Critter Science

The Deathstalker Scorpion

31 August, 2020
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The deathstalker scorpion, aka Palestine yellow scorpion, Omdurman scorpion, and Naqab desert scorpion, is one of the world’s most deadly scorpions. These lethal arachnids can be found in numerous locations around Africa and Asia. This scorpion prefers dry desert and scrubland areas. They are known for their highly

The Fascinating Okapi

24 August, 2020
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Say hello to the okapi (pronounced oh-COP-ee). It’s the only known relative of the giraffe. They can be found in the northern, central, and eastern parts of Africa’s Congo region. They like the wet and thick vegetation of the rainforest. These beautiful beasts’ numbers have fallen dramatically since the 20th

The African Spurred Tortoise

4 August, 2020
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The African spurred tortoise, aka sulcata tortoise or spur-thigh tortoise, is the 3rd largest tortoise after the Galápagos and Aldabra tortoises. Spurred tortoises are the biggest mainland tortoise in the world, with the other 2 tortoises being islanders. They live in the southern outskirts of the Sahara desert, in Africa.

The Nubian Ibex

29 July, 2020
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The nubian ibex is just one of 5 subspecies. This particular ibex is the only one adapted to the hot and dry regions of Africa and Saudi Arabia. They prefer higher elevations; sometimes up to 22,000 feet up! These agile critters can often be spotted easily scaling precariously steep ranges […]

Meet the Crazy Cuckoo

10 July, 2020
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The cuckoo is a bird which is native to Africa, Asia, Australasia, and Europe. They get their name from their unique behavior of laying eggs in other’s nests and from their call that sounds like their name. There are 54 known species of cuckoo in the world and only 2 […]

The Ferocious Goliath Tigerfish

7 July, 2020
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You’d be wise to steer clear of the goliath tigerfish as it is such a fearless apex predator that it doesn’t even fear crocodiles! The tigerfish calls the Congo River basin, Lake Upemba, the Lualaba River, and Lake Tanganyika in Africa their home. These fish are prized game fish due […]

The Grey Partridge

2 July, 2020
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The grey partridge, aka English partridge, Hungarian partridge, or just partridge, hails from the pheasant family. There are 8 known subspecies of partridge that reside in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and North America. They prefer to dwell in moors, hedgerows, grasslands, and

The Ever Spiky Armadillo Lizard

16 June, 2020
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The armadillo lizard, aka armadillo girdled lizard, or armadillo spiny-tailed lizard, lives only in the Succulent Karoo biome in the Western and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa. Armadillo lizards prefer deserts, scrublands, and dry, rocky regions. Due to their cool

The Deadly Black Mamba

12 June, 2020
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Having the reputation of being the deadliest snake in Africa, the black mamba is not only fast, but strikes repeatedly, when cornered. Black mambas are the second largest venomous snake in the world. Can you guess the first? Black mambas take up residence in southern and eastern Africa

Behold the Giant African Millipede

11 June, 2020
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The giant African millipede, aka shongololo, contrary to popular belief only has up to 400 legs. Even though the name “millipede” means a thousand feet. They are the largest known species of millipedes in the world and there are 10,000 known species! These interesting critters make their