Critter Science

The Greater Stick-Nest Rat

15 November, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

The greater stick-nest rat, aka wopilkara or housebuilding rat, is roughly the size of a small rabbit. These critters were once widely found throughout southern Australia. But now are confined to remote locations such as

The Fat-Tailed Dunnart

14 November, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Marsupial Facts

The fat-tailed dunnart is yet another mouse-like marsupial that is in the same family (Dasyuridae) as the quoll, Tasmanian devil, and little red kaluta. These, like so many other marsupials, dwell throughout much of Australia.

The Small but Abundant Capelin

24 October, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The capelin is a smaller sized foraging fish that hails from the smelt family. They dwell in the cold North Atlantic, North Pacific, and Arctic oceans. These fish are not only caught by fisheries, but also preyed on by

The Hazel Dormouse

23 October, 2024
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The hazel dormouse, aka common dormouse, can be found throughout most of Europe, western Asia, and into the Middle East. These little critters prefer to inhabit deciduous woodlands, hedgerows, and scrub habitats. Even though they

The Patagonian Opossum

3 October, 2024
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The Patagonian opossum dwells further south, in Argentina, than any other known living marsupial. They are 1 of the least known mammals of South America. They suffer from habitat loss and destruction at the hands of farming

Merlin. The Bird, not the Wizard

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

The merlin, aka pigeon hawk, has a near global distribution. In fact, the only 2 continents they can’t be found on are Australia and Antarctica. These diminutive raptors are skilled hunters and fliers that prey on other birds.

The Dainty Beira

15 August, 2024
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The beira is a small species of antelope that dwells in the arid regions of the Horn of Africa. These diminutive antelopes prefer to dwell among stony and/or rocky slopes and hillsides, dry grassland that is interspersed with

The Spring Peeper

30 July, 2024
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Frog Facts

The spring peeper is a diminutive chorus frog species that is widespread throughout the eastern half of Canada and the United States. They prefer habitats with permanent ponds but can adapt to a wide range of habitats. These

The Roan Antelope

24 July, 2024
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Found throughout western, central, and southern Africa it’s the roan antelope. They are among the largest of the antelope species, with the bongo, eland, and greater kudu exceeding them in the weight class. Even though they

The Red Kite

23 July, 2024
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The red kite hails from the same family as buzzards, eagles, & harriers. They can be found throughout western and eastern Europe, Northern Africa, and into Iran. These raptors tolerate a range of habitats from pastures, valleys,