Taiwo Victor
Author for A-Z Animals

Throughout history, locusts have been both hated and feared. These insects, related to grasshoppers, produce massive swarms that move over regions, consuming crops and causing significant agricultural damage. Locust plagues… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Plants have developed a plethora of ingenious defense mechanisms, the most primitive—and effective—of which are thorns, prickles, and spines to protect themselves from predators and birds. Spiky plants can be… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Though typically far from snow-peaked, Texas does have mountains! When people think of mountains, they typically picture the imposing Rockies in Colorado or perhaps the Appalachian Mountains in the east.… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Key Points Texas is the second largest state in the USA and it is well known for being one of the most drought-hit states as well. There are many artificial… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

The likelihood of an endangered species going extinct in the wild is extremely high. Critically endangered species are those that are at risk of going extinct or already have gone… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Texas has a total area of nearly 261,000 square miles and is the second-largest state in the United States. Prairies, coastal regions, deserts, and forests can all be found in… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

In the eyes of humans, leeches are undesirable, and we regard them as bloodsucking parasites and even use the word "leech" as a derogatory term. In the past, leeches were… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

The very idea of a hummingbird even existing is nearly unfathomable. A bird no larger than a huge beetle, with feathers that shimmer and sparkle in the sunlight, flies above… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Keeping pets is popular as we enjoy having animals around to play and connect with. There is no need to wonder why many are interested in the list of pets… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Although this species of fox is among the most prevalent in North America, it may not be as well-known as its red-colored cousin. Due to the gray fox’s nocturnal habits… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Texas is a massive state, making it home to a wide variety of wildlife. It's hardly surprising that so many kinds of lizards thrive in this great land, given the… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

One of the most amazing things about woodpeckers is that practically everywhere you go, people can identify their sound. There are over 180 species of these wood-boring birds found almost… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Texas is one of the largest states in the United States in terms of population and area. With more than 260,000 square miles of topography ranging from mountainous forests to… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

When we think about poisonous frogs, the first ones to surely come up are the varied species of the colorful poison dart frog. These highly poisonous and fatal frogs are… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Key Points: A climate like that of Texas which has both cold winters and warm summers can sustain a number of different types of fruit trees. Although not a fruit… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Frogs are amphibians with webbed toes, large, protruding eyes, moist skin, and a somewhat bent body. They are equipped with long legs and soft, wet skin, distinguishing them from toads.… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Texas is located on the major migration flyway and 268,597 square miles of different ecosystems, including coastal islands and estuaries, deserts, plains, prairies, plateaus, subtropical zones, and more. Texas is… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Even the coldest heart will warm up when watching penguins gather together for warmth or waddle across slick ice. They are clumsy and goofy on land but become astonishingly graceful… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Around the world, there are more than 200 identified species of owls. They have various special characteristics that help them hunt prey at night, including highly developed binocular vision and… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Ever since the disappearance of dinosaurs 65 million years ago, reptiles have had it pretty easy to extinction as they are not nearly as susceptible to environmental changes as birds,… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Texas, the second-largest state in the United States, has rivers, lakes, lowlands, and mountains. Although Texas is generally fairly hot and humid, especially in the summer, it also boasts a… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

One of the few U.S. states with four different seasons is Texas. The state experiences long, hot, humid summers that can get quite hot in its semi-arid regions and mild… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

It's a popular adage in life that people only understand the true worth of something when it's gone. In a scientific sense, it is easier to understand the true benefit… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Since prehistoric times, more than half of the animals that previously coexisted with humans have vanished from the earth. Like dinosaurs, amphibians are currently seriously threatened by extinction. The frog… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Around the world, a million wildlife species are experiencing a sharp fall in population and are on the brink of extinction. Rhinos are one of these wildlife species, and they've… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

Summers are best spent on beaches and pools, where you can feel the summer heat and stay refreshed simultaneously. But even after the summer and the seasons have started to… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago

The ocean seems to be seen as an endless resource by humanity. Due to its immense vastness, depth, and uncharted regions, many people think it's impervious to overexploitation. But in… Read More

By Taiwo Victor 3 years ago