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Share ItArguably, the most brightly colored frogs in the world are poison dart frogs (also known as poison arrow frogs or dendrobatids). These frogs live in wet tropical forests in Central and South America where their diet contributes to the toxins they secrete through their skin. Poison frogs are ...
Share ItThe white rhinos are amazing creatures! The white rhinoceros is the second largest land mammal in the world, after the elephant. White rhinos can weigh over 2 tons and stand as tall as (more…) ...
Share ItEver see the movie Jaws? That great white shark movie was a blockbuster hit that scared many out of going swimming at the beach… any beach, for that matter. It was, of course, blown totally out of proportion to how great white sharks actually behave (more…) ...
Share ItSalamanders are a group of amphibians typically characterized by a lizard-like appearance, with slender bodies, short limbs, and the presence of a tail in both larvae and adult (more…) ...
Share ItThe “Critterman” I have over 47 years of critter experience to my credit and hundreds of zoology teaching hours to people from around the world. With this, I have amassed not only a continuing thirst for critter knowledge but a desire to teach others all I can about the majesty...
Share ItLifecycle of the Butterfly Let’s look at the life cycle of the butterfly, in wonderful detail, including all four stages of life. All butterflies have “complete metamorphosis.” To grow into an adult they go through 4 stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Each stage has a d...
Share ItDifferences When looking at different species, it’s pretty easy to tell the difference between a dog and a cow, between a bird and a fish. That’s because these animals are different species: a set of organisms that can interbreed and produce living and fertile offspring. This i...
Share ItTeacher Resources Are you a teacher looking for some fun critter based science materials? You’ve come to the right place. You’ll find loads of fun and educational material at Critter Science for FREE! Here are some of the teacher resources Critter Science has to offer: Butterf...
Share ItAnimal Education for All Ages Critter Science was developed to encompass critters from small to large, from land, to sea, to air. Critter Science is a blast to visit & learn about all animal life. Content is added daily and I’m always available for suggestions and welcome positive...