Critter Science

Rats! They’re Everywhere!

10 August, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

As the title says, rats are everywhere. This article will talk about all kinds of cool critter facts about a misunderstood and often hated creature, the rat. Rats are both a nuisance and sought after as pets.

Behold the Veiled Chameleon

8 August, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

Of all the chameleons I’ve worked with, I have a special place in my heart for the veiled chameleon. From their wide variety of color patterns to their groovy looking casque on top of their head… These cool chams can be found in Yemen and Saudi Arabia and prefer

Enter the Goliath Bird Eating Tarantula

7 August, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Arachnid Facts, Arthropod Facts

If you suffer from arachnophobia, then you’ll love this critter! The Goliath bird eating tarantula is in a group of spiders that are the largest, by weight, of any known spider. Second only in dimension to Australia’s huntsman spider. I have owned and handled several in my day

Give a Hoot About the Owl

5 August, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

My favorite raptor has definitely got to be the owl. With huge eyes, silent flight, razor sharp talons, a swiveling head, and nocturnal (active at night) beauty? You just can’t go wrong. These birds of prey are fierce hunters that live in a variety of locations like rainforests, fields, deserts, […]

Echidnas…? What are those?

4 August, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

Echidnas, also known as spiny anteaters, are very interesting critters. They are similar to the platypus, as far as being odd. They hail from Australia, Tasmania, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Echidnas are mammals but they also lay eggs. The echidna has spines like a porcupine, a beak like a […]

Red-Eyed Treefrog

3 August, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Amphibian Facts, Frog Facts

The title of the most striking amphibians, in my humble opinion, goes to the red-eyed treefrog! With huge red eyes, multiple colors that consist of green, yellow, cream, blue, orange, and a white belly this frog has all the pretty a person can handle

The Kangaroo Rat

2 August, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

The kangaroo rat is a small rodent, native to North America. What makes this critter very unique is all in its name. When the kangaroo rats hop on their back feet, they look like a kangaroo. Most of the 23 species of kangaroo rats can be found in places like […]

The Sweet Sugar Glider

1 August, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

The sugar glider is not only cute, but they’re social animals as well. If you’re willing to work at it, they are also loyal pets too. These little critters come in a variety of colors and are very acrobatic. (See the video below). I have had sugar gliders in my

The Black Widow Spider

31 July, 2018
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Arachnid Facts, Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts

Few spiders have gained such popularity as the black widow. Known for their potentially deadly bites and the fact that they sometimes eat their suitors, well… that’s not the best way to be liked by your peers. Today’s article will talk about this misunderstood critter and shed some light on

Hammerhead Bat from Africa

29 July, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Flying Mammal Facts

That’s right. You read it correctly. It’s not a hammerhead shark, it’s a hammerhead bat! This critter is what is called a megabat. They are widely distributed in