Critter Science

The Jersey Devil

31 October, 2021
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The Jersey devil, aka the Leeds devil, is a creature said to live in the Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey. The most common description is of a bipedal, almost kangaroo-like or

The Desert Horned Lizard

25 October, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

The desert horned lizard, aka horny toad, calls southeastern Oregon, California, western Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Mexico, northeastern Baja California, and northwestern Sonora their

Chill Out with the Wood Frog

21 October, 2021
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Frog Facts

The wood frog can be found in Alaska, through Canada, and down into northeastern United States; with a few populations as far south as South Carolina. These seemingly normal frogs harbor

The Ginormous Alligator Gar

14 October, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The alligator gar, aka gar fish or garpike, hails from southern United States and on into Mexico. These giant, freshwater fish inhabit reservoirs, lakes, backwaters of lowland rivers

The White-Tailed Jackrabbit

5 October, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Lagomorph Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The white-tailed jackrabbit, aka white jack or prairie hare, can be found in western and midwestern United States and Canada. There are 2 known subspecies: L. townsendii townsendii

The Tiny Elf Owl

22 September, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The elf owl, aka dwarf owl, Whitney’s elf owl, or Texas elf owl, is the smallest known owl in the world. They are only about the size of a sparrow! You can find these diminutive

The Desert Cottontail

1 September, 2021
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The desert cottontail, aka Audubon’s cottontail, is a commonly found species of rabbit found throughout North America. They’re found from the central plains states on west to California

The Eastern Chipmunk

25 August, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

The eastern chipmunk. The cute, furry critters that race around and gather food for the winter months and earn our love, via their cuteness overload. They have been portrayed via animation

The Sika Deer

24 August, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The sika deer, aka Shansi sika, sika, spotted deer, or Japanese deer, hails from Eastern Asia and Japan. They prefer forested areas with a dense understory. However, they are

Look Out for the Venomous Copperhead

16 August, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The copperhead is a venomous pit viper found throughout eastern and southeastern United States. They prefer deciduous forests and mixed woodlands. These snakes can also be found around