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pygmy possum

The World’s Cutest Possum, the Pygmy Possum

  • 22 February, 2019
  • Critterman
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  • 3959 Views
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

There are 5 known species of pygmy possums in Australia: The mountain, western, eastern, Tasmanian, & the long-tailed pygmy possum. All possums are marsupials (rear their young in

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quoll

The Cute and Omnivorous Quolls

  • 21 February, 2019
  • Critterman
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  • 2643 Views
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

Quolls are omnivorous marsupials native to mainland Australia, New Guinea, and Tasmania. There are 6 known species of quoll and all are cute as well as fascinating. Quolls inhabit

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camel

The Problematic Feral Camel of Australia

  • 20 February, 2019
  • Critterman
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  • 1093 Views
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The Australian feral camel population has reached over 750,000 and consists of 2 species; mostly dromedaries but also some Bactrian camels. Camels were first imported into Australia during the 19th century from places like Arabia, India, and Afghanistan for transport and

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lyrebird

The Famous Mimicking Lyrebird

  • 18 February, 2019
  • Critterman
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  • 1285 Views
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

Famous for their ability to mimic sounds, the lyrebird has been known to recreate the sound of a car alarm, a camera shutter, and even a chainsaw! The male superb lyrebird has a beautiful tail which he uses to impress the ladies during his courtship dance. When it

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numbat

It’s Not the Wombat, It’s the Numbat

  • 15 February, 2019
  • Critterman
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

The numbat, aka banded anteater, is a unique Australian marsupial endemic to Western Australia and now back in Southern Australia. They use their long sticky tongues to catch insects like ants and termites, their favorite food! Once numerous

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goanna

Not Joanna, Goanna. There’s a Big Difference

  • 14 February, 2019
  • Critterman
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

The goanna, also known as a monitor lizard, is a close relative of the Komodo dragon and one of the largest lizards in the world due to length and weight. There are 25 species of goanna that are found in the Northern and Eastern parts of the Australian continent. They […]

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Australian fur seal

The Australian Fur Seal

  • 13 February, 2019
  • Critterman
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  • 1124 Views
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Seal Facts

The Australian fur seal is a pinniped that lives in Australia, among other places, along the coastlines, on beaches, and rocky coves. Fur seals have large eyes, a pointed face with whiskers

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blue-ringed octopus

The Deadly Blue-Ringed Octopus

  • 12 February, 2019
  • Critterman
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  • 3115 Views
  • 6 Likes
Daily Critter Facts, Cephalopod Facts, Fish Facts

The southern blue-ringed octopus is one of 3 highly venomous species of blue-ringed octopuses. It is most commonly found in tidal pools along the southern coast of Australia. Naturally, like many things in Australia, it is capable of killing

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kookaburra

The Laughing Kookaburra

  • 11 February, 2019
  • Critterman
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  • 1994 Views
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The laughing kookaburra is the largest of the kingfishers. They are also the loudest! They have a loud call that sounds much like a laugh and they release this call right around twilight

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kangaroo

Hop Along with the Kangaroo

  • 8 February, 2019
  • Critterman
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  • 981 Views
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

The kangaroo possesses powerful hind legs, a long strong tail, and small front legs/arms. Kangaroos belong to the family called Macropus, literally translating to “big foot.” A newborn joey can’t suckle or swallow, so the kangaroo mom uses her

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