Critter Science

The Eastern Tube-Nosed Bat

6 January, 2026
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The eastern tube-nosed bat, aka Queensland tube-nosed bat, is 1 of the few species of megabat that roosts alone. They get their common name from their raised tubular nostrils which are not like any of those of

The Eurasian Bittern

5 January, 2026
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The Eurasian bittern, aka great bittern, is a wading bird from the heron family Ardeidae. They can be found in Europe, Africa, and Asia. These birds face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of

The Red Diamond Rattlesnake

2 January, 2026
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The red diamond rattlesnake, aka red rattlesnake or red diamond snake, can be found in southwestern California and Baja California. These pit vipers face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of

The Forest Raven

1 January, 2026
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The forest raven, aka Tasmanian raven, is a passerine bird in the Corvidae family and native to Tasmania & parts of southern Victoria. These birds face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of

The Cape Genet

31 December, 2025
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The Cape genet, aka South African large-spotted genet, may share similar traits to felines, but they are actually more closely related to mongooses and civets. These critters face the threats of

The Bunyoro Rabbit

30 December, 2025
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The Bunyoro rabbit, aka Uganda grass hare, is located in only a couple locations in central Africa. They prefer damp savannahs, many times with rocky outcrops, but they also appear in forests and rocky areas alongside rock hyraxes.

The Common Quail

29 December, 2025
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The common quail, aka European quail, is a small ground-nesting game bird that hails from the pheasant family. They are migratory, breeding in the western Palearctic and wintering in Africa and southern India.

The Boyd’s Forest Dragon

26 December, 2025
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The Boyd’s forest dragon is a species of arboreal (tree dwelling) lizard from the family Agamidae (iguanas). Contrary to the popular belief of some tour guides they are not endangered

The Bicolored Hawk

25 December, 2025
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The bicolored hawk, while relatively uncommon, can be seen from southeastern Mexico, to Central America, and throughout much of South America. They can be found at elevations of up to 8,900 feet. These hawks face the threats of

The Fate of the Santa Catalina Rattlesnake

24 December, 2025
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The Santa Catalina rattlesnake hails only from Isla Santa Catalina in the Gulf of California. These rattlers are unique in that they lack a rattle at the end of their tail. These vipers face the threats of