Kyle Glatz
Author for A-Z Animals

Key Points: The black mamba is dangerous because it has an intensely potent venom and the ability to attack high on a person's body where the venom can do more damage.… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

The world is packed with venomous snakes. Horned vipers thrive in deserts, the hook-nosed sea snake haunts the depths of the seas, and rattlesnakes are commonly found in mountains and… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

The continent of Africa is home to a wide assortment of wildlife. Big cats roam the savannahs, deadly snakes lurk in the sands, and the honey badger keeps them all… Read More

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Titanoboa is known as the monster snake, and it was one of the most interesting beings to roam South America about 60 million years ago. This snake was similar to… Read More

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The Megalodon was the biggest shark of all time, and it’s believed to have lived 3.6 million years ago. Although it is extinct now, many other massive sharks have sprung… Read More

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Aside from mosquitos and humans, snakes are the deadliest animals on the planet, killing the third most people every year. On average, about 5.4 million people are bitten by venomous… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

Whales and sharks are competitors and enemies in the present, and that is nothing new. Millions of years ago, the hunting whale called Livyatan (L. melvillei) had to compete with… Read More

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The oceans are filled with amazing aquatic creatures. Among them are sharks and octopuses. Sharks are known for being some of the deadliest and most frightening animals that lurk in… Read More

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We’ve heard a lot of news about the palm-sized Joro spider invasion in 2022, but these flying spiders are not the only invasive species causing problems to worry about this… Read More

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Praying mantises are very interesting insects that are known for their folding raptorial forelegs and large size. Also, praying mantises tend to consume each other during the mating process. These… Read More

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Lions are known as the king of the jungle, but they’re not meaningless figureheads. They earned that title by being some of the most dangerous apex predators on the planet.… Read More

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Key Points: In 2009, people discovered the remains of a monster snake in a mine shaft in Cerrejon, Colombia. To date, the fossils represented the largest known snake ever.The extinct… Read More

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Key Points The largest python ever was around 26.25 feet long (8 meters) and weighed roughly 550lbs (250kg). This record-breaking snake, a massive reticulated python, was discovered in Malaysia in… Read More

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Key Points Anacondas aren't venomous - instead, they constrict their prey to disable it. The largest type is the massive green or giant anaconda, averaging 20 ft long and 200-300… Read More

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Snakes are animals that strike fear into people. Their fierce looks, quirky locomotion, and threat displays are enough to make anyone feel uncomfortable. To make matters worse, we know that… Read More

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Key Points: The largest known venomous snake found in the U.S., an eastern diamondback rattlesnake, measured 94 inches long and weighed 34 pounds. The average eastern diamondback rattlesnake is 2.5-6… Read More

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Key Points The largest native snake in the United States is the eastern indigo snake. The green anaconda usually grows between 17 and 22 feet long but can exceed 29… Read More

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Gorillas are highly intelligent creatures that have been taught how to communicate with humans to some extent. So, the chances are good that they would be wise enough to steer… Read More

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Komodo dragons and tigers both live in parts of Asia. Each of them is feared for its ability to stalk and attack its prey, including humans! As such, it's only… Read More

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Many fierce predators exist around the world that strike fear into people. Bears are well-known as animals that people need to avoid if they value their lives. Still, lesser-known creatures,… Read More

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Key Points Both Komodo dragons and lions are fierce hunters who use ambush techniques to surprise prey. Komodo dragons are a bit slower, running 11 miles per hour, while lions… Read More

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Honey badgers are frequently regarded as some of the toughest creatures to walk the earth. They seek out fights with powerful creatures, and they often emerge as the victor or… Read More

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Buffalo is a term that is applied to many mammals, sometimes incorrectly. After all, the bison of North America are only tangentially related to the buffalo despite belonging to the… Read More

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Rabbits are wonderful pets for people of all ages to own. They’re small animals that don’t require long walks, and they are great pets for your apartment! However, many breeds… Read More

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Many nocturnal creatures lurk around neighborhoods, such as the fox and raccoon. These two mammals often stay close to human-populated areas because of the high chance that they can snatch… Read More

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Cats are common pets throughout the world, and they have a habit of being rather territorial. Unfortunately, their status as a pet means they live near humans with abundant food… Read More

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Raccoon dogs are unusual because they are neither a raccoon nor a dog, but they share a similar look to their namesake. Although they belong to the canine family, they’re… Read More

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Camel spiders, also called wind scorpions, are neither spiders nor scorpions. They belong to an order called Solifugae which falls under the class Arachnida. Scorpions are another member of the… Read More

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Salmon is one of the most commonly eaten fish in the entire world. However, the species has a lot of variety including the color of its flesh. Red salmon and… Read More

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Humans are now eating more aquaculture salmon (farmed salmon) than wild salmon. That means more of the highly popular pink fish comes from complex fish farms throughout the world than… Read More

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Salmon and codfish, commonly called cod, are some of the most consumed fish in the world. Both of these fish are valued for their taste as well as their nutrition.… Read More

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North America is home to many interesting animals. Among these creatures are fierce predators and massive mammals, like wolves and moose. Wolves are deadly pack predators that roam the forests… Read More

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Imagine you’re driving in the northern reaches of North America, and you look off into the distance and see a large, hulking brown creature walk across the road. Its legs… Read More

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Caribou and moose are two very large creatures that belong to the Cervidae family. Although they might look similar at first glance, the two mammals are very distinct if you… Read More

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