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chamois

The Agile and Speedy Chamois

  • 18 February, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

Say hello to the chamois (pronounced sham-wah). A goat-antelope that hails from Europe and Asia-minor. They have also been introduced to New Zealand. These critters prefer alpine meadows

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southern right whale

The Southern Right Whale

  • 17 February, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Whale Facts

Whales are a critical component to the earth’s oceans. The southern right whale is no exception. These giants, like all other baleen whales, aid in the bloom of phytoplankton and krill when they (believe it or not) poop

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wild boar

The Wild Boar

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

Found on multiple continents, the wild boar prefers grassy savanna areas, agricultural areas, wooded forests, shrublands, and marshy swamplands. There are 4 known subspecies of wild boar

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sand lizard

The Sand Lizard

  • 15 February, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

The sand lizard can be found throughout Europe and Asia. They prefer sandy heathlands and sand dunes in coastal regions. These multicolored critters are considered 1 of the United Kingdom’s

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giant petrel

The Giant Petrel

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

The giant petrel is a sea bird that hails from Antarctica up into the subtropical areas of South America, Australia, and Africa. They may look a little like an albatross but when they

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fisher

The Fierce Fisher

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

A member of the weasel family, the fisher is native to North America (United States & Canada). Once hunted for their fur to near extinction, these critters have bounced back from elimination

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beluga whale

The Beluga Whale

  • 10 February, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Whale Facts

The beluga whale, aka white whale or sea canary, calls the frigid Arctic waters its home. These beautiful white whales rely on their coloration to blend in with their icy surroundings

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Siamese crocodile

The Critically Endangered Siamese Crocodile

  • 9 February, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Crocodilian Facts, Reptile Facts

Among the most highly endangered crocodilians in the world, the Siamese crocodile makes their home in the Mekong River basin and the wetlands in Cambodia. They prefer slow-moving streams

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megamouth shark

The Megamouth Shark

  • 8 February, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

The megamouth shark is the 3rd largest shark in the world, after the whale shark and the basking shark. Their mouth can be up to 4 feet across! That’s a quarter of their body

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macaroni penguin

The Macaroni Penguin

  • 5 February, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Flightless Bird Facts

The macaroni penguin was named after 18th century men who wore fancy feathers in their hat. So, no, they aren’t named after the style of pasta. Macaronis can be found from the Subantarctic

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