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black lemur

The Black Lemur

  • 21 April, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The black lemur is, like all lemurs, endemic to Madagascar. They occur nowhere else in the world, sans in zoos. These critters can be found in the riverine forests of northern Madagascar

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sawfish

The Unique Looking Sawfish

  • 20 April, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

With their elongated, flattened snout that looks more like a hedge trimmer than a feature you’d find on a fish or shark, the sawfish is truly unique. There are 5 known species of

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red deer

The Impressive Red Deer

  • 19 April, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The red deer is most notable for their beautiful branching antler display. They can be found in Europe, the Caucasus Mountains region, Asia Minor, areas of western Asia, Iran, central

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Nile crocodile

The Fearsome Nile Crocodile

  • 16 April, 2021
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The Nile crocodile is among the most widely respected and feared animals in Africa. They can be single minded, fast, powerful, & worth respecting. After the saltwater crocodile, the Nile

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hairy frogfish

The Freaky Hairy Frogfish

  • 15 April, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The hairy frogfish is a master at its craft; that being the craft of an ambush hunter. Using excellent aggressive, mimicry-based camouflage it lays in wait for passing prey to take an

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Madagascar hissing cockroach

The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach

  • 14 April, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Arthropod Facts, Insect Facts

Ranking in at number 3 for the world’s largest known roach, it’s the Madagascar hissing cockroach. These beauties can be found in Madagascar, among the leaf litter and rotting logs of the

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white-tailed mongoose

The White-Tailed Mongoose

  • 13 April, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

There are 33 known mongoose species and the largest of them all is the white-tailed. These critters may look harmless, but they are fierce predators. They can be found in Africa – south

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bee-eater

The Stunningly Beautiful Bee-Eater

  • 12 April, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts

Found in Europe, Asia, Africa, Madagascar, and even Australia, the stunningly beautiful bee-eater is a site to behold. Perhaps, arguably, one of the prettiest bird species out there

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golden mantella frog

The Endangered Golden Mantella Frog

  • 9 April, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Amphibian Facts, Frog Facts

The golden mantella frog is but one of a total of 16 known species of mantellas. These frogs are not only beautiful, but poisonous. As is evident by their aposomatic coloration

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king vulture

The King Vulture has Arrived

  • 8 April, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Scavenger Bird Facts

When the king vulture arrives at the scene, other birds will literally step aside and let the king eat. Considered to be the largest and arguably one of the prettiest of the vulture species

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