Critter Science

The Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin

16 July, 2024
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The Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin, aka Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin, can be found along the coastlines of northern Australia, South China, India, the Red Sea, and along the eastern coast of Africa in warm temperate to

The Red Junglefowl

15 July, 2024
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The red junglefowl is the closest relative of the domestic chicken. They can be found throughout southern and southeastern Asia, Australasia, Australia, and Hawaii. These birds prefer tropical moist forests, scrub habitats,

Behold, the Blue-Winged Helicopter Dragonfly

12 July, 2024
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The blue-winged helicopter dragonfly are touted as having the largest wingspan of any known dragonfly. They hail from Central America and South America. Even though they face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands

The Celebes Crested Macaque

11 July, 2024
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The celebes crested macaque, aka Sulawesi crested macaque, crested black macaque, black ape, Yaki, or Wolai, can only be found on the island of Pulau Bacan, Tangoko Reserve, as well as the northeastern part of Sulawesi island,

The Dwarf Sperm Whale

10 July, 2024
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The dwarf sperm whale can be found throughout all of the world’s oceans, preferring deeper tropical and temperate waters. These critters are related to the pygmy sperm whale. Even though these diminutive whales are subjected to

The Summer Tanager

9 July, 2024
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The summer tanager is a songbird of medium size that has been placed in the cardinal family. Primarily due to their coloration and songs being similar. These avians prefer to dwell in open wooded areas, with oak trees,

The Yellowjacket

8 July, 2024
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The yellowjacket, aka yellow jacket, is a predatory but social wasp species native to the United States and Canada. They are often confused with paper wasps and hornets. These insects are typically identified by their

The Indian Gray Mongoose

5 July, 2024
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The Indian gray mongoose, aka common gray mongoose, common grey mongoose, or common mongoose, can be found in the Arabian Peninsula, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Turkey. They prefer broken, bushy vegetation, cultivated fields,

The Yellow Warbler

4 July, 2024
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The yellow warbler, aka American yellow warbler, is widely distributed from Canada, throughout the United States, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. These birds are highly beneficial, consuming large amounts of

The Crab-Eating Macaque

3 July, 2024
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The crab-eating macaque, aka long-tailed macaque, Java monkey, or cynomolgus monkey, is found throughout southeastern Asian and Australasia. They tolerate a range of habitats such as primary lowland rainforests,