Critter Science

The Aquatic Rakali

8 September, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

The rakali, aka rabe, water rat, or common water rat, is a species of rodent native to Australia, New Guinea, and various offshore islands. These critters prefer to live near permanent

The African Lungfish

26 February, 2021
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The lungfish can be found on 3 continents: Africa, Australia, and South America. But we will be focusing, primarily, on African lungfish. There have been many a speculation as to whether

The Common Loon

9 January, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Wading Bird Facts

Getting their name from the way they clumsily walk on land, it’s the common loon. There are 4 known species of loon: Pacific, red-throated, Arctic, and yellow-billed. They may look awkward

The Sockeye Salmon

2 December, 2019
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Found from the Klamath River in Northern California to the Kuskokwim basin of western Alaska, it’s the sockeye salmon. These sizeable fish are a favorite of fly fishermen. The sockeye

The Rough-Skinned Newt

20 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Amphibian Facts, Newt Facts

The rough-skinned newt is found in coniferous forests, grasslands, woodlands, and areas near ponds, lakes, and rivers. These newts are often kept as pets and are frequently found in

Beware the Sharp Toothed Gharial

22 October, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Crocodilian Facts, Reptile Facts

The gharial, aka gavial, makes its home in the fast-flowing rivers in the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent. Once widespread, these crocodilians now dwell in a mere 2% of

What’s the Mata Mata with You?

16 October, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Turtle Facts

The mata mata turtle originates from South America’s Amazon and Orinoco basins. With many names to its credit, the mata mata, which translates to “kill, kill” in Spanish, has been

Beware the Invasive Snakehead Fish

15 October, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

Native to parts of Africa and Asia, the snakehead is a dangerously invasive fish that has been introduced to several states in the U.S. and poses a huge problem for U.S. Fish and

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The Aquatic Rakali

The African Lungfish

The Common Loon

The Sockeye Salmon

The Rough-Skinned Newt

Beware the Sharp Toothed Gharial

What’s the Mata Mata with You?

Beware the Invasive Snakehead Fish

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