Critter Science

The American Avocet

20 July, 2022
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The American avocet, aka blue shanks, can be found in North America, Mexico, Central America, and the northern part of South America. They like shallow fresh and saltwater habitats

The Popular Anchovy

19 July, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The anchovy is commonplace in oceans all around the world, although they prefer temperate waters. These fish are popular food fish for humans and are abundantly scooped up by other oceanic and

The African Clawed Frog

18 July, 2022
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Frog Facts

The African clawed frog is native to South Africa, yet has since spread to various regions around the world and is considered an invasive species. These highly adaptable amphibians can survive

The Common Planigale

15 July, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

The common planigale, aka pygmy planigale or coastal planigale, is a small carnivorous (eats meat) marsupial that hails from northern and eastern Australia, as well as Great Keppel Island

The Fox Snake

14 July, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The fox snake, aka foxsnake, is native to Canada and the United States. There are 2 known subspecies: the western and eastern fox snake. They prefer forest edges, open woodlands, prairies

The Black and Yellow Broadbill

12 July, 2022
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

Looking like something a cartoonist drew and painted, the black and yellow broadbill is quite adorable and unique looking at the same time. These birds can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia

The Emperor Scorpion

11 July, 2022
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Arachnid Facts, Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The emperor scorpion can be found in west Africa and prefers rainforest and Savanna habitats. While not the largest scorpion in the world, that title goes to the rock scorpion

The Beautiful Discus

8 July, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The discus, aka pompadour fish, is a genus of cichlid native to the Amazonian river basin in South America. These fish are prized in the aquarium industry due to their behaviors, body shape

The Brown Rat

6 July, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

The brown rat, aka common rat, sewer rat, water rat, wharf rat, house rat, or Norway rat, can be found on every continent, sans Antarctica. They originated in southern China, but have since been

The Midget Faded Rattlesnake

5 July, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The midget faded rattlesnake, aka faded rattlesnake or yellow rattlesnake, hails from Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah, in the United States. They prefer rocky hillsides, cliff-faces