Critter Science

The Dangerous Fat-Tailed Scorpion

7 October, 2021
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The fat-tailed scorpion, aka fattail scorpion, can be found in desert, arid, semi-arid, subtropical, tropical, and temperate regions of northern and western Africa as well as the Middle

The Prehistoric Looking Lake Sturgeon

6 October, 2021
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Existing for around 245 million years, the lake sturgeon fish is a prehistoric relic. This fish itself has been found to live up to 152 years old. These large freshwater fish can be found in

The White-Tailed Jackrabbit

5 October, 2021
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The white-tailed jackrabbit, aka white jack or prairie hare, can be found in western and midwestern United States and Canada. There are 2 known subspecies: L. townsendii townsendii

One of the Smallest Known Cats, the Kodkod

4 October, 2021
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As 1 of the smallest known cats in the western hemisphere, the kodkod (aka guigna) can be found in Chile and Argentina. They prefer deciduous, temperate, moist forests, coniferous

The Largest Asian Antelope, the Nilgai

1 October, 2021
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The nilgai, aka blue bull, is a local resident of India, Nepal, and even Pakistan. Due to being introduced, they can also be found in Alabama, Texas, and Mexico. They like grassland areas

The South Asian River Dolphin

30 September, 2021
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The south Asian river dolphin hails from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. They prefer slower moving waterways with an abundance of prey...

The Crab-Eating Fox

29 September, 2021
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The crab-eating fox hails from northern and central South America. There are 5 known subspecies of these foxes. They prefer deciduous forests...

The Infamous Egyptian Mongoose

28 September, 2021
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The Egyptian mongoose, aka large grey mongoose or Ichneumon, is a wiley predator who can be both playful as well as vicious. They can be found throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa

The Adorable and Poisonous, Striped Pyjama Squid

27 September, 2021
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While not as tiny as a Thai bobtail squid, the striped pyjama squid is certainly down there in size. However, they can pack a secret surprise. Pyjama squids are among the few known

The West African Crocodile

24 September, 2021
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The West African crocodile, aka desert crocodile or sacred crocodile, hails from West and Central Africa. These crocs tend to be smaller and less defensive than their Nile crocodile