Costa Rica – Critter Science

The Curly-Haired Tarantula

Critterman — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 09:00:18 +0000

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The curly-haired tarantula is so named due to the hairs that cover their body having a slight curl to them. These cool critters can be found in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. They’re also found in specialty pet shops. I have worked with these tarantulas quite a bit. They are generally […]

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This is One BIG Beetle… the Hercules Beetle

Critterman — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:32:16 +0000

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Among the largest known insects and the largest known beetle, by mass – next to the Titanus giganteus, the Hercules beetle slowly moves into today’s article. They have been touted as being able to lift 850 times there own weight, but this was later found to be an exaggeration. These […]

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The Beautiful, Quick, and Deadly Eyelash Viper

Critterman — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 16:26:44 +0000

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Not only is the eyelash viper fast (among the fastest strikes of any snake) but they can be deadly! They Range in color from red, yellow, pink, green, and brown – sometimes with specks of dark coloration, these snakes can blend in with their colorful environment and await their unsuspecting […]

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If One Can, Toucan Even Better

Critterman — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:23:42 +0000

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It’s the toucan. Yep, the bird on the cereal box. These beautiful birds are famous for their large colorful beaks, but they’re much more than just a famous beak. They have the longest bill of any bird in the world in relation to their body size. These birds lack the […]

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The Mischievous Capuchin Monkey

Critterman — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 23:10:54 +0000

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Made famous in movies and TV (Friends TV show), the capuchin monkey is very familiar to many. They are small, curious, full of energy, and always getting into mischief. They are also capable of using tools and more! Due to habitat destruction and capture for the pet trade, these primates […]

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