Rob Amend
Author for A-Z Animals

After 22 years as a reference and teen librarian, I am now a freelance writer and novelist based in Cincinnati. I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, photography, woodworking, listening to classic rock, and watching classic films--my favorite animal is a six-foot-tall rabbit named Harvey.

Western Timber Dogs (Domesticated Wolfdogs/Hybrids)

Though our domesticated dog is quite far removed from its ancestor, the wolf, whose territorial nature usually precludes interbreeding, the two can mate, whether in the wild (which seldom happens)… Read More

By Rob Amend 2 days ago

What’s the Largest Lymphatic Organ?

The Largest Lymphatic Organ: Introduction The human body is a wonderful collection of organs and systems, including the lymphatic system. This article will identify and discuss the largest organ in… Read More

By Rob Amend 3 weeks ago

Meet the Largest Land Carnivore

In another article, we discussed which animal was the largest carnivore in the world. The winner in that scenario was an aquatic animal—the blue whale. This begs the question, "What… Read More

By Rob Amend 3 weeks ago

What’s the Largest Carnivore in the World?

For many animals, this is an eat-or-be-eaten world. Peaceful plant-eaters are at the mercy of some of the fiercest meat-eaters in the world. What is the largest of these animals?… Read More

By Rob Amend 1 month ago

Discover The Largest Striped Bass Ever Caught in Missouri

The striped bass is one of the United States popular game fish. It spends its adult life in the ocean. However, it can live in fresh and brackish water, swimming… Read More

By Rob Amend 2 months ago

Discover The Longest Bridge In Pennsylvania — A 13,912- Foot Monster

As one of the oldest states in the United States, Pennsylvania has a well-developed infrastructure, which includes over 25,400 state-owned bridges. Naturally, in a state with that much history, Pennsylvania… Read More

By Rob Amend 2 months ago

Bobcats in California: How Many Are There and Are They Dangerous?

Key Points: Current estimates of the bobcat population in California are between 70,000 and 100,000.Bobcats are generally most active at night.Though they may prey on pets and small livestock, bobcats… Read More

By Rob Amend 2 months ago

The Longest Bridge in Ohio Is a Staggering and Stunning 8,800-Foot Behemoth

People may think of Ohio as nothing more than a vast swath of farmland and rural towns in the American Midwest. Despite that, it is actually the seventh most populous… Read More

By Rob Amend 3 months ago

Discover the Highest Point in Indiana

For most people, climbing the highest point in a state that averages about 760 feet above sea level doesn't have the excitement of scaling the Matterhorn or climbing Mt. Everest,… Read More

By Rob Amend 3 months ago

Tiger Attacks: A Comprehensive History

Introduction The tiger is one of the world's most revered megafauna. Identified scientifically as a species in the 18th century, tigers are known and respected worldwide, serving as mascots, story… Read More

By Rob Amend 4 months ago

Octopus vs. Spider: Are They Distantly Related?

Introduction As bipeds and storytelling animals, we humans are curious about animals with different numbers of limbs. We look at spiders and octopuses with their eight limbs and wonder, "Are… Read More

By Rob Amend 4 months ago

Discover “Lost Dakota,” the Grizzly-Bear-Infested Territory the U.S. Government Forgot

Key Points: Lost Dakota was a section of land at the tripoint of the states of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho that was left out of the map. Today, that area… Read More

By Rob Amend 5 months ago

Different German Dog Commands

Dogs are wonderful companions, and they are typically eager to please. So what's a dog to do when you teach it to "stay" and then use "stay" in a conversation… Read More

By Rob Amend 5 months ago

What Do Dogs Dream About, Actually?

Dogs are cute when they sleep. Perhaps you have watched them as they lie there, curled up on their favorite cushion, as they twitch and sometimes whimper, and asked, "do… Read More

By Rob Amend 7 months ago

What is an Arachnid? Explained With 6 Examples

Sometimes the stuff of nightmares, sucking blood, biting with fangs, stinging with stingers, injecting venom, scurrying with multiple legs, and watching us with many sets of eyes, arachnids can be… Read More

By Rob Amend 7 months ago

The Flu In Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

As human flu season approaches, you may wonder whether or not your dog is at risk of getting the flu. The short answer is "yes." Please read below to learn… Read More

By Rob Amend 8 months ago