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 Pygmy Slow Loris

14 December, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The pygmy slow loris is an adorable critter that can be found near the Mekong River, in eastern Cambodia, Laos, and the Yunnan province in the south of China. They prefer primary and secondary

The Newly Discovered Rice’s Whale

13 December, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts

A species of baleen whale, the Rice’s whale is endemic to the northern Gulf of Mexico. Until recently, they were identified as a subspecies of Bryde’s whale. 1 differentiating

The Chinese Mountain Cat

10 December, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Feline Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The Chinese mountain cat, aka Chinese steppe cat or Chinese desert cat, can be found on the north-eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. They prefer coniferous forest edges, alpine meadows

The Amazing Seahorse

9 December, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

Loved and revered the world over, the seahorse can be found in tropical and temperate salt water environments the world over. Sans the poles. They, of course, aren’t horses or even related to them

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 Speedy Blue Marlin

7 December, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

Living in the temperate and tropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans the blue marlin is easily recognizable by their dorsal sail and their spear shaped snout. There are 10 known

The Eastern Box Turtle

6 December, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Turtle Facts

Living amongst the deciduous and mixed forested regions, the eastern box turtle belongs to a group of marsh turtles. There are 6 known subspecies of box turtles. These critters prefer a

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