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heron

The Elegant Heron

  • 24 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts

It’s not a stork, it’s a heron. They are often confused with one another. There are 64 known species of herons that range in color, size, and habitat. These graceful birds can be found

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goat

That Really Gets My Goat

  • 23 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

Since around 10,000 – 14,000 B.C., the goat has been a commonly kept animal. They can be found all over the world, sans Antarctica. Goats have had a long standing value as milk and

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musk ox

The Lumbering Musk Ox

  • 22 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The musk ox resides in the frozen Arctic tundra areas of North America and Greenland. At one point these beasts were wiped out of Europe and Alaska due to over-hunting. Their numbers are

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dungeness crab

The Dungeness Crab

  • 21 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Crustacean Facts, Fish Facts, Shellfish Facts

Renown as a west coast delicacy, the Dungeness crab is a very sought after crustacean. This crab can be found off the coasts of Alaska, Western Canada, Washington, Oregon, and California

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domestic cow

The Beloved Domestic Cow

  • 20 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

From their big brown eyes, to their famous udders, to the chewing of their cud; it’s the domestic cow. Cows are not just for meat and dairy products you get at the grocery store. In

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cricket

The Musical Chirping Cricket

  • 17 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Arthropod Facts, Insect Facts

With over 900 known species of cricket in the world, these insects are known not just for infesting our homes. Crickets are cherished in certain parts of the world as good luck symbols

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Arctic grouse

The Arctic Grouse

  • 16 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts

The Arctic grouse (aka: ptarmigan, rock ptarmigan, snow chicken, raichō, white grouse, and more) is a member of the pheasant family. There are 18 known species of grouse can be found in

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domestic dog

The Playful and Loyal Domestic Dog

  • 15 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Canine Facts, Land Mammal Facts

Descendants of grey wolf, the domestic dog has come a long way to being the second most popular pet in the world; after the cat

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Arctic wolf

The Beautiful Arctic Wolf

  • 14 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Canine Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The Arctic wolf lives in some of the most unfavorable regions in the world, where temperatures seldom reach above -22° F and the ground is also permanently frozen! Like the Arctic hare and

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ringnecked dove

The Ringnecked Dove

  • 13 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts

The ringnecked dove (aka, ring-necked dove, barbary dove, laughing dove, white dove, collared dove, and Eurasian collared dove) is a widespread bird which can be found throughout

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