Critter Science

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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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Wading Bird Facts

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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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

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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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

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

The Western Hognose

20 June, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The western hognose, aka blow snake, bluffer, faux viper, plains hognose snake, prairie hognose snake, spoonbill snake, spreadhead snake, Texas hognose snake, or Texas rooter, can be found

The Angel Shark

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

There are approximately 22 known species of angel shark, found worldwide in temperate and tropical seas. These sharks inhabit sandy seabeds, at depths of up to 490 feet. These odd-looking critters

The European Badger

16 June, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Mustelid Facts

The European badger, aka Eurasian badger, is found throughout the majority of Europe and also in Asia. Even though they prefer conifer forests, deciduous forest, and mixed woodlands