by Critterman on January 28, 2026 at 9:00 am
This article was originally published on Critter Science. The red mangrove crab, as you would imagine, dwells in and among mangroves. They are ecologically important as they bury and consume leaf litter. These crustaceans are not currently evaluated by the IUCN, but still face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and commercial Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.
by Critterman on January 27, 2026 at 9:00 am
This article was originally published on Critter Science. The Cuvier’s beaked whale, aka goose-beaked whale or ziphius, the most widely distributed of the beaked whales, is smaller than most baleen whales, and the larger toothed cetaceans; like sperm whales or orcas. Even though they have an incredible dive depth, they are the most frequently-spotted beaked whales when they Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.
The Asiatic Long-Tailed Climbing Mouse
by Critterman on January 26, 2026 at 9:00 am
This article was originally published on Critter Science. The Asiatic long-tailed climbing mouse, aka Sinhala: ගස් මීයා, hails from southern and southeastern Asia. These mice face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of farming, ranching, logging, residential developments, and commercial developments; invasive plants; overgrazing by deer; persecution as pests; and general predation. However, these Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.
The California Tiger Salamander
by Critterman on January 23, 2026 at 9:00 am
This article was originally published on Critter Science. The California tiger salamander was previously considered to be a subspecies of the tiger salamander, however these salamanders were recently designated as a separate species again. They face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and commercial developments, as well as the timber industry; roads Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.
by Critterman on January 22, 2026 at 9:00 am
This article was originally published on Critter Science. The imperial shag, aka imperial cormorant, is native to southern South America, islands of the Subantarctic, and the Antarctic Peninsula, mostly among rocky coastal regions, but also locally around large inland lakes. These cormorants face the threats of hunting; trapping; overfishing; tourism, that affects their breeding; and invasive species, that Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.