Critter Science

The Namaqua Dwarf Adder

10 November, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The Namaqua dwarf adder can be found in Namibia and South Africa. They are quite possibly the world’s smallest adder species. These vipers prefer a coastal sand dune habitat, as

The Problematic Carp

9 November, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The carp is a study in duality. In their native habitat they are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. However, in the rest of the world, they are deemed a highly invasive fish, as compiled by

The Lovable Hamster

8 November, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

There are approximately 24 known hamster species. They can be found in Asia, Europe, and Northern Africa. These rodents prefer deserts, sand dunes, open plains, and agricultural

The Odd Looking Flat-Headed Cat

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

Found in Brunei, Borneo, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Thailand, the flat-headed cat is quite unique looking due to its ears being positioned to the sides of its flattened head. They prefer

The Darwin’s Fox

4 November, 2021
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Canine Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The Darwin’s fox, aka Darwin’s zorro, Zorro de Darwin, or Zorro chilote, lives in Chile and on Chiloé Island. They prefer primary forest and southern temperate rainforest habitats

The Endangered Irrawaddy Dolphin

3 November, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Dolphin Facts, Sea Mammal Facts

The shy Irrawaddy dolphin is a rare sight to behold indeed. These cetaceans can be found throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from the Philippines to northeastern India. They also

The Japanese Serow

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

The Japanese serow is a diminutive goat-antelope that is native to Japan. They can be found on the islands of Shikoku, northern and central Honshu, and Kyushu. These critters are

Move Over for the Piping Plover

1 November, 2021
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The piping plover is found not only along the Atlantic Coast but also in the Great Lakes regions of the United States, Canada, and in the Caribbean. They prefer rocky shores

The Jersey Devil

31 October, 2021
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Cryptozoology, Daily Critter Facts

The Jersey devil, aka the Leeds devil, is a creature said to live in the Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey. The most common description is of a bipedal, almost kangaroo-like or

The Humboldt Squid

29 October, 2021
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Cephalopod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The Humboldt squid, aka jumbo flying squid, jumbo squid, or calamar gigante, hails from the eastern portion of the Pacific Ocean. They prefer tropical to subpolar environments