Critter Science

Hop Along with the Kangaroo

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

The kangaroo possesses powerful hind legs, a long strong tail, and small front legs/arms. Kangaroos belong to the family called Macropus, literally translating to “big foot.” A newborn joey can’t suckle or swallow, so the kangaroo mom uses her

The Fierce Looking Frill Necked Lizard

7 February, 2019
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Looking like something straight out of Jurassic Park, we have the frill necked lizard. They are quick ambush predators that have a really cool defense mechanism… a large fan-like

Say Hi to the Cuddly Koala

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

The koala is the first symbol of Australia that people think of. They are adorable, soft, furry, and cute. However, they can have a bit of a nasty streak too, if not brought up around humans. Wild koalas should never be approached as they can become frightened and very

Beware the Deadly Coastal Taipan!

5 February, 2019
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Ranked as the 3rd deadliest snake in the world, it’s the coastal taipan. This snake is also called the common taipan snake by Australian locals. They are generally non-confrontational but

It’s the Fairy Penguin

4 February, 2019
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The little blue penguin, aka the fairy penguin, is the smallest species of penguin in the world. Fairy penguins live in the cold southern seas of Australia and New Zealand. These faithful

The Beautiful and Intelligent Cockatoo

1 February, 2019
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With 21 known species of cockatoo in the world, these noisy critters have easily become a popular pet for bird lovers. They range in size and coloration. But one thing they all have in common is that they have amazing crests and a need for attention. With the proper

Say Hello to the Peaceful Dugong

31 January, 2019
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The slow moving, gentle dugong is the only strict oceanic mammalian herbivore (eats only plants). These beautifully odd creatures are on the brink of extinction due to several factors, including hunting, pollution, drowning fatalities from fishing nets, and environmental

Australia’s Giant Huntsman Spider!

30 January, 2019
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Winning the title for the world’s largest (in diameter) spider it’s the huntsman spider! These critters are fast as a whip and outsize the Goliath bird eating tarantula for largest

Australia’s Giant Flying Fox

29 January, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Flying Mammal Facts

Winning the title for the world’s largest bat species, it’s the flying fox. There are more than 60 known species of these bats living in Asia, Australia, Africa, and various Pacific islands. Fossil records show they first evolved from prehistoric giant

The Dancing Brolga

28 January, 2019
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The brolga is a common wetland bird species of tropical and South-Eastern Australia, and New Guinea. Within New South Wales, brolga numbers have been reduced because of widespread