Albert Woodard The post Incredible Animals That Live in Asia appeared first on A-Z Animals. Asia is the world’s most populous and biggest continent in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres, with the world’s longest coastline and the highest and lowest points on the Earth’s surface. It includes countries such as China, Korea, Japan, Siberia, India, Southeast Asian … Read more
The post Aposematism: The Not-So-Subtle Ways That Animals Say ‘Back Off!’ appeared first on A-Z Animals. Most animals have a defense mechanism, and it’s nature’s way of encouraging the species’ survival. Some include physical abilities like a squid’s blinding ink or a lizard’s detachable appendages. For others, their abilities are slightly more obvious and serve … Read more
The post One Wrong Move, and This Seemingly Cuddly Caterpillar Can Easily Send You to the E.R. appeared first on A-Z Animals. Most of the time, when we encounter a caterpillar, we aren’t on high alert. After all, these seemingly harmless creatures will one day develop into beautiful butterflies or moths. What’s there to fear? … Read more
The post This Unassuming Bird’s Deafening 125-Decibel Cry is Louder Than an Ambulence Siren appeared first on A-Z Animals. The jungle is full of sounds. Due to humid temperatures, life thrives in these thick ecosystems, and so do the sounds those creatures emit. A walk through any jungle environment will expose you to a cacophony … Read more
The post There are Fewer Than 250 of This Unusual Dolphin Species Left, and Two Were Capture in Heartwarming Video appeared first on A-Z Animals. Encountering an endangered species in its natural habitat is one of the most amazing experiences. Sure, seeing them in a zoo is cool, but there’s something about watching an animal … Read more
The post The Mind-Blowing Process That Allows Asexual Creatures to Reproduce appeared first on A-Z Animals. Reproduction in animals varies from species to species. Some types of reproduction, like parthenogenesis, are more unusual than others. This reproductive method requires only one individual rather than two. Birthing offspring this way has ensured the survival of many … Read more
The post I Train Service Dogs. Here’s What I Wish People Knew About These Animals. appeared first on A-Z Animals. Ever since the first friendly wolves began gathering around human campfires tens of thousands of years ago, dogs and people have had a special relationship. Due to their intelligence and eagerness to please, dogs do … Read more
The post Feathered Friends: A 5-Day Unit Plan on Birds appeared first on A-Z Animals. With approximately 11,000 species, birds are one of the most diverse animal classification groups characterized by their feathered appearance and migratory behaviors. From trilling canaries to squawking seagulls to braying penguins, birds inhabit every continent on our planet, even Antarctica! … Read more
The post This Chatty Crow is a Sucker for a Warm Hug appeared first on A-Z Animals. Crows have a well-deserved reputation for exceptional intelligence. Researchers have demonstrated that crows can make and use tools, solve multi-step problems, and even recognize the faces of people they like and dislike. Some studies have claimed crows have … Read more
The post This Rare Jellyfish Lives 13,000 Feet Below the Ocean’s Surface — and it Looks Like a Fireworks Display appeared first on A-Z Animals. Most deep-sea creatures look like something from the underworld. Their oversized eyes, bizarre bodies, and unusual movements are testaments to evolution. In this YouTube video, we see another species that … Read more