Critter Science

The Japanese Hare

2 August, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Lagomorph Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The Japanese hare, aka Nousagi (field rabbit), can be found in the Kyushu, Honshu, and Shikoku islands of Japan. They prefer hillsides and mountainous areas with shrubs and forests. Even though they face the

The Yellow Tang

20 June, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Reefs

The yellow tang, a member of the surgeonfish family, can be found among the reef ecosystems, from 3 – 151 feet deep, in the Pacific Ocean. More specifically in the reefs of Marcus, Mariana, Marshall, Ryukyu, Wake, and the Hawaiian islands. They prefer

The Japanese Weasel

6 February, 2023
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Mustelid Facts

The Japanese weasel can be found on Honshū, Kyūshū, Shikoku, Hokkaidō, Ryukyu, and Sakhalin islands. They prefer forested, grassland, and mountainous regions, near water. These adaptable critters can also be

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 Gigantic Japanese Spider Crab

3 May, 2022
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Crustacean Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

And the winner of the largest known species of crab goes to the Japanese spider crab, aka aka-ashi-gani (tall legs crab). These giants can be found off the coast of Japan near deep water vents

The Flying, Palm-Sized Jorō Spider

31 March, 2022
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Arachnid Facts, Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts

Yep. You read that correctly. A palm-sized, flying spider. The Jorō spider hails from Japan, but now it can also be found along the east coast of the United States. These large spiders have

The Ussuri Brown Bear

29 November, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The Ussuri brown bear, like all brown bears, is a force to be reckoned with. Second in size only to the polar bear, these critters are large and in charge. They can be found in the Ussuri

The Iriomote Cat

25 November, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Feline Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The Iriomote cat, aka Yamapikaryaa – mountain sparkling-eyed cat, Yamamayaa – mountain cat, Pingiimayaa – escaped cat, and meepisukaryaa – that which has flashing eyes, hails only from the island of Iriomote, off the coast of Japan. They prefer the mountainous, evergreen, broadleaf, subtropical rainforest environment. These felines will also […]

The Fancy and Beautiful Koi

23 November, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The Koi is the domesticated version of the common carp. There are 100 known varieties of Koi. These fish hail from Eastern Asia, but now exist on 6 of the 7 continents. They come in a myriad of

The Japanese Serow

2 November, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The Japanese serow is a diminutive goat-antelope that is native to Japan. They can be found on the islands of Shikoku, northern and central Honshu, and Kyushu. These critters are