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Loch Ness monster

The Loch Ness Monster. Fact or Fiction?

  • 30 October, 2020
  • Critterman
  • 1 Comment
  • 1597 Views
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Daily Critter Facts, Cryptozoology

In keeping with Critter Science tradition, this article will explore cryptozoology with the Loch Ness Monster, that may or may not be real. You can decide for yourself. Dating back to

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Sumatran rhinoceros

The Critically Endangered Sumatran Rhinoceros

  • 28 October, 2020
  • Critterman
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  • 1006 Views
  • 4 Likes
Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The Sumatran rhinoceros is the smallest of the 3 Asiatic rhino species. They are also listed as Critically Endangered, due to habitat destruction, poaching, and climate change (drought)

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proboscis monkey

The Strange Looking Proboscis Monkey

  • 27 October, 2020
  • Critterman
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  • 1626 Views
  • 2 Likes
Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The proboscis monkey, aka the Monyet belanda monkey (means long nosed monkey) or bekantan (in Indonesia), is an old world monkey (classification of monkeys deriving from Asia and/or Africa)

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hornbill

Say Hello to the Hornbill

  • 26 October, 2020
  • Critterman
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  • 619 Views
  • 3 Likes
Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts

With 45 known species of hornbill, there are many variations of these fascinating birds to favor. These birds can be found in Africa, Asia, and Melanesia. They like primary lowland

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Indochinese spitting cobra

Beware the Indochinese Spitting Cobra

  • 23 October, 2020
  • Critterman
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  • 1728 Views
  • 6 Likes
Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

Cobras, in and of themselves, are dangerous enough. But the Indochinese spitting cobra adds that special element of surprise and danger to the mix; and not just the Indochinese

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gaur

The Ginormous Gaur

  • 22 October, 2020
  • Critterman
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  • 1054 Views
  • 3 Likes
Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The gaur is the biggest member of the bovine family. They can be found in southern and southeastern Asia. There are 3 subspecies recognized: Indian bison, South East Asian bison, and

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Borneo pygmy elephant

The Borneo Pygmy Elephant

  • 21 October, 2020
  • Critterman
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  • 1104 Views
  • 5 Likes
Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

Hailing from northern and northeastern Borneo, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the Borneo pygmy elephant is the smallest pachyderm in Asia. They prefer lowland rainforests and valleys,

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Japanese macaque monkey

The Japanese Macaque Monkey

  • 20 October, 2020
  • Critterman
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  • 1001 Views
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The Japanese macaque monkey, aka snowy monkey, is found on 3 of the 4 main Japanese islands: Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Their preferred habitat is evergreen and broad-leaved deciduous

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sun bear

Enter the Petite and Elusive Sun Bear

  • 16 October, 2020
  • Critterman
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  • 720 Views
  • 2 Likes
Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The sun bear, aka honey bear, basindo nan tenggil, or beruang madu, is the smallest recognized bear in the world, with the longest tongue. Their crescent shaped chest marking is

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leopard cat

The Beautiful Leopard Cat

  • 15 October, 2020
  • Critterman
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  • 577 Views
  • 2 Likes
Daily Critter Facts, Feline Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The leopard cat is a forest-dwelling feline found in southern and eastern Asia. They inhabit tropical rainforests, coniferous forests, deciduous forests, scrublands, and semi-desert

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