Cammi Morgan
Author for A-Z Animals

Across the animal kingdom, species exist that have evolved the ability to soar through the air without achieving true self-powered flight. These animals glide. Most of these critters are arboreal,… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 2 months ago

1. Animals That Store Their Food: SquirrelsDepending on the species, squirrels may practice larder hoarding, scatter caching, or a mixture of these food storing strategies. Over 200 species of squirrels… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 2 months ago

The North Sea is part of the North-East Atlantic Ocean. It is located off the UK's eastern coast, north of the Netherlands, and to the southwest of Norway. This sea… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 2 months ago

If you're familiar with equine laminitis, you may have also heard the condition referred to as founder. Some equine professionals, veterinarians, and caretakers may use the term "founder" to broadly… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 2 months ago

Laminitis is a common, yet typically quite painful, and often reoccurring health issue affecting the hooves of equines. For horse caretakers, it's crucial to learn the pathology of this condition.… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 2 months ago

In horses, colic is an umbrella term used to describe the symptoms of abdominal pain caused by a range of gastrointestinal conditions. These conditions can range from mild to life-threatening… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 3 months ago

Sleep is an extremely complex, dynamic process, and yet to be well understood even after decades of intensive research. Some animals seem to thrive on 2 hours of sleep per… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 3 months ago

Considering adopting a pet pig? With the right planning, research, and setup, you may find a breed suitable for your environment. Before committing to adopting a pig, however, it's crucial… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 3 months ago

Plankton are tiny or microscopic organisms in marine environments that drift with the currents. Phytoplankton are tiny photosynthetic organisms, such as green algae, while zooplankton are tiny animals, such as… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 3 months ago

Flowering plants that lack vascular tissues in the phylum Bryophyta and moss inhabit every continent on Earth and represent about 12,000 species. They grow in a rich diversity of environments,… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 3 months ago

While some are solitary, the majority of coral species are colonial organisms comprised of hundreds to thousands of tiny, individual, soft-bodied animals called polyps. Reef-building polyps contain microscopic, photosynthetic algae… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 3 months ago

For thousands of years, human cultures worldwide have been dabbling in the art of fermenting foods and drinks. But we're not the only ones to indulge in the fruits of… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

To humans, eating the bark of trees likely seems quite unpalatable. But for many animals with the proper digestive system, tree bark actually supplies an abundant source of nutrition, especially… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

Highly intelligent and social birds, crows integrate various communication methods within their social groups to relay important messages, socially bond, and express emotions. This guide will delve into how crows… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

Over 35,000 species of fish inhabit Earth's oceans and freshwater. Among them, an incredible diversity of intra and interspecific communication exists. This range of communication methods includes body language, acoustic… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

They molt, have giant claws, can regenerate their limbs, and eat each other. Lobsters are little weirdos of the sea. But did you know they also communicate by spraying urine… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

Over 8,800 species of ants exist under the Formicidae family, and all of them are eusocial with complex social systems. Communication in ant colonies is essential for group defense, foraging, reproduction, identification,… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

Whales are highly social creatures that live and travel in tightly-knit pods. Whales have evolved various intraspecific communication methods to thrive and maintain a cohesive social group. These incredible marine… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

About 9% of the currently documented 20,000 species of bees are eusocial. They live in complex social groups that depend on intraspecific communication to survive. These social species of bees… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

Graceful, swift, social, and vigilant, deer rely on their agile and fast movements, attention to their environment, and effective intraspecific communication to survive. Deer primarily use vocalizations, body language, and chemical… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

A nearly landlocked body of saltwater, the Black Sea is a unique habitat that hosts a range of marine life able to tolerate lower salinity environments. While some Mediterranean shark… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

Listed as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, great white sharks are at risk of extinction due to decades of fear-mongering, trophy hunting,… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

Researchers have studied wolf communication for many decades. However, some of these studies, especially prior to the 2000s, come from observations of captive wolves in man-made packs. Conflicts between wolves… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

Genetically, blue tongues are a rarity in the animal world. However, some animals sport entirely or spotted blue tongues for self-defense, sun protection, increased heat absorption, and yet-to-be-understood reasons. In… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

Social, cunning, and perseverant, wolves employ several strategies when tracking, pursuing, and taking down their prey. Capable of both group and solitary hunts, wolves are opportunistic predators, maintaining flexibility to… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

In the past decade, scientists have discovered that turtles have a much wider range of communication abilities than previously thought. Far from a silent, solitary reptile, many species of turtles… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

If you're planning on the hitting the gorgeous beaches of California with your canine companion, you may be wondering which spots are the most dog-friendly. In this guide, we've got… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

True silent hunters, sharks do not vocalize. Yet, they can communicate with each other through body language effectively. By communicating via body language, sharks can communicate intent, express aggression or… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 4 months ago

While cacti are plants to be avoided by many animals, some critters have adapted to rely on these unique organisms for shelter, water, and food. Several species of birds inhabiting… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 5 months ago

Most bat species are highly social and use complex social structures to maintain cohesion and prevent conflict. We know that communication is crucial to group cohesion, so how do bats… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 5 months ago

Living fossils and apex predators, many species of sharks feature body plans and hunting strategies practically unchanged for hundreds of millions of years. Their ability to detect the electrical fields… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 5 months ago

For us humans, once our baby teeth fall out and our permanent teeth come in around six years of age, we're stuck with that set for life. Damage, inconsistent hygiene… Read More

By Cammi Morgan 5 months ago