Sharon Parry
Author for A-Z Animals

For some reason, this walrus is absolutely furious with the rubber dinghy. As the small boat is being hauled out of the water and onto a larger ship, the walrus… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

What on earth was this pigeon thinking? Of all the places in this wildlife enclosure it could have settled, it chooses the reptile pen. Perhaps it had mistaken the crocodiles… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Spotting a surfboard on an Irish river is unusual enough, but finding two seals on it has got to be a one-off! In this wholesome footage, we get a glimpse… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

It’s not unusual to see footage of crocodiles lunging at their prey with incredible speed and power, but they usually do it horizontally. The croc in this clip is showing… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Rhode Island is one of the New England states in the Northeastern region of the United States. It covers a total of 1,214 square miles and is one of the… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Who needs to be tall when you are this strong? The elephant in this clip can’t quite reach the leaves at the top of the tree. So, does it give… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

New York (New York State) is a mid-Atlantic state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It has an area of 47,126 square miles and is the fourth most… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

If you have never seen the Abraham Lake frozen ice bubbles you are missing out on one of the most stunningly beautiful (and puzzling) sights in the planet’s waters. In… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

The speed that this moose is able to reach is incredible! Even though it is a large animal, and it is traveling through a deep snow drift, it powers past… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Male hippos face intense competition for mating rights with local females in a particular section of a river. In this fascinating clip, we see two large males squaring up to… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

These otters have a thing or two to teach humans about overcoming challenges and teamwork. Their challenge is to get up a high wall – and with a little help… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Captured off the coast of San Diego, this astonishing clip captures the moment that a dolphin is punched on the chin by a killer whale! The dolphin rises above the… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Crocodiles and caiman are both members of the Crocodilia order, and the unfortunate individual in this clip is likely a caiman. It has got on the wrong side of this… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

You’ll have heard of the phrase ‘like a sitting duck’ – these ducks were the opposite of that! This pair of duck parents went on the offensive to scare off… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

At first viewing, this looks like a remarkable display of feline manners. However, there is probably a bit more to this clip. The footage has likely been played backward, so… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

There are so many dog foods out there that it can be overwhelming. Yet, making the right choice is important for your dog’s health and welfare and for your family’s… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Things look very positive for the wolf pack at the start of this clip and very bad for an ox calf. But the fortunes of the two species soon switch… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Having watched this clip, you will be left in no doubt about the respect that lions have for hippos. Despite the fact that they are supposedly the apex predators in… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Have you ever wondered why your pet dog or cat can tuck into raw chicken with no ill effects? What about lions eating a fresh zebra carcass? Humans can eat… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

There must be an easier and less painful way of hunting than the one we see in this clip! A fox has spotted some prey beneath the snow and decides… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

The Balkan countries, often simply called ‘The Balkans’, are countries that are at least partially located on the Balkan Peninsula. This parcel of land in southeastern Europe has the Sava… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

The crocodile attack on a wild dog in this clip was as fast as it was brutal. The reptile seemingly came out of nowhere as the pack was approaching the… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Anxiety in children is an increasing and worrying public health problem. Research now estimates that up to 1 in 8 children in the US suffer from some kind of anxiety… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Lions (Panthera leo) are highly social felines who live in groups called prides. Genetically related females form the main social unit, and males are only associated with the pride for… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Humans regularly eat the eggs of several animals, including fish, but can you eat a snake’s eggs? We know that many animals, such as raccoons, skunks, hawks, and even other… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

When it comes to getting drunk or high, humans think they have a monopoly, but that is not actually the case. There are plenty of animals who have been spotted… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

The first time you watch this clip, you will think that a snake is being remarkably patient with a spider that is leaping around its tail. You feel that any… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Getting close to a stingray is risky, even for an accomplished predator such as an orca. They are not called stingrays for nothing! But, if you can take them by… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

We don’t think this bobcat is planning on a round of golf! The clever feline has worked out that the sand bunkers are an ideal place to hide when stalking… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Whether your pet is a dog, hamster, bearded dragon, or stick insect, they all deserve love and affection. So, if you are feeling disillusioned with the romance (or lack of… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

The lionesses in this clip give us a masterclass in teamwork. They are working together to try to bring down a large giraffe, which is a challenge for any pride.… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Some animals look pretty ferocious when they are fighting, but others look what can only be described as ridiculous! These two male giraffes have been caught on film in the… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Videos of animals hunting prey can be fascinating but gruesome. This one is a bit different. The clip of two humpback whales bubble feeding in synchrony is as beautiful as… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Filmed at the Big Sur, California, this astonishing clip shows a huge condor taking flight from a high cliff without even flapping its wings! Thanks to a phenomenon called orographic… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Akitas are included in the Working Group of dogs by the American Kennel Club, but can they make good family dogs, too? They are an ancient Japanese breed known for… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

Navigating around a marina can take quite a lot of skill, but one obstacle you don’t expect to have to sail around is a humpback whale! This extraordinary clip shows… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

As appetites go, this is pretty impressive. The incredible clip shows a rat pulling a slice of pizza bigger than its entire body between some subway tracks. Apparently filmed in… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 months ago

‘The course of true love never did run smooth’ as Shakespeare wrote - and this clip shows it to be as true for lions as it is for humans. This… Read More

By Sharon Parry 3 months ago

This short clip shows a hyena taking a great interest in what a huge python is doing. The snake has caught a gazelle, and the hyena makes a quick attempt… Read More

By Sharon Parry 3 months ago

Cloud forests sound like a setting from a fantasy novel, but they are a very real and vital part of the Earth’s biology. You may also see them called water… Read More

By Sharon Parry 3 months ago

The term ungulate is used widely to describe a range of animals but there is a lot of confusion about what exactly it means. So, what is an ungulate? Here… Read More

By Sharon Parry 3 months ago

Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of snakes – with an emphasis on ‘weird’! All snakes are fascinating and unusual creatures - they have no legs but can easily… Read More

By Sharon Parry 3 months ago

Gentle, placid, affectionate – these are just three words used to describe bloodhounds but don’t be fooled into thinking that this makes them easy to train. They are also active,… Read More

By Sharon Parry 3 months ago

The gorgeous Shetland sheepdog, often simply called shelties, are known for their flowing coat, high energy, and their sensitivity. As well as being a devoted family pet, they are also… Read More

By Sharon Parry 3 months ago

This gorgeous sea otter is having trouble deciding whether a crab is a friend or food. At first, it balances the crustacean on its stomach and even pats it affectionately.… Read More

By Sharon Parry 3 months ago

The poor pelican in this clip is extremely lucky that a guy in a boat happened to pass by and spotted the trouble it had gotten into. The hungry bird… Read More

By Sharon Parry 3 months ago

We know that all workers are ambitious and accomplished hunters, but that does not mean that we want to get this close to them! In this extraordinary clip, you get… Read More

By Sharon Parry 3 months ago

This is one very grumpy dad! The clip below shows an adult male lion who is not willing to share his carcass with the rest of his family. As soon… Read More

By Sharon Parry 3 months ago