Alan
Author for A-Z Animals

Alan is a freelance writer and an avid traveler. He specializes in travel content. When he visits home he enjoys spending time with his family Rottie, Opie.

12 Working Animals That You Can Ride

Many domesticated or tamed animals perform other tasks that make them more valuable than their meat, eggs, skin, and fiber. While some animals are originally domestic and adapted to work or be… Read More

By Alan 24 hours ago

5 Animals That Can Shapeshift To Trick Prey And Predators

Animals come in various sizes and shapes, but only a handful can alter their shapes. However, Ecuadorian researchers just found a new frog species capable of changing its skin texture… Read More

By Alan 1 day ago

The 10 Oldest Women to Ever Live

If you research “longest living humans,” you’ll discover impressive people who lived for over 120 years. Today, the global life expectancy is about 72, and making it past that mark… Read More

By Alan 1 day ago

Discover the 5 Oldest Civilizations in the World

Much of today’s technology originated from civilizations that existed thousands of years ago. Countless civilizations have emerged, dominated the world, and disappeared, leaving a mark on history. While some of these… Read More

By Alan 3 days ago

The 10 Oldest Languages in the World

It is difficult to pinpoint the precise number of languages today, but anthropologists put it at approximately 7000. Only about 200 of these languages are spoken by more than one… Read More

By Alan 4 days ago

Discover 12 Dangerous Animals That Are Considered “Man-Eaters”

Man-eaters are animals with the behavior of preying on humans. It doesn't include incidentally eating a human that it killed in self-defense, desperate hunger, a single attack, or scavenging corpses.… Read More

By Alan 4 days ago

17 Resilient Animals That Adapt To Their Environment

The ever-changing environment makes adaptation particularly crucial to a species’ survival. Failure to adapt almost certainly means death and extinction. These changes happen at a genetic level and are passed… Read More

By Alan 5 days ago

How Do Sled Dogs Survive Such Intense Cold and Winter Storms?

What's your favorite thing about sled dogs? Their distinctive physical beauty, top-tier marathon skills, or extreme endurance? Sled dogs also have a rich history chronicling their contributions to human survival,… Read More

By Alan 6 days ago

Where to Find Grizzly Bears at Glacier National Park

The Glacier National Park in Montana is spectacular for many good reasons. A visit to the famed Crown of the Continent will help you understand the well-deserved hype it gets.… Read More

By Alan 6 days ago

What Are the 10 Oldest Cities in the World?

A crucial part of what gives a city a sense of community and character is its history. As the adage goes, "Old is gold," and so are the old towns.… Read More

By Alan 7 days ago

The Oldest Men to Ever Live

Many people dream of reaching a ripe old age while maintaining their health, so as to enjoy the world around them without limitation. Superlatives such as oldest and longest are… Read More

By Alan 7 days ago

The Flag of Cote d’Ivoire: History, Meaning, and Symbolism

We often take for granted the meaning and significance of global flags. How does the design, history, and symbolism intertwine to create the final result? Like every other country, Cote… Read More

By Alan 1 week ago

The Flag of Djibouti: History, Meaning, and Symbolism

Like flags of most African nations, that of Djibouti dates back to the decolonization period, particularly the years that followed the Second World War. As a result, Djibouti's modern flag… Read More

By Alan 2 weeks ago

Watch a Daredevil Take His Kayak Straight Down a Stunning 100-Foot Waterfall

Kayaking is a fun and exhilarating sport you can enjoy all year round. Whether you want to go for a leisurely paddle on a calm lake or challenge yourself with… Read More

By Alan 2 weeks ago

The Flag of Ghana: History, Meaning, and Symbolism

Ghana’s flag comprises red, green, and yellow Pan-African colors and a five-pointed black star at its center. The flag represents Ghana’s sovereignty and its people’s resilience. The Adomi Bridge in… Read More

By Alan 2 weeks ago

The Flag of Egypt: History, Meaning, and Symbolism

Like many other national symbols worldwide, the Egyptian flag is highly respected and carries many meanings. It is hoisted on many buildings where official government business occurs. In addition, the… Read More

By Alan 2 weeks ago

The Flag of Libya: History,Meaning, and Symbolism

Like all Arab nations, Libya's flag proudly displays pan-Arab colors. The first three colors—red, black, and green—are in the form of horizontal stripes, although their heights vary. A black five-pointed… Read More

By Alan 2 weeks ago

This Elephant Tried to Intimidate a Wildebeest, but Just Ended Up Giving Them a Bath

The elephant is the largest land animal on Earth. But does its size give it an advantage over other animals? Regarding aggression, elephants are not usually the first to come… Read More

By Alan 2 weeks ago

Watch a Brave Mama Cat Protect Her Kittens From a Python

Cats are naturally protective of their kittens. The mother cat will stay close to her kitten and hiss or spit at anyone or anything that comes near. She may also… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

Watch a “Jesus Moose” Run on the Water Effortlessly

Bizarre things happen in nature now and then, even though we never witness all of these occurrences. But if you take time to explore, you might just come across something… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

Watch a ‘Pirate Grizzly’ Casually Steal Otis’s Lunch at Brooks Falls

Bears are fascinating animals. They are large and powerful, yet also gentle and timid. Humans have been fascinated by bears for centuries, and there is still much we don't know… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

This Playful Otter Wants to Be Friends With a Kayaker So Badly

Sea otters are a species of the weasel family (Mustelidae). They are classified in the subfamily Lutrinae, which also includes weasels, polecats, ferrets, and minks. Sea otters are one of… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

Two Deer Cheat Death and Walk Right Next to an Adult Leopard for a Drink

Over 60 species of deer exist across the globe. They live in all parts of the world apart from Antarctica. However, only one species, the Barbarybred deer, lives in Africa.… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

See “King Croc” Up-Close at the Dubai Mall

Crocodiles are among the deadliest wild animals on the planet. They are opportunist hunters who kill approximately 1,000 people worldwide every year. Giant crocs can slam their jaws shut at… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

Watch an Angry Elephant Charge Safari Guides, Who Are Way Too Calm About the Whole Thing

Elephants kill approximately 500 people every year. With these statistics in mind, imagine not one but two elephants charging at you while trumpeting loudly. Imagine you are in an open… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

See a Baby Fawn Try to Make Friends With a Grown Man

During the summer, baby fawns are born in tall grasses and forests. When they are about six weeks old, the mother leaves them alone for several hours. During this time,… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

This 18 Month-Old Rescue Puppy Rings the Family Doorbell After Running Away

One in three pets is likely to get lost at least once in their lifetime. In addition, up to 10 million cats and dogs are stolen or lost yearly. Up… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

This Leopard Is Alarmingly Calm Walking Up to a Giraffe

Looking at a leopard confidently walking towards a giraffe reminds one of the classic Goliath versus David story, given the size difference between the two. This time, the giraffe knew… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

See an Adult Rhino Barrel Down Main Street With Zero Cares Given

Rhinos are among the "Big Five" species famous in African wildlife conservations and national parks. Its population, which comprises five different species, is spread across the world. The white and… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

Watch a Snow Leopard Use Up Three Lives In Harrowing Cliff Fall

“A cat has nine lives,” goes a famous English saying describing the feline’s ability to cheat death several times. Indeed, cats can maneuver themselves out of dangerous and challenging situations… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

Jaguar and Crocodile Simply Can’t Decide Who Is Hunting Who

Nature never ceases to amaze. One moment a crocodile captures drowns, and swallows a jaguar whole. The next moment a jaguar sinks its canine teeth behind a croc and strangles… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

This Baby Cub Practices Their Pounce on Mama, and Totally Nails It

It is always a proud moment when a teacher watches their student become a master. For mama lion, this moment arrived out of the blue and scared the daylights out… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

Watch a Sea Dog Hitch a Ride With a Kayaker and Refuse to Leave

Wild sea dogs are not naturally friendly toward humans. Human encroachment into their habitat disrupts how they sleep, breed, and eat. Consequently, sea dogs naturally stay away from humans while… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

A Florida Fisherman Catches Incredible Shark vs Shark Footage Up-Close

It is one thing to read about a bull shark’s bizarre eating habits and an entirely different experience to witness a shark tearing its victim into pieces. A Florida fisherman… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

The Camera Catches the Family Dog Simply Loving Life in Their Pool

Have you ever wondered what your family dog does when you are not watching? Perhaps, your answer is: sleeping, eating, or destroying some stuff. How about having some fun and… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

Fisherman Goes Magnet Fishing by a Military Base and Finds All Sorts of Nonsense

Magnet fishing is a hobby that has been around for centuries, initially used as a mechanism to clean rivers. However, in the era of social media, it has increasingly gained… Read More

By Alan 3 weeks ago

Discover the Fastest Animals in Minnesota

Are you surprised that the Land of 10,000 Lakes also has diverse wildlife? Well, don't be. The North Star state has a humid continental climate and four ecological zones. Summers… Read More

By Alan 1 month ago

While Lake Mead Faces a Drought, the Great Lakes Water Levels Are The Highest They’ve Ever Been

Did you hear about the Lake Mead drought? Did you also think that it would eventually lead to a water crisis? What about the talk of the increased water level… Read More

By Alan 1 month ago

With Lake Mead Drying Up, Quicksand Shores Begin to Claim Trucks

You must have heard about the chaos going on at Lake Mead. It is genuinely devastating but even more frustrating that the country cannot do much about it. The damage… Read More

By Alan 1 month ago

Watch This Yellow Frog Hang On for Dear Life and Drag a Snake up a Fence

Nature can be chaotic. You never really know when you will witness a scene such as a snake wanting to make a meal from a frog. Frogs are natural magnets… Read More

By Alan 1 month ago

Discover the Fastest Animals in Oklahoma

Away from the Native American heritage, country music, oil and gas, college sports, and fried okra dish, Oklahoma is a biodiversity hotspot. Oklahoma has the most ecoregions per mile in… Read More

By Alan 1 month ago

This Monitor Lizard Doesn’t Even Care That a Huge Cobra Is Eating Their Neck

Lizards are reptiles that spend their entire lifetime on land. They have long bodies, short legs, and flat, balanced tails. Most lizards have scales with pores for breathing through the… Read More

By Alan 1 month ago

A Clash of Two Lion Prides Ends When This Monster Shows Up

Male lions are engineered to defend their pride and territories from invaders. Lionesses rarely move from their territories. All the lionesses in a territory are related. Territorial rights among females… Read More

By Alan 1 month ago

This Guy Unboxes a Two-Headed Snake Like Most Unbox iPhones

Two-headed snakes are a rare phenomenon, but they do exist. The video shows a man unboxing a beautiful two-headed snake like he would unbox a birthday present. Many people can't… Read More

By Alan 1 month ago

This Lion Pride Teams Up for a Lightning-Fast Crocodile Attack

Fierce predators usually adhere to mutual respect since each can harm or even kill the other. Still, crocs and lions share some habitats, and a clash once in a while… Read More

By Alan 1 month ago

Watch a Male Lion Take Down a Buffalo Single-Handedly

A male lion is the King of the Beasts. He is a soldier and protector known for protecting his young and the lioness. A male lion will do whatever it… Read More

By Alan 1 month ago

Discover the Fastest Animals in North Dakota

If the state is North Dakota, you already know wildlife is involved. More than any other state in the US, North Dakota has 63 wildlife refuges, making it the dream… Read More

By Alan 1 month ago

This Worst Warthog Ever Just Freezes as Two Lions Charge

A warthog is a medium-sized wild member of the pig family. It has a stocky body covered with coarse hair and two pairs of tusks. Warthogs are found in sub-Saharan… Read More

By Alan 1 month ago

Mischievous Fox Can’t Figure Out What This Goofy Wolverine Is Doing

The fox is a small to medium-sized canid (a member of the dog family). Its body shape is similar to that of other members of its family, with a long… Read More

By Alan 1 month ago

Klipspringers Foil Wild Dogs by Hanging Out on an Impossibly Steep Rock

The klipspringer is a small African antelope that lives in rocky terrain. Its name means "high-leaping" in Afrikaans. The klipspringer is mainly found in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Angola, and… Read More

By Alan 1 month ago