Critter Science

The Stellar Sea Lion

3 February, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Lion Facts, Sea Mammal Facts

The Stellar sea lion, aka Stellar’s sea lion or northern sea lion, is a large sea lion species that can be found from northwestern U.S., western Canada, on over to east Asia and Japan. As pinnipeds go, only the walrus and the

The Risso’s Dolphin

20 November, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Dolphin Facts, Sea Mammal Facts

The Risso’s dolphin is the only species of the genus Grampus. Their closest relatives are pilot whales, melon-headed whales, pygmy killer whales, and false killer whales. These dolphins, like so many others, face the threats

The Goliath Frog

4 May, 2022
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Frog Facts

The Goliath frog, aka giant slippery frog, is the largest known frog species in the world. You can find these beasts in Cameroon as well as in Equatorial Guinea. They prefer streams and fast-flowing

The Ginormous Gaur

22 October, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The gaur is the biggest member of the bovine family. They can be found in southern and southeastern Asia. There are 3 subspecies recognized: Indian bison, South East Asian bison, and

All Hail the King Cobra

14 October, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

Due to its size, temperament, venom, and overall reputation, the king cobra (not a true cobra, by the way) is a snake to be respected and feared. These snakes are more closely related to

The Black Giant Squirrel

9 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

And the largest known squirrel in the world title goes to… the black giant squirrel. These large critters take up residence in the subtropical and tropical coniferous and broadleaf

The Unusual Kakapo

10 May, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Flightless Bird Facts

The kakapo, aka the owl parrot or night parrot, is a parrot that can only be found in New Zealand. This bird is Critically Endangered, and is the primary focus of a large conservation

Welcome the World’s Tallest Bird… The Ostrich

24 December, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Flightless Bird Facts

Boasting not only the greatest avian height but the largest eyes of any land animal (in comparison to it’s body), we have the ostrich. These birds are native to Africa’s semi-arid plains and woodlands. They may not be able to fly, but they can certainly defend themselves. They have

No, It’s Not An Emo, It’s An Emu!

30 August, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Flightless Bird Facts

Being second isn’t always bad. Especially when you’re the second largest bird in the world, next to the ostrich! The emu is a flightless bird, but don’t let that fool you. They are far from defenseless. They descend from the dinosaur era, so they know how to survive.