Critter Science

The Reclusive, Yet Social, Hermit Crab

1 November, 2022
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Crustacean Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The hermit crab, contrary to their namesake, is actually a social animal that can be found in groups of 100 or more. They get their namesake due to their tendency to recoil into their shells, when

The Mongolian Death Worm

31 October, 2022
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Cryptozoology, Daily Critter Facts

The Mongolian death worm, aka olgoi-khorkhoi, originates from the far reaches of the Gobi desert and straight out of folklore. While no one has ever actually seen a specimen, they are alleged to be quite deadly. Just the mere touch of 1 can supposedly kill a human. Happy Samhain and […]

The Ural Owl

28 October, 2022
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The Ural owl, aka Ural wood owl, can be found in Europe, and throughout Asia. These owls prefer mature primary forests with coniferous trees, deciduous areas, alder, spruce, and other mixed trees, that aren’t too densely packed

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

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

The Gouldian Finch

25 October, 2022
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

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

The Giant Armadillo

24 October, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

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

The European Honey Buzzard

21 October, 2022
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

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

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

The Eastern Phoebe

19 October, 2022
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

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