Critter Science

Chill Out with the Wood Frog

21 October, 2021
Critterman
No Comments
417 Views
1 Likes

Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Frog Facts

The wood frog can be found in Alaska, through Canada, and down into northeastern United States; with a few populations as far south as South Carolina. These seemingly normal frogs harbor

The Pesky Garden Snail

20 October, 2021
Critterman
No Comments
698 Views
2 Likes

Daily Critter Facts, Gastropod Facts

The bane of home gardeners everywhere, the garden snail is a type of snail species known for leveling gardens overnight. Snails are part of the mollusk family; whether they

The Fascinating Goldfish

19 October, 2021
Critterman
No Comments
438 Views
2 Likes

Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The goldfish is the most popular aquarium fish in the world, by far. They were first domesticated by the Chinese, from the Prussian carp, over 2,000 years ago. These relatives of

The Emerald Tree Boa

18 October, 2021
Critterman
1 Comment
773 Views
6 Likes

Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The emerald tree boa, aka green tree boa or emerald boa, hails from the Guianan regions and the Amazon River basin in South America and prefer the tropical rainforest lifestyle

The Curious Looking Viscacha

15 October, 2021
Critterman
No Comments
1152 Views
7 Likes

Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

Closely related to the chinchilla, the viscacha hails from South America. These rodents prefer mountainous regions with plenty of rocks, crags, and sparse vegetation. Humans are the

The Ginormous Alligator Gar

14 October, 2021
Critterman
No Comments
519 Views
2 Likes

Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The alligator gar, aka gar fish or garpike, hails from southern United States and on into Mexico. These giant, freshwater fish inhabit reservoirs, lakes, backwaters of lowland rivers

The Pampas Cat

13 October, 2021
Critterman
No Comments
460 Views
3 Likes

Daily Critter Facts, Feline Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The Pampas cat gets its name from the Pampas (fertile South American lowlands). These felines can be found in central and western South America. They prefer cloud forests, cold

The Large Queen Conch

12 October, 2021
Critterman
No Comments
437 Views
1 Likes

Daily Critter Facts, Gastropod Facts

Found in the Caribbean Sea and surrounding waters, the queen conch is a fascinating site to behold. These sea snails are among the largest known; with the giant whelk, from Australia, being number 1

The Giant Malayan Flying Fox

11 October, 2021
Critterman
No Comments
1037 Views
2 Likes

Daily Critter Facts, Flying Mammal Facts

The Malayan flying fox, aka Malaysian flying fox, greater flying fox, large fruit bat, Kalong, and Kalang, is a large species of bat found in the Malaysian Peninsula, Burma, Vietnam

The Mediterranean Monk Seal

8 October, 2021
Critterman
No Comments
806 Views
4 Likes

Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Seal Facts

The Mediterranean monk seal can be found in only a few remaining isolated locations in the Atlantic Ocean. They prefer open beaches and sea caves. Due to the fact that there are only