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Japanese weasel

The Japanese Weasel

  • 6 February, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts
The Japanese weasel can be found on Honshū, Kyūshū, Shikoku, Hokkaidō, Ryukyu, and Sakhalin islands. They prefer forested, grassland, and mountainous regions, near water. These adaptable critters can also be
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peacock spider

The Tiny and Flamboyant Peacock Spider

  • 3 February, 2023
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Arachnid Facts, Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts
The peacock spider is a species in the jumping spider family that hails from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and Tasmania. They tolerate a wide variety of habitats from
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oilbird

The Unusual Oilbird

  • 2 February, 2023
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The oilbird, aka guácharo, hails from Central and South America. These birds are cave dwelling critters who’s feet are small and only used for hanging onto vertical surfaces. Oilbirds are related to the nightjar
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De Brazza's monkey

The De Brazza’s Monkey

  • 1 February, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts
The De Brazza’s monkey, aka De Brazza’s guenon, is an Old World monkey (monkeys from Africa and Asia) that hails from central Africa. They prefer lowland tropical forests, mountain forests, and thick swamp
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water opossum

The Water Opossum

  • 31 January, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts
The water opossum, aka yapok, is a marsupial and is the only living member of its genus, Chironectes. They can be found through southern Mexico, down to Central and South America. These are the only known living
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spotted lanterfly

The Spotted Lanternfly

  • 30 January, 2023
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Insect Facts
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species of insect that hails from China and Latin America. They have since been introduced, unfortunately, to various countries around the world, such as the United States
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alpine newt

The Alpine Newt

  • 26 January, 2023
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Newt Facts
The alpine newt can be found throughout continental Europe and has been introduced to the U.K. as well as New Zealand. They prefer deciduous and coniferous forest habitats with access to cool, clean water
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Victoria crowned pigeon

The Victoria Crowned Pigeon

  • 25 January, 2023
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The Victoria crowned pigeon is the largest pigeon species in the world. They can be found in northern New Guinea and the surrounding islands, as well as in portions of Indonesia. These birds prefer swamp forests
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long-tailed planigale

The Long-Tailed Planigale

  • 24 January, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts
The long-tailed planigale, aka Ingram’s planigale or the northern planigale, is among the smallest of the known marsupials. These diminutive critters hail from Australia. They prefer clay-soiled woodlands,
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greater siren

The Greater Siren

  • 23 January, 2023
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Salamander Facts
The greater siren is among the largest amphibians found in North America. These amphibians hail from Washington D.C. down to Florida, west to Alabama, and into the Rio Grande. They prefer various wetlands
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