Hannah Ward
Author for A-Z Animals

Swans are large, majestic birds that are best known for their graceful appearance as they swim around large bodies of water.  However, they bear a striking resemblance to geese, which… Read More

By Hannah Ward 2 years ago

Pekingese and Shih Tzus are small, adorable dogs that are firm favorites as family pets. They have a similar appearance, and it's easy for anyone unfamiliar with the breeds to… Read More

By Hannah Ward 2 years ago

Skunks and raccoons are both known for their distinctive black-and-white appearance. Both are omnivorous, but capable hunters at the same time. They are found in many of the same habitats… Read More

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Skate fish and stingrays are both cartilaginous fish that are found all around the world and are often confused for one another.  It’s certainly an easy mistake to make as… Read More

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Bat rays and stingrays are both cartilaginous fish that are known for their distinctive flat shape and long tail with it’s venomous barb on the end.  They both like warm,… Read More

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When we talk about oxen, quite often people don’t actually know what they are.  Some people think they’re a species of their own, while others think that they’re just another… Read More

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Bison are large herbivorous mammals that are native to places such as North America and parts of Europe where they live predominantly in grasslands.  They live in herds and are… Read More

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When it comes to eggs, your mind probably instantly jumps to chicken eggs because that’s what we’re used to seeing and using all the time.  But what about duck eggs?… Read More

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Key Points: Because of testosterone, male cats tend to have large, wide cheeks and a more rounded face than females.   Just like big cats in the wild do, domestic… Read More

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Dingoes vs coyotes are both medium sized canines that are highly adaptable and live in a variety of different habitats. They are both excellent predators and are capable of hunting… Read More

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Wasps vs. yellow jackets are small flying insects, which are widespread around the world.  At first glance, wasps and yellow jackets look almost exactly the same, which can often lead… Read More

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Ladybugs vs. Asian beetles are often confused for one another and it’s certainly an easy mistake to make given how similar they are. After all, they’re both small, brightly colored… Read More

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House finches and purple finches are both small birds which are native to North America. Both species have stunning red and brown plumage which means that they are easily confused… Read More

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Key Points: Pitbulls were bred for fighting and are the result of breeding terriers with bulldogs. They are rather aggressive, unlike American bulldogs who may have a friendlier temperament. Another… Read More

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Key Points: Despite their differences in appearance and starkly different treatment by humans, pigeons and doves are actually the same species of bird. No matter what you choose to call… Read More

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Donkeys and mules are both hoofed mammals, and can easily be confused due to their similarities. Donkeys are members of the horse family, Equidae, and were first domesticated in Africa… Read More

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Snow crabs and king crabs are both extremely unique crabs but are sometimes mistaken for each other as they are both large and are highly sought after by fishermen.  They… Read More

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Weasels and ferrets are both small, carnivorous mammals that are characterized by an elongated body and a pointed snout.  Both animals also often have white markings on them that can… Read More

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Brachiosaurus and brontosaurus are both large herbivorous dinosaurs from the late Jurassic period.  They are often confused with one another. That's an easy mistake; they are both characterized by their… Read More

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Moose and elk are both large mammals from the deer family.  Given how similar they are it’s really easy for the two to be confused, and more often than not… Read More

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Key Points: Neanderthals had short, stocky bodies and prominent brow ridges.  They were capable tool makers and extremely skilled hunters. Though Neanderthals existed at the same time as homo sapiens,… Read More

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Key Points Mule deer have a white backside and a tail with a black tip at the end of it. Whitetail deer have a brown backside and only the underneath of… Read More

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Although the term “bullfrog” is often given to any large frog, regardless of species, there are quite a few species of bullfrogs, with the best known being the American and… Read More

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Coral snakes and scarlet kingsnakes are often confused for one another and it’s certainly an easy mistake to make given how strikingly similar they are. After all, they’re both brightly… Read More

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Moles are small mammals from the family Talpidae and there are around 42 species worldwide.   They are found on every continent except Antarctica and South America and live anywhere they can… Read More

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Skunks are small mammals that are characterized by their ability to spray unpleasant smelling liquid from their anal glands which they use as a defense mechanism with great success.  They… Read More

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Tarpons are large fish from the genus Megalops and they are native to the Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific oceans.  Nicknamed the “silver king”, tarpons have shiny, silver scales and are one… Read More

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One of the most stunning sights in the rainforest is the brightly colored and breathtaking mandrill.  Closely resembling baboons, they are in fact the largest of the Old World monkeys.… Read More

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There are more than 6,000 species of lizards in the world today and they are found on every continent except Antarctica.  They vary vastly in size - from small gecko… Read More

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Zebras are wild African equines that are best known for their distinctive black and white stripes.  There are three species - Grevy’s, plains, and mountain zebras - and they roam… Read More

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Native to the Himalayas, southeast Asia, and China, clouded leopards (Neofelis nebulosa) live mainly in forests and woodlands.  Distinguished by their cloud-shaped spots and stripes, clouded leopards are stunning animals… Read More

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Kangaroos are unique and fascinating Australian animals.  They are best known for their distinctive hopping jump and tiny joey that they carry in a pouch on their front.  Kangaroos are… Read More

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Jacked Kangaroos are iconic Australian animals that are famed for incredible jumping abilities and their cute kangaroo babies that they carry around in their pouches.   They are large animals… Read More

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Kangaroos are large herbivores that are distinguished by their powerful jumping and the pouches that they carry their babies in.  They roam around vast expanses of land, grazing and browsing… Read More

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Kangaroos are iconic Australian animals who have long been used as a symbol within the country to represent moving forward.  There are four species and they are herbivores who roam… Read More

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Kangaroos are well known for their distinctive bounding gait.  They are macropods, which literally means “big foot” and is particularly apt because kangaroos have extremely long and powerful hind legs.… Read More

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Key Points: Kangaroos are large marsupials native to Australia that are known for their brutal boxing matches. Male kangaroos box for dominance over females - sometimes to the death. Many… Read More

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Kangaroos are one of the most iconic Australian animals.  There are four species of kangaroo which live in Australia and New Guinea.  While they are well-known for the way that… Read More

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Foxes are omnivorous mammals from the family group Canidae which includes dogs, wolves, and coyotes.   Some foxes are mistaken for wolves or coyotes which, combined with their reputation for being sly… Read More

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Foxes are opportunistic predators and have a notorious reputation for being sly and cunning killers who kill for fun.  Not only that, but they have a reputation for attacking pets,… Read More

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Foxes are small to medium sized omnivorous mammals.  They are well known for their ability to flit silently through the shadows while relying on their excellent senses to search for… Read More

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Foxes are omnivorous mammals that live on every continent except Antarctica.  They are highly adaptable and live in a range of different habitats - from deserts to mountainous regions.  Foxes… Read More

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Foxes are omnivores that live on every continent except Antarctica.  They are characterized by their triangular-shaped ears, pointed snout, and long bushy tail.  Although only members of the genus Vulpes are… Read More

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Cats have long been our feline friends and are one of the most popular pets, along with dogs.  Although they are often friendly and playful they are also well known… Read More

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Dogs are well known as being man’s best friend and have been faithfully by our sides for centuries.  They are highly intelligent and can fulfil a range of different roles… Read More

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Horses are majestic mammals that are well known for their flight response and ability to sleep standing up.  They have been domesticated for centuries - doing everything from pulling carts,… Read More

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Beavers are large aquatic rodents that are best known for their distinctive paddle shaped tail and ability to construct dams.  There are two species of beaver alive today - North… Read More

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Sharks are some of the most capable and notorious predators in the sea and are often described as being blood-thirsty killers.  Possibly one of the most frightening sights on earth… Read More

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