Critter Science

The Fearsome Wendigo

1 April, 2025
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Wrought from insatiable hunger, the wendigo makes its way into the hearts of humans possessing them to commit the act of cannibalism. The wendigo… Is it fact or fiction? Can there really be a creature that can possess a person and cause them to do the unthinkable?

The Common Pheasant

31 March, 2025
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The common pheasant, aka ring-necked pheasant, or blue-headed pheasant, is native to Asia. However, they have been introduced to Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand as game birds. The primary threat these birds face is that of hunting

The Mexican Agouti

28 March, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

The Mexican agouti, aka Mexican black agouti, can be found in southern Mexico as well as far western and eastern Cuba. They prefer humid tropical rainforests, lowland evergreen forests, & secondary growth forests. Due to facing the threats of habitat destruction at the hands of

The Northern Bobwhite

27 March, 2025
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The northern bobwhite, aka Virginia quail or bobwhite quail, can be found in Canada, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States. They have also been introduced to the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. They are a member of the group of species known as New World (from the Americas) quail

The Widespread House Mouse

26 March, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

The house mouse, aka fancy mouse or laboratory mouse, has a presence on every continent around the world, sans Antarctica. They also don’t exist on Greenland. They are the most widespread of all mouse species (Mus). Due to their global distribution, they are subjected to trapping and

The Fraser’s Dolphin

25 March, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Dolphin Facts, Sea Mammal Facts

The Fraser’s dolphin, aka Sarawak dolphin, can be found in deep tropical waters; between 30°S and 20°N, mostly in the Pacific Ocean. However, they can also be seen in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans too. These dolphins face the threats of overfishing; bycatch, getting caught in

The Reed Vole

24 March, 2025
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The reed vole is the largest species of vole known. They hail from central Eurasia, as well as northern China, and the Korean Peninsula. These voles face the threats of fires and fire suppression, as well as climate change, which causes severe droughts. However, these critters are abundant

The Lesser Prairie-Chicken

21 March, 2025
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The lesser prairie-chicken is a species of grouse. They can be found in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. These birds face numerous threats such as habitat loss and destruction at the hands of farming, ranching, utility lines (which can result in electrocution),

The New Zealand Fur Seal

20 March, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Seal Facts

The New Zealand fur seal, aka Australasian fur seal, South Australian fur seal, Antipodean fur seal, long-nosed fur seal, or kekeno, can be found throughout western, southern, and eastern Australia, as well as surrounding New Zealand. These fur seals dwell in the

The Yellow-Bellied Glider

19 March, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

The yellow-bellied glider, aka fluffy glider, hails from eastern Australia. They prefer forest and woodland habitats. Like other glider species, these critters are able to effortlessly glide from tree to tree in search of food and/or a partner. Sadly, they face the threats of