Critter Science

The Superb Bird of Paradise

26 March, 2020
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The superb bird of paradise is a newly classified species of the birds of paradise family. They were first discovered in 1930. However, they were put into their own species

The Giant Gippsland Earthworm

25 March, 2020
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Worm Facts

The giant Gippsland earthworm can only be found in the clay heavy soil along streams in Victoria, Australia. These giants are so elusive that they were only discovered in the late 1800s

The Adorable Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel

24 March, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

Undeniably one of the world’s cutest little critters is the Japanese dwarf flying squirrel. These fluff balls inhabit the Honshu and Kyushu Islands of Japan. They prefer boreal,

The Diminutive Silver-Backed Chevrotain

23 March, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

Once thought extinct, the silver-backed chevrotain was recently rediscovered in Vietnam in 2019! It had been 30 years since the last sighting. It was found by the Global Wildlife

The Annoying, Yet Necessary Housefly

20 March, 2020
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Oops! Left the door open again and here comes the housefly. Typically not 1 but many. These creatures have been around for about 65 million years. They aren’t going anywhere any time soon

The Cute and Often Misunderstood Mouse

16 March, 2020
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Most people hear the word mouse and immediately think of a pest that invades your house and more specifically your pantry at night, leaving little pellets of poop and stains of urine

The Double-Crested Cormorant

13 March, 2020
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The double-crested cormorant is a waterbird that lives in water bodies which are able to provide enough fish for their needs. They have been known to roost and create breeding colonies

The Fascinating Sea Anemone

12 March, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The sea anemone is a predatory invertebrate that inhabits every ocean around the world. They can be found at depths of up to and over 33,000 feet deep! These fascinating creatures look

The Elegant Swan

11 March, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Wading Bird Facts

Being the largest member of the duck and goose family, it’s the swan. These beautiful creatures have been depicted in movies like: The Trumpet of the Swan, Ugly Duckling, and Black Swan

The Noble Domestic Horse

10 March, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

Ever since around 4000 BC, humans have been in league with the horse. They have been our companions in the field, as pets, as friends, and even in battle. There are so many cool things