Heather Ross
Author for A-Z Animals

With a name like death adder, you might think that this snake has the most powerful venom in the world. While it’s not in the top 10 snakes with the… Read More

By Heather Ross 1 year ago

Reptiles include some of the most diverse and frightening creatures on the planet. Among them are the anaconda, a massive snake, and the Komodo dragon, a very large lizard. While… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points Yes, they do eat dung, but they also dine on all sorts of other items, like other insects, fallen leaves, fruit and even fungi. Dung beetles take advantage… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: These owls are great hunters and will eat almost any kind of meat. With great low light vision and exceptional hearing, these birds are evolved to be successful… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: Depending on the time of year, the menu for the puffin will vary based on what type of fish are nearby.The puffin has evolved to have spined tongues… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Lions are powerful mammals known as the King of the Jungle, and they successfully hunt creatures that are much larger than them. However, what happens when they meet a fully… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Anacondas are among the biggest snakes in the world, and they primarily live in South America. Crocodiles also have a range that includes South America, and that means they could… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: Bed bugs look for humans to parasitically feed on and will also dine upon pets until they can make their way to their favorite meal. While they may… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: Each of these cat types has its own characteristics that make them stand out from other felines. Believe it or not, cat thoroughbreds are not very common. Some… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: Bed bugs may go unnoticed because their bite has a numbing agent.You should act quickly if you find bed bugs. Bed bugs do not just live in your… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: Chrysalis, the pupa stage of a monarch butterfly's life cycle, begins during summertime. The caterpillar spins a silk matt before shedding its skin and beginning the process.Depending on… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: True pros are going to bring to bear multiple options to exterminate bed bugs, which is a good thing!You want someone with actual experience. Ask your friends and… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points Wild cats show similarities to house cats, except they are larger and more powerful. Many flourish in wet and dry environments all over the world. Wild cats are… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: The kings of the jungle, lions are large cats. Females weigh just under 300 pounds while males weigh in around 600 pounds. Tigers, however, are the largest cats,… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: The squash beetle looks similar to a ladybug. It is larger than the ladybug, however, and is yellow or orange in hue.Squash beetles eat squash and pumpkin plants,… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: The adult bed bug is flat and oval-shaped and 0.3 inches long. Babies are much smaller. Even if you don't see them, you may find eggshells and skin… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points They can spread quickly and from room to room, so it's important to move just as fast to deal with them. Time to put on your inspector's hat… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: The carpet beetle would rather be in areas with very little light (or no light). Look for tiny holes in clothes, rugs, and your carpet to find the… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: Look for skin left behind from bed bugs. Yuck. Keep an eye out for bug excrement which looks like little black spots. You may want to consider getting… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: Not cleaning properly and regurlary can help make a nice home for these pests. The carpet beetle really likes the dark and areas hidden away from sunlight. If… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points Bed bugs are serious business because they are difficult to get rid of.Their bites may go undetected at first because of a numbing saliva.Be aware that you could… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: Carpet Beetles are hard to diagnose. Their larvae pose more of a threat than the adult beetles. The earliest indications of carpet beetles are usually found within clothing,… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: The Sphynx is a hairless breed that is mostly angry for attention. The Korat needs an attentive owner who will give it lots of love and affection. It… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: The Persian cat reaches 18 inches long and is content to lounge about the house. It has long hair and a flat face. The Chausie is a cross… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: The great gray owl, nicknamed the Phantom of the North, is on the endangered list due to its habitat loss in the woods of California. The sliverback gorilla… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: Lions can open their jaws a foot wide, which creates a forceful and super strong bite.Lions have the loudest roar of any other cat.A sign of power, age… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: Dog's paws are made up of four digital pads that cover its toes and a bigger metacarpal pad in the back. They are covered in andipose, which is… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago

Key Points: White peacocks, which some believe symbolize unconditional love, are rare birds with pure white feathers. They are not albinos but have leucism.The arctic fox has white fur in… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago