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Why Did it Suddenly Start Raining Monkeys in Florida?
Monkeys falling from the sky is one of the last things you’d expect to see while kayaking in Florida. Barring…
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How Doting on Your “Fur Baby” May Be Doing More Harm Than Good
Many people call their pets “fur baby” without truly understanding that the phrase is part of a cultural phenomenon. A…
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Meet the Adorable New Baby Sloth at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Baby animals are our favorite. Puppies, kittens, chicks, bunnies — the list goes on and on! And if you go…
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The Strange Mystery of Chernobyl’s Blue Dogs Explained
Dogs in Chernobyl are a varied group. While they are typically descended from shepherd breeds, their coloration and markings differ.…
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Havanese vs. Shih Tzu: Which Toy Breed is Right for You?
While the Havanese and Shih Tzu toy dog breeds may appear similar, the have a variety of differing characteristics in…
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The U.S. States With the Most Animal-Related Car Accidents
Drivers in the United States must take care to avoid wildlife attempting to cross roadways – especially during the hours…
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What Do Bed Bugs Eat?
A bed bug’s diet consist of blood – including humans, bats, birds, rodents, pets and all warm-blooded animals. Discover which…
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These Fuzzy North American Caterpillars Leave Painful Stings
Caterpillars look cute, like little fuzzy toys. But an up-close look at their “fur” will reveal that many species have…
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A Complete Wildlife Guide to Joshua Tree National Park
Rugged, otherworldly, and teeming with life, Joshua Tree National Park sprawls across nearly 800,000 acres of southern California’s desert terrain.…
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What Is This Tiny, Slimy Creature?
The ocean is home to some strange-looking creatures. The ocean contains a wide variety of marine life, and each species…
Insect Facts
White Gnats: How to Identify and Get Rid of Them
You may have noticed a cluster of small white sap-sucking insects (often called whiteflies or woolly aphids) that may appear…
Dog Lists and Rankings
The 10 Best Dog Breeds: Ranked
What is the best dog breed? Quite the loaded question. After all, everyone differs in their preference of companion. For…
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It’s Naptime for This Sleepy Duckling in a Frog Hat
Social media is full of adorable animal videos that will melt your heart. Whether it’s a cute baby animal or…
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A Snail Enjoys Snacking on a Mushroom
Snails don’t often go viral online, but they can be just as cute as some of the other animal videos…
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How Animals in Tennessee Prepare for Winter
Tennessee’s landscape makes each winter season unique. While some parts of the state rarely see snow, other mountainous regions do.…
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Free at Last! 350 Captive Dolphins Are Being Released
Mexico is making global headlines after passing sweeping legislation that will free around 350 captive dolphins from entertainment venues across…
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Your Complete Guide to North American Box Turtles
Box turtles are so named for their distinctive shells. All turtles have a top shell (carapace) and bottom shell (plastron)…
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The Most Common Warning Signs of Cancer in Pets Every Owner Should Know
No pet owner goes into adopting with the thought that their furry friend is going to get cancer one day.…
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New Research Offers Hope as Extinction Rates Begin to Decline
It’s rare to get some good news when it comes to conservation. However, a new study has suggested that extinction…
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Meet Earth’s Fastest Animals in Every Category
When you think “speedy creatures,” most people’s minds immediately picture the swift-footed cheetah. But there are many more ultra-fast animals…
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Meet the Cutest Puppies on the Planet
Puppies, dahling! Watch this A-Z-Animals video to witness the cutest puppies you could ever imagine!
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Rare Brown Hyena Becomes Star of Award-Winning Wildlife Photo
Winning the wildlife photograph of the year is a hard enough task, but doing so with a stunning, almost mystical…
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The Most Popular Emotional Support Animals
Emotional support from animals has become a popular practice, offering comfort to humans who are disabled, stressed, ill, or even…
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Aquarium Shrimp Go Wild for a Slice of Cucumber
There are so many different kinds of aquatic pets out there. With so many aquarium hobbyists, each with their own…
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The Tragic Story of the Xerces Blue Butterfly
Due to humanity’s drive for development and growth, we have lost a considerable number of species. One such species is…
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There are Only 2 of These Turtles Left in the Wild
When you think of endangered turtles, dogs likely don’t come to mind. But what if we told you one pup…
Animals
Amazon River Dolphin (Pink Dolphin)
The Amazon River dolphin (also known as the pink dolphin and botos) is a freshwater animal and a species of…
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This Tiny Shrimp’s Snap Is One of the Loudest Sounds in the Ocean
Colony species exhibit some of the most unique behaviors on the planet. Due to their highly complex social systems, colonies…
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This Frog Is So Transparent You Can See Its Organs Working
Nature is full of unique traits. Whether it’s a beautiful coloring or a striking pattern, there seems to be an…
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The 10 Largest Animals In Minnesota and Where You’ll Find Them
Minnesota is a land of cities, suburbs, and farms, but it also has some of the wildest and most unspoiled…
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Jumping Spiders Can Tell Friends From Strangers
Have you ever seen a spider skitter under a cabinet in your kitchen, then spotted a similar one later in…
Education
All About Ladybugs: Free Elementary Science & Literacy Unit Plan for Kids
Ladybugs are well-known insects that are most recognized for their distinctive black and red spotted, colorful exoskeletons. There are over…
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Why Is This Starfish Shaped Like a Square?
A square starfish sounds antithetical, but due to some genetic mutations, they do in fact exist. While extremely rare, these…
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Adorable Black Bear Enjoys a Lazy Day Lounging in a Tree
As cooler weather begins to set in, people tend to become less active. The cold leads to a lack of…
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All the Animals You’ll Discover in Glacier National Park
If you love the outdoors, then one of the best places to visit in Montana is Glacier National Park. It’s…
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Meet the 10 Rattlesnakes That Infested an Arizona Home
In this video from A-Z-Animals, firefighters from the Golden Ranch Fire Department in Oro Valley, Arizona, rescue 10 rattlesnakes from…
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Marine Animals That Can Take Down a Great White Shark
While great white sharks are among the fiercest apex predators in the world’s oceans, they are not completely immune from…
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Things You’ll See in Hot Springs National Park: Wildlife Guide
In 1832, the area that would later become Hot Springs National Park was set aside as the first federally protected…
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What Is This Massive Stick Insect, and Where Is It Found?
Australia is known for its exceptional biodiversity. The country separated from the supercontinent Gondwana nearly 135 million years ago, and…
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Meet the Animals Living in Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park spans around 346 square miles of semi-desert shrub steppe and highly eroded and colorful badlands in…
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Why California Has Euthanized Wolves for the First Time in More Than a Century
After being eradicated from the state in the early 1900s, gray wolves seemed unlikely to ever make a return. This…
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Crows and monkeys show mental shortcuts when judging numbers
For centuries, humans have assumed that our thinking errors set us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. From…
Spider Facts
Black Widow Spider Eggs: Identification and Removal Tips
For some people, the sight of a spider egg sac is incredibly unsettling. They may be tempted to immediately destroy…
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This Fish Looks More Like an Heirloom Tomato
Within nature exist a wide variety of strange-looking creatures. With so many different species, each flaunting vibrant differences, it’s always…
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From Forest to Sea: Animals You Didn’t Know Could Swim
When you think of great swimmers, animals like dolphins, fish, or penguins probably come to mind. But the animal kingdom…
Comparison
Skate Fish vs. Stingray: 4 Key Differences Explained
Skate fish and stingrays are found in oceans all around the world. They are often confused for one another because…
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Here Are the Animals You Will Find in Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior is one of the nation’s more remote national parks. The archipelago island chain…
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Red Aquarium Fish: 13 Types of Red Fish
Setting up an aquarium requires more than just buying a tank and filling it with water. You must also determine…
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Jellyfish Day Celebrates 500 Million Years of Ocean Wonder
If one were to mention December 25th, most people, regardless of their religious affiliation, would probably think of Christmas. How…
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All of the Freshwater Fish and Animals Living in the Hudson River
The Hudson River flows from its headwaters in the Adirondack Mountains in up-state New York down to New York Harbor…