Critter Science

The Goliath Frog

4 May, 2022
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Frog Facts

The Goliath frog, aka giant slippery frog, is the largest known frog species in the world. You can find these beasts in Cameroon as well as in Equatorial Guinea. They prefer streams and fast-flowing

The Graceful and Loud Siamang Gibbon

22 November, 2021
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The Siamang gibbon is is the largest of the 14 known gibbon species and they are sometimes referred to as lesser apes. They can be found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, and Peninsular Thailand

The Fierce and Beautiful Mandrill

16 June, 2021
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The mandrill, aka forest baboon, is not only the largest but the most colorful of the Old World monkeys. Not only is their face colorful, but so is their butt. They’re colorful from

Meet the Diminutive Leaf Chameleon

7 June, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

The leaf chameleon, aka stump-tailed chameleon or pygmy chameleon, can be found (if you look hard enough) in the rainforests of eastern Madagascar. They can also be found on the island of Nosy Boraha. These tiny critters can be found from sea level to altitudes of up to

The Long-Wattled Umbrellabird

12 May, 2021
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The long-wattled umbrellabird, aka Pájaro Bolsón, Pájaro Toro, Dungali, and Vaca de Monte, is a passerine (perching or song bird) that can be found in Equador and Colombia. There are 3 known species of these cotingas. But we’ll be focusing on the long-wattled species. They prefer humid to wet premontane […]

The Poison Dart Frog

5 May, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Amphibian Facts, Frog Facts

The poison dart frog, aka, poison arrow frog, poison frog, or dendrobatid, is the epitome of amphibian beauty. They come in a host of colors and all have a secret weapon. Have you ever heard the saying, “You are what you eat”? Well, these frogs are living proof

The Beautiful Blue Morpho Butterfly

3 May, 2021
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Insect Facts

Residing in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest is among the most beautiful of all butterflies, the blue morpho butterfly. They can also be found in Central and South America. What is truly fascinating about these critters is that they actually aren’t even

The Amazing Bonobo

12 March, 2021
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The bonobo, aka dwarf chimpanzee, gracile chimpanzee, or pygmy chimpanzee, has many similarities to common chimpanzees, yet subtle differences classify them as their own species. Bonobos are generally peaceful

The Borneo Pygmy Elephant

21 October, 2020
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Hailing from northern and northeastern Borneo, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the Borneo pygmy elephant is the smallest pachyderm in Asia. They prefer lowland rainforests and valleys,

The Beautiful and Mysterious Clouded Leopard

25 September, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Feline Facts, Land Mammal Facts

There are but a few people who can actually say they have seen a clouded leopard in its natural habitat. They are as secretive and elusive as they are beautiful. These cats are a separate