Critter Science

The Sahafary Sportive Lemur

7 July, 2023
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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

The European Wildcat

6 July, 2023
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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

The Dumeril’s Boa

5 July, 2023
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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.

The Salmon Shark

4 July, 2023
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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

The Black-Hooded Oriole

3 July, 2023
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The black-hooded oriole, aka black-headed oriole, can be found from western United States, down to Mexico, and Central America. They prefer to take shelter in open woods, palms, and shade trees, near streams and in

The Curly-Haired Tarantula

30 June, 2023
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The curly-haired tarantula is so named due to the hairs that cover their body having a slight curl to them. These cool critters can be found in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. They’re also found in specialty

The Copious Copepods

29 June, 2023
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Crustacean Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Parasite Facts

Copepods are a group of small crustaceans found in practically every freshwater and saltwater habitat in the world, including Antarctica. Some species are planktonic, while others are benthic (live on the ocean

The Black-Billed Magpie

28 June, 2023
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The black-billed magpie, aka American magpie, can be found from western Alaska, down through the western half of Canada, on into the western half of the United States. They prefer farmlands, grasslands,

The Yellow Anaconda

27 June, 2023
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The yellow anaconda, aka Paraguayan anaconda, can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. They prefer predominantly aquatic habitats, like marshes, swamps, & brush-covered banks of

The Bowhead Whale

26 June, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Whale Facts

The bowhead whale, aka bowhead, Arctic whale, black right whale, Greenland right whale, steeple-top, polar whale, or Russian whale, can be found in the Arctic and subarctic oceans. There they spend their entire