Critter Science

The Speedy and Defensive Tiger Beetle

9 June, 2023
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Insect Facts

The tiger beetle can be found just about worldwide, sans Antarctica. They prefer sand bars, woodland paths, swamplands, and barren ground scrublands. Tiger beetles are aggressive hunters of insects. These

The Swainson’s Hawk

8 June, 2023
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The Swainson’s hawk, aka locust hawk or grasshopper hawk, can be found from Canada, to the United States, to Mexico, Central America, and down into South America. These birds of prey inhabit savannahs, grasslands,

The Endangered Hog Deer

7 June, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The hog deer, aka Indian hog deer, Indochinese hog deer, or Thai hog deer, can be found in eastern, southern, and southeastern Asia. However, they have also been transplanted to Australia and the United States. They prefer reed beds on floodplains, next to large rivers, tall grassy plains, agricultural lands, […]

The Interesting Surgeonfish

6 June, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Reefs

The surgeonfish, aka tang or doctorfish, can be found in various tropical reef habitats. There are approximately 75 known species of surgeonfishes. These fish are among the most popular in the marine aquarium hobby; much to their

The Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

5 June, 2023
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The ruby-crowned kinglet can be found in Canada, United States, down to Mexico. There are 3 known subspecies recognized. These critters are among the smaller of the known passerine birds in North America. They prefer

The Robinson’s Mouse Opossum

2 June, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

The Robinson’s mouse opossum hails from Grenada, Honduras, Panama, Peru, Belize, Colombia, Ecuador, Trinidad, Tobago, and Venezuela. They prefer lowland dry forests, lowland moist forests, montane moist forests,

The Common European Adder

1 June, 2023
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The common European adder, aka marlies, prags, bardas, common viper, common European viper, European viper, European common viper, northern viper, crossed viper, adder, common adder, cross adder, common cross adder,

The Sharp-Shinned Hawk

31 May, 2023
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The sharp-shinned hawk is found throughout Canada, United States, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Central America, and South America. These birds of prey tolerate a wide range of habitats, from shrublands,

The Fascinating Bristle Worm

30 May, 2023
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Worm Facts

The bristle worm, aka bristleworm or polychaete, can be found in primarily saltwater environments, but can also be found in brackish (mildly salty) and even freshwater habitats. Bristle worms exist the world over

The Scarlet Kingsnake

29 May, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The scarlet kingsnake, aka scarlet milksnake, can be found throughout southeastern United States. These snakes dwell in various habitats, like pine savannas, mesic pine-oak forests, flatwoods, hydric hammocks,