Critter Science

Not the Potato, the Potoo

30 October, 2018
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Blending in so perfectly that they look just like a tree stump we have the potoo. The potoo is an carnivorous (eats meat) bird from Central and South America. Unlike many birds in the

The Caustic and Poisonous Blister Beetle

29 October, 2018
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The blister beetle. These guys have a nasty defense in that they can break vessels in their legs which then secretes a toxic poison which causes severe blistering in minutes! A pest to livestock and some people, they feed on

The Painful and Potentially Deadly Box Jellyfish

26 October, 2018
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The great barrier reef… Home of beauty and wonder. Also the home to one of the most dangerous animals in nature, the box jellyfish! Box jellies are small in appearance but pack a highly venomous

The Parasitoid Tarantula Hawk

25 October, 2018
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Not the kind of creature you want to upset, the tarantula hawk preys on just that… tarantulas. They are the stuff of nightmares! They are among the largest of the wasp species, they are

The Giant Isopod is Coming!

24 October, 2018
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Making our way down into the ocean depths, it’s the giant isopod! These creatures are related to crustaceans and pill bugs (aka, rollie pollies). They act as oceanic janitors in that they

The Creepy Cool Whip Scorpion

23 October, 2018
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The whip scorpion, aka vinegaroon, is a nocturnal (active at night), carnivorous arachnid. They hide under leaf matter, wood, or rocks during the day, and prey on insects and other arthropods

The Charisma Challenged Camel Spider

18 October, 2018
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The camel spider! They’re fast, have powerful jaws, and chase down & kill prey items like insects, spiders, scorpions, lizards, snakes, and more! They get a really bad rap due to their unusually scary appearance, but they are very useful to have around

The Disease Resistant Naked Mole Rat

17 October, 2018
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They live in dark tunnels, they have beady eyes, large buck teeth, nearly hairless wrinkled pink skin… this is the naked mole rat! These amazing critters live in burrows in harsh living conditions. It’s hot, low in oxygen, high in carbon dioxide, and crowded

The Carcass Burrowing Hagfish

16 October, 2018
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Hagfish are eel-shaped, slime-producing marine fish that live their lives eating mostly dead flesh of fallen ocean victims. They can also burrow their way into living marine creatures

Trying a New Angle with the Anglerfish

15 October, 2018
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One of the stranger looking fish in the animal kingdom is the anglerfish. These deep sea creatures lurk about in the shadows looking for food or a mate in a world of total