Critter Science

The Unusual Oilbird

2 February, 2023
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The oilbird, aka guácharo, hails from Central and South America. These birds are cave dwelling critters who’s feet are small and only used for hanging onto vertical surfaces. Oilbirds are related to the nightjar

The De Brazza’s Monkey

1 February, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The De Brazza’s monkey, aka De Brazza’s guenon, is an Old World monkey (monkeys from Africa and Asia) that hails from central Africa. They prefer lowland tropical forests, mountain forests, and thick swamp

The Water Opossum

31 January, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

The water opossum, aka yapok, is a marsupial and is the only living member of its genus, Chironectes. They can be found through southern Mexico, down to Central and South America. These are the only known living

The Spotted Lanternfly

30 January, 2023
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Insect Facts

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species of insect that hails from China and Latin America. They have since been introduced, unfortunately, to various countries around the world, such as the United States

The Alpine Newt

26 January, 2023
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Newt Facts

The alpine newt can be found throughout continental Europe and has been introduced to the U.K. as well as New Zealand. They prefer deciduous and coniferous forest habitats with access to cool, clean water

The Victoria Crowned Pigeon

25 January, 2023
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The Victoria crowned pigeon is the largest pigeon species in the world. They can be found in northern New Guinea and the surrounding islands, as well as in portions of Indonesia. These birds prefer swamp forests

The Long-Tailed Planigale

24 January, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

The long-tailed planigale, aka Ingram’s planigale or the northern planigale, is among the smallest of the known marsupials. These diminutive critters hail from Australia. They prefer clay-soiled woodlands,

The Greater Siren

23 January, 2023
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Salamander Facts

The greater siren is among the largest amphibians found in North America. These amphibians hail from Washington D.C. down to Florida, west to Alabama, and into the Rio Grande. They prefer various wetlands

The Adorable Honey Possum

19 January, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

The honey possum, aka noolbenger or tait, hails from western Australia. They prefer coastal, sand plain heathlands and banksia woodlands with a large variety of flowering plants. The honey possum is among the

The Amazing Planarian

18 January, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Worm Facts

The planarian, aka flatworm, can be found in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments. They need either a moist, humid, or watery environment in order to survive. Take that away and they die. Not only