Everything's bigger and sometimes even stranger in the great Lone Star State. A few of the laws in Texas are some of the most bizarre in the country. However, as… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 7 months ago
Tabitha Boothe
Tabitha Boothe is a writer at A-Z Animals where her primary focus is on penguins, forests, and castles. Tabitha has been writing and researching animals and nature for the past three years.
A resident of Texas, Tabitha enjoys reading, playing board games, and caring for her dogs Buttercup and Leia.
What does it mean if a creature is bioluminescent? Bioluminescence is light produced by an organism using a chemical reaction. On land, living organisms that light up are few and… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 7 months ago
Across the 50 states comprising America, Arizona is the cheapest state to buy land in. The median price per acre is around $4,100. The next closest state is New Mexico,… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 7 months ago
Warming months throughout the year, mixed with differing weather, will make some days unbearable. Understanding that there are different types of heat will come in handy during these warmer months.… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 8 months ago
Survivor premiered on May 31, 2000, and for the past 23 years, fans have fallen in love with the show. Many people watch for the competition, some for the drama,… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 8 months ago
When you think of an animal that purrs, the very first thing that comes to mind is a cat. It's sometimes hard to comprehend that animals other than felines also… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 8 months ago
English is a confusing language. Ask anyone trying to learn it. Sometimes, it's confusing for people who are native English speakers. There are so many times when things can easily… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 8 months ago
What Arizona lacks in other natural disasters like earthquakes or tornados, it makes up for, sadly, with fires. With the Grand Canyon State being one of the hottest and driest… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 8 months ago
A service animal is an animal that is trained to perform life tasks for someone who has a physical difficulty. This person must have a disability that majorly affects and… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 8 months ago
National parks are sites to behold and are protected for everyone to enjoy. However, visiting one can get rather expensive. Some parks have an entrance fee per vehicle or even… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 8 months ago
Texans are proud of their state, and rightfully so. According to them, everything's bigger and better in Texas. The pride everyone has in their state is second to none. Whether… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 9 months ago
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh and the telling of Jesus' birth go together and have both symbolism and natural meanings behind them. What is so unique about each of those gifts… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 9 months ago
A cowboy has always been a symbol of the American West culture. Dating back nearly two centuries, the traditional cowboy arose in the 19th century. It originated from the vaquero… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 9 months ago
The Pecos River is one of the longest rivers in the United States. At 926 miles long, this river starts in north-central New Mexico and travels through Texas. When the… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 9 months ago
Many people think that Christmas is a celebration that happens worldwide. Granted, most places across the globe celebrate this holiday in one way, shape, or form. However, not everyone celebrates… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 9 months ago
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that is most definitely true when it comes to its size. Texas is the second largest state in the U.S., coming in second to… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 9 months ago
It's that time of year again. The Christmas season is upon us, and the countdown has begun. People gear up for the holidays in many ways, and it's different for… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 9 months ago
No matter what part of the world you live in, food is a big part of any culture. The holidays are no different. In fact, holiday traditions and food are… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 10 months ago
Christmas trains, or Yuletide rail excursions, have been picking up steam in the last decade. More and more families are choosing to spend this experience with one another as one… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 10 months ago
The sun always rises in the east and sets in the west. It doesn't matter where you are because America has some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world.… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 10 months ago
When people think of Arizona, a snowy white winter is not the first thing that comes to mind. Hot deserts, canyons, and cacti are typically closer to the top. Well,… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 10 months ago
Many rodeos claim to be the world's oldest rodeo. However, only one of them has been given the official title. That honor belongs to Prescott Frontier Days in Prescott, Arizona.… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 10 months ago
Arizona is home to many beautiful and breathtaking slot canyons throughout the state. A slot canyon is a long, narrow channel or drainageway with sheer rock walls that are typically eroded into… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 10 months ago
There are currently around 8 billion people in the world. By the time we hit 2030, that number is projected to go up to about 8.5 billion. Where do all… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 10 months ago
What is a Haboob? Where do you find them, and what can you do to stay safe during one? Well, a Haboob is an intense sand-and-dust storm carried by winds… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 10 months ago
What exactly is a petrified forest? Well, it is a collection of fossilized trees that have been converted into stone. This extremely slow process is called mineralization. Petrified forests can… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 10 months ago
Spiders have always been considered one of the creepiest creatures on the planet. Many people fear them without really knowing anything about them. No matter where you live, you will… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 11 months ago
Forests play a vital role in people's lives that no one ever thinks about. This particular biome spans over one-third of the earth's land surface. Forests provide many of the… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 11 months ago
Why can't penguins fly? They have wings like a bird and feathers like a bird. They are even categorized into the bird family, yet they are unable to fly. Penguins… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 11 months ago
Penguins have always been a favorite animal to so many people. From their tuxedo-looking attire to the way they waddle around when they walk, penguins have plenty of reasons why… Read More
By Tabitha Boothe 11 months ago
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