Critter Science

The European Rabbit

13 March, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Lagomorph Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The European rabbit is endemic to Europe. However, they have been introduced to Africa, Australia, Asia, North and South America. These lagomorphs (nope rabbits are not rodents) prefer short grasslands with an ample supply of

The European Storm Petrel

7 March, 2024
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The European storm petrel, aka storm petrel or British storm petrel, has a wide distribution and can be found off the coasts of Europe and western Africa. They are migratory birds that spend their winters off the coast of

The Greater Flamingo

5 March, 2024
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The greater flamingo, aka rosy flamingo or pink flamingo, is the largest and farthest reaching of the flamingo species. These birds are distributed through Africa, southern Europe, the Middle East, and India. They prefer

The Viperine Snake

28 February, 2024
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The viperine snake, aka viperine water snake, can be found throughout southwestern Europe and into northwestern Africa. They prefer meadows, open woodlands close to lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and have also been recorded in

The Dalmatian Pelican

20 February, 2024
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The dalmatian pelican, aka spot-billed pelican, is considered to be 1 of the largest flying birds. These critters can be found from Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and through southern and central Asia. They prefer delta,

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

12 January, 2024
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Insect Facts

The brown marmorated stink bug is native to China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian locales. However, they have been introduced to the Americas and Europe. These insects are considered a nuisance or pest, as they cause serious

The Great Spotted Woodpecker

18 December, 2023
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The great spotted woodpecker is widely distributed throughout Europe, Asia, and into Northern Africa. They can tolerate a wide variety of habitats, including: broadleaf forests, coniferous and/or mixed forests, woodlands, gardens, olive groves, and parks. Even though they face the threats of deforestation and climate change, these birds are numerous […]

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl

29 November, 2023
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The Eurasian pygmy owl is the smallest owl species in Europe. They can be found from Europe to Siberia. These owls prefer the cooler temperatures found in the taiga coniferous forests at higher mountainous elevations with both

The Great Crested Grebe

9 November, 2023
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The great crested grebe, aka pūteketeke or Australasian crested grebe, can be found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. These birds prefer well planted habitats near artificial water bodies, bays, estuaries, freshwater

The Eurasian Scops Owl

2 November, 2023
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The Eurasian scops owl, aka European scops owl or scops owl, can be found from southern Europe eastward to southern Siberia, and over to the western Himalayas. Seeing as these birds are migratory, they can also be found