Kathryn Koehler

3 days ago | a-z-animals.com | Kathryn Koehler

The cicadas are coming! The cicadas are coming! Brood XIV is scheduled to begin emerging in Tennessee any day, and whether you react to this news with cheers and fist bumps or fear and loathing depends on how you feel about these red-eyed flying insects that periodically emerge in late spring. Some folks find them fascinating, while others curse their presence and the chorus of incessant buzzing that accompanies them.

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Kathryn Koehler

After a night spent delivering sweets and hiding eggs, your bunny rabbits deserve a treat themselves. Rabbits are the third most popular pet in the United States, living in 1.5 million homes. Accordingly, there’s a niche market devoted to all sorts of bunny-centric merchandise. From adorable hutches to edible treat baskets, keeping your rabbits hoppy has never been easier. Continue reading to discover seven products that will make your rabbit feel so beloved that it will think it’s the Easter Bunny.

2 weeks ago | a-z-animals.com | Kathryn Koehler

While May brings flowers, April showers bring muddy paws and musty fur. While it’s tempting to skip the daily walk and other outdoor adventures because of that fact, there’s nothing worse than a stir-crazy dog. The good news is that options abound for keeping our pups dry, and nothing is cuter than a dog wearing rain boots.

2 weeks ago | a-z-animals.com | Kathryn Koehler

It’s increasingly difficult if not downright impossible to find a day of the year on which nothing is celebrated. From National Peanut Butter Lovers Day (March 1st) and National Cold Cuts Day (March 3rd) to National Cherry Popover Day (September 1st) and National Salami Day (September 7th), every day of the year is a celebration of something. And patiently awaiting our return from all of the celebrations are our most loyal and trusted canine companions.

3 weeks ago | a-z-animals.com | Kathryn Koehler

Because insects are generally small, humans tend to underestimate their intelligence. However, from their complex social structures to learning and memory, insects, especially ants and bees, are surprisingly astute. In the most innovative ways, these tiny creatures consistently adjust to environmental changes such as earlier seasonal activity patterns and reshaping their geographic range. Increasingly, insects are adapting to climate change in ways we could never have imagined.