Critter Science

The Giant Oarfish

29 June, 2020
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Meet the longest known bony fish in the ocean, the giant oarfish, aka Pacific oarfish, ribbonfish, king of herrings, streamer fish, and sea dragon. This deep water fish can be found in

The Odd American Woodcock

25 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts

The American woodcock is an odd bird indeed. From their abnormally long beaks, to their stubby round bodies, and even their brains, these birds are quite unique. Being a migratory bird

The Massive Ocean Sunfish

24 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

Looking like a giant fish head with flippers, the ocean sunfish, aka mola mola, is a testament to how strange ocean creatures can be. Their closest relatives are the triggerfish

The Amazing Giant Panda

23 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

At one time scientists were up in the air about whether or not the giant panda was part of the bear or the raccoon family. They landed, ultimately, in the bear family. What’s with the coloring anyway? Well, the white face and body help them to hide in the snow […]

The Peculiar Looking Patagonian Mara

22 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

It’s a deer, it’s a rabbit, it’s a… what the heck is that? Why it’s a patagonian mara, of course. They can only be found in Patagonia, Argentina. Patagonian maras like dry, airy,

The Annoying June Bug

17 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Arthropod Facts, Insect Facts

Ah yes, the June bug. They emerge at the end of spring and the beginning of summer and spend all night bumping into walls, lights, and you! June bugs spend most of their lives as

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

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

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

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