Critter Science

The Eastern Milk Snake

19 December, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

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 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 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 Five-Lined Skink

4 December, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

The five-lined skink, aka blue-tailed skink or red-headed skink, is among the most common lizards in the eastern United States, and is also a native of Canada. Sans some habitat loss, hunting, and trapping, these lizards don’t

The Northern Pike

1 November, 2024
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The northern pike, aka pike, is a large species of predatory fish that dwells in freshwater and sometimes even brackish (partially salty) water habitats. They can be found in Canada, United States, Europe, and Asia. With no

The Abundant Killdeer

6 August, 2024
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The killdeer gets its name from their shrill, 2-syllable call. These large plovers are found throughout Canada, United States, Mexico, Central America, as well as northern and western South America. With no major threats

The Eastern Racer

2 August, 2024
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The eastern racer, aka North American racer, can be found throughout much of the United States, parts of Canada, Mexico, and into Central America. Due to the commonality of these serpents, and the fact that the only threats

The Spring Peeper

30 July, 2024
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The spring peeper is a diminutive chorus frog species that is widespread throughout the eastern half of Canada and the United States. They prefer habitats with permanent ponds but can adapt to a wide range of habitats. These

The Summer Tanager

9 July, 2024
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The summer tanager is a songbird of medium size that has been placed in the cardinal family. Primarily due to their coloration and songs being similar. These avians prefer to dwell in open wooded areas, with oak trees,