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bull shark

The Aggressive and Fearsome Bull Shark

  • 13 March, 2019
  • Critterman
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

The bull shark is often considered the most dangerous shark in the world. This is because they’re not only an aggressive species but they also tend to hunt in waters where people

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marsupial mole

The Blind, Earless, Marsupial Mole

  • 12 March, 2019
  • Critterman
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts, Rodent Facts

The marsupial mole is blind, their eyes having become reduced to vestigial (an ancestral retention that has lost all or part of its original function) lenses under the skin, and they have no external ears, just a pair of tiny holes hidden under thick hair

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yabby

The Freshwater Yabby

  • 11 March, 2019
  • Critterman
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Daily Critter Facts, Crustacean Facts, Fish Facts, Shellfish Facts

The yabby is common in Victoria and New South Wales, although the species also occurs in southern Queensland, South Australia, and throughout parts of the Northern Territory, making it the most widespread Australian crayfish. They have been introduced into

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blue-tongue skink

The Blue-Tongue Skink

  • 8 March, 2019
  • Critterman
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

The blue-tongue skink is the largest member of the skink family. They are known for their think bodies stubby little T-Rex arms/legs, and mostly their long bright blue tongues. These

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spotted wobbegong

The Spotted Wobbegong

  • 7 March, 2019
  • Critterman
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With over 400 known species of sharks worldwide, one of the more interesting is the spotted wobbegong shark. These sedentary, lazy sharks are known for their shaggy appendages, their quick reflexes when snagging a prey item, and their cool coloration. They are

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Fitzroy river turtle

The Butt Breathing Fitzroy River Turtle

  • 6 March, 2019
  • Critterman
  • 3 Comments
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Turtle Facts

The Fitzroy River turtle is a species of freshwater turtle that lives in south eastern Queensland, Australia and is only found in tributaries of the Fitzroy River. Unfortunately, due mainly to predation and also human interference, these turtles are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN

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tree kangaroo

The Tree Kangaroo

  • 5 March, 2019
  • Critterman
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

There are 14 known species of tree kangaroo that are found in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. Tree kangaroos live in lowland rainforests and cloud forests at around 11,000 feet. Deforestation and illegal hunting are the main causes for their

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wallaby

Say Hello to the Friendly Wallaby

  • 4 March, 2019
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  • 706 Views
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

The wallaby, who’s closest relative is the kangaroo, is found throughout

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jungle carpet python

The Beautiful Jungle Carpet Python

  • 1 March, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The jungle carpet python is found in mainland Australia, throughout northern, southern, and eastern regions of Australia. They can also be found in the arid islands of the Nuyts Archipelago

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ibis

The Australian Ibis, aka the Bin Chicken

  • 28 February, 2019
  • Critterman
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts

The ibis belongs to a group of long-legged wading birds that inhabit wetlands, forests, and plains. “Ibis” derives from the Latin and Ancient Greek word for this group of birds. There are 28 known species of ibis that can be found all around the world; especially in the

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