Critter Science

The Sociable Goral

2 December, 2021
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The goral is a critter that looks like a cross between a goat and an antelope. There are 4 known species that can be found in China, India, and Nepal. They prefer sparsely vegetated

The Savannah Monitor

17 November, 2021
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Enter the Savannah monitor lizard, aka Bosc’s monitor. These large reptiles can be found in sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal on east to Sudan and down south to the Rift Valley and the

Enter the Tuco-Tuco

15 November, 2021
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The tuco-tuco is a rodent that lives in South America. There are an estimated 60 known species, to date. They can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, and

The Petite Vicuña

11 November, 2021
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The vicuña, aka Vicugna, Huari, or Wik’uña, is the smallest known camelid species and is frequently referred to as the ancestor of the famous alpaca. These are 1 of 2 wild camelids living

The Cool Jumping Spider

5 July, 2021
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It could be said that many people aren’t a fan of spiders, much less a jumping spider. But these arachnids are really cool and, like all spiders, beneficial. Jumping spiders compose the

The Himalayan Tahr

13 May, 2021
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Enter the Himalayan tahr, a large wild goat that lives its life around the mountain forests, mountain slopes, and also the alpine pastures on the Himalayas in India, Nepal, and Tibet. These big goats have also been introduced to North America, New Zealand,

The Endangered Golden Mantella Frog

9 April, 2021
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The golden mantella frog is but one of a total of 16 known species of mantellas. These frogs are not only beautiful, but poisonous. As is evident by their aposomatic coloration

The Magnificent Black Rhinoceros

30 December, 2020
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In the 20th century, populations of the black rhinoceros declined exponentially, due to over-hunting and poaching for their horns. There were 8 subspecies of black rhino. 4 are now extinct

The Madagascar Day Gecko

25 December, 2020
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There are only a few species of geckos that dare to venture out in the light of day. The Madagascar day gecko is one of them. And no, they’re not out to save you 15% on your car insurance

The Critically Endangered Arabian Leopard

1 December, 2020
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Even though the Arabian leopard is the largest cat on the Arabian Peninsula and Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, it is still smaller than the African and Persian leopards. These elusive cats

diurnal

The Sociable Goral

The Savannah Monitor

Enter the Tuco-Tuco

The Petite Vicuña

The Cool Jumping Spider

The Himalayan Tahr

The Endangered Golden Mantella Frog

The Magnificent Black Rhinoceros

The Madagascar Day Gecko

The Critically Endangered Arabian Leopard

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