Critter Science

The Silvery Lutung

15 June, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The silvery lutung, aka silvery langur or silvered leaf monkey, can be found in Borneo, Sumatra, the Natuna Islands, south-western Malay peninsula, and a few other surrounding islands

The Eurasian Beaver

13 June, 2022
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The Eurasian beaver, aka European beaver or Mongolian beaver, can be found from north-eastern Europe to Central Eurasia. Their territory reaches south from Norway to the Scandinavian

The Critically Endangered Kouprey

10 June, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The kouprey is a species of wild ox. They are also in the classification of 1 of the world’s most endangered land animals. They once roamed and grazed throughout central China, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Now, with any luck, they can only be found in eastern Cambodia. There are only […]

The Greater Hog Badger

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

One of the largest extant mustelids, after the European badger and the wolverine, the greater hog badger, aka hog badger, hails from southern and southeastern Asia. They prefer Savannas

The Eastern Long-Beaked Echidna

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

The eastern long-beaked echidna, aka Barton’s long-beaked echidna, hails from New Guinea and prefers sub-alpine forests, tropical hill forests, upland grasslands, and scrub habitats

The Chinese Pangolin

7 June, 2022
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The Chinese pangolin, aka scaly anteater or Ling-Li (meaning hill carp or animal that digs through mountain), is hunted more than the elephant, rhino, or tiger. These critters are 1 of only 8

The Asiatic Lion

6 June, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Feline Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The Asiatic lion, aka Asian lion, Indian lion, or Persian lion, can only be found in the Wildlife Sanctuary of Western Gujarat and the dry deciduous forest of Gir National Park, in India

The Magellanic Penguin

3 June, 2022
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Flightless Bird Facts

The Magellanic penguin can be found in Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands. These penguins also migrate as far north as Brazil and Rio de Janeiro. They can be found around bare cliffs

The Argentine Black and White Tegu

2 June, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

The Argentine black and white tegu is just 1 of 7 known tegu species. These large lizards are found throughout a large part of South America and have been introduced to North America, where they have become an invasive species. They prefer woodlands, Savannas, tropical rain forests, semi-deserts and agricultural […]

The Orinoco Crocodile

1 June, 2022
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Crocodilian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts

The Orinoco crocodile has no subspecies, but does come in 3 colorations: amarillo (light tan), mariposo (greyish-green), and negro (dark grey). These crocodilians can be found in Colombia and