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leopard slug

The Leopard Slug

  • 13 May, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Gastropod Facts

The leopard slug, aka great grey slug, is among the largest of the terrestrial keeled slugs, with the ash-black slug being #1. They hail originally from Europe but have been accidentally introduced to various other countries around the world.

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long-finned pilot whale

The Long-Finned Pilot Whale

  • 12 May, 2025
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The long-finned pilot whale, aka pothead whale, is actually a large species of dolphin so named for their unusually long pectoral fins. They are found in the North Atlantic as well as the Southern Hemisphere. These dolphins face the threats of overfishing and over harvesting

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horned puffin

The Horned Puffin

  • 9 May, 2025
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The horned puffin is a pelagic seabird that is part of the auk family. They can be found in the north Pacific Ocean off the coasts of Russian Asia, Japan, Canada, and the United States. They nest in large colonies, often with other auk species. Although abundant,

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ringed seal

The Ringed Seal

  • 8 May, 2025
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The ringed seal is a small earless seal species found throughout the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions on every continent in the northern hemisphere. In fact, they are the most abundantly found seal in the

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The Northern Red-Legged Frog

  • 7 May, 2025
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The northern red-legged frog is considered a true frog from the from the genus Rana. These frogs can be found in northern California, Oregon, Washington, Vancouver, and British Columbia. Even though they face the threats of habitat loss and destruction

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Gunnison sage-grouse

The Gunnison Sage-Grouse

  • 6 May, 2025
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The Gunnison sage-grouse, Gunnison grouse, lesser sage-grouse, or sagehen, hails from the United States. While being a permanent resident in its breeding grounds, they are known to move to lower elevations during the colder winter months to avoid the cold.

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African striped weasel

The African Striped Weasel

  • 5 May, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The African striped weasel, aka African weasel, striped weasel, white-naped weasel, or zorilla, hails from sub-Saharan Africa. These critters are the lone member of the genus Poecilogale. These weasels face the threats of hunting and trapping for traditional medicine

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Jamaican boa

The Jamaican Boa

  • 2 May, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The Jamaican boa, aka Jamaican yellow boa, yellow snake, or nanka – Jamaican Patois, while once prevalent throughout Jamaica can now be found only in the Cockpit Country, which is in the central/western part of the island of Jamaica. These snakes face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at […]

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The Burmese Roofed Turtle. The Turtle with a Smile

  • 1 May, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Turtle Facts

Welcome in 1 of the world’s most endangered turtles, the Burmese roofed turtle, which appears to be constantly smiling. They are freshwater turtles that are endemic to the rivers of Myanmar. Once abundant throughout their range these terrapins suffered a rapid decline

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The Red-Necked Grebe

  • 30 April, 2025
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The red-necked grebe is an aquatic, diving migratory bird that can be found throughout the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. They prefer to dwell in calm waters just past the waves around ocean coasts, like fresh water lakes & marshes, however

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