Critter Science

It’s Not the Wombat, It’s the Numbat

15 February, 2019
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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

Not Joanna, Goanna. There’s a Big Difference

14 February, 2019
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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 […]

The Australian Fur Seal

13 February, 2019
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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

The Deadly Blue-Ringed Octopus

12 February, 2019
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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

The Laughing Kookaburra

11 February, 2019
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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

Hop Along with the Kangaroo

8 February, 2019
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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

The Fierce Looking Frill Necked Lizard

7 February, 2019
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Looking like something straight out of Jurassic Park, we have the frill necked lizard. They are quick ambush predators that have a really cool defense mechanism… a large fan-like

Say Hi to the Cuddly Koala

6 February, 2019
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The koala is the first symbol of Australia that people think of. They are adorable, soft, furry, and cute. However, they can have a bit of a nasty streak too, if not brought up around humans. Wild koalas should never be approached as they can become frightened and very

Beware the Deadly Coastal Taipan!

5 February, 2019
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Ranked as the 3rd deadliest snake in the world, it’s the coastal taipan. This snake is also called the common taipan snake by Australian locals. They are generally non-confrontational but

It’s the Fairy Penguin

4 February, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Flightless Bird Facts

The little blue penguin, aka the fairy penguin, is the smallest species of penguin in the world. Fairy penguins live in the cold southern seas of Australia and New Zealand. These faithful