Category: Creature Feature

Creature Feature: Coyote

Coyotes (Canis latrans) are one of North America’s most iconic tricksters. Their species name, which means “barking dog” in Latin, might come from their nighttime vocalizing. They’ve had a powerful influence on Native American folklore and mythology, even earning the title of “God’s dog” [1]. Native American tales highlight the morals of coyote tricksters, imparting…

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Creature Feature: Axolotl

You may be familiar with the axolotl (“ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl”, scientific name: Ambystoma mexicanum) – not only has the little guy been featured in popular games such as Minecraft, Fortnite, and Roblox, the internet has also grown very fond of its permanent Mona Lisa smile [8,5,19]. Beyond overwhelming cuteness levels and favorable recognition in the media, however,…

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Creature Feature: American Alligator

Summer’s beginning to set in. There’s a heavy heat settled over everything like a thick, wet blanket. In the distance, a sound ripples through the night, inspiring both awe and terror. It’s the sort of sound that you could admire from afar, but would be hesitant to get too close to. It’s the sort of…

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Creature Feature: Tentacled Snake

Let’s be honest, the tentacled snake (Erpeton tentaculatum) is not the flashiest reptile in the jungle. These snakes blend in with their native habitat of freshwater or brackish lakes, ditches, and other wetlands in Southeast Asia, thanks to mottled gray, brown, and green scales that line their bodies. They average a modest 50 centimeters in…

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Creature Feature: Jackalope

We’re discovering an incredibly elusive animal in the latest, very serious article from Creature Feature!