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swordfish

The Swift Swordfish

  • 6 July, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts
The swordfish, aka broadbill, is a predatory, fast-swimming, migratory fish that can be found in the tropical and temperate parts of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. They can be found at depths of up to 1,800 feet and up near the surface of the water. These bony fish are […]
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jumping spider

The Cool Jumping Spider

  • 5 July, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Arachnid Facts, Arthropod Facts
It could be said that many people aren’t a fan of spiders, much less a jumping spider. But these arachnids are really cool and, like all spiders, beneficial. Jumping spiders compose the
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Dall's sheep

The Dall’s Sheep

  • 2 July, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts
The Dall’s sheep, aka thinhorn sheep, can be found in the northwestern parts of Canada and Alaska. They can be seen at altitudes of up to 6,500 feet. These sheep prefer mountain slopes
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giant cave cockroach

The Giant Cave Cockroach

  • 1 July, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Arthropod Facts, Insect Facts
Ranking up there with the largest known cockroaches in the world, the giant cave cockroach is a sight to behold, for sure. And they fly too. Giant cave roaches are closely related
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Burton's legless lizard

The Burton’s Legless Lizard

  • 30 June, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts
Often confused for a snake, the Burton’s legless lizard is actually a lizard that is more closely related to geckos than snakes. What differentiates these critters from snakes is
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Blakiston’s fish owl

The Blakiston’s Fish Owl

  • 29 June, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Predatory Bird Facts
The Blakiston’s fish owl is the largest known species of owl in the world. They call eastern Siberia, northern China, North Korea, and northern Japan their home. These large owls prefer
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saddle-billed stork

The Saddle-Billed Stork

  • 28 June, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Wading Bird Facts
The saddle-billed stork, aka saddlebill, is the tallest known stork in the world. They can be found in sub-Saharan Africa from Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, south to South Africa, and in
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diademed sifaka

The Diademed Sifaka

  • 25 June, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts
The diademed sifaka, aka diademed simpona, simpony, simpona, or ankomba joby, is among the largest lemurs. The indri is often considered 2nd. They get their primary common name due to the fact that
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dusky shark

The Dusky Shark

  • 24 June, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts
The dusky shark can be found in temperate and tropical oceans all around the world. These are requiem sharks (migratory, live-bearing sharks). Young sharks live in shallow coastal waters
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royal antelope

The Tiny Royal Antelope

  • 23 June, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts
Say hello to the world’s smallest known antelope, the royal antelope. Swedish zoologist, and historian Carl Linnaeus first described these tiny critters in 1758. With hind legs that are twice as
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