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desert rain frog

The Desert Rain Frog

  • 21 July, 2018
  • Critterman
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Daily Critter Facts, Amphibian Facts, Frog Facts

The desert rain frog, Boulenger’s short-headed frog, or web-footed rain frog is a species of frog found in Namibia and South Africa. Its natural habitat is the small strip of sandy shores between the sea and the sand dunes. It is severely threatened by habitat loss. They also have

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white rhinoceros

The White Rhinos

  • 6 July, 2018
  • Critterman
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The white rhinos are amazing creatures! The white rhinoceros is the second largest land mammal in the world, after the elephant. White rhinos can weigh over 2 tons and stand as tall as

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great white shark

The Fierce Great White Shark

  • 26 June, 2018
  • Critterman
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

Ever see the movie Jaws? That great white shark movie was a blockbuster hit that scared many out of going swimming at the beach… any beach, for that matter. It was, of course, blown totally out of proportion to how great white sharks actually behave

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The Incredible Salamander

  • 24 June, 2018
  • Critterman
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Salamander Facts

The salamander is in a group of amphibians typically characterized by a lizard-like appearance, with slender bodies, short limbs, and the presence of a tail in both larvae and adult form. They can be found on every continent, sans

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