitive and… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
This guy seems to have mistaken a coyote cub for a Labrador! He repeatedly tries to pet it, despite getting nipped on the hand several times. Scroll down to watch… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Similar to domestic dogs, wolves can show both aggressive and submissive behavior. Mostly, wolves try to avoid humans unless they have become habituated to them. Sneaking up on… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Bidon once roamed the plains and prairies of the United States by the hundreds of thousands. Bison are herd animals that live in large groups and feed grasses… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Blink and you'll miss it! Zebras and leopards fight for their lives in the savannah, and someone caught it on video. Zebras might be a nice meal for… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Savannah elephants are huge! Males can be more than 13,000 pounds and 13 feet tall! Elephant tusks are actually incisor teeth and are made of ivory covered in… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
This is a stealth attack using the highest-level skills. A sneaky leopard, perfectly camouflaged within the shadows of a tree, silently approaches an unsuspecting antelope. Suddenly, the predator bounds forward,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Prey animals usually come up with ways to protect themselves. They use camouflage, hiding tactics, and speed. Warthogs would much rather flee than fight and they are surprisingly… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Lions will take domestic livestock if they get a chance and have been observed eating birds, fish, reptiles, insects, and even fish. They generally stalk prey and then… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Leopards are carnivores but they are willing to eat a wide variety of prey. They have been known to pinch carcasses from other animals and to eat rotting… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Moose are the largest of the deer species and stand six feet from ground to shoulder, weigh 1,800 pounds, and are about ten feet long. Male moose are… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Both the rhino and hippo are primarily herbivores. Hippos and rhinos do not normally seek each other out to fight. Hippos can be aggressively territorial and the rhino… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Elephants and rhinoceros generally coexist peacefully. A fight between the two species is not the norm. Most of the conflict revolves around one of the two species protecting… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
If you needed proof of just how intelligent elephants are – here it is! In the below clip, we get to see a wild elephant ‘testing’ various parts of an… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Between 1948 and 2004, there were 376 injuries and 15 deaths reported in the United States as a result of encounters with alligators. The alligator caused an estimated… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Bears eat nearly 80 percent of plants, including berries, roots, nuts, seeds, etc. They also consume insects, fish, and occasionally small mammals. A bear attacking a human is… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points This video takes place in Texas, where there are 3-4 million deer. It is never advisable to feed deer (or any wild animal) in a way that lets… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Komodo dragons are opportunistic carnivores that will hunt and kill their own prey as well as feed on dead animals. To eat, Komodo dragons swallow small prey whole,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Tortoise burrows can be 30 feet long although the ones they use in the summer are both shallower and shorter. The puppies were trapped in a turtle den… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Silos were common by the 1890s and were usually made of wood and were square but later designs could be made from stone. During the 1900s, polygonal wood… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Tigers and crocodiles are both apex predators but crocodiles are not the natural prey of tigers. There are isolated reports of large adult tigers being able to overpower… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Dolphins swim next to boats or close to shore primarily to find food but may also be acting out of curiosity. Dogs can pick up sounds made by… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
It’s amazing how many bees can fit behind a wall. In the below clip, we get to see the incredible colony that these bees have built in a Louisiana home.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Grizzly bears are found in North America and Eurasia. Grizzly bears are omnivores. Up to 75% of their diet is plant-based, such as fruits, grasses, roots, and nuts. Grizzly… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points A young biker has accidentally ridden his bike into the den and has called in the experts to help him get it back out. Snake wranglers wear gloves… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points: Great white sharks are responsible for more attacks on humans than any other species of shark. Sharks have poor vision and check things out by taking a test… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Baboons are highly social animals that live in groups and have complex relationships and communications. Baboons eat insects, berries, seeds, flowers, leaves, bark, roots, and lots and lots… Read More
By Sharon Parry 12 months ago
Key Points Copperheads are one of the most dangerous snakes in the United States. A ‘dry’ bite is when no venom was delivered to the victim. If bitten by a… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
Key Points A single lion is able to take down an animal twice their weight but rhinos would be a huge challenge. A lion can get hurt very badly or… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
Key Points When faced with danger, Capybaras will typically flee into the murky water. Capybaras are vulnerable to attack from both terrestrial and aquatic predators, yet there are surprisingly few… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
Key Points Baboons are known for being aggressive when they are under attack. They are also highly intelligent and have a complex social structure. By acting as a team, lionesses… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
Key Points The blacktip shark is one of the most commonly encountered sharks as they congregate very close to beaches. They do not stray into the open ocean and migrate… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
Key Points Humpback whales are generally gentle and non-aggressive with humans The phenomenon of whales protecting seals, sunfish, gray whales, and other species has been observed since the 1950s. This… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
Key Points Lappet-faced vultures have a wingspan that can be a staggering nine and a half feet. There was some squabbling between the vultures and some hyenas who also wanted… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
There are times when real life is stranger than fiction and this video captures one of these times. In the below clip, we get to see a Louisiana swamp, complete… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
Key Points Asian elephants are rarely seen interacting with other species, in fact, they usually ignore them. Tigers have been seen taking elephant and rhino calves but know better than… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
Key Points By hunting as a group, the lionesses give themselves the best chance of bringing down larger prey but it doesn't always work. Buffalos are very able and willing… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
This is the stuff of nightmares! A diver is attacked by a giant Humboldt squid and actually gets bitten by its beak. Keep scrolling to watch the full video of… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
Key Points A large baboon does not believe that they have anything to fear from a pack of wild dogs. Experts used to think that wild dogs would avoid hunting… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
Key Points Pythons are an invasive species in Florida and are wreaking havoc on the native ecosystem. It is extremely difficult to control an invasive species once it has established… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
Key Points Warthogs are preyed on by the African lion, hyenas, cheetahs and as seen in the video, the African wild dog. When faced with a predator, warthogs will often… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
Key Points In New South Wales, Diamond Pythons are only found east of the Great Dividing Range and are known to frequent attics and wall spaces. Many residents who discover… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago
Key Points A large shark launches at the cage and breaks it in half leaving Jimmy the diver completely exposed. He was in a clear, Plexiglass cage at the surface… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 year ago