Critter Science

The Harris’s Hawk

16 September, 2021
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The Harris’s hawk, aka Dusky hawk, Bay-winged hawk, or Peuco, is a raptor found from the southwestern United States on down through Mexico, Central America, and on into South America

The Japanese Giant Salamander

15 September, 2021
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The Japanese giant salamander, aka Ōsanshōuo (pepper fish), is the second largest salamander in the world, after the Chinese giant salamander. These giants inhabit the fast flowing

The Indian Wild Donkey

14 September, 2021
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The Indian wild donkey, aka wild ass, Ghudkhur, Khur, or Indian onager (in the local Gujarati language), can primarily be found in Gujarat, in the Indian subcontinent. These donkeys

The Truth About the Sand Dollar

13 September, 2021
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The sand dollar, aka sand cake, cake urchin, or sea biscuit, has been collected as a beach souvenir for the longest time. You’ve probably seen them adorning a wicker basket in someone’s beach-themed

The Raccoon Dog

10 September, 2021
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The raccoon dog, aka Neoguri, Mangut, Tanuki, or Mårdhund “marten-dog” in Sweden, can be found in eastern Asia and Europe. There are 5 known subspecies to date. Raccoon dogs are neither

The Vulnerable Barasingha

9 September, 2021
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The barasingha, aka swamp deer, is a species of deer with unusually large antlers, in relation to their head. They can often get 12 points to their antlers. These deer are found

The Aquatic Rakali

8 September, 2021
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The rakali, aka rabe, water rat, or common water rat, is a species of rodent native to Australia, New Guinea, and various offshore islands. These critters prefer to live near permanent

The Amazing Sea Spider

7 September, 2021
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The sea spider can be found in oceans all over the world, from the warm to the frigid. They can also be found from coral reefs to the deep ocean. And, yes, you heard that right, all

The Big, Beautiful Bengal Tiger

6 September, 2021
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The Bengal tiger, aka Royal Bengal tiger, is native to the Indian subcontinent. Bengals have been around since the Late Pleistocene. Which is about 12,000 to 16,500 years. They prefer

The Northern Ghost Bat

3 September, 2021
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The northern ghost bat, aka jumby bat or jumbie, is a white or light grey bat species that hails from Mexico, to Central America, down to South America. They prefer tropical and coastal