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sea star

The Amazing Sea Stars

  • 1 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

With approximately 2,000 known species of sea stars (aka starfish) in the world’s oceans, these creatures are well deserving of an article. This is generalized information

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snowy owl

The Gorgeous Snowy Owl

  • 31 December, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The snowy owl (aka: snow owl, arctic owl, great white owl, and white owl) is found in the western Aleutians in Alaska to northern Quebec, northeastern Manitoba, and northern Labrador in

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American alligator

The American Alligator

  • 30 December, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Crocodilian Facts, Reptile Facts

Once listed as Endangered, the American alligator has made a remarkable comeback. They now number over 1 million strong! This is thanks to habitat preservation, federal and state conservation

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mule

Is the Mule Really Stubborn?

  • 27 December, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

A mule is the creation of the interbreeding of a male donkey “Jack” and a female horse “mare”. Mules are 1 of the most frequently utilized working animals in the world and are highly

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polar bear

The Highly Endangered Polar Bear

  • 26 December, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The polar bear is found in the Arctic regions in Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Russia, and Norway. These bears are 1 of the most beloved bear species in the world. However, they are under

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moose

The Statuesque Moose

  • 25 December, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

Being the tallest member of the deer family, it’s the moose. These giants are found in the northern parts of the midwest, north eastern United States, and in Canada and Alaska

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red fox

The Crafty Red Fox

  • 24 December, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Canine Facts, Land Mammal Facts

Cunning, clever, and fast to boot, it’s the red fox. The red fox makes its home in grasslands, mountains, deserts, forests, farms, and even suburban areas. They have been hunted, trapped

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monarch butterfly

The Beautiful Monarch Butterfly

  • 23 December, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Arthropod Facts, Insect Facts

Every year, during the fall, untold millions of monarch butterflies travel over 3,000 miles from North America to Mexico. Their journey is among the greatest migrations of any in the

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red wolf

The Critically Endangered Red Wolf

  • 20 December, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Canine Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The red wolf is the world’s most endangered canid, having lost approximately 99.7% of its original territory. Sadly, due to poor management, there are only about 14 known pure red wolves

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northern cardinal

The Northern Cardinal

  • 19 December, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts

Named the official bird of 7 U.S. states it’s the northern cardinal. You can even see this bird in the game Angry Birds. This non-migratory bird is a favorite of backyard bird watchers

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