Critter Science

The Invasive American Bullfrog

8 December, 2021
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Frog Facts

Well known for their size and being quite loud, when calling, the American bullfrog is native to the United States. They prefer ponds, marshes, lakes, slow flowing rivers, and streams

The Speedy Blue Marlin

7 December, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

Living in the temperate and tropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans the blue marlin is easily recognizable by their dorsal sail and their spear shaped snout. There are 10 known

The Eastern Box Turtle

6 December, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Turtle Facts

Living amongst the deciduous and mixed forested regions, the eastern box turtle belongs to a group of marsh turtles. There are 6 known subspecies of box turtles. These critters prefer a

The Brightly Colored Parrotfish

3 December, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The parrotfish is a semi-custodial fish that lives amongst the coral reefs, rocky coasts, and seagrass beds. There are approximately 80+ known species of parrotfish, to date. They come in a

The Sociable Goral

2 December, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The goral is a critter that looks like a cross between a goat and an antelope. There are 4 known species that can be found in China, India, and Nepal. They prefer sparsely vegetated

The Swamp-Dwelling Sitatunga

1 December, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The sitatunga is an antelope native to central Africa. They can be found in tall, dense perennial vegetation as well as seasonal swamps, marshy forest clearings, riparian thickets

The Ochre Sea Star

30 November, 2021
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The ochre sea star, aka purple sea star, Pacific sea star, or ochre starfish, hails from the Pacific Ocean. These sea stars are what is called a keystone species in that their presence is

The Ussuri Brown Bear

29 November, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The Ussuri brown bear, like all brown bears, is a force to be reckoned with. Second in size only to the polar bear, these critters are large and in charge. They can be found in the Ussuri

The Lazy Nurse Shark

26 November, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

The nurse shark has got to be 1 of the laziest sharks in the ocean. They can be found in the subtropical and tropical waters of the Western and Eastern Atlantic and Eastern Pacific oceans

The Iriomote Cat

25 November, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Feline Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The Iriomote cat, aka Yamapikaryaa – mountain sparkling-eyed cat, Yamamayaa – mountain cat, Pingiimayaa – escaped cat, and meepisukaryaa – that which has flashing eyes, hails only from the island of Iriomote, off the coast of Japan. They prefer the mountainous, evergreen, broadleaf, subtropical rainforest environment. These felines will also […]