The term ungulate is used widely to describe a range of animals but there is a lot of confusion about what exactly it means. So, what is an ungulate? Here… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 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.
The term ungulate is used widely to describe a range of animals but there is a lot of confusion about what exactly it means. So, what is an ungulate? Here… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of snakes – with an emphasis on ‘weird’! All snakes are fascinating and unusual creatures - they have no legs but can easily… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
Gentle, placid, affectionate – these are just three words used to describe bloodhounds but don’t be fooled into thinking that this makes them easy to train. They are also active,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
Primates are an order of animals in the Mammalia class and we humans are one of them! The group also includes bushbabies, monkeys, and apes. Some primates, such as gorillas,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
The gorgeous Shetland sheepdog, often simply called shelties, are known for their flowing coat, high energy, and their sensitivity. As well as being a devoted family pet, they are also… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
This gorgeous sea otter is having trouble deciding whether a crab is a friend or food. At first, it balances the crustacean on its stomach and even pats it affectionately.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
The poor pelican in this clip is extremely lucky that a guy in a boat happened to pass by and spotted the trouble it had gotten into. The hungry bird… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
The basenji breed has a long and proud history as a hunting dog in Africa and may have been one of the first-ever domesticated dog breeds. They are medium-sized graceful… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
We know that all workers are ambitious and accomplished hunters, but that does not mean that we want to get this close to them! In this extraordinary clip, you get… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
This is one very grumpy dad! The clip below shows an adult male lion who is not willing to share his carcass with the rest of his family. As soon… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
Discretion is advised for strong language. This could have been the biggest (and last) mistake of this hyena’s life. The hungry scavenger has crept through some deep mud to get… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
There was absolutely no way that the leopard in this clip was going to share his impala meal with a hyena! Hyenas can be persistent and quite aggressive when it… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
Leopards are known for their sure-footed climbing abilities and agility, but the individual in this clip got far too carried away! It was chasing a monkey through some branches and… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
Rollo the Patterdale terrier is showing off his phenomenal pest control skills in this clip. He waits patiently until a rat is within striking range and then bolts down the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
You hardly expect to see a herd of bison roaming around a suburban neighborhood, but that is exactly what happened to the residents of Pikesville in Baltimore. A total of… Read More
By Sharon Parry 3 months ago
A massive mouth can hold a lot of fish and they don’t come more massive than a humpback whale’s! This amazing clip shows a close-up view of a whale eating… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
The ‘Hoosier State’ is known for its vast farmlands, its love of basketball, and massive corn and soybean production. The state also has a lot to offer lovers of the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
Wild hamsters live in rocky sparse habitats on the edges of deserts and pet hamsters live in cages so it is very unusual to see one in water. But can… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
This guy is such a little cutey – the sort of kitten you wish you could take home with you. Only he is not a kitten at all, he’s almost… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
As the second largest land mammal on the planet, it’s no surprise that rhinos are strong but this clip shows us just how superbly powerful they can be. It features… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
The magnificent Andes Mountain Range stretches along the western coast of South America, passing through Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. In all, it covers over 5000 miles.… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
When you are a seal and you spot some hungry orcas behind you, an ice floe is just what you want to spot. The problem is that orcas know exactly… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
There is such a difference between the methods these two birds use as they try to retrieve a wafer from a roof ledge. The seagull uses a smash-and-grab technique, landing… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
Ladybugs are cute and colorful insects in the Coccinellidae family. You may also see them called ladybeetles or ladybird beetles. There are at least 5,000 different species, and they are… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
When most of us think of sharks we picture ferocious creatures with huge teeth pursuing prey at great speeds. That, however, is not the complete picture. In this unique clip,… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
Leopards (Panthera pardus) are not social big cats in the same way as lions. They live a mainly solitary life as adults and do not spend a lot of time… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
When you watch this clip, it’s possible to spot the exact moment this lion realizes it has made a terrible mistake. It has got completely carried away while pursuing a… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
Honey has been connected with human civilizations for thousands of years. Fossils of honey bees were discovered 150 million years ago, but no one is exactly sure when humans discovered… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
This crazy footage proves that water buffalo have no idea how to conduct themselves at a pool party. And these guys weren’t even invited! It shows the herd wrecking an… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
Your Utah home could be under attack right now, and you don’t even realize it! Millions of silent but determined and destructive insects could be attacking the very structure of… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
Giraffes are unique, elegant, and graceful creatures but they are not as defenseless as you may think. In this extraordinary clip, you get to see exactly why lions avoid attacking… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
Raw food diets for dogs are increasingly popular and at least 15 percent of pet dogs are now fed some sort of raw meat. Yet, there is still no consensus… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
Lightning is one of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring of the natural elements. From the very beginning of recorded history (and probably long before that), it has fascinated humankind. It… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
It can be irritating when your golf game gets interrupted, but this deer has bigger problems to worry about! In this startling clip, some golfers can only stand and watch… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
The stunning Amur leopard is almost certainly the world’s rarest big cat. Their scientific name is Panthera pardus orientalis, making them a subspecies of leopard that, from 2017, has included… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
No dog owner wants their four-legged friend to get a chapped nose. Noses are so important to dogs, but they do spend a lot of time poking into things and… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
This jaguar was not going to let a patch of water get in the way of it securing a meal. The determined big cat makes a spectacular leap out of… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
Serval cats (Leptailurus serval) are African wild felines that are now mainly found in the reedbeds and grasslands of southern Africa. These are slender, agile, and stunningly beautiful cats with… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
Rabbits are hugely popular pets in the US with 1,534,000 households owning a bunny. They are fascinating little creatures who are descended from wild rabbits. Having first evolved in Asia… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to be chased through some woods by a bear – this is the video for you! It was captured on… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
You don’t expect to see people fishing in the desert, but there is one fish that can move across sand. Meet the armored catfish! This extraordinary footage is from the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
January, the first month of the year, arrives with renewed hope, fresh starts, and resolutions! It may feel like a long, bleak month in some climates, but in others, it… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
At the start of this clip, it looks like it is already all over for a stricken zebra. Its neck is firmly clamped in a lion’s jaws, and it seems… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
We’ve all dreamt about eating a delicious meal, but imagine if someone could actually see your dreams! With this octopus, they can. Even though she is asleep, this octopus is… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
This is a classic case of biting off more than you can chew. A herd of elephants is at a river taking a drink when one of them gets a… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
The leopard in this astonishing clip could not be more pleased with itself, and the hyena could not be more confused! It looks as if the hyena has carelessly left… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
Grizzly bears have a reputation as ferocious animals (that is not always deserved) but they make exceptionally dedicated and caring mothers. In this wholesome clip, we see a Mom grizzly… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
Meet the marine iguana – an animal that would give you a shock if you spotted it when scuba diving! These extraordinary reptiles have adapted to find food at sea… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
When you are a bald eagle, being able to grab and carry fish on the wing is a key skill. So, you may as well start young! In this amazing… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago
Walking in the forest can be a bit spooky, but when the whole forest floor rises you start to doubt your own eyes. This extraordinary clip was filmed during Storm… Read More
By Sharon Parry 4 months ago