Critter Science

The Iberian Lynx

19 February, 2024
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The Iberian lynx, aka pardel Lynx or Spanish lynx, is considered to be the rarest of all the lynx species. While once widespread, these lynx are now reduced to a couple locales: Doñana and Andujár-Cardeña National Park in the Spanish

The Sand Cat

23 January, 2024
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The sand cat, aka Sahara cat or sand dune cat, can be found throughout northern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and southwest & central Asia. They prefer stony, arid, and sandy desert biomes with little vegetation or water. Even

The Silky Anteater

19 December, 2023
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The silky anteater, aka pygmy anteater, can be found in the southern portion of Mexico, Central America, and South America. They prefer tropical evergreen forests, semi-deciduous forests, and mangrove forest habitats. Even though

The Madagascan Rousette

12 December, 2023
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The Madagascan rousette, aka Madagascar rousette, is a species of megabat that hails from the coastal regions of Madagascar. They prefer forests, caves, and subterranean habitats. Sadly, due to habitat loss, hunting, and

The Brazilian Three-Banded Armadillo

7 December, 2023
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The Brazilian three-banded armadillo can be found in Brazil. They prefer dry woodlands and open savannahs. Their habitats generally have low quality soil and little rainfall. This results in the plant life to take the

The Eurasian Scops Owl

2 November, 2023
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The Eurasian scops owl, aka European scops owl or scops owl, can be found from southern Europe eastward to southern Siberia, and over to the western Himalayas. Seeing as these birds are migratory, they can also be found

New Guinea Crocodile

17 October, 2023
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The New Guinea crocodile can be found on the island of New Guinea. They prefer freshwater marshes, swamps, and lakes; with an occasional appearance in brackish water habitats. These crocs face the threats of habitat

The Common Spotted Cuscus

16 October, 2023
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The common spotted cuscus, aka white cuscus, can be found in New Guinea, the Cape York area of Australia, and surrounding smaller islands. They prefer rainforests, hardwood, mangroves, and eucalypt forests. While they are

The Amami Rabbit

12 October, 2023
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The Amami rabbit, aka Ryukyu rabbit, is only found on Amami Ōshima and Tokunoshima, 2 small islands between southern Kyūshū and Okinawa in Japan. These rabbits are frequently called a living fossil.

The Fascinating Cacomistle

10 October, 2023
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The cacomistle hails from Mexico to Central America. They prefer wet, tropical, evergreen woodlands, as well as mountain forests. Sometimes they can also be found in drier deciduous forest habitats. Even though they face the