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desert cottontail

The Desert Cottontail

  • 1 September, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

The desert cottontail, aka Audubon’s cottontail, is a commonly found species of rabbit found throughout North America. They’re found from the central plains states on west to California

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Maleo bird

The Peculiar Maleo Bird

  • 31 August, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts

The Maleo bird, aka volcano bird or Maleo Senkawor, can only be found in the Indonesian state of Sulawesi. They prefer rainforests and lowland hills. These ancient birds are unique in

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eastern indigo snake

The Impressive Eastern Indigo Snake

  • 30 August, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The beautiful eastern indigo snake, aka blue indigo snake, gopher snake, or blue bull snake, is the largest native snake in North America and it is unmistakable with it’s

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squid

The Fascinating Squid

  • 27 August, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Cephalopod Facts, Fish Facts

There are over 300 known species of squid. This article will talk about the fascinating squid, in general; no specific species. These cephalopods all have elongated bodies, big eyes

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amur leopard

The Magnificent Amur Leopard

  • 26 August, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Feline Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The amur leopard is perhaps the rarest of all the large cats in the world. These beautiful felines can be found in only a 2,700 square mile area in Russia and China. They prefer

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eastern chipmunk

The Eastern Chipmunk

  • 25 August, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

The eastern chipmunk. The cute, furry critters that race around and gather food for the winter months and earn our love, via their cuteness overload. They have been portrayed via animation

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sika deer

The Sika Deer

  • 24 August, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The sika deer, aka Shansi sika, sika, spotted deer, or Japanese deer, hails from Eastern Asia and Japan. They prefer forested areas with a dense understory. However, they are

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Ganges River dolphin

The Ganges River Dolphin

  • 23 August, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts

The Ganges River dolphin, aka Susu or south Asian river dolphin, hails from the Ganges river basin in the Indian subcontinent. They used to inhabit the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and

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eastern tiger salamander

The Eastern Tiger Salamander

  • 20 August, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Amphibian Facts, Salamander Facts

The eastern tiger salamander can be found from Canada on down south to the Mexico border, in the eastern half of North America. They prefer open, dry woodland habitats, prairies

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3-banded armadillo

The 3-Banded Armadillo

  • 19 August, 2021
  • Critterman
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The 3-banded armadillo is the only known species of armadillo that has the ability to roll itself into a complete ball, for protection. They can be found in Argentina, Bolivia,

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