Critter Science

The Broadnose Sevengill Shark

9 September, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

While most shark species have 5 gill slits, the broadnose sevengill shark, formerly improperly known as cow shark & mud shark, displays 7 gill slits. These peculiar sharks can be found along the coastlines of western United

The Irritable Habu Snake

6 September, 2022
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The habu snake, aka Okinawa habu, Kume Shima habu, or princess habu, hails from the Japanese Ryukyu Islands, including the islands of Okinawa Amami. They prefer coastal habitats,

The Deadly Redback Spider

14 March, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Arachnid Facts, Arthropod Facts

The redback spider, aka the Australian black widow, is a species of highly venomous spider originating in the South Australian & adjacent Western Australian deserts, but is now found throughout Australia, Southeast Asia and New Zealand; with colonies elsewhere outside

The Hungry, Hungry Hippo!

8 November, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

Touted for their size and aggressiveness, the hippo is considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. The hippo is responsible for more human fatalities in Africa than any other large animal. It’s estimated that approximately 2,900 people are killed