The Top 10 Illegal Pets to Own In the United States
If you live in the United States and think that you would love to own an exotic pet, check your state’s laws before buying the pet. Many states have illegal pet laws that you must obey. Even some animals that are commonly raised as pets in other areas of the world may be illegal animals […] Read More
The Animals of Minecraft — And Their Real-Life Counterparts
Minecraft has grown into a massive phenomenon for the public, evolving significantly in the last decade. You may come across mobs, which are animals and monsters that move around independently. Getting them to follow you is a rather easy task, enticing them with food. Do you know the real species that the animals of Minecraft […] Read More
The 10 Smartest Animals in the World
Human beings have the tendency to feel overly secure in our position at the top of the food chain. We take for granted the fact that we are the most intelligent animals on the planet without ever actually considering what it is that sets us apart. Is it object permanence, the ability to plan, tool […] Read More
The World’s Top 10 Animals That Mate for Life
What animals mate for life? There are many creatures in the animal kingdom that have different mating partners throughout their lives. There are also monogamous animals. These mating pairs stay together throughout their lives. This list of animals that mate for life contains birds, mammals, and reptiles. #10 Animals That Mate for Life: Macaroni Penguin […] Read More
The World’s Top 9 Famous Conservationists
Can you name nine famous conservationists? Don’t worry! The AZ Animal team is here to help you out. Let the countdown begin! #9 Famous Conservationists: Li Quan London-dwelling, Beijing-born Li Quan is a well-known conservationist who developed the process of rewilding. Quan believes animals thrive when left alone in ideal habitats. To that end, she […] Read More
The 10 Best Dog Names in the World
Are you curious about the 10 best dog names? The popular names for dogs change over time. The criteria for choosing the “best” dog names depend on a persons’ point of view. There is no way we can choose only ten. There are millions of dogs and we love every one of them. Some of […] Read More
Top 8 Animals Elected to Office in the United States
While you may think that the donkey and the elephant are just logos used by Republican and Democratic officeholders, there have been animals elected to office in the United States. Have dogs been elected to serve the people in their community? Maybe voters chose a cat instead. Is it possible that a goat was elected? […] Read More
The 10 Biggest Fish in the World
You may be wondering what the largest fish in the world is and where you can find it. We have considered all the types of fish falling into the Chondrichthyes and the Osteichthyes groups alive on earth. That’s over 28,000 species. We have not looked at extinct fish, such as the Placodermi group, where the […] Read More
Water Moccasins vs. Cottonmouth Snakes
Contrary to popular belief, water moccasins and cottonmouth snakes are not different types of snakes. It’s often thought that water moccasins are harmless, non-venomous creatures, and cottonmouths are more dangerous and venomous. In reality, both terms refer to the same species, Agkistrodon piscivorus, which is the only venomous water snake in North America. Read on […] Read More
The World’s 10 Most Venomous Mammals
When most people think of venomous animals, the first things that come to mind are snakes, spiders, and insects. Admittedly, those are the most prevalent venom carrying animals, but they are not by any means the only ones. Did you know that there are a number of venomous mammals as well? Venom and poison are […] Read More
