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A-Z-Animals.com is dedicated to the idea that knowledge about nature leads to better stewardship of our planet and its diverse species. Our goal is to educate, entertain, and inform our audience with fascinating articles about animals, weather phenomena, plants, and local news that matters to you. We prioritize thorough research and accuracy, ensuring that our content reflects the latest insights on various species, including details like their scientific names, diets, habitats, and more. Whenever feasible, we also provide information on an animal's conservation status, empowering readers to take steps to help protect these species.

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Here's Where the Cicadas Will Be Showing Up in Tennessee This Spring

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.
The Longest Marine Migration: Gray Whales' Epic Journey

4 days ago | a-z-animals.com | Hannah Ward

Baleen whales are some of the most unique and breathtaking animals. These huge marine mammals are some of the biggest to have ever existed and are found all over the world. Despite their size, baleen whales are gentle giants known for undertaking some of the longest migrations of any animal. Continue reading to discover why baleen whales migrate and where they travel. Baleen whales (Mysticeti) have baleen plates instead of teeth.
These Jackdaws and Sika Deer Provide the Perfect Illustration of Wildlife Symbiosis

6 days ago | a-z-animals.com | Lianna Tedesco

Symbiotic relationships are a beautiful part of nature’s design. This video by @tatar_travel shows just how mutually beneficial this relationship can be. From the outside, it looks like these jackdaws steal the fur from the sika deer to build their nests. However, it’s not stealing when the sika deer gets something more than just a haircut. Here’s how the co-existence of these animals helps their survival. Jackdaws are part of the crow family and are native to the United Kingdom.
Watch Two Eagles Peform a 'Daredevil Cartwheel'

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Lianna Tedesco

Eagles are often seen as a symbol of strength and pride. They have few enemies to worry about and are at the top of the food chain in the world of raptors. These apex predators are virtually fearless, which extends to their mating bonds. In this video by @youronlysourceofserotonin, two eagles display unbelievable devotion in their free fall. However, these aerial cartwheels mean far more than meets the eye and could mean life or death.
This Buffalo Isn't Hurting the Turtle, It's Savings Its Life!

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Lianna Tedesco

Some animals are capable of extraordinary things. This video, reposted by @animalsblessourday, went viral as people admired the compassion between a water buffalo and a turtle. In the video, the water buffalo flips the turtle over, seemingly saving him from certain death. But is this common behavior, or did the water buffalo happen to see a reptile in need? This video could potentially show the true nature of a domesticated water buffalo. They’re known to be gentle, docile, and friendly.
These Polar Bear Tours Provide a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Sydni Ellis

If you’re lucky enough to see a polar bear at the zoo, you will instantly fall in love. These majestic creatures are beautiful. They have black skin and clear fur that appears white. They live in coastal and floating ice fields, hunting seals, walruses, and seabirds. These Arctic animals are awe-inspiring, especially when you can see them in their natural environments. Sadly, there are only about 20,000-25,000 polar bears left in the world.
If You Love Pandas, This is the Job for You!

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Sharon Parry

It’s time to dust off your resume because your ideal job has finally been created! In this adorable Instagram post by panda__reels__, you can see people cuddling pandas, rocking them like newborn babies. But this isn’t artificial intelligence, this is a real job — panda cuddler — carried out by real people who are paid real money to do it. In short, it’s a dream job only a select few will ever experience. Here we will research what must be one of the best career choices on the planet.
This Bird's Movement Isn't a Dance, It's a Message: Back Off!

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Kellianne Matthews

Woodcocks are known for their unique and almost comical way of walking, which seems a better fit for a 1970s disco than the woodlands in which they live. The birds in this YouTube video step forward, then rhythmically rock their bodies back and forth before taking another sliding step. This swaying motion is amusing to watch, but it’s a rather slow way to get around. So, why do these groovy little birds move in such a peculiar way?
This Is What Scientists Have Revealed About Cats and Dogs So Far in 2025

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Sharon Parry

According to the latest statistics from the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are 59.8 million dog-owning households in the U.S.A. That’s a whopping 45.5 percent of all American households. The figures are also impressive for cats. Overall, 32.1 percent of American households own a cat, which adds up to 42.2 million homes. Yet, a lot of what we think we know about dogs and cats is hearsay, myth, or old wives’ tales. We want to address this by injecting some science into the situation.
Make Your Rabbit Feel Like the Easter Bunny with These 7 Products

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.