Critter Science

The Spotted Wobbegong

7 March, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

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

The Butt Breathing Fitzroy River Turtle

6 March, 2019
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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

The Tree Kangaroo

5 March, 2019
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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

Say Hello to the Friendly Wallaby

4 March, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

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

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

The Australian Ibis, aka the Bin Chicken

28 February, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Wading 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

How to Train Your Australian Water Dragon

27 February, 2019
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The Australian water dragon is found in eastern Australia from Victoria northwards to Queensland. There are numerous types of water dragons. We are just focusing on the Australian one

The Cube Pooping Wombat

26 February, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

That’s right… the poop of a wombat is cube shaped. An interesting and odd fact that now can’t be stricken from your brain. You’re welcome. Wombats are short-legged, muscular marsupials

The Deadly Funnel-Web Spider

25 February, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Arachnid Facts, Arthropod Facts

Tied for number 1 on the world’s most venomous spider list, it’s the deadly funnel-web spider! The funnel-web spider has also earned a reputation of being one of the most defensive

The World’s Cutest Possum, the Pygmy Possum

22 February, 2019
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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