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pig

Behold the Domestic Pig

  • 12 November, 2019
  • Critterman
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

When you think about a pig, the thought generally brings to mind mud, fat pot bellies, grunts, squeals, and piglets. But pigs are so much more than that. These incredibly intelligent,

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Pacific tree frog

The Pacific Tree Frog

  • 8 November, 2019
  • Critterman
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  • 811 Views
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Daily Critter Facts, Amphibian Facts, Frog Facts

The Pacific tree frog is a survivor. They can be found in ponds, meadows, wetlands, woodlands, and pastures. Pretty much anywhere they can find a steady supply of water is where you

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long-tailed weasel

Meet the Ferocious Long-Tailed Weasel

  • 7 November, 2019
  • Critterman
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  • 1891 Views
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Mustelid Facts

This cute little mustelid that looks kind of like a stretched out kitten is actually a voracious predator known as the long-tailed weasel, aka nature’s psychopath

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house sparrow

The House Sparrow

  • 6 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts

Found in towns, cities, suburbs, and farms (especially with livestock) it’s the house sparrow. You’ve seen them a million times, but probably never gave them a second thought,

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Greenland shark

The Greenland Shark

  • 5 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

In the deep Arctic oceans lives a peculiar shark called the Greenland shark, aka grey shark, sleeper shark, gurry shark, or Eqalussuaq (Inuit name). These gentle giants are found in

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crow

The Clever Crow

  • 4 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts

The crow is typically looked down upon by most people around the world. They have been linked to disease, death, bad omens, known as crop-stealers, and labelled a nuisance by many. However

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Thunderbird

The Myth of the Thunderbird

  • 31 October, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Cryptozoology

In honor of Samhain (Halloween), I give you the cryptozoological creature of this year – The Thunderbird. Native American legends talk of this mystical creature being a protector

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gopher snake

The Intimidating Gopher Snake

  • 29 October, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The gopher snake, aka bull snake (named for it’s attitude), is a hefty, non-venomous, colubrid snake that makes its home from Canada all the way down to Mexico. Gopher snakes live

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goblin shark

The Creepy Goblin Shark

  • 28 October, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

The goblin shark, aka elfin shark, vampire shark, or tengu-zame (named after the red-faced, long-nosed Japanese demon known as the tengu – zame meaning shark) is as creepy looking as

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Komodo dragon

The Deadly Komodo Dragon

  • 24 October, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

They are the largest living lizard species on earth, they rob human graves, and can kill with a single agonizing bite. Enter the Komodo dragon. These giants are very clever, strong

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