Critter Science

The Common Walkingstick

31 May, 2024
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Insect Facts

The common walkingstick, aka northern walkingstick or common stick insect, can be found throughout the United States and up into Canada. They are the only stick insect found in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec. Stick

The Green Whip Snake

30 May, 2024
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The green whip snake, aka western whip snake, can be found throughout most of Europe. They tolerate a range of habitats including: arable land, temperate forests, shrublands, pasturelands, rural gardens, plantations, and even

The Giant Freshwater Stingray

29 May, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

The giant freshwater stingray is the largest freshwater fish as well as the largest stingray in the world. They are found in larger estuaries and rivers of Southeast Asia and Borneo. Sadly, these amazing stingrays face the

The Western Hoolock Gibbon

28 May, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The western hoolock gibbon can be found in India. They prefer mixed evergreen forests, such as dipterocarp forests, and often times in mountainous terrain. These primates are also found in rural settings, such as

The Lace Monitor

27 May, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

The lace monitor, aka lacy or tree goanna, hails from eastern Australia. These large lizards tolerate cool temperate forests and dry tropical forests. Lace Monitors are a venomous species of lizard with a painful bite.

The Christmas Island Red Crab

24 May, 2024
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Crustacean Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The Christmas Island red crab hails from Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the Indian Ocean. Even though these land crabs are under a never-ending assault by yellow crazy ants and vehicle strike (being hit by vehicles)

The Red Worm

23 May, 2024
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Worm Facts

The red worm, aka red earthworm, red wiggler, or rainbow worm, can be found on every continent, sans Antarctica. They prefer soil that is high in organic content, preferably containing feces (poop). Due to their global presence

The Island Fox

22 May, 2024
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Canine Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The island fox, aka Channel Island fox, dwells on 6 of the 8 Channel Islands of California. A fascinating fact is that there are 6 subspecies that are unique to each island. These foxes are important, in part, as they serve a

The North Island Brown Kiwi

21 May, 2024
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Flightless Bird Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The north island brown kiwi, aka northern brown kiwi, can be found in the north island of New Zealand. These flightless birds are a unique and fascinating species. They prefer thick, sub-tropical and temperate forests.

The Grey Foam-Nest Tree Frog

20 May, 2024
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Frog Facts

The grey foam-nest tree frog, aka southern foam-nest tree frog, hails from South Africa. The frogs are very adaptable and can tolerate a wide variety of habitats like ponds, canals, ditches, subtropical and tropical dry