Critter Science

The Mexican Whip-Poor-Will

5 December, 2024
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The Mexican whip-poor-will is a medium-sized member of the nightjar family. They inhabit the southwestern United States, Mexico, and northern Central America. With no major threats, sans habitat loss, these birds are listed as

The Five-Lined Skink

4 December, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

The five-lined skink, aka blue-tailed skink or red-headed skink, is among the most common lizards in the eastern United States, and is also a native of Canada. Sans some habitat loss, hunting, and trapping, these lizards don’t

The Spoon-Billed Sandpiper

3 December, 2024
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The spoon-billed sandpiper is a small wading or shorebird that hails from southeast Asia and the Bering Sea. These birds are faced with many threats and a dwindling population. They face the threats of habitat loss and

The Hairy-Nosed Otter

2 December, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The hairy-nosed otter is native to southeast Asia and Australasia. These critters are the rarest and least known otter species. Sadly, they face many threats such as habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and

The Hooded Grebe

29 November, 2024
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The hooded grebe hails only from the southern region of Argentina. Grebes are diving birds in the order Podicipediformes. Sadly, these water birds face many threats such as habitat loss and destruction at the hands of

The Red Hills Salamander

28 November, 2024
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Salamander Facts

The Red Hills salamander is a large salamander species that hails only from southern Alabama, in the United States. They are the only species in the genus Phaeognathus. Sadly, these sallies face the threats of habitat

The Famous Cowrie

27 November, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Gastropod Facts

The cowrie, aka cowry, is a sea snail in the family Cypraeidae. Their shells have almost become synonymous with beach life. They have held cultural, economic, and ornamental importance in various cultures for centuries. These

The Grand Canyon Black Tarantula

26 November, 2024
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Arachnid Facts, Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The Grand Canyon black tarantula is found in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. They, like all tarantulas, are venomous. However, their venom is not lethal to humans in any way. That being said, you’ll know if you’ve been

The Common Spiny Lobster

25 November, 2024
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Crustacean Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The common spiny lobster, aka langouste, langustas, or rock lobster, are part of approximately 60 species of achelate crustaceans. In Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, and the Bahamas, they are often called

The Northern Muriqui

22 November, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The northern muriqui, aka woolly spider monkey or hippy monkey, is actually 1 of 2 species of muriqui. They are referred to as woolly spider monkeys due to their long prehensile tail and woolen appearance. Sadly, these monkeys