Critter Science

The Fierce Lesser Grison

24 February, 2026
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Mustelid Facts

The lesser grison is a species of mustelid that hails from South America. They are the bane of cavies throughout their range, and are persecuted for hunting poultry as well. These grisons face the threats of

The Guiana Dolphin

17 February, 2026
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Daily Critter Facts, Dolphin Facts, Sea Mammal Facts

The Guiana dolphin, aka estuarine dolphin or costero, hails from the coastal & estuary waters to the north & east of South America, and east of Central America. These dolphins face the threats of

The Amazonian Giant Centipede

9 February, 2026
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The Amazonian giant centipede, aka Peruvian giant yellow-leg centipede, hails primarily from South America, but can be found in the Caribbean as well. These large and ferocious arthropods face the threats of

The Reticulated Leaf Frog

3 February, 2026
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Frog Facts

The reticulated leaf frog, aka reticulate leaf frog, hails from Brazil. They prefer tropical woodland-savannas and Atlantic semi-deciduous forests. These frogs face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of

The Red Mangrove Crab

28 January, 2026
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Crustacean Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The red mangrove crab, as you would imagine, dwells in and among mangroves. They are ecologically important as they bury and consume leaf litter. These crustaceans are not currently evaluated by the IUCN,

The Imperial Shag

22 January, 2026
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The imperial shag, aka imperial cormorant, is native to southern South America, islands of the Subantarctic, and the Antarctic Peninsula, mostly among rocky coastal regions, but also locally around large inland lakes.

The Snowy Albatross

8 January, 2026
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The snowy albatross, aka wandering albatross, white-winged albatross, or goonie, boasts the largest wingspan of any living bird! They dwell among the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Antarctic Oceans

The Bicolored Hawk

25 December, 2025
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The bicolored hawk, while relatively uncommon, can be seen from southeastern Mexico, to Central America, and throughout much of South America. They can be found at elevations of up to 8,900 feet. These hawks face the threats of

The Limpkin

22 December, 2025
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Wading Bird Facts

The limpkin, aka carrao, courlan, and/or crying bird, is a sizable wading bird related to cranes and rails. They’re the only extant species in the family Aramidae. While found mostly in wetlands in the warmer parts of the Americas

The Gray Hawk

12 December, 2025
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The gray hawk, aka Mexican goshawk, is found from Central America, through western and eastern Mexico, and into southwestern United States. These hawks face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of