Critter Science

The Spotted Seahorse

30 November, 2023
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The spotted seahorse, aka common seahorse, yellow seahorse, or estuary seahorse, mostly inhabits the waters off the coasts of the China down to Australia. However, they can also be found in the Persian Gulf over to

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl

29 November, 2023
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The Eurasian pygmy owl is the smallest owl species in Europe. They can be found from Europe to Siberia. These owls prefer the cooler temperatures found in the taiga coniferous forests at higher mountainous elevations with both

The Sunda Pangolin

28 November, 2023
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The Sunda pangolin, aka Javan pangolin or Malayan pangolin, is found in southeast Asia, in places like Borneo, Brunei, Cambodia, Java, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sumatra, the Lesser Sunda Islands, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. They prefer primary forests, secondary forests, scrub forests, gardens, oil palm plantations, and rubber plantations. Unfortunately, due […]

The Angelshark

27 November, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

The angelshark, aka monkfish, were once quite widespread in the coastal waters of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. There are 23 known species of angelsharks. However, due to the threats of residential and commercial developments;

The Jerdon’s Courser

24 November, 2023
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The Jerdon’s courser hails from southern India. They prefer sparse scrub forest with bare patches of ground and tall grass. Due to habitat destruction and loss at the hands of ranching, farming, logging, mining, and quarrying; hunting; trapping; and general human disturbance, these birds are listed as Critically Endangered by […]

The Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat

22 November, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

The northern hairy-nosed wombat, aka Nhn, Yaminon, Wombat À Nez Poilu De Queensland, or Wombat À Narines Poilues Du Queensland, hails only from the Epping Forest National Park, found northwest of Clermont in Central Queensland.

The Purple Tree Tarantula

21 November, 2023
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Arachnid Facts, Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The purple tree tarantula, aka Ecuador purple pinktoe, purple tarantula, or Ecuadorian purple tarantula, hails from the Amazonian region of Ecuador. These critters belong to the family Theraphosidae. They prefer agricultural

The Delacour’s Langur

20 November, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The Delacour’s langur, aka Delacour’s lutung, hails only from northern regions of Vietnam. These primates prefer forests, inland cliffs, mountain peaks, and subterranean habitats. Sadly, due to habitat loss and destruction at

The Giant Pangasius

17 November, 2023
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The giant pangasius, aka pangasid-catfish, paroon shark, or Chao Phraya giant catfish, hails from Mekong and Chao Phraya rivers that run throughout Cambodia, China, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thailand, and Vietnam. They have also been introduced to central Anatolia, Malaysia, and South Africa. Due to overfishing and overcollection for the […]

The Stunning Nicobar Pigeon

16 November, 2023
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The Nicobar pigeon, aka Nicobar dove, hackled pigeon, white-tailed pigeon, or vulturine pigeon, hails from South East Asia and Oceania. They prefer dry forests, mangroves, rainforests, and shrubland habitats. Due to habitat