The southern coastal parts of the Southeast are home to American alligators. North Carolina happens to be the northernmost part of their range. They are abundant in the eastern inland… Read More
By Kirstin Harrington 1 week ago
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Whether you're a Music City local or you're keeping up with Ed, the runaway zebra, on the news, there is no doubt that Nashville is having a hilarious moment. Instagram… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 1 week ago
When it comes to bees, most people think of the honeybee or maybe a bumblebee, but bees are an incredibly diverse group of insects. With over 20,000 species described around… Read More
By Stephanie Manka 1 week ago
About 25 million people, or 8% of the population of the U.S., live in the Ohio River basin. The river spans 981 miles, starting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and flowing to… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 week ago
Founded in 1670, Charleston is a charming town located in South Carolina. Not only will you find educational museums, stunning harbor views, and plenty of unique shops, but there’s also… Read More
By Kirstin Harrington 1 week ago
No matter how you look at them, lobsters are fascinating creatures and essential members of the ocean. They have been prowling the seas for over 480 million years, fighting and… Read More
By Tad Malone 1 week ago
Some birds are incredibly strong for their size and can lift surprisingly heavy objects. But, do you know which birds can handle the heaviest loads? Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 1 week ago
Blind as a bat. See like a hawk. Eagle-eyed...Eyes like a shark? As humans, we’ve long been fascinated by the capabilities, or lack thereof, of creatures throughout the animal kingdom.… Read More
By Doug Shaffer 1 week ago
What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Alligators and crocodiles are easy to confuse with one another since they belong to the same phylogenetic order. They’re both large… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 1 week ago
Arkansas is home to 39 species of snakes, and six of them are venomous. Thankfully, not all of these venomous snakes inhabit Arkansas' waterways. Of those 39 species, only about… Read More
By Lianna Tedesco 1 week ago
World War I earned the grim title of "the War to end all wars" for a reason: the world had never before witnessed a conflict on such an unimaginable scale.… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 1 week ago
In India, elephants are not just animals; they are iconic figures, deeply intertwined with the nation's spiritual heritage and rich history. Their presence at cultural festivals and temple ceremonies is… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 1 week ago
The "Shark Bite Capital of the World" has seen more than its fair share of large sharks. When these ocean behemoths ping research vessels, they're recorded by OCEARCH. This global… Read More
By Lianna Tedesco 1 week ago
She's the world's largest known great white shark. At over 50 years old, she may even be a grandma. One marine biologist got up close and personal with the massive… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 week ago
Scientists are always baffled when odd animals show up in unlikely places, especially without a logical explanation. That is exactly what’s occurring on Florida’s Space Coast, where the shore is… Read More
By Hannah Ward 1 week ago
Even among egg layers, there are some differences and varieties. Some animals mate before laying eggs, while in other species such as fish, males and females release gametes at the… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 1 week ago
Ever been curious about the biggest land animal ever to roam the earth? Or perhaps you're intrigued by the largest creature to ever swim the oceans? While prehistoric giants could… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 1 week ago
The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the largest reptile on the planet. These massive monitor lizards can grow to over 10 feet in length and weigh upwards of 300 pounds.… Read More
By Trina Julian Edwards 1 week ago
Cougars are graceful, elegant hunters, and they are everywhere. You could run the length of the western hemisphere and still come across cougars, flourishing in climates as diverse as Canada… Read More
By Tad Malone 1 week ago
With Jurassic World Rebirth hitting theaters July 2, 2025, movie buffs and science lovers alike are busy scouring trailers and cast lists — but not for the actors. It’s the… Read More
By Brianna Goebel 1 week ago
Pygmy owls are an adorably small bird species that make their home in Europe. Their habitat spans as far north as Norway and east into China. But the tiny bird… Read More
By Laura Dorr 1 week ago
There are four main types of venomous snakes native to the U.S.—rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes. Virginia is home to three of these types, with the coral snake being the only… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 week ago
Mako sharks are some of the fastest swimmers in the ocean. These predatory sharks hunt for a variety of foods, including fish, squid, other sharks, sea turtles, and even porpoises.… Read More
By Jennifer Geer 1 week ago
Sharks have a reputation for being some of the most fearsome predators in the ocean. The sight of a great white's gaping maw has haunted many nightmares. However, there are… Read More
By Trina Julian Edwards 1 week ago
Whale sharks, Rhincodon typus, are the largest fish in the world. They can trace their ancestry to the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, 245–65 million years ago, and are members of the… Read More
By Sharon Parry 1 week ago
Summertime presents unique challenges for pets and wildlife, especially poolside. While pools provide a welcome escape from the sweltering heat for humans, they can be hazardous to many nearby critters… Read More
By Kathryn Koehler 1 week ago
Though once thriving in the U.S., jaguars now call the landscapes of Mexico their northernmost territory. Unfortunately, residents continue to view them as a threat to livestock. Since 2007, a… Read More
By Heather Ross 1 week ago
Unlike some fish that people target for food, catching or battling with a tarpon is all about the experience. These awe-inspiring fish can reach up to 8 feet in length… Read More
By Doug Shaffer 1 week ago
The ocean provides a welcome beach vacation and heavily supports the global economy. Over 3 billion people worldwide rely on ocean-based food for their diets, and over 100 million full-time… Read More
By Jessica Lynn 2 weeks ago
The link between clouds and penguin poop is not an obvious one but it has important implications for climate change. New research has revealed the cloud-forming properties of penguin guano… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
The Mapogo lion coalition consisted of six powerful adult males. Five of these males were related and similar in age, and one was a bit older than the others and… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 2 weeks ago
Dogs are capable of using their nose for many tasks: hunting, retrieval, and finding that cookie crumb you dropped beneath the couch. Now we can add “mussel sniffing” to the… Read More
By Heather Hall 2 weeks ago
The Great Lakes have been victimized by invasive populations of mussels for years. The zebra and quagga mussels are a danger to native lake life, hitching a ride on boats… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 weeks ago
Not all dogs are created equal when it comes to shedding. Some dogs shed their fur extensively, some moderately, and some don’t shed much at all. With so many differences… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 2 weeks ago
Corgis are sweet and adorable dogs — and make for great cuddle companions — but they often get an undeserved reputation for being less intelligent. People see cute little dogs… Read More
By Sydni Ellis 2 weeks ago
There are two different ways to measure flight speed: level flight, meaning the speed it takes to fly in a straight line, and diving flight, meaning the speed at which… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 2 weeks ago
Monkeys are very diverse, intelligent, and interesting creatures, so it should be no small wonder that people like to keep them as pets. We’ve seen real and fictional people keep… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 2 weeks ago
Bowhead whales are remarkable for their immense size, reaching up to 60 feet in length and weighing as much as 100 tons, and their extraordinary lifespan of up to 200… Read More
By Jessica Tucker 2 weeks ago
If you are asked which sound you associate with a snake, you’ll probably suggest a hiss. Perhaps even the sound of a rattle? Very few people would say a fart!… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
Buffalo are known for their imposing size and strength, but their true power often comes into play during heated skirmishes in the wild. While these battles can seem intense, they… Read More
By Doug Shaffer 2 weeks ago
One of the biggest tourist attractions in Uganda is the ability to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most intriguing animals, including gorillas. Throughout the Bwindi… Read More
By Doug Shaffer 2 weeks ago
Imagine an animal that seems to be assembled from various other creatures: it has large eyes, the round body of a rabbit, a rodent's pointed snout, tiny pig-like hooves, and… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 2 weeks ago
Jackrabbits are not really rabbits at all. Instead, they are hares. These hares, with their long back legs and large ears, have a massive appetite and can eat up to… Read More
By Jessica Tucker 2 weeks ago
Piranha is a general name used to describe a group of freshwater fish with a fearsome reputation when it comes to feeding. There are between 40 and 60 different species;… Read More
By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago
Obsessed with fish? From the regular to the extraordinary, the common to the rare, we love seeing fish swim in the ocean. It's like a burst of serotonin every time!… Read More
By Sydni Ellis 2 weeks ago
If you’re walking through a rainforest, you might want to keep your head up. How else would you know to duck to avoid a swinging gibbon? Gibbons are playful and… Read More
By Sydni Ellis 2 weeks ago
Many people consider penguins to be among their favorite creatures on the planet. There’s something special about seeing a group of flightless tuxedoed birds gathering in groups and waddling from… Read More
By Justin Zipprich 2 weeks ago
Researchers previously thought dingoes were distance cousins of domestic dogs, though still genetically similar enough to frequently breed with the wild canines, creating hybrids. However, recent genetic testing has shown… Read More
By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 weeks ago
A famous Nile crocodile named Henry just celebrated a birthday last year, turning 124 in December. This living fossil currently resides at Crocworld Conservation Centre in South Africa, after being… Read More
By Volia Schubiger 2 weeks ago
All animal species are capable of reproduction, but not all mothers possess strong maternal instincts. Today we'll look at protective mother animals that dote on their babies, working hard to… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 2 weeks ago
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