Critter Science

The Striped Hyena

20 July, 2023
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The striped hyena can be found, in spotty patches, from northern and eastern Africa, to Central Asia, into the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and also the Caucasus. These critters are often called the scourge

The Tamaraw

19 July, 2023
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The tamaraw, aka Mindoro dwarf buffalo, hails from the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. These critters are the 2nd-largest native terrestrial mammal in the country. Number 1 is the carabao. Thanks to habitat

The 6-Eyed Sand Spider

18 July, 2023
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The 6-eyed sand spider is touted as being the most venomous spider in the world. The species in this article hails from Namibia and South Africa. They prefer sandy dunes. But they can also be found among rocky crevices and rubble. 1 thing is for

The Russell’s Viper

17 July, 2023
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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

The Patas Monkey

14 July, 2023
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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

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,

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,

The Fascinating, Yet Misunderstood Limpet

11 July, 2023
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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

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! […]

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