Critter Science

The Spectral Tarsier

4 July, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The spectral tarsier, aka Sulawesi tarsier or eastern tarsier, is a diminutive and fascinating primate that hails from the island of Selayar in Indonesia. They prefer forest gardens, mangrove

The Greater Spotted Eagle

1 July, 2022
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The greater spotted eagle, aka spotted eagle, hails from Europe, Asia, and into Africa. They prefer riparian zones near rivers, bogs, ponds, lakes, a few seacoasts, and other water ways with

The Spot Prawn

30 June, 2022
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Crustacean Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The spot prawn is a type of prawn, aka large shrimp, that hails from the Pacific Northwest. Prawns are crustaceans that are related to crabs and lobsters. These particular crustaceans prefer

The Cool Kowari

29 June, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

The kowari, aka kariri (Diyari name), Kayer rat, brush-tailed marsupial rat, bushy-tailed marsupial rat, kawiri, and Byrne’s crest-tailed marsupial rat, is a small carnivorous marsupial

The Blue Duck

28 June, 2022
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The blue duck, aka whio – pronounced “fee-oh” (Maori name), hails from the North and South Islands of New Zealand, in the west of the South Island, in Otago and Southland, and in the central

The Mystical and Incredible Grey Wolf

27 June, 2022
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Canine Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The grey wolf is the largest member of the wild canid (dog) family. These beautiful and family oriented wolves can be found throughout North America, Eurasia, and even Africa. They prefer forests

The Musky Rat Kangaroo

24 June, 2022
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Ranking as the smallest macropodid (marsupial mammal) in the kangaroo family, the musky rat kangaroo hails from the tropical rainforests of north-eastern Queensland, in Australia

The Pileated Woodpecker

23 June, 2022
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The pileated woodpecker is the largest extant species of woodpecker in Canada and the United States. They can also be found in Mexico. They can be found at elevations of up to 7,546 feet

The Prickly Shark

22 June, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

The prickly shark can be found in smaller locales in the Pacific Ocean. They prefer cooler waters, up to 2,130 feet deep. However, they can also be found frequenting shallow waters in places like

The Fire Salamander

21 June, 2022
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Salamander Facts

The fire salamander is a toxic salamander that can be found throughout central Europe. They prefer deciduous forests that house small brooks of clean water. Based on the subspecies