Critter Science

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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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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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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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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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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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

The Spectral Tarsier

4 July, 2022
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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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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

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