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eastern green mamba

The Lethal Eastern Green Mamba

  • 27 October, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The eastern green mamba can be found along the coastal regions of Kenya; South Africa, Eastern Cape Province, KwaZulu-Natal; Malawi; Mozambique; Tanzania; and the United Republic of Zimbabwe

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hummingbird hawk-moth

The Hummingbird Hawk-Moth

  • 26 October, 2022
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Insect Facts

In an example of convergent evolution, the hummingbird hawk-moth hovers above flowers, like a hummingbird and gathers nectar throughout the day. These insects can be found throughout Europe, Asia, and northern Africa

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Gouldian finch

The Gouldian Finch

  • 25 October, 2022
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The Gouldian finch, aka lady Gouldian finch, rainbow finch, or Gould’s finch, hails from Australia. They prefer thickets, tropical savannahs, and woodlands with grassy plains; as long as they’re near a water source

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giant armadillo

The Giant Armadillo

  • 24 October, 2022
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The giant armadillo, aka Ocarro, Tatou, Tatu Carreta, or Tatu-canastra, is the largest species of armadillos. They can be found in South America. There are 21 known species of armadillos. These critters prefer Brazilian floodplains, tropical and subtropical

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European honey buzzard

The European Honey Buzzard

  • 21 October, 2022
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The European honey buzzard, aka pern or common pern, is more closely related to kites rather than true buzzards. These birds of prey can be found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. They prefer

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yellow crazy ant

The Invasive Yellow Crazy Ant

  • 20 October, 2022
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Insect Facts

The yellow crazy ant, aka long-legged ant or Maldive ant, is an invasive species of ant which is thought to be originally from Africa or Asia. They have accidentally been introduced to

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eastern phoebe

The Eastern Phoebe

  • 19 October, 2022
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The eastern phoebe is wide spread throughout Canada, United States, and Mexico. These flycatchers prefer farmlands, open woodlands, and suburbs, as long as they’re near a water source

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pygmy falcon

The Pygmy Falcon

  • 18 October, 2022
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The pygmy falcon, aka African pygmy falcon, hails from southern and eastern Africa. These birds of prey are the smallest raptor in Africa. These raptors prefer semi-arid steppe habitats

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cichlid

The Diverse Cichlid

  • 13 October, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The cichlid can be found in the massive lakes of Africa and the rivers and lakes of Central, South, and North America. These diverse fish only dwell in fresh water bodies. There are a

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bluejay

The Beautiful Bluejay

  • 12 October, 2022
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The bluejay can be found throughout most of Canada, the eastern half of the United States, and just into north eastern Mexico. These birds prefer habitats with plenty of woodlands providing oaks and beeches. They can also

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