Critter Science

The African Sacred Ibis

30 August, 2024
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The African sacred ibis is a species of wading bird native to Africa. These birds were likened to the Egyptian god Thoth. Ironically, they have been extirpated from Egypt. There are also populations found in parts of the middle

The Egyptian Vulture

31 July, 2024
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The Egyptian vulture, aka white scavenger vulture or pharaoh’s chicken, is an Old World vulture (those found in Africa and Asia). They can be found in southern Europe into northern Africa, and eastward to western and southern

The Infamous Egyptian Mongoose

28 September, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The Egyptian mongoose, aka large grey mongoose or Ichneumon, is a wiley predator who can be both playful as well as vicious. They can be found throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa