The squonk is not only said to be "Of distinctly low mentality" but also so ugly it's given to constant crying over its appearance. ( Image from "Fearsome Critters" by Henry H. Tryon as ...

Tryon, H. (1939) Fearsome Critters. Idlewild Press. Matt Simon was a senior staff writer covering biology, robotics, and the environment. He’s the author, most recently, ...

This "fearsome critter" has since transcended its origins, appearing in modern media and folklore studies. It’s featured in ...

A Reconyx digital trail camera is then set up to photograph what critters, preferably fisher, come snooping around for a midnight snack. Last year, camera traps were set up at 300 locations across ...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. --North American lions, cheetahs and short-faced bears: Those are just a few fearsome critters from 25,000 years ago paleontologists already might have found in their first ...

Gabriel Reyes, a biologist with the United States Geological Survey, says there are some common misconceptions surrounding bats. They've been described as flying rodents, and thanks to Hollywood, some ...

Ontario is home to all manners of fearsome critters, including one that ranks as the largest insect in all of Canada, packing a painful punch that will make you think twice about wading into the ...