This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The tamaraw, aka Mindoro dwarf buffalo, hails from the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. These critters are the 2nd-largest native terrestrial mammal in the country. Number 1 is the carabao. Thanks to habitat destruction at the hands of residential and commercial development; competition for feeding land at the hands […]

Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The highland cattle, aka Scottish highland cattle, can be found primarily in Scotland, but there are also populations located in Europe, North America, and Australia. They prefer wet, mountainous grasslands. These bovines are able to successfully endure harsh environments and have been around a long time. Due to their numbers, […]

Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The red deer is most notable for their beautiful branching antler display. They can be found in Europe, the Caucasus Mountains region, Asia Minor, areas of western Asia, Iran, central Asia, and even Africa. These deer have also been introduced to United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Uruguay, Chile, […]

Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The banteng, aka Bali cattle or tembadau, is a bovine that looks much like a domestic cow. They can be found throughout southeast Asia. These critters prefer dry and open deciduous forests with plenty of grassy vegetation. Sadly, due to habitat destruction and disease, these peaceful bovines are listed as […]

Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

In the 20th century, populations of the black rhinoceros declined exponentially, due to over-hunting and poaching for their horns. There were 8 subspecies of black rhino. 4 are now extinct and only 3 – the eastern, south-western, and south-central – still have viable populations; capable of bringing their numbers back […]

Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The gaur is the biggest member of the bovine family. They can be found in southern and southeastern Asia. There are 3 subspecies recognized: Indian bison, South East Asian bison, and the Malaysian bison. These beasts can be found at altitudes of up to 6,000 feet, grazing in evergreen and […]

Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

Whether it be the northern or the southern elephant seal, both are massive and equally impressive in their own rights. The northern elephant seal ranges from Alaska to Mexico. Whereas the southern ranges south of the Equator. Once thought to be extinct, a population of around 50 – 100 were […]

Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

Boasting the largest horns of any cattle, it’s the Texas longhorn. Longhorns are thought to have originally come from feral Mexican cattle. Later captured by Texas settlers in an effort to get assistance with farming duties. These cattle are known for their sweet disposition, however, extreme care should be taken […]

Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

From their big brown eyes, to their famous udders, to the chewing of their cud; it’s the domestic cow. Cows are not just for meat and dairy products you get at the grocery store. In India, they are beloved, revered, and worshiped. There is an approximated 1.4 billion cattle and […]

Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

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. They prefer to live in forests during the cold winter months and near lakes and streams during the rest […]

Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.