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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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Arctic fox

The Playful Arctic Fox

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

With the ability to survive in some of the harshest conditions on the planet, the Arctic fox is able to survive in temperatures that drop as low as -76˚F! Their jovial and playful

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common loon

The Common Loon

  • 9 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Wading Bird Facts

Getting their name from the way they clumsily walk on land, it’s the common loon. There are 4 known species of loon: Pacific, red-throated, Arctic, and yellow-billed. They may look awkward

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domestic cat

The Famous and Even Infamous Domestic Cat

  • 8 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Feline Facts, Land Mammal Facts

Soft, furry, friendly (most of the time), quick, and deadly predators. The domestic cat is not only popular (the most popular pet in North America) but also a secretive hunter that has

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barn owl

The World Renowned Barn Owl

  • 7 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The barn owl is not only the most widespread of any owl species, it’s the most widespread of any bird species. These beautiful raptors of the night exist on every continent

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