Amazing Critter Facts

The Fowler’s Toad

The Fowler’s Toad

by Critterman on May 15, 2026 at 9:00 am

This article was originally published on Critter Science. The Fowler’s toad can be found throughout most of the eastern United States and parts of southeastern Canada. They were once thought to be a subspecies of Woodhouse’s toad. They face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and commercial developments, as well as beach Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

The Arboreal Salamander

The Arboreal Salamander

by Critterman on May 14, 2026 at 9:00 am

This article was originally published on Critter Science. The arboreal salamander is a species of salamander that can actually climb trees. They can be found from California down to Baja California. These salamanders face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and commercial developments, farming, ranching, deforestation, and logging. However, they are still Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

The Olympic Marmot

The Olympic Marmot

by Critterman on May 13, 2026 at 9:00 am

This article was originally published on Critter Science. The Olympic marmot is a species of rodent from the squirrel family, Sciuridae. They only dwell in the state of Washington, in the United States. These rodents face the threats of recreational activities that can often result in humans not only interrupting their daily life but also feeding them. When Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

The Familiar Cockatiel

The Familiar Cockatiel

by Critterman on May 12, 2026 at 9:00 am

This article was originally published on Critter Science. The cockatiel, aka quarrion, weero, or weiro, is actually a parrot that is also a member of its own branch of the cockatoo family, and hails from Australia. These energetic and intelligent birds face the threats of habitat loss and destruction in the form of large-scale clearing of forests and Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

The Giant Girdled Lizard

The Giant Girdled Lizard

by Critterman on May 11, 2026 at 9:00 am

This article was originally published on Critter Science. The giant girdled lizard, aka sungazer, giant dragon lizard, ouvolk, and/or giant zonure, dwells in South Africa. These lizards, that appear to look more like dragons than lizards, face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of farming of products such as maize and sunflowers. They are Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.