Critter Science

The 13-Lined Ground Squirrel

23 December, 2022
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The 13-lined ground squirrel, aka 13 liner, striped ground squirrel, striped gopher, gopher, striper, leopard ground squirrel, leopard-spermophile, or squinney, hails from central Canada down to central

The Eastern Fox Squirrel

2 March, 2022
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The eastern fox squirrel, aka Bryant’s fox squirrel, cat squirrel, Delmarva fox squirrel, fox squirrel, or stump-eared squirrel, is native to southern Canada, eastern United States

The African Pygmy Squirrel

7 February, 2022
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And the title for world’s smallest known squirrel goes to the African pygmy squirrel. These tiny squirrels can be found in western and central Africa. They prefer tropical rainforests

The Whitehead’s Pygmy Squirrel

24 January, 2022
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The whitehead’s pygmy squirrel, aka the tufted pygmy squirrel, can be found on the islands of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. They prefer highland montane forests with plenty of trees

The Eastern Chipmunk

25 August, 2021
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The eastern chipmunk. The cute, furry critters that race around and gather food for the winter months and earn our love, via their cuteness overload. They have been portrayed via animation

The Weather Forecasting Groundhog

2 February, 2021
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The groundhog, aka woodchuck or whistlepig, is a member of the rodent family and, contrary to popular belief, they cannot predict the weather. You’d have about the same amount of luck

The Indian Giant Squirrel

2 December, 2020
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While not number 1 in size, that goes to the black giant squirrel, the Indian giant squirrel (aka Malabar giant squirrel) is a close 2nd

The Black Giant Squirrel

9 June, 2020
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And the largest known squirrel in the world title goes to… the black giant squirrel. These large critters take up residence in the subtropical and tropical coniferous and broadleaf

The Adorable Squirrel

7 May, 2020
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Stemming from the Greek name “shadow tail” it’s the squirrel. There are approximately 280 known species of squirrels in the world. These cute critters are thieves, speedy and nimble

Welcome the Scaly-Tail Anomalure

13 April, 2020
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Hailing from Central Gabon, in Africa, it’s the scaly-tail anomalure. There are only 3 – 4 extent genera of anomalures recognized to date. Scaly-tailed anomalures are aptly named due