Critter Science

The Magnificent Black Rhinoceros

30 December, 2020
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In the 20th century, populations of the black rhinoceros declined exponentially, due to over-hunting and poaching for their horns. There were 8 subspecies of black rhino. 4 are now extinct

The Moor Frog

29 December, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Amphibian Facts, Frog Facts

Found in Europe and Asia, the moor frog calls swamps, meadows, steppes, semi-deserts, fields, forests, and gardens its home. This extremely adaptable frog is capable of conforming to

The Unusual Bonnethead Shark

28 December, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

The bonnethead shark, aka the shovelhead shark, is the smallest known member of the hammerhead shark family. The bonnethead can be found in both the Pacific and Atlantic

The Madagascar Day Gecko

25 December, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

There are only a few species of geckos that dare to venture out in the light of day. The Madagascar day gecko is one of them. And no, they’re not out to save you 15% on your car insurance

The Barnacle Goose

24 December, 2020
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Found among the European North Atlantic islands, the barnacle goose starts life out via dramatic means. These geese live in closely packed colonies on cliff sides and migrate

The Ancient Coelacanth

23 December, 2020
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The coelacanth (pronounced SEEL-uh-kanth) has been around for approximately 390 million years! These giants have not really evolved much either. There are only 2 known living species of

The Chinese Alligator

22 December, 2020
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Crocodilian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts

The Chinese alligator is 1 of the smallest crocodilians and the smallest of the 2 known alligator species. They are also known as China alligator, Yangtze alligator, or the muddy dragon

The Voluminous Banded Bullfrog

21 December, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Amphibian Facts, Frog Facts

The banded bullfrog, aka rice frog, Asian painted frog, bubble frog, or chubby frog, is native to mainland southeast Asia. They prefer a forested environment but will also show up in

The Ferocious Great Barracuda

18 December, 2020
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Looking like a silvery-blue torpedo with razor sharp teeth and an under-bite, it’s the great barracuda. This species is the largest known barracuda in the world. They can be found in

The White-Bellied Sea Eagle

17 December, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The white-bellied sea eagle, aka the white-breasted sea eagle, is a large raptor that can be found from India, Sri Lanka, through coastal Southeast Asia, to Australia. They prefer estuaries