Critter Science

The Gorgeous Snowy Owl

31 December, 2019
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The snowy owl (aka: snow owl, arctic owl, great white owl, and white owl) is found in the western Aleutians in Alaska to northern Quebec, northeastern Manitoba, and northern Labrador in

The American Alligator

30 December, 2019
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Once listed as Endangered, the American alligator has made a remarkable comeback. They now number over 1 million strong! This is thanks to habitat preservation, federal and state conservation

Is the Mule Really Stubborn?

27 December, 2019
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A mule is the creation of the interbreeding of a male donkey “Jack” and a female horse “mare”. Mules are 1 of the most frequently utilized working animals in the world and are highly

The Highly Endangered Polar Bear

26 December, 2019
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The polar bear is found in the Arctic regions in Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Russia, and Norway. These bears are 1 of the most beloved bear species in the world. However, they are under

The Statuesque Moose

25 December, 2019
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Being the tallest member of the deer family, it’s the moose. These giants are found in the northern parts of the midwest, north eastern United States, and in Canada and Alaska

The Crafty Red Fox

24 December, 2019
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Cunning, clever, and fast to boot, it’s the red fox. The red fox makes its home in grasslands, mountains, deserts, forests, farms, and even suburban areas. They have been hunted, trapped

The Beautiful Monarch Butterfly

23 December, 2019
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Every year, during the fall, untold millions of monarch butterflies travel over 3,000 miles from North America to Mexico. Their journey is among the greatest migrations of any in the

The Critically Endangered Red Wolf

20 December, 2019
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The red wolf is the world’s most endangered canid, having lost approximately 99.7% of its original territory. Sadly, due to poor management, there are only about 14 known pure red wolves

The Northern Cardinal

19 December, 2019
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Named the official bird of 7 U.S. states it’s the northern cardinal. You can even see this bird in the game Angry Birds. This non-migratory bird is a favorite of backyard bird watchers

The Nine-Banded Armadillo

18 December, 2019
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The nine-banded armadillo is a small, barrel-shaped critter covered in a suit of fleshy armor. Its name means “little armored one”, in Spanish. Their body armor provides protection against most