Sloths are known for their perma-smiles and their incredibly slow movements. These furry creatures spend the majority of their lives hanging out in the trees, enjoying their leisurely lifestyles. Amazingly,… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
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Angie Menjivar is a writer at A-Z-Animals primarily covering pets, wildlife, and the human spirit.
She has 14 years of experience, holds a Bachelor's degree in psychology, and continues her studies into human behavior, working as a copywriter in the mental health space.
She resides in North Carolina, where she's fallen in love with thunderstorms and uses them as an excuse to get extra cuddles from her three cats.
The wolf spider is not aggressive but if bothered, it will bite and it will result in pain, swelling, and inflammation of the area. Just like New Yorkers, some spiders… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Lions aren’t picky about their food sources. Typically, if they can capture it and kill it, they’ll eat it. The lioness has her sights set on the duck… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Although fascinating and vital to the environment, spiders give many humans heebie-jeebies. These creepy crawlies have entire lives of their own, sometimes actively hunting and sometimes spinning webs to catch… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Red pandas are small mammals (barely bigger than a house cat) with bear-like appearances. Their fur is thick and reddish-brown. They have distinctive white markings on either side of their… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
New York State is a popular tourist destination. The main attraction is definitely New York City, where it's buzzing with activity around the clock. No wonder it's referred to as… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points The video below starts with a gorgeous view of clear, serene blue waters. Beneath the surface is a massive hammerhead shark. The dog manages to land right on… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Adult lions are known as the kings of the jungle — these apex predators are feared by most, their roars alone sending a chill down spines. Most animals would know… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points New York City may be a far cry from the bayou, but that doesn't mean an ancient, adaptable creature like an alligator can't find its way there! They… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Black bears have an acute sense of smell and are able to track a scent from over a mile away. They also have excellent hearing, which makes up for their… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Massive holes in the ground that appear overnight, swallowing everything in their midst sound like something straight out of a horror movie. But nature is wild! And this is a… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
You probably wouldn’t think to put the words “friendly” and “wild alligator” in the same sentence but as you’ll see in the video at the bottom of the page, somehow… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points The man has made it up onto the lowest branch and is holding on to it with two hands as he tries to make his way up higher.… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Montana has fleeting but beautiful summers that bring warmth to the state along with the risk of wildfires. Montanans are used to the barely-there warm weather and know how to… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
In Minnesota, residents and visitors can plan a trip around four distinct seasons. For some humidity and warmth, summer is a great season to visit. For birders, the spring migration… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points In spite of their large sizes lions are just as agile as other members of their large feline family. They are capable of leaping to a height of… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points This video illustrates how not to walk a dog in a crocodile or alligator-infested area and the results are nightmarish. Crocodiles are attracted to dogs - so it… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Wild boars are unpredictable and have often shown aggression toward humans. The man is using his hands behind him to steady himself as he fights the boar off,… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: Great white sharks are at the top of the food chain and are regarded with fear by marine animals as well as humans. The activity of jumping off… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
In North Carolina, you can travel to the coast, head over to mountainous regions, or enjoy the central environment in bustling cities and quaint towns. But do you know about… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Washington State offers residents and visitors stunning mountain ranges, lakes, and beaches. Half of the entire state is made up of forest lands, which has earned it the top spot… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points In the video below, you watch Grazer, a mother bear, teach a 2.5-year-old young bear an important lesson. This video demonstrates the risks these bears experience to ensure… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Komodo dragons have a diverse diet, and in their early years (below five years old), they may choose to eat insects, birds, and lizards. In the video, a… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: A herd of wildebeests has stopped at a watering hole to hydrate. Several are at the edge of the water drinking up while others wait in the brush.… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
The Missouri River Breaks and cliffs in the western part of Montana are a hunter’s dream. Sometimes, it’s a waiting game; other times, it costs a pretty penny to hunt… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Though other spiders have similar markings, the brown recluse can be identified by their eyes. They have only six eyes that cluster in pairs. Louisiana is a unique blend of… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Virginia is home to the Blue Ridge Parkway. This gorgeous road takes travelers on a culturally diverse ride from the Central-Southern Appalachian all the way to the neighboring state, North… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Georgia is where peaches are plentiful and where southern hospitality reigns. It’s also a great state for fishing, with plenty of locations throughout the state for anglers to enjoy. Largemouth… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Cherry blossoms bloom fleetingly in spring, symbolizing the ephemeral nature of life. However, they’re also a symbol of renewal, symbolizing the season of spring, when nature reawakens following winter months.… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Green anacondas and yellow anacondas are some of the largest species of snakes in Brazil. The green anaconda can grow up to 16 feet long, while the yellow… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Colorado is a nature lover’s dream with plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy, including forests, canyons, and mountains. Along with so many great places to visit for hiking, skiing, fishing,… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: This article covers a video of a diver swimming with a great white shark. The diver records while predators eat the glob of whale meat. There are a… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points St. Lucia is the location of the biggest tidal wetlands in Africa and it’s where the scene takes place. The water is shallow and there is a mix… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Eagles are the largest birds found on the planet and you may not be able to appreciate their size until you see another animal in comparison. The video below gives… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Missouri is rich with miles of streams and other bodies of water where anglers can find a variety of catfish. Blue catfish inhabit the eastern and central parts of the… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Spiders typically elicit strong responses in humans, with many of us running the opposite direction when a spider is spotted. Mention of these arachnids often brings to mind scary-looking images… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Jaguars and lions are both predatory felines, but they are quite different. For example, jaguars are solitary and lions live in prides. When big cats are confined, their… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: Due to their poor eyesight and colorblindness, wildebeests depend on their other senses to detect threats and navigate their surroundings. The footage portrays a solitary wildebeest walking through… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
In California, there are several geological hazards. Seismic hazards come to mind when you think of California, considering the San Andreas fault that runs across the state. However, California is… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: While lionesses lead the hunt for prey in prides, male lions do hunt alone. They use the element of surprise to catch prey and typically endure fewer injuries… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points If you ever encounter an Asian black bear, the idea is to stay quiet, avoid turning your back, and keep your eyes steady on it. This video was… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Montana is where the cattle are bountiful, and people are scarce. Along with cattle, this state is also home to many wildlife, including bison, elk, golden eagles, and grizzlies. It’s… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Buffalos travel in herds with calves protected at the center and the most powerful members, the males at the perimeter. They also take advantage of lions' aversion to… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Jaguars aren’t just stealthy predators on land, they’re equally as dangerous in the water. These apex predators are powerful, even stalking and ambushing other apex predators. Watch the incredible hunting… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Minnesota is where well over 10,000 lakes create incredible opportunities for outdoor lifestyles. Fishing is popular with so many water sources, as is canoeing, backpacking, and hiking. Ice hockey is… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Some nature videos can be brutal, leaving your gasping mouth agape. Others fill you with a sense of serene awe, easing tension and inviting peace. This is the latter. You… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Home to Hollywood, the Golden Gate Bridge, and nearly 900 miles of beaches, California is a popular destination for travelers from all over the globe. Californians generally experience clear, sunny… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points This article covers a video of a snake slithering into a home and a man quickly reacts! The snake species in the video is a Western Patch-nosed snake.… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points: This article covers a short video of a group of elephants drinking on the shoreline of a muddy body of water. You soon hear a woman gasp and… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
Key Points Their bulk notwithstanding, alligators are capable of achieving short bursts of speed and outsprinting a human. They are also pretty powerful and giving them a wide berth -… Read More
By Angie Menjivar 1 year ago
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