Jude Speegle
Author for A-Z Animals

Believe it or not, but there was once a Great Lake that was four times larger than Lake Superior. Perhaps even more interesting, this lake only disappeared mere thousands of… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 days ago

Spiders tend to scare even the most level-headed person. Those who may not mind the occasional beetle or ant might lose their head at an eight-legged arachnid. So imagine all… Read More

By Jude Speegle 3 days ago

Texas has maintained its status of rich history and lush and diverse wilderness for thousands of years. People have survived and thrived within this massive state since humanity first began. … Read More

By Jude Speegle 1 week ago

Alabama is well known for its adherence to southern hospitality and southern tastes. It’s not known as the “Heart of Dixie” for no reason, after all. Hard work and hospitality… Read More

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The soil of Mississippi is an agricultural powerhouse, meaning that thanks to the river that courses through the state, the soil fertility is through the roof. Soil fertility helps crops… Read More

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In Louisiana, there’s the bayou, Cajun food, and Mardi Gras. It’s no wonder it’s so heavily populated when so much richness comes from this state. Located in the heart of… Read More

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It’s been more than 150 years since Indiana decided to be known as “The Hoosier State,” and most people who live in Indiana are proud to call themselves Hoosiers. Indiana… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 weeks ago

The Golden State has built itself quite the reputation over the years, with its constant good weather and movie stars walking down the street. But California has another side to… Read More

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Iowa is the birthplace of sliced bread, so nothing is more remarkable, hands down. The state is also known for its fields of corn. In 2019, Iowa produced around 2.58… Read More

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Los Angeles is known as the "City of Angels," but it is also a city of aquariums. Four different aquariums in and around the Los Angeles area help educate residents… Read More

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Florida is not known for its temperate weather. In fact, Florida is known for being viciously hot at times. It’s not unusual to find Christmas at a balmy 80 degrees,… Read More

By Jude Speegle 4 weeks ago

Believe it or not, a pack of wolves known as the sea wolves live in the Pacific Northwest and are oceanic hunters. No, the Vancouver coastal sea wolf isn’t sprouting… Read More

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Wisconsin is more than cheddar cheese curds and the Green Bay Packers, though you may not discover that from a cursory Google search. Wisconsin is the dairy industry leader and… Read More

By Jude Speegle 4 weeks ago

Fly on out to Ohio, the "birthplace of aviation," and check out the aquariums they have available to the public. Ohio borders Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, and… Read More

By Jude Speegle 1 month ago

Vermont is known as the Green Mountain State because it is simply covered in forests. That isn’t the only ecosystem to explore in Vermont, though. It has many rivers and… Read More

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The Sunshine State is almost entirely bordered by water. This means that there is an abundance of aquariums throughout Florida to help its residents explore nature up close and personal.… Read More

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Rabbits are known both as soft, gentle pets and as garden-ruining nuisances. Depending on what viewpoint you are coming from, they are either cute or a pest.  They are small… Read More

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Plants are known to have natural enemies, whether it be insects, animals, weather, or just humans. Most plant populations stay at reasonable levels because of these enemies. Invasive plants may… Read More

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The weather along the East Coast is cold for much of the year due to its northern status, which is why you may want to visit some aquariums in Massachusetts.… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 months ago

With blue tongues and smooth skin these unique reptiles are sure to have a diet that is just as unique. Not many know about these dynamic skink lizards. What do… Read More

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Volcanoes in Arizona include more than 28 volcanic craters and 6 volcanoes or volcanic fields that house these craters. Craters are also known as calderas, and there are deposits of… Read More

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One of the most powerful forces on earth, volcanoes can be found in many unlikely places, including the state of Oregon. Most of us don’t even realize that the west… Read More

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Many are unaware that Washington state is home to many volcanoes, there are actually 12 in total. Furthermore, there are 5 active volcanoes currently present. Despite dangerous eruptions in the… Read More

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Volcanoes are one of those natural wonders that people tend to take for granted. Volcanoes are a release for the magma that churns below the earth's surface, always one explosion… Read More

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People sometimes forget that the state of California is rife with volcanoes that could erupt at any time. In fact, many of them haven’t erupted in years, and there is… Read More

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Volcanoes have been prevalent throughout history, and Hawaii, in many historical events. Active volcanoes are either spewing lava or could potentially erupt at any moment, while dormant ones are at… Read More

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You may know that a habitat is the natural home of an organism, but we'll delve a little bit deeper and explore some of the different types that exist. A… Read More

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Bearded dragons and iguanas differ significantly in size, with bearded dragons reaching about 2 feet, while iguanas can grow up to 6 feet With a passing glance, you may not… Read More

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Volcanoes seem like a distant reality, not something that could affect us here in this day and age. But the feeling is misleading because volcanoes rumble to life regularly. In fact,… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 months ago

Red and orange leaves adorn the trees of Connecticut come autumn, a state known for its abundantly colorful foliage. The weather changes the leaves on the trees, but not the… Read More

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The Mississippi River is essential to the United States and beyond- but do you know how many states the Mississippi River runs through? It is the fourth-longest river in the… Read More

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New Jersey is known for the Jersey Shore and Coney Island hot dogs. It comes as no surprise that along the boardwalks and throughout the state, there would be aquariums… Read More

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The Amazon River is home to a diverse array of plant and animal species, with more than 3,000 species of freshwater fish and almost 400 reptiles. River monsters come in… Read More

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Rivers flow in one direction, and this is an immutable fact. Why has the Mississippi River flowed backward more than once in recent memory if that's the case? In fact,… Read More

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Walking along the terrain of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam, you encounter a cave entrance. Stalagmites and stalactites pepper the mouth like awkward teeth, and clouds of… Read More

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When in Georgia, you might be tempted to sink your teeth into a juicy peach or take a riverboat cruise. Georgia is more than just home to peaches or boat… Read More

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Texas is the second-largest state in America, known for its rich history of cowboys and outlaws. This state makes up a whopping 7% of the United States, so it should… Read More

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The phrase “breeding like rabbits” is common for a reason. When a warren of unfixed rabbits are together, they breed almost constantly. Rabbit gestation is very short, so they are… Read More

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Key West is the furthest south you can go in the continental United States. It is a string of islands connected via a highway, though the main Key West island… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 months ago

North Carolina has a rich history of sports and is the birthplace of Pepsi, but something not to overlook is the plethora of aquariums and natural wonders throughout the state.… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 months ago

New Hampshire is a beautiful state of both mountains and aquatic life in both lakes and its coastal shoreline, the former white peaked and impressive, the latter rocky and full… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 months ago

Michigan is known for its excellent fishing and how it borders four of the five Great Lakes with the longest freshwater coast in the United States. Living by the water… Read More

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