Critter Science

The Abundant Mackerel

16 December, 2021
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The mackerel is a pelagic fish (inhabiting the upper layers of the open sea) that can be found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They prefer temperate and tropical waters. There are around

The Invasive American Bullfrog

8 December, 2021
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Frog Facts

Well known for their size and being quite loud, when calling, the American bullfrog is native to the United States. They prefer ponds, marshes, lakes, slow flowing rivers, and streams

The Brightly Colored Parrotfish

3 December, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The parrotfish is a semi-custodial fish that lives amongst the coral reefs, rocky coasts, and seagrass beds. There are approximately 80+ known species of parrotfish, to date. They come in a

The Sociable Goral

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

The goral is a critter that looks like a cross between a goat and an antelope. There are 4 known species that can be found in China, India, and Nepal. They prefer sparsely vegetated

The Underappreciated Earthworm

12 November, 2021
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Worm Facts

The earthworm is an invertebrate (lacks a backbone) and even though you might not think they’re animals, they are. There are 2,700 known species of earthworms, to date. They belong to

The Namaqua Dwarf Adder

10 November, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The Namaqua dwarf adder can be found in Namibia and South Africa. They are quite possibly the world’s smallest adder species. These vipers prefer a coastal sand dune habitat, as

The Curious Looking Viscacha

15 October, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

Closely related to the chinchilla, the viscacha hails from South America. These rodents prefer mountainous regions with plenty of rocks, crags, and sparse vegetation. Humans are the

One of the Smallest Known Cats, the Kodkod

4 October, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Feline Facts, Land Mammal Facts

As 1 of the smallest known cats in the western hemisphere, the kodkod (aka guigna) can be found in Chile and Argentina. They prefer deciduous, temperate, moist forests, coniferous

The Largest Asian Antelope, the Nilgai

1 October, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The nilgai, aka blue bull, is a local resident of India, Nepal, and even Pakistan. Due to being introduced, they can also be found in Alabama, Texas, and Mexico. They like grassland areas

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