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The northern grasshopper mouse can be found from southern Canada, throughout central United States, and into central and eastern Mexico. They prefer dry habitats, prairies with low grass, and pastures. With a stable population throughout their range and no real threats, sans disease and natural predation, these critters are listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. Their overall population is unknown. First the Stats... #bite #biteforce #Canada #fast #grasshopper #grasshoppermouse #Mexico
The Northern Grasshopper Mouse
The northern grasshopper mouse can be found from southern Canada, throughout central United States, and into central and eastern Mexico. They prefer dry habitats, prairies with low grass, and pastures. With a stable population throughout their range and no real threats, sans disease and natural predation, these critters are listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. Their overall population is unknown. First the Stats... #bite #biteforce #Canada #fast #grasshopper #grasshoppermouse #Mexico
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The stellar's jay, aka pine jay, mountain jay, or long-crested jay, can be found from southern Alaska, to western Canada, through western United States, throughout Mexico, and into Central America. They prefer coniferous forests and pine-oak woodlands. Due to no real threats, sans habitat destruction and loss, and an increasing population of an estimated 2,800,000 wild individuals, these birds are listed as Least #bird #birds #bluejay #calls #Canada #CentralAmerica #jay #jays
The Stellar's Jay
The stellar's jay, aka pine jay, mountain jay, or long-crested jay, can be found from southern Alaska, to western Canada, through western United States, throughout Mexico, and into Central America. They prefer coniferous forests and pine-oak woodlands. Due to no real threats, sans habitat destruction and loss, and an increasing population of an estimated 2,800,000 wild individuals, these birds are listed as Least #bird #birds #bluejay #calls #Canada #CentralAmerica #jay #jays
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The hispid hare, aka bristly rabbit or Assam rabbit, hails only from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal. They prefer tall grassland habitats but will also retreat to grassy or marshy habitats near rivers during the fire season. These hares were once quite prolific, but due to habitat loss at the hands of residential and commercial developments, agriculture, fires & fire suppression, and logging; hunting; trapping; #Asia #Assamrabbit #Bangladesh #Bhutan #bristlyrabbit #endangered #hare
The Hispid Hare
The hispid hare, aka bristly rabbit or Assam rabbit, hails only from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal. They prefer tall grassland habitats but will also retreat to grassy or marshy habitats near rivers during the fire season. These hares were once quite prolific, but due to habitat loss at the hands of residential and commercial developments, agriculture, fires & fire suppression, and logging; hunting; trapping; #Asia #Assamrabbit #Bangladesh #Bhutan #bristlyrabbit #endangered #hare
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The yeti crab, aka yeti lobster or furry lobster, lives on hydrothermal vents, around 7,200 feet deep in the Pacific Ocean, in 4 locations: the East Pacific, Pacific-Antarctic Ridge, the East Scotia Ridge, and the Australian-Antarctic Ridge. These critters are relatively new to science as the first species was only recently discovered in 2005. These creatures have not yet been evaluated by the IUCN. #crab #crustacean #deepocean #ocean #Pacificocean #sea #vent #vents #yeti #yeticrab
The Yeti Crab
The yeti crab, aka yeti lobster or furry lobster, lives on hydrothermal vents, around 7,200 feet deep in the Pacific Ocean, in 4 locations: the East Pacific, Pacific-Antarctic Ridge, the East Scotia Ridge, and the Australian-Antarctic Ridge. These critters are relatively new to science as the first species was only recently discovered in 2005. These creatures have not yet been evaluated by the IUCN. #crab #crustacean #deepocean #ocean #Pacificocean #sea #vent #vents #yeti #yeticrab
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The rainbow boa, aka slender boa, can be found in Central and South America. They prefer rainforest habitats, and can also be found in open savannahs. These snakes are popular in the exotic pet trade, due to their beautiful appearance. There are 5 recognized subspecies of rainbow boa. These snakes face the threats of habitat destruction at the hands of agriculture, hunting, and trapping. #boa #boaconstrictor #CentralAmerica #constrictor #predator #rainbow #rainbowboa #SouthAmerica #squeeze
The Stunning Rainbow Boa
The rainbow boa, aka slender boa, can be found in Central and South America. They prefer rainforest habitats, and can also be found in open savannahs. These snakes are popular in the exotic pet trade, due to their beautiful appearance. There are 5 recognized subspecies of rainbow boa. These snakes face the threats of habitat destruction at the hands of agriculture, hunting, and trapping. #boa #boaconstrictor #CentralAmerica #constrictor #predator #rainbow #rainbowboa #SouthAmerica #squeeze
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The Przewalski's horse, aka Dzungarian horse, Mongolian wild horse, takh, or takhi, hails from Mongolia. More specifically Takhin Tal Nature Reserve, Khomiin Tal, and the Khustain Nuruu National Park. They prefer semi-desert habitats and steppes. Przewalski's horses have been successfully re-introduced to Mongolia after going extinct in the wild, due to a successful reintroduction program. #diurnal #endangered #extinction #horse #Mongolia #Przewalski’s #Przewalski’shorse #ungulate #wild
The Przewalski's Horse
The Przewalski's horse, aka Dzungarian horse, Mongolian wild horse, takh, or takhi, hails from Mongolia. More specifically Takhin Tal Nature Reserve, Khomiin Tal, and the Khustain Nuruu National Park. They prefer semi-desert habitats and steppes. Przewalski's horses have been successfully re-introduced to Mongolia after going extinct in the wild, due to a successful reintroduction program. #diurnal #endangered #extinction #horse #Mongolia #Przewalski’s #Przewalski’shorse #ungulate #wild
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The Siberian crane, aka Siberian white crane or snow crane, have 3 populations: western, central, and eastern. 1 population overwinters in Iran on the Caspian sea's southern coast, then breeds in Russia's northwest. Populations also dwell in Yakutia in arctic Russia to western Siberia. Others live in northeast Siberia and migrate down to China to the Yangtze River area. #Asia #bird #crane #flight #migration #migratory #Russia #Siberia #Siberian #Siberiancrane #Siberianwhitecrane #snowcrane Dam Construction, Aquatic Birds, White Crane, Recreational Activities, Lowland, Tundra, Herding, Siberian, Endangered
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The Siberian Crane
The Siberian crane, aka Siberian white crane or snow crane, have 3 populations: western, central, and eastern. 1 population overwinters in Iran on the Caspian sea's southern coast, then breeds in Russia's northwest. Populations also dwell in Yakutia in arctic Russia to western Siberia. Others live in northeast Siberia and migrate down to China to the Yangtze River area. #Asia #bird #crane #flight #migration #migratory #Russia #Siberia #Siberian #Siberiancrane #Siberianwhitecrane #snowcrane
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The potto, aka softly-softly or Bosman's potto, is a strepsirrhine primate (belonging to the same family as lemurs, lorises, and galagos) that hails from Guinea, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, and north of the Democratic Republic of Congo. These slow-moving primates are subject to habitat loss and destruction at the hands of the logging industry, residential and commercial development; hunting; and trapping, and as a result #Africa #DemocraticRepublicofCongo #guinea #Kenya #Nigeria #nocturnal Rainforest Habitat, Logging Industry, Hanging Upside Down, Lemur, Primates, In The Tree, Predator, Uganda, Kenya
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The Fascinating Potto
The potto, aka softly-softly or Bosman's potto, is a strepsirrhine primate (belonging to the same family as lemurs, lorises, and galagos) that hails from Guinea, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, and north of the Democratic Republic of Congo. These slow-moving primates are subject to habitat loss and destruction at the hands of the logging industry, residential and commercial development; hunting; and trapping, and as a result #Africa #DemocraticRepublicofCongo #guinea #Kenya #Nigeria #nocturnal
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The stellar's sea eagle, aka Pacific sea eagle, steller's fish eagle, or white-shouldered eagle, is considered the heaviest eagle in the world. They can be found in China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Russia, and even in the United States. Unfortunately, they face the threats of habitat destruction and loss at the hands of residential and commercial development, drilling for the oil and gas industry, and #bird #birdofprey #China #eagle #eggs #Japan #large #largest #nest Slippery Fish, White Tailed Eagle, Sea Eagle, Habitat Destruction, Gas Industry, Invasive Species, Birds Of Prey, North Korea
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The Stellar's Sea Eagle
The stellar's sea eagle, aka Pacific sea eagle, steller's fish eagle, or white-shouldered eagle, is considered the heaviest eagle in the world. They can be found in China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Russia, and even in the United States. Unfortunately, they face the threats of habitat destruction and loss at the hands of residential and commercial development, drilling for the oil and gas industry, and #bird #birdofprey #China #eagle #eggs #Japan #large #largest #nest
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The pelican eel, aka pelican gulper, gulper eel, or umbrella-mouth gulper, can be found in the temperate and tropical areas of the world's oceans. They are found at depths of up to 3,786 feet. So far, these critters are the only known member of the genus Eurypharynx and the family Eurypharyngidae. With a global distribution, but uncertain numbers, they are currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. #deepsea #eel #fish #ocean #pelican #pelicaneel #predator #worldwide Fish Ocean, Pelican, Concern, Oceans, Critter, Aka, Mouth, Umbrella
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The Pelican Eel
The pelican eel, aka pelican gulper, gulper eel, or umbrella-mouth gulper, can be found in the temperate and tropical areas of the world's oceans. They are found at depths of up to 3,786 feet. So far, these critters are the only known member of the genus Eurypharynx and the family Eurypharyngidae. With a global distribution, but uncertain numbers, they are currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. #deepsea #eel #fish #ocean #pelican #pelicaneel #predator #worldwide
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The Arabian green bee-eater, aka little green bee-eater or green bee-eater, can be found throughout Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. These beautiful birds can be grouped into 3 subspecies: Asian green bee-eater, African green bee-eater, and of course the Arabian green bee-eater. They prefer wooded habitats with a smattering of shrubs and trees, arid regions with #Arabian #Arabiangreenbeeeater #beeeater #bird #green #greenbeeeater Bee Eater, Yemen, Palestine, Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Beautiful Birds, Shrubs, Habitats
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The Arabian green bee-eater, aka little green bee-eater or green bee-eater, can be found throughout Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. These beautiful birds can be grouped into 3 subspecies: Asian green bee-eater, African green bee-eater, and of course the Arabian green bee-eater. They prefer wooded habitats with a smattering of shrubs and trees, arid regions with #Arabian #Arabiangreenbeeeater #beeeater #bird #green #greenbeeeater
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The boomslang is a venomous serpent that can be found in sub-Saharan Africa. They prefer savannahs, karoo shrubs, lowland forests, the central & eastern African plateaus, and various grasslands. Due to their widespread and stable populations, as well as no real threats, these snakes are listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. Enjoy Critter Science's 1,300th article! First the Stats... #Africa #bite #boomslang #boomslangsnake #deadly #fang #rearfanged #snake #venom #venomous Threat, Snake Venom, African, Fang, Serpent, Snakes
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The Highly Venomous Boomslang
The boomslang is a venomous serpent that can be found in sub-Saharan Africa. They prefer savannahs, karoo shrubs, lowland forests, the central & eastern African plateaus, and various grasslands. Due to their widespread and stable populations, as well as no real threats, these snakes are listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. Enjoy Critter Science's 1,300th article! First the Stats... #Africa #bite #boomslang #boomslangsnake #deadly #fang #rearfanged #snake #venom #venomous
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The southern tiger cat, aka southern tigrina, tigrina, or oncilla, is found only from eastern Paraguay, to central and southern Brazil (in the Minas Gerais and Goiás states), northeastern Argentina, and in the Atlantic forests. They prefer thick subtropical and tropical rainforests, deciduous forests, mixed pine forests, beach vegetation, and open savannahs. There are 2 subspecies, the northern and the southern. #cat #feline #predator #prey #SouthAmerica #southerntigercat #tiger #tigercat Rainforests, Cat Feline, Prey, Atlantic, Eastern, Brazil
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The southern tiger cat, aka southern tigrina, tigrina, or oncilla, is found only from eastern Paraguay, to central and southern Brazil (in the Minas Gerais and Goiás states), northeastern Argentina, and in the Atlantic forests. They prefer thick subtropical and tropical rainforests, deciduous forests, mixed pine forests, beach vegetation, and open savannahs. There are 2 subspecies, the northern and the southern. #cat #feline #predator #prey #SouthAmerica #southerntigercat #tiger #tigercat
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The anhinga, aka American darter, darter, snakebird, water crow, or water turkey, can be found from Southeastern United States, to Mexico, into Central America, and down through South America. They can be found near rivers, marshes, lakes, mangrove swamps, shallow lagoons, and bays with an abundance of tall trees and dense vegetation. They are partial to fresh and brackish water environments. #anhinga #bird #CentralAmerica #cormorant #eggs #fish #Mexico #nest #northamerica #pelican Central America, South America, Tall Trees, Bays, Southeastern, Head And Neck, Bird Species, Shallow
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The anhinga, aka American darter, darter, snakebird, water crow, or water turkey, can be found from Southeastern United States, to Mexico, into Central America, and down through South America. They can be found near rivers, marshes, lakes, mangrove swamps, shallow lagoons, and bays with an abundance of tall trees and dense vegetation. They are partial to fresh and brackish water environments. #anhinga #bird #CentralAmerica #cormorant #eggs #fish #Mexico #nest #northamerica #pelican
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The Scottish wildcat, aka Highland tiger, was once found throughout the UK and Scotland. Now, they only dwell in northern and eastern Scotland. They prefer the edges of forests, rough grasslands, shrublands, and wooded habitats; avoiding agricultural habitats. Unfortunately, due to habitat destruction and loss, at the hands of farming and ranching; hunting; trapping; and invasive species (and #cat #endangered #Europe #feline #Scotland #scottish #Scottishwildcat #wildcat Cairngorms, Little Critter, Domestic Cat, Forests
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The Scottish wildcat, aka Highland tiger, was once found throughout the UK and Scotland. Now, they only dwell in northern and eastern Scotland. They prefer the edges of forests, rough grasslands, shrublands, and wooded habitats; avoiding agricultural habitats. Unfortunately, due to habitat destruction and loss, at the hands of farming and ranching; hunting; trapping; and invasive species (and #cat #endangered #Europe #feline #Scotland #scottish #Scottishwildcat #wildcat
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