Kyle Glatz
Author for A-Z Animals

Kentucky is a southern state known for its mix of farmlands and mountainous areas, along with its distinct culture. Many different animals live in Kentucky these days. What about the… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 1 year ago

Siamese fighting fish, commonly called betta fish, are beautiful and stylish pets. Like many other small aquatic pets, most pet keepers know that these fish are relatively short-lived compared to… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 1 year ago

Key Points: Several breeds of dogs are called “pit bulls," including the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bully, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Most dogs live between 10… Read More

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Grizzly bears are large, scary mammals that can take down prey even larger than themselves. The polar bear is probably the only member of the species that people fear more.… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 1 year ago

Killer whales are incredibly large mammals that live up to that name from time to time. They’re powerful and smart, and they can take down other dreaded creatures in the… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 1 year ago

The average lifespan of dogs is somewhere between 10 and 13 years of age. Some dog breeds are blessed with greater longevity than others. For example, Boston terriers and pugs… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 1 year ago

The dachshund is a dog with a unique shape, including an elongated body and short legs. Although they are mostly companion dogs these days, dachshunds were originally bred to hunt… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 1 year ago

Howling wolves can send shivers down a person’s spine. They know that these large, deadly predators can chase down and prey upon animals larger than the average human. Still, wolves… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

Wolverines and bald eagles are two animals that are surrounded by myths and rumors that seem to multiply their strength and abilities. According to some people, a wolverine can take… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

The land that is now the United States was once home to a wide assortment of dinosaurs. From the terrifying T-rex to the sturdy Ankylosaurus, this land was teeming with… Read More

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Titanoboa was the largest snake ever to live, making our modern-day anaconda looksmall. However, that was not the only extinct species in a family to make extant ones look small.… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

Some truly gigantic and terrifying predators lived in the past. For example, the saber-toothed cat was a mammal that was about the size of a grizzly bear. That was hardly… Read More

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Elephants are very large, powerful creatures that roam Africa and parts of Asia in modern times. Their ancestors were once far more widespread, and humans have found evidence of these… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

The Burmese python has made the news in the U.S. many times over the past few decades. They’re an invasive species with a population that continues to grow out of… Read More

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Venus fly traps are some of the most interesting plants in the U.S. They’re only found in a small section on the East Coast, but their most interesting trait is… Read More

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Grizzly bears are renowned for being some of the toughest mammals across their extensive range. Meanwhile, honey badgers are known for not giving a hoot about the toughness of other… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

Elephants are renowned for their long memories and massive size. It’s easy to look at them from afar and think of them as gentle giants. Yet, elephants can be dangerous.… Read More

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Wolves are large mammals that often hunt in packs to bring down large prey. Together, they can stand their ground against bears. While it’s tempting to think of these animals… Read More

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Rats have followed humans around the world. You can find these mammals just about anywhere that you can find humans. They love digging through our trash and pantries in hopes… Read More

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Humans are great creators and innovators. However, when we lack our tools and weapons, we’re far from the strongest beings on the planet. Alligators are vicious reptiles that regularly hunt… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

Although whales may seem like they’ve been around as long as dinosaurs, the creatures we know as whales are only about 34 million years old. Before that, their ancestors were… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

Venomous snakes are some of the deadliest animals in the world, killing roughly 100,000 people yearly. Although the king cobra has very potent venom and lives in areas where snake… Read More

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Grizzly bears are some of the deadliest animals in North America. They can take down creatures as large as elk and moose! Still, we have to wonder what would happen… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

Humans that live in highly populated cities and suburban areas have gotten used to being at the top of the food chain. The same can’t be said about people that… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

Chimpanzees are the closest relatives to modern humans, sharing upwards of 98.8 percent of their DNA. It’s easy to look at these animals and think that their similarity to humans… Read More

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Human beings are the apex predators of the planet. Our species is intelligent and creative enough to come up with a means to kill just about anything. And, regrettably, we… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

King cobras are known for being very deadly snakes that can kill humans and other snakes alike. Their venom is potent, and they can lift a great portion of their… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

Key Points Humans have trained some eagles to hunt large prey - including animals as large as wolves. While humans have a size advantage, eagles have a speed advantage and… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

Grizzly bears are tough animals despite not hunting for most of their food. They’re large, powerful, and fast. While we have pitted them against many other creatures in our ongoing… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

Key Points Komodo dragons and grizzly bears don't live in the same part of the world, but if they did have a battle, it would be epic! They are both… Read More

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Key Points: An unarmed person and a crocodile differ greatly in terms of their morphology, size, and sheer force. Size, defenses, and offensive capabilities will matter most in a fight… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

Alligators are ancient creatures with a history that stretches back millions of years. True members of this genus evolved after the dinosaurs walked the earth, but their ancestors lived alongside… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago