While you're walking around Chicago checking out the sights, lovely tunes, and the smell of the delicious deep-dish pizza, there is a smaller eight-legged community living their lives. Crawling around… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 day ago
Katie Downey
Katie Downey is an certified animal-nerd and enjoys writing and learning about all types of creatures. Katie has been writing for more than a decade and has been a full time writer for 2 years. Prior to writing, Katie was an animal rescue and rehabber working with handicapped animals. Her favorite pastimes include raising jumping spiders, playing with her many animal companions; 6 cats, 1 dog, 1 hedgehog, a bunch of baby snails, 8 Blue Death Feigning Beetles, 1 Robot Beetle, an emotionally disturbed black Syrian hamster, 21 jumping spiders and her little boy.
All spiders are strange, and this one is no different from the other, except it's blue. In the natural world, very few creatures are blue. Blue is uncommon in most… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 days ago
German Shepherds have been regarded as some of the best all-around dogs for centuries. Not only are they smart, and beautiful, and make great companions, but they are also amazingly… Read More
By Katie Downey 3 days ago
Crows are large, beautiful, black birds that get a bad rap. Their intelligence is not something most people know about. These birds tend to be labeled as ominous signs and… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 days ago
Otters are adorable creatures that triple in cuteness when they become mothers. Their young, called pups, are the definition of cute. As all good mothers are, otters are ferocious when… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 week ago
In the Majami'al-Hadb Reserve, a protected area in Saudi Arabia, the views are tremendous. The dark-colored volcanic mountains, vast landscape of sand, and fading granite domes look quite ominous in… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 week ago
When thinking of insects, many people add in arachnids and others who do not belong in the category. Insects have six legs, not eight, and they come in a very… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 weeks ago
The Baltic Sea is a place few know much about outside of the countries that border it. Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Finland, and Sweden border the often… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 weeks ago
On Japan's tropical Iriomote Island, scientists have discovered another arachnid species. This time, they aren't positive where it even came from. Since Tawain is also a neighbor to the island,… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 weeks ago
On Tsushima Island in Japan, plenty of flora and fauna is all around. Tsushima Island is located in Nagasaki Prefecture and marks the northern border of the Kyushu region. It… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 weeks ago
Let's face it; most dinosaurs are strange. This latest specimen is weirder than weird, and we here at A-Z Animals want to tell you how bizarre this new finding truly… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 weeks ago
Most countries are up to their ears in debt and do not need a reason to make their problems worse. If anything, it would be great if countries could focus… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 weeks ago
Scientists have conducted DNA tests on water samples to determine what lives at the bottom of Loch Ness. Everyone has heard of the Loch Ness Monster, Nessie, but does anyone… Read More
By Katie Downey 3 weeks ago
Even if you don't follow the news, you've surely taken note of the multitude of shark attacks happening recently. It seems like they are bloodthirsty for humans and won't take… Read More
By Katie Downey 3 weeks ago
Spiders are not beloved by the masses, but they should be. Perhaps, by the closing of this article, another person will understand the vital role spiders play in our environment.… Read More
By Katie Downey 3 weeks ago
Lake Pontchartrain is a large lake with an even more prominent place in the hearts of many who call New Orleans home. It is also laced with heavy memories of… Read More
By Katie Downey 3 weeks ago
If caving or spelunking are pastimes of yours, be sure to check out some of the popular and hidden caves in South Carolina. While SC may not have an extensive… Read More
By Katie Downey 3 weeks ago
It's been a little while since Mississippi, the Magnolia state, made the national news. This time, it goes hand-in-hand with the opening of alligator season in the state. Since 2005,… Read More
By Katie Downey 3 weeks ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BYZSYJ3onU A decade ago, some people strolling on a beach in Singapore discovered a 96-armed sea creature. Unbeknownst to them, they had discovered a new venomous species. Researcher Nicholas Yap… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
As spiders come and go, one of the oddest ones is the elusive cave spider. It slinks away into the shadows of its murky lair to consume living prey. The… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
A new cave spider, discovered in Indiana in 2016 has now been identified as a new species of arachnid and named after its finder in 2023. It may come as… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
Everybody needs some love sometimes, and that's exactly what thousands of tarantulas around San Diego, California, are thinking right now. From August through September, these feisty hair-kicking arachnids will be… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
The sun, that big, bright burning ball of gases and flames that heats and gives light to our planet, is actually a star. Even more mind-blowing is the fact that… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
Trisha Seifried, who founded Got Pet-ential in 2011, has one of the coolest cats around. Pet-ential is a talent agency responsible for training animals out-of-this-world tricks for movies, commercials, and… Read More
By Katie Downey 4 weeks ago
Mountain goats are no strangers to violence, and they are letting the public know that they do not appreciate instigation done by pets. Three dogs have recently been killed while… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
Let's face it, a lot of people don't like squirrels and do everything they can to deter them. They might purchase birdfeeders that send the squirrel flying if they jump… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
Some of the most iconic trees in Virginia may come as a surprise to you. Not all are your typical mountain trees, but then again, not all of Virginia is… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
Almost everyone has had a hamster as a pet at one point. Can you recall the many different colors and patterns of the hamsters you've seen? Some colors and designs come to… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, Idaho Fish and Game went to the Salmon River in Idaho to check out claims that came by email and phone call from numerous people… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
It seems that every time we look at the news, it has leveled up and gotten even crazier than the last time we glanced its way. This story is just… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
The tiger is one of the most popular animals in the world. Sadly, they are all endangered to some degree, and though conservation efforts are underway, they may not be… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
Vultures may not win any beauty contests, but they do an excellent job at being the clean-up crew for the world from the sky. So many animals are hit by… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
The strongest bite force in the world has been discussed multiple times, as has the strongest bite force of any dog. Now, let's take a look at the strongest bite… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
Spiders in Columbus, Ohio, have a very diverse area to call home. Columbus isn't a quiet, small town, but it is filled with parks and museums. The Scioto Mile that… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
Stories of giant rats have been coming out of England since 2020. The pandemic supposedly allowed rats to take over the cities and become massive and larger than cats. In… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
The Appalachian Trail is a one-of-a-kind hiking experience that countless books have been written about. The trail has plenty of challenges from dangerous animals to even more dangerous hiking conditions.… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
Everyone talks about how having a dog can make your life better, yet no one really says how. Sure, they provide companionship and curb loneliness but what about all the… Read More
By Katie Downey 1 month ago
The rarest gemstone in the world isn't simple to figure out since people tend to care more about the most expensive gem in the world above the rarest. Talk regarding… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
It might seem like something out of an Australian horror movie to those who don't love arachnids, but spiders aren't taking over down under, and there is no reason to… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
Virginia is a beautiful and diverse state filled with equally diverse flora and fauna. These 22 caterpillars found in Virginia barely scratch the surface of the number of caterpillars that inhabit… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
What morning would be complete without the song of a sparrow? The cheerful song of the small bird is one of the happiest sounds of the day. There are over… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
Virginia has an extensive range of terrain and natural wonders to explore. The mountain ranges in Virginia are some of the most beautiful in the world. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
South Dakota is home to many types of flora and fauna. Life in South Dakota spans 77,123 square miles of prairies, farmlands, mountains, and glacial lakes. It is a place… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
Canada is home to many wonderful things like maple syrup and hockey. Canada is also home to loads of spiders, and in this article, we will discuss 28 different types.… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
The Australian shepherd is a cattle dog that is often mistaken as coming from Australia. Australian Shepherds are some of the cutest, most lovable, and goofiest dogs around. They are bouncy,… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
Dreaming of an eagle with golden feathers can symbolize an accomplishment in your life. Dreams can take many forms, and so much of our subconscious and reality is fuel for… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
Everything in nature has a meaning, and sometimes the meaning is ominous and other times, it radiates positivity. The death's head hawkmoth is one of those ominous offerings nature lays… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
Introduction: The Fascinating World of Hawks and the Importance of Identification They are large majestic birds of prey that glide through our skies, making shadows on the pavement. Sometimes it… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
In the beautiful and scenic state of Kentucky, the highest point you can reach is that of Black Mountain, sometimes called Big Black Mountain or Katahrin's Mountain. It is 4145… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
Louisiana is a state filled with old plantation houses, antique shotgun homes, and sprawlingly beautiful estates. These homes feature crazy-looking mansions with flamboyant balconies and breathtaking crown molding framing large, custom-made doorways.… Read More
By Katie Downey 2 months ago
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