Critter Science

It’s Not the Wombat, It’s the Numbat

15 February, 2019
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The numbat, aka banded anteater, is a unique Australian marsupial endemic to Western Australia and now back in Southern Australia. They use their long sticky tongues to catch insects like ants and termites, their favorite food! Once numerous

Hop Along with the Kangaroo

8 February, 2019
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The kangaroo possesses powerful hind legs, a long strong tail, and small front legs/arms. Kangaroos belong to the family called Macropus, literally translating to “big foot.” A newborn joey can’t suckle or swallow, so the kangaroo mom uses her

Say Hi to the Cuddly Koala

6 February, 2019
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The koala is the first symbol of Australia that people think of. They are adorable, soft, furry, and cute. However, they can have a bit of a nasty streak too, if not brought up around humans. Wild koalas should never be approached as they can become frightened and very

The Fierce Tasmanian Devil

23 January, 2019
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Contrary to their depiction in the Looney Tunes™ cartoons, the Tasmanian devil does not spin like a mini tornado. They do have one heck of a bite and have tempers too. They’re fierce predators and love eating. They don’t get very large but they are still a force to

Say Hello to the Bilby

18 January, 2019
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The bilby is small marsupial that belongs to the bandicoot family. There used to be 2 species: the greater and the lesser bilby. They were, at one time, widespread across Australia. Today, only the greater bilby exists and it’s endangered due to

The Bandicoot, but not Crash

17 January, 2019
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The bandicoot is a small marsupial that looks like a rat, however they are more closely related to rabbits. Bandicoots can be found

The Sweet Sugar Glider

1 August, 2018
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The sugar glider is not only cute, but they’re social animals as well. If you’re willing to work at it, they are also loyal pets too. These little critters come in a variety of colors and are very acrobatic. (See the video below). I have had sugar gliders in my