Critter Science

The Fearsome Praying Mantis

14 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Arthropod Facts, Insect Facts

So named for their dominant front legs which fold in such a way to suggest prayer, it’s the praying mantis. These ferocious predators are as beneficial as they are just downright cool

The Adorable Sea Otter

13 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts

Few critters have tugged the heart strings quite like the sea otter. They float on the surface of the cold ocean water, feet pointing towards the sky, holding hands and juggling rocks

Behold the Domestic Pig

12 November, 2019
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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,

The Pacific Tree Frog

8 November, 2019
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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

Meet the Ferocious Long-Tailed Weasel

7 November, 2019
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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

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,

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

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

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

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