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armadillo lizard

The Ever Spiky Armadillo Lizard

  • 16 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

The armadillo lizard, aka armadillo girdled lizard, or armadillo spiny-tailed lizard, lives only in the Succulent Karoo biome in the Western and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa

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humpback whale

Behold the Spectacular Humpback Whale

  • 15 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Whale Facts

Known for their haunting, melodic songs and measuring about the length of a school bus, it’s the humpback whale. They get their namesake from the small hump on their back, just before

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black mamba

The Deadly Black Mamba

  • 12 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

Having the reputation of being the deadliest snake in Africa, the black mamba is not only fast, but strikes repeatedly, when cornered. Black mambas are the second largest venomous

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Behold the Giant African Millipede

  • 11 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Arthropod Facts

The giant African millipede, aka shongololo, contrary to popular belief only has up to 400 legs. Even though the name “millipede” means a thousand feet. They are the largest known species

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walrus

Say Hello to the Majestic Walrus

  • 10 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts

From their massive size, to their long whiskers, to their even longer tusks, the walrus has a special place in the hearts of animal lovers the world over. They are referenced in popular

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black giant squirrel

The Black Giant Squirrel

  • 9 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

And the largest known squirrel in the world title goes to… the black giant squirrel. These large critters take up residence in the subtropical and tropical coniferous and broadleaf

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giant Pacific octopus

The Fascinating Giant Pacific Octopus

  • 8 June, 2020
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Cephalopod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The giant Pacific octopus is touted as being the largest known octopus in the world. Impressive, as there are 300 known species of octopuses in the world’s oceans. These cephalopods

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leopard seal

The Dangerous Leopard Seal

  • 5 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Seal Facts

Ranked as the third largest pinniped (seal) in the world, after the walrus and the elephant seal, the leopard seal is an amazing creature that can be both fascinating and dangerous at

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Chinese giant salamander

Meet the Chinese Giant Salamander

  • 4 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Amphibian Facts, Salamander Facts

The Chinese giant salamander is a spectacle to behold. They are living fossils, having lived in the Jurassic period with the dinosaurs over 170 million years ago and surviving the

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slow loris

The Cute and Potent Loris

  • 3 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The loris is a species of tree dwelling primate residing in tropical rainforests, semi-deciduous forests, scrub forests, swamps, and even suburban gardens of Southeast Asia, India, and

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