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Russell's viper

The Russell’s Viper

  • 17 July, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The Russell’s viper, aka western Russell’s viper, common Russell’s viper, chain snake, chain viper, chandroborha, Indian Russell’s viper, seven pacer, or scissors snake, hails from southern, southeastern, and

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patas monkey

The Patas Monkey

  • 14 July, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The patas monkey, aka Hussar monkey, military monkey, sergeant major monkey, red guenon, dancing monkey, common patas monkey, or wadi monkey, hails from the sub-Saharan regions of western, central, and eastern

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spotted bass

The Spotted Bass

  • 13 July, 2023
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The spotted bass, aka spotty or spots, belongs to the sunfish family. These critters are not only found in the eastern half of the United States, but they have also been introduced to some isolated lakes in Africa,

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mangrove snake

The Mangrove Snake

  • 12 July, 2023
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The mangrove snake, aka gold-ringed cat snake, hails from Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam. These snakes prefer lowland rainforests and mangrove forests,

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limpet

The Fascinating, Yet Misunderstood Limpet

  • 11 July, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Gastropod Facts, Reefs

The limpet is an aquatic snail with a powerful foot. They have a nervous system and a 3-chambered heart. There is also a ring of gills surrounding the edge of their shell. They even have 2 kidneys and an extensive

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tardigrade

The Ever Durable Tardigrade

  • 10 July, 2023
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The tardigrade, aka water bear, moss piglet, or Kleiner Wasserbär, can be found in a wide variety of habitats. They’ve been found at top of the Himalayan mountains to the bottom of the sea, and from frigid Antarctica to boiling hot springs. 1 thing is for certain… they are tough! […]

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sahafary sportive lemur

The Sahafary Sportive Lemur

  • 7 July, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The sahafary sportive lemur, aka northern weasel lemur, hails only from the far north of Madagascar, from the Mahavay River and Vohemar, to Montagne d’Ambre. They prefer wet evergreen forests and dry deciduous

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European wildcat

The European Wildcat

  • 6 July, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Feline Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The European wildcat can be found throughout western and eastern Europe. They can be spotted in woodlands, grasslands, scrublands, broad-leaved forests, mixed forests, and along riparian habitats. Due to habitat

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Dumeril's boa

The Dumeril’s Boa

  • 5 July, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The Dumeril’s boa can be found in the wild, only on the island country of Madagascar. They reside in the south and southwestern portions of the island. These snakes prefer the savannas along the central highlands.

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salmon shark

The Salmon Shark

  • 4 July, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

The salmon shark hails from the northern Pacific Ocean. These sharks prefer sub-Arctic to subtropical waters. They can be spotted in both coastal waters as well as in the open ocean. Salmon sharks are unique

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