Critter Science

The Burrowing Owl

11 June, 2019
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The burrowing owl is found in open areas with low & sparse vegetation, usually they’re seen on lightly sloping terrain. The owls can be found in deserts, grasslands, steppes, golf courses

The Woolly Monkey

10 June, 2019
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The woolly monkey is found throughout Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and sections of Venezuela. There are 4 known species of that are found in South America. They are the brown,

The Shy Margay

7 June, 2019
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The margay is a critter from the feline family and whom resides in Mexico, Central, and South America (East of the Andes mountains); primarily in the Amazon, Uruguay, Argentina,

The Boa Constrictor

6 June, 2019
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The boa constrictor is just that a constrictor. They aren’t venomous as they have evolved beyond the need for venom and instead developed strong muscles that are used to squeeze the

Meet the Speedy Rhea Bird

5 June, 2019
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Similar to the ostrich and the emu, the rhea bird is a large flightless bird with a long neck. And no… they too do not bury

All Hail the Emperor Tamarin

4 June, 2019
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The emperor tamarin is a diminutive primate that belongs in the category of New World monkeys. There are 2 known subspecies of emperor tamarin found in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, as well as in southwestern parts of the Amazon. Emperor tamarins like lowland tropical

The Cutie Agouti

3 June, 2019
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There are 11 known species of agouti found in Central and South America; and only in Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina. Agoutis live in tropical rainforests, savannas, scrublands, grasslands, and evergreen lowland forests.

The Andean Condor

31 May, 2019
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With an impressive wingspan of over 10+ feet, the Andean condor is considered as the largest flying bird in the world! They also have the largest wingspan of any raptor. Due to

The Curious Tayra

30 May, 2019
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The tayra is a member of the weasel family. There are 9 known subspecies of tayra that range from Central and South America to Trinidad. Tayras live in woodlands and dense tropical rainforests. The locals use tayra for the control of pests, primarily because they eat rodents. The

Say Hello to the Unusual Jaguarundi

29 May, 2019
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The weasel-like jaguarundi has a long slender body, a small flattened head with short rounded ears, and short legs. They are closely related to the puma and are sometimes called