Critter Science

The Fastest Land Animal on Earth… the Cheetah!

12 November, 2018
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The fastest land animal on earth award goes to the cheetah! The cheetah hails from Africa and can be found mostly on the Savannah plains. They aren’t built for fighting, but rather for running. When running flat out, nothing

The Fast and Ferocious Baboon

9 November, 2018
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The baboon is an old world monkey that is found in Africa and Arabia. There are 5 identified species of baboons that reside in tropical rainforests, savannas, open woodlands, and semi-arid areas. They are considered pests due to their propensity for

The Hungry, Hungry Hippo!

8 November, 2018
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Touted for their size and aggressiveness, the hippo is considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. The hippo is responsible for more human fatalities in Africa than any other large animal. It’s estimated that approximately 2,900 people are killed

The Ferocious and Pugnacious Honey Badger

7 November, 2018
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The honey badger, aka ratel, is found in Africa, Asia, and India. They’re mean, tough as nails, and fearless to boot! Honey badgers are part of the weasel family, related to otters, skunks, and also ferrets. Even though they eat

Not an Aardwolf, an Aardvark

6 November, 2018
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Coming from the Afrikaans/Dutch language meaning earth pig, it’s the aardvark. These critters are not to be confused with the aardwolf; even though both eat insects. The name is just coincidental. Aardvarks are found primarily in sub-Saharan

Not an Aardvark, an Aardwolf

2 November, 2018
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The aardwolf is a small dog-like critter that is part of the hyena family. The main differences between them and the hyena are that they are much smaller and don’t prey on large prey, but rather insects; like the aardvark. Aardwolf means “earth wolf”

The Bushbaby of Africa

2 November, 2018
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The bushbaby, aka galago or nagapies (which means ‘little night monkeys’ in Afrikaans – a language spoken in South Africa), are not only cute as heck but are small nocturnal (active at night) primates native to continental Africa. Bushbabies get their name due to the

The Disease Resistant Naked Mole Rat

17 October, 2018
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They live in dark tunnels, they have beady eyes, large buck teeth, nearly hairless wrinkled pink skin… this is the naked mole rat! These amazing critters live in burrows in harsh living conditions. It’s hot, low in oxygen, high in carbon dioxide, and crowded

The Collared Peccary

25 September, 2018
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It’s not a pig, it’s a peccary… a collared peccary. These critters roam from Southwestern United States down to South America. They roam in packs called a herd and can be very formidable, if threatened. Can you say oh my gored? Another name given to

The Thundering Howler Monkey

24 September, 2018
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The howler monkey is a new world monkey residing in Central and South America. These critters are appropriately named for their cries. When they let lose in a troop of monkeys they can be heard a great distance. There are 15 species with 7