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pygmy tarsier

The Eyes of the Pygmy Tarsier

  • 28 May, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

With huge eyes, literally the size of their brain, that seem to stare right through you, it’s the pygmy tarsier. They can only be found in the Southeast Asian island nations of

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periodical cicada

The Summer Song of the Periodical Cicada

  • 27 May, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Arthropod Facts, Insect Facts

This article talks about the periodical cicada, in general. There are several types of cicadas in North America. The 13 year cicada and the 17 year cicada, aka the periodical cicadas are

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Wilson's bird-of-paradise

The Fabulously Colorful Wilson’s Bird-of-Paradise

  • 26 May, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts

From it’s beautiful plumage to the incredible courtship displays, the Wilson’s bird-of-paradise is a spectacle to behold. This beautiful bird is endemic to the West Papuan islands of

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glass frog

The Groovy Glass Frog

  • 25 May, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Amphibian Facts, Frog Facts

The glass frog or see-through frog is unique in that the skin on their abdomen is literally transparent. You can see their organs, including their beating heart and food moving through

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luna moth

The Beautiful Luna Moth

  • 24 May, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Arthropod Facts, Insect Facts

The luna moth is a beautiful green colored moth species found from Quebec down to Florida and west to the great plains. They prefer to reside in places that host plants that their

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blue sea dragon

The Blue Sea Dragon

  • 22 May, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The blue sea dragon, aka sea swallow, blue glaucus, blue sea slug, blue angel, and blue ocean slug, is a nudibranch that calls the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans its home.

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seagull

Enter the Not So Nice Seagull

  • 22 May, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The seagull is found on every continent on the planet; even Antarctica. There are 20 known species of seagulls to choose from and they range in size. Many people are opposed to

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greater grison

The Greater Grison

  • 21 May, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Mustelid Facts

The greater grison kind of looks like a slender honey badger and it can have about the same temperament as one, when threatened. Greater Grisons reside in a wide range of habitats such

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southern alligator lizard

The Southern Alligator Lizard

  • 20 May, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

The southern alligator lizard is a common occurrence on Santa Cruz, San Miguel, Santa Rosa Islands in the national park as well as almost any rural and suburban habitat along the

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African elephant

The Incredible African Elephant

  • 19 May, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The African elephant. The largest land animal on earth. Intelligent, caring, and potentially fierce, these majestic creatures roam the savannas and forests of Africa in search of food

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