Critter Science

Now on to the Adorable Puffin

25 August, 2018
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With all the turmoil in the world today, I thought I’d write an article that is on the adorable side. We need more adorable. The puffin is Iceland’s most revered bird. They are also quite the tourist attraction

The Amazing and Beautiful Duck

24 August, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Wading Bird Facts

Per special request, I am doing an article on the duck. These birds are related to swans and geese. They are mostly aquatic birds living in both freshwater and saltwater habitats and they are found on every continent except for

Have You Heard about the Beautiful Hyacinth Macaw?

20 August, 2018
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When it comes to parrots and especially macaws, it’s hard to compare with the beautiful hyacinth macaw, aka hyacinthine macaw. This macaw is a parrot native to central and eastern South America

It’s not a Stork. It’s a Shoebill!

11 August, 2018
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The shoebill also known as whalehead, is a very large stork-like bird that derives its name from its enormous shoe-shaped bill. They are falsely called storks because

Give a Hoot About the Owl

5 August, 2018
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My favorite raptor has definitely got to be the owl. With huge eyes, silent flight, razor sharp talons, a swiveling head, and nocturnal (active at night) beauty? You just can’t go wrong. These birds of prey are fierce hunters that live in a variety of locations like rainforests, fields, deserts, […]

The Hummingbird

22 July, 2018
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It’s tiny, fast, hungry, and beautiful. Yes, it’s a hummingbird! These little critters are always fun to watch and feed. They also make a really cool humming buzz as they zip past you