Critter Science

The Barrow’s Goldeneye

24 December, 2024
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The Barrow’s goldeneye is a mid-sized sea-faring duck with quite a spaced out distribution. These critters can be found in Canada, Iceland, United States, and possibly Scotland. These ducks face many threats

The South American Sea Lion

23 December, 2024
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The South American sea lion, aka southern sea lion or the Patagonian sea lion, can be found along much of the South American Coastline, from the west coast, to the east coast. They are threatened by overfishing and over

The Eastern Milk Snake

19 December, 2024
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The eastern milk snake. aka eastern milksnake among other names, can be found throughout central and eastern United States and into eastern Canada. These snakes face the threats of habitat loss at the hands of residential

The Southern Spotted Skunk

18 December, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Mustelid Facts

The southern spotted skunk can be found from southern Mexico to Central America. Their coloration makes them look surprisingly like a western or even an eastern spotted skunk. They face the threats of habitat loss and

The Fall Webworm Moth

17 December, 2024
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Insect Facts

The fall webworm moth gets its name from its larval stage, which produces a characteristic webbed nest on the tree limbs of a large variety of hardwoods in the late summer and fall. They are considered an invasive species in

The La Plata Dolphin

16 December, 2024
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The La Plata dolphin, aka cachimbo, franciscana, or toninha, is a small species of river dolphin found among coastal Atlantic waters of southeastern South America. They are threatened from multiple fronts. These diminutive

The Mediterranean House Gecko

13 December, 2024
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The Mediterranean house gecko, aka Turkish gecko or moon lizard, is a small gecko species with a wide distribution. They can be found throughout southern Europe, Africa, western Asia, the Middle East, throughout

The American Wigeon

12 December, 2024
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The American wigeon, aka baldpate, is a species of dabbling duck (ducks that feed at the surface, rather than diving) that can be found throughout Canada, United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, and even

The Northern Ring-Necked Snake

11 December, 2024
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The northern ring-necked snake, aka northern ringneck snake, can be found throughout most of North America. They are a subspecies of the ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus). With an abundant population, wide-spread

The Gervais’ Beaked Whale

10 December, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Whale Facts

The Gervais’ beaked whale, aka Antillean beaked whale, European beaked whale, or Gulf Stream beaked whale, is the most often stranded mesoplodont whale. Unfortunately, these small whales face the threats of overfishing;