Critter Science

The Natterjack Toad

22 March, 2024
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Toad Facts

The natterjack toad is native to 17 European countries. These are the only toads native to Ireland. They prefer heathland and sandy habitats. Even though they face the threats of habitat destruction at the hands of logging,

The Diverse Goby

21 March, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Reefs

The goby is a type of fish that can dwell in saltwater, brackish water (partially saline), and freshwater environments. There are over 2,000 known species of gobies the world over. Gobies are listed as anywhere from Data

The Verreaux’s Sifaka

19 March, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The Verreaux’s sifaka, aka white sifaka, a member of the lemur family (Indriidae) hails only from the island country of Madagascar, from the Tsiribihina River in central western Madagascar south to the Andohahela region.

The Tucuxi Dolphin

18 March, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Dolphin Facts, Sea Mammal Facts

The tucuxi dolphin (pronounced ‘too-koo-shee’), aka bufeo gris, bufeo negro, estuarine dolphin, grey dolphin, grey river dolphin, or Guianian river dolphin, can be found throughout the Amazon River and the Orinoco River systems.

The Eurasian White-Tailed Eagle

15 March, 2024
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The Eurasian white-tailed eagle, aka Ern, Erne, gray sea eagle, white-tailed sea-eagle, or white-tailed eagle, is considered to be the 4th largest eagle in the world. #1 is the Philippine eagle. These birds of prey can be found

The Starry Flounder

14 March, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The starry flounder, aka emery wheel, flatfish, grindstone, and long-nosed flounder, can be found along the coastlines of the North Pacific Ocean. These inshore fish can tolerate salt, brackish, and freshwater

The European Rabbit

13 March, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Lagomorph Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The European rabbit is endemic to Europe. However, they have been introduced to Africa, Australia, Asia, North and South America. These lagomorphs (nope rabbits are not rodents) prefer short grasslands with an ample supply of

The Hawaiian Monk Seal

12 March, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Seal Facts

The Hawaiian monk seal is the only native Hawaiian seal and 1 of only 2 monk seal species. The other is the Mediterranean monk seal. The majority of these critters can be found among the Northwest Hawaiian Islands. But a

The Alluring Butterflyfish

11 March, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Reefs

The butterflyfish is so named for their resemblance to butterflies in their flattened appearance and in how they almost flutter when they swim. There are over 120 identified species of these beautiful fish found in both

The Pygmy Hog

8 March, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The pygmy hog hails only from southern Bhutan and Assam, in India. They prefer the tall, thick grassland habitat in the foothills of the Himalayas. Unfortunately, due to the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands