Critter Science

Enter the King of Africa’s Cats, the Lion!

15 January, 2019
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Second in size only to the tiger, the lion is the largest cat in Africa! They can be found in savannas, deserts, plains, grasslands, dense bush, and woodlands. They have been abundantly featured in books, movies, and

Welcome the World’s Tallest Bird… The Ostrich

24 December, 2018
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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

The Colobus Monkey

13 December, 2018
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This is the colobus monkey. There are 2 species of black and white colobus monkeys found in Kenya, the ones that live in coastal forests and the ones in inland high-country areas. Red colobus monkeys are also found in East

The Thomson’s Gazelle

15 November, 2018
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Sometimes referred to as a “tommie”, the Thomson’s gazelle is one of the faster land animals on earth, after the cheetah. The Thomson’s gazelle is just one of approximately 20 known species of gazelles that can be found in

The Fastest Land Animal on Earth… the Cheetah!

12 November, 2018
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The fastest land animal on earth award goes to the cheetah! The cheetah hails from Africa and can be found mostly on the Savannah plains. They aren’t built for fighting, but rather for running. When running flat out, nothing

The Parasitoid Tarantula Hawk

25 October, 2018
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Not the kind of creature you want to upset, the tarantula hawk preys on just that… tarantulas. They are the stuff of nightmares! They are among the largest of the wasp species, they are

The Ever Durable Green Iguana

1 October, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

The green iguana is among the largest of the iguana species. They inhabit many locales and are real survivors. They have even been documented as having migrated from island to island via debris rafts. The males engage in fierce battles that can leave severe injuries

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Enter the King of Africa’s Cats, the Lion!

Welcome the World’s Tallest Bird… The Ostrich

The Colobus Monkey

The Thomson’s Gazelle

The Fastest Land Animal on Earth… the Cheetah!

The Parasitoid Tarantula Hawk

The Ever Durable Green Iguana

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