Critter Science

The Mysterious and Adorable Olinguito

16 February, 2023
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The olinguito hails from the tropical, montane forests of western Colombia and Ecuador. These critters are the first carnivorous mammal to be discovered, in the western hemisphere, in 365 years! The elusive and

The Crested Serpent Eagle

15 February, 2023
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The crested serpent eagle hails from central and southern Asia on down throughout Australasia. They prefer tropical forest habitats. These birds of prey are abundant throughout their ranges and have a stable

The Formidable Driver Ant

14 February, 2023
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Insect Facts

The driver ant, aka safari ant or siafu, is a force to be reckoned with. These ants can be found in central, southern, and eastern Africa, as well as in Asia. Workers tend to display caste polymorphism, in that they

The Horned Screamer

13 February, 2023
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The horned screamer hails from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. They prefer tropical wetlands. There are 3 known screamer species: the horned, northern, and

The Beautiful and Stealthy Orchid Mantis

10 February, 2023
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Insect Facts

The orchid mantis, aka walking flower mantis, can be found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Thailand. These insects are as deadly

The Snake-Necked Turtle

9 February, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Turtle Facts

Living in and around the creeks, rivers, and freshwater & brackish water ponds along the Great Ocean Road, it’s the snake-necked turtle, aka eastern long-neck turtle. You can find them in southeastern Australia

The Riverine Rabbit

8 February, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Lagomorph Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The riverine rabbit, aka bushman hare or bushman rabbit, is 1 of the most endangered mammals in the world. They can be found in the Karoo desert in South Africa. These critters prefer river basins and a specific

The Pesky but Fascinating Aphid

7 February, 2023
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Insect Facts, Parasite Facts

The aphid, aka greenfly or blackfly (although they can come in many colors), can be found on every continent, sans Antarctica. These pests exist to provide a slow death to plants, the world over. But they

The Japanese Weasel

6 February, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Mustelid Facts

The Japanese weasel can be found on Honshū, Kyūshū, Shikoku, Hokkaidō, Ryukyu, and Sakhalin islands. They prefer forested, grassland, and mountainous regions, near water. These adaptable critters can also be

The Tiny and Flamboyant Peacock Spider

3 February, 2023
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Arachnid Facts, Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The peacock spider is a species in the jumping spider family that hails from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and Tasmania. They tolerate a wide variety of habitats from