Critter Science

The Bat-Eared Fox

7 December, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Canine Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The bat-eared fox is a species of fox found on the African savanna, named for its large ears, which are used for thermoregulation (control of heat) as well as listening for predators and prey. They have changed very little in over 800,000 years! They dig dens where they

The African Hammer-Headed Fruit Bat

6 December, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Flying Mammal Facts

Touting the title of Africa’s largest bat species, of the over 200 known African species, it is the African hammer-headed fruit bat. These big critters aren’t as large as Australia’s flying fox, but they are still pretty impressive. This bat is one of three species

The Amazing Chimpanzee

5 December, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The chimpanzee can be found in the rainforests, grasslands, and woodlands of Central & Western Africa at elevations of up to 9,000 feet. Like us, chimps are highly social animals that care for their offspring for years. Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, sharing more than 98% of our genetic […]

The Speedy African Hare

4 December, 2018
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The African hare is a species of mammal native to diverse regions and habitats of Africa, including savannas and the Sahel. They spend their days sleeping in burrows and awake at

Not a Gyro, a Gyra

3 December, 2018
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Noted as the deadliest cat in the world, with a kill ratio of 60%, we have the Gyra aka the black-footed cat. This cute little critter’s hunting prowess bests even lions and cheetahs by a whopping 40%! They are also

The Short Tempered African Buffalo

30 November, 2018
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Being the most bounteous of Africa’s large herbivores it’s the African buffalo. They inhabit a large range of habitats, including grasslands, semi-arid bushland, coastal savannas,

Jumping Into Action it’s the Springhare

29 November, 2018
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Looking like a rabbit and a kangaroo mated, we have the springhare. These critters live in the semiarid steppes and dry savannas of Kenya and Tanzania as well as in Southwestern

Time to Serval You Up a New Tale

28 November, 2018
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The serval is medium-sized Central and South African cat that lives in wetlands, grasslands, and other environments. These wild cats are sometimes kept as pets by exotic pet owners. They are not like a normal house cat though and are best left to experts

Not the Lorax, the Hyrax

26 November, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

Considered to be the elephant’s and the manatee’s closest living relative, it’s the hyrax. Although much smaller than elephants or manatees, it is their teeth and bone structure that relates them to these much larger

Beware, the Turkey Vulture Cometh

23 November, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Scavenger Bird Facts

The turkey vulture is also called the turkey buzzard. They actually don’t actively hunt turkeys but rather prefer carrion, like other vultures