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giant clam

The Impressive Giant Clam

  • 4 March, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shellfish Facts

Found in the tropical waters of the Pacific & Indian oceans, in Australia, Japan, Micronesia, and Thailand, the giant clam is the largest known sessile (attached to the ground) mollusk

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devil's coach horse

The Defensive Devil’s Coach Horse

  • 3 March, 2021
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Being the largest of the known rove beetles, the devil’s coach horse is a voracious and aggressive predator of other invertebrates. They also not only have one heck of a bite, but they

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sei whale

The Endangered Sei Whale

  • 2 March, 2021
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Belonging to the family of whales known as baleen whales, the sei whale can be found in oceans all over the world except tropical and polar regions. There are 2 known subspecies of

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grey crowned crane

The Grey Crowned Crane

  • 1 March, 2021
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The grey crowned crane is a dignified and elegant bird that is found in Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. These birds prefer wetlands, marshes, open grasslands, savannahs,

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West African lungfish

The African Lungfish

  • 26 February, 2021
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The lungfish can be found on 3 continents: Africa, Australia, and South America. But we will be focusing, primarily, on African lungfish. There have been many a speculation as to whether

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Saharan horned viper

The Saharan Horned Viper

  • 25 February, 2021
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The Saharan horned viper can be found in Northern Africa and certain parts of the Middle East. These venomous serpents prefer dry, sandy areas with subtle rock outcroppings,

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African grey parrot

The Intelligent African Grey Parrot

  • 24 February, 2021
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Known the world over for their intellect and loyalty, the African grey parrot is one of the most sought after of the exotic pets. Care should be taken though, as I have worked with these

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meerkat

The Cute and Alert Meerkat

  • 23 February, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The meerkat belongs to the mongoose family. Nope, they aren’t cats at all. They live in semi-arid and arid deserts in

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south polar skua

The Aggressive South Polar Skua

  • 22 February, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The south polar skua, aka jaeger, is a seabird that can be found in Africa, Antarctica, Asia, North America, Oceania, and South America. They use the snow-free areas of Antarctic coasts to breed during warmer months, and spend the

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Asian small-clawed otter

The Asian Small-Clawed Otter

  • 19 February, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The Asian small-clawed otter is the smallest known otter species. Their hands and feet are only partially webbed and they have short claws. This aids in sensitivity to touch and a heightened

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