This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The rhinoceros auklet, aka rhinoceros puffin, gets their name from the horn-like extension of the beak that is only present in adults. They dwell along the coastlines of the North Pacific, from eastern Asia to western Canada, and United States. These sea birds are threatened by overfishing; invasive species, and […]

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

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The tufted puffin, aka crested puffin, is a medium-sized pelagic (open water) seabird in the auk family that is found throughout the north Pacific Ocean. They are but 1 of 3 species of puffins. These seabirds face the threats of overfishing; over harvesting; recreational activities that interrupt their breeding grounds; […]

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

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The horned puffin is a pelagic seabird that is part of the auk family. They can be found in the north Pacific Ocean off the coasts of Russian Asia, Japan, Canada, and the United States. They nest in large colonies, often with other auk species. Although abundant, these birds do […]

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

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The Atlantic puffin, aka common puffin, is a member of the auk family. They are the only puffin native to the Atlantic Ocean. These sea birds are found along the coasts of United States, Iceland, Greenland, Europe, Russia, and Africa. Even though they have an estimated population of approximately 14,000,000, […]

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

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

With all the turmoil in the world today, I thought I’d write an article that is on the adorable side. We need more adorable. The puffin is Iceland’s most revered bird. They are also quite the tourist attraction to boot. They have also been observed using tools. Puffins are listed […]

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