Trey Fox
Author for A-Z Animals

Follow me on:

Trey Fox is a writer at A-Z Animals, primarily covering mammals, marine life, and geography. Trey has been writing professionally for 5 years and holds a Master’s Degree from Temple University, which he earned in 2021. A resident of New Jersey, Trey spends his free time watching Philadelphia sports, consuming animal documentaries, and covering independent music.

Watch This Brave Gazelle Mother Save Her Baby From a Hungry Eagle

As you noticed in the footage, fiercely protective instincts extend beyond the human race. This gazelle mother encountered a dire situation when an eagle swooped in, attempting to scoop up… Read More

By Trey Fox 3 months ago

A Group of Brave Squirrels and a Mongoose Went to War With a Cobra

This battle looked like a carefully orchestrated scene out of a movie. It took place in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Botswana, Southern Africa. A group of ground squirrels sought to drive… Read More

By Trey Fox 4 months ago

Watch a Dominant Male Lion Send These Pesky Hyenas Packing

An age-old rivalry documented in folklore and film was brought to life in this footage. The conflict was captured in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. The rumors are… Read More

By Trey Fox 4 months ago

Watch This Brilliant Crow Turn Two Vultures Against Each Other

Humans aren't the only instigators in the animal kingdom. The footage made this clear as day when a clever crow wanted access to a water dish occupied by a turkey… Read More

By Trey Fox 4 months ago

20 Countries Where Spanish Is the Official Language in 2024

Spanish is a global language with its origins rooted in the Castillian dialect. Originating on the Iberian Peninsula in Europe — a mountainous region home to Spain and Portugal —… Read More

By Trey Fox 4 months ago

Watch This Male Lion Bully a Young Leopard Out of His Breakfast

The animal kingdom can be ruthless, even for fierce predators like leopards (Panthera pardus). The elite hunter was ready to devour a tasty warthog meal, but a mighty male lion… Read More

By Trey Fox 4 months ago

Watch This Daring Lion’s Attempt to Bring Down a Towering Giraffe

Even the king of the jungle has his fair share of difficulties. He learned that climbing a ladder isn't always easy, especially when it's giraffe-sized. The scene begins with a… Read More

By Trey Fox 4 months ago

Watch These Hungry Crocs Snatch a Swimming Zebra

Key Points: Crocodiles roll to kill and dismember their kills. Crocodiles are social animals that often hunt in groups. The scene begins dramatically. Two zebras rush through the river, seeming… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

Watch This Large Pride of Lions Corner a Resilient Crocodile

Key Points: Lions are formidable hunters but are more successful when they hunt together in prides. A study found that the success rate of lions increased by 11-13% when hunting… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

5 Great Zoos Where You Can See Capybaras

There's just something about capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) that people cannot get enough of. Perhaps there's some familiarity with these mammals. They are closely related to Guinea pigs — a loveable… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

Watch This Agile Baboon Ward off a Group of Feisty Mongooses

Key Points: Mongooses are tiny yet tough and are known to kill venomous snakes like cobras. Baboons are powerful primates with dog-like muzzles and sharp canines. The scene might have… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

Watch This Impala’s Desperate Fight to Survive Against Wild Dogs

Despite its vital injuries from an African Wild dog, a male impala (ram) fought to the very end. One wild dog had it pinned to the ground, savagely tearing apart… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

Watch This Desperate Buck Outswim a Hungry Crocodile

Key Points: Waterbucks, like the lechwe, inhabit swamps and floodplains. Crocodiles have the most lethal bite force in the world. Crocodiles are exceptional ambush predators, especially underwater. This buck was… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

Watch This Buck Try to Escape 3 Deadly Predators at Once

Key Points: It isn't uncommon to see predators battle for the same kill. Some predators are opportunistic and will take the best available option. Eagles and jackals compete more often… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

Watch This Brilliant Leopard Escape a Dangerous Pride of Lions

Key Points: Lions can weigh up to 550 pounds, while leopards can grow to 198 pounds. Lions prefer large prey species, while leopards typically hunt medium-sized mammals. Leopards and lions… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

Watch This Sly Crocodile Silently Snatch a Cheetah Cub

Key Points: Crocodiles can move up to 25 miles per hour and have the most powerful bite force in the world. Crocodiles are an ancient species that share a heritage… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

8 Animals That Are Blind at Birth… And Gain Sight Later in Life

Not dissimilar to human civilizations, many species within the greater animal kingdom heavily depend on parental care. Many of these species are altricial, meaning they are born helpless or "immature."… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

Watch This Capybara Make a Costly Mistake Against a Jaguar

Key Points: Jaguars are swift and powerful hunters effective on land, sea, and in trees. Capybaras, while large, lack the natural defenses needed to ward off predators. The capybara comprises… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

Watch This Lion Instantly Regret Waking This Lioness up From Her Nap

Key Points: Lions are naturally playful with each other from an early age as cubs. Lions form close-knit social groups called prides. Lion cubs practice social behaviors on each other… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

Watch These Cunning Wild Dogs Outsmart a Hungry Lioness

Key Points: African wild dogs are ruthless pack hunters with an 80% success rate. Lions occasionally hunt African wild dogs, but usually when separated from their pack. African wild dogs… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

Watch This Stranded Lion Hang On for Dear Life to Avoid Hungry Hippos

Key Points: Hippos are highly territorial, especially around predators like lions. Lions will hunt hippos if they are desperate enough for food. On average, hippos kill 500 people per year.… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

Watch This Elephant Send a Lioness Packing With a Blast of Water

Key Points: Elephants are incredibly territorial, especially around apex predators like lions. As strong and brave as lions can be, they rarely attack a full-strength elephant. Elephants are vigilant and… Read More

By Trey Fox 5 months ago

Discover 5 Amazing Types of Fish with Wings

Flying fish (family: Exocoetidae) are one of nature's great marvels, captivating marine animal lovers for their spectacular feats above water. Flying fish inhabit the warm waters of the Atlantic, Pacific,… Read More

By Trey Fox 6 months ago

Watch This Leopard Immediately Regret Its Decision to Attack a Baboon Troop

Key Points: Leopards often stalk their prey, but they are also opportunistic hunters. Baboons are highly vigilant primates, especially when assembled in large groups known as troops. Male baboons can… Read More

By Trey Fox 6 months ago

10 Animals Born Mature and Mobile

The animal kingdom is full of incredible species, and many of them gain independence at an early age as a means of survival, requiring little parental care. In their unique… Read More

By Trey Fox 6 months ago

Watch This Brave Honey Badger Rescue Her Baby From a Hungry Leopard

Key Points This article covers up-close footage of a honey badger rescuing her baby from an aggressive leopard. Apex predators like leopards pose serious harm to smaller animals like honey… Read More

By Trey Fox 6 months ago

Minnesota’s Largest Landowner Controls a Ridiculous 5.6 Million Acres

Minnesota is a vast midwestern state, ranking 12th overall in the U.S. by land area. It is the 22nd most populous U.S. state, with more than 5.7 million residents. Minnesota… Read More

By Trey Fox 6 months ago

How Are Ant Hills Made? Plus 8 Other Facts About These Amazing Insects

Ants (family Formicidae) are one of nature's most intelligent and formidable insects, found globally, except for polar regions like Antarctica. They are members of the third-largest (115,000 species) insect order… Read More

By Trey Fox 6 months ago

The Largest City in Mississippi Now and in 30 Years

Mississippi is a Southern U.S. state that is bordered on the south by Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico, east by Alabama, and north by Tennessee. It is the 32nd… Read More

By Trey Fox 6 months ago

Discover How Long Lions Can Go Without Eating, Plus 3 Other Amazing Facts About Their Diet

Natives of Africa, lions (Panthera leo) are some of the most notable members of the animal kingdom. A top apex predator and the second-largest big cat species in the world,… Read More

By Trey Fox 6 months ago

Do Lobsters Mate for Life? 5 Amazing Facts About These Amazing Creatures

Members of the vast and diverse crustacean family, lobsters are amazing creatures that have roamed the seas for over 480 million years. Lobsters are invertebrates, which means they don't develop… Read More

By Trey Fox 6 months ago

Male vs. Female Lions: 5 Key Differences

Lions, scientifically known as Panthera leo, are the second largest member of the big cat species. This species includes lions, tigers, jaguars, and leopards. Known for their size, strength, and… Read More

By Trey Fox 7 months ago

Trey Fox Author for A-Z Animals

Watch This Brave Gazelle Mother Save Her Baby From a Hungry Eagle

A Group of Brave Squirrels and a Mongoose Went to War With a Cobra

Watch a Dominant Male Lion Send These Pesky Hyenas Packing

Watch This Brilliant Crow Turn Two Vultures Against Each Other

20 Countries Where Spanish Is the Official Language in 2024

Watch This Male Lion Bully a Young Leopard Out of His Breakfast

Watch This Daring Lion’s Attempt to Bring Down a Towering Giraffe

Watch These Hungry Crocs Snatch a Swimming Zebra

Watch This Large Pride of Lions Corner a Resilient Crocodile

5 Great Zoos Where You Can See Capybaras

Watch This Agile Baboon Ward off a Group of Feisty Mongooses

Watch This Impala’s Desperate Fight to Survive Against Wild Dogs

Watch This Desperate Buck Outswim a Hungry Crocodile

Watch This Buck Try to Escape 3 Deadly Predators at Once

Watch This Brilliant Leopard Escape a Dangerous Pride of Lions

Watch This Sly Crocodile Silently Snatch a Cheetah Cub

8 Animals That Are Blind at Birth… And Gain Sight Later in Life

Watch This Capybara Make a Costly Mistake Against a Jaguar

Watch This Lion Instantly Regret Waking This Lioness up From Her Nap

Watch These Cunning Wild Dogs Outsmart a Hungry Lioness

Watch This Stranded Lion Hang On for Dear Life to Avoid Hungry Hippos

Watch This Elephant Send a Lioness Packing With a Blast of Water

Discover 5 Amazing Types of Fish with Wings

Watch This Leopard Immediately Regret Its Decision to Attack a Baboon Troop

10 Animals Born Mature and Mobile

Watch This Brave Honey Badger Rescue Her Baby From a Hungry Leopard

Minnesota’s Largest Landowner Controls a Ridiculous 5.6 Million Acres

How Are Ant Hills Made? Plus 8 Other Facts About These Amazing Insects

The Largest City in Mississippi Now and in 30 Years

Discover How Long Lions Can Go Without Eating, Plus 3 Other Amazing Facts About Their Diet

Do Lobsters Mate for Life? 5 Amazing Facts About These Amazing Creatures

Male vs. Female Lions: 5 Key Differences

Trey Fox
Author for A-Z Animals