Critter Science

The Crabeater Seal

10 March, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Seal Facts

The crabeater seal, or more aptly named krill-eater seal, is misnamed as this species of seal doesn’t even eat crabs. They primarily eat krill. There isn’t an abundance or crab species

The Snowshoe Hare

9 March, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Lagomorph Facts, Land Mammal Facts

From their beautiful white winter coats, to their ginormous hind feet, the snowshoe hare is a cool critter indeed. It’s feet may look ridiculously large, but they are what helps them survive in the harsh environment in

The Massive Fin Whale

8 March, 2021
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The fin whale is the second largest creature on the planet, after the blue whale. There are 2 known subspecies; the northern and the southern. Fin whales prefer

The Curious Adélie Penguin

5 March, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Flightless Bird Facts

The Adélie penguin calls the coastline and the small islands of the Antarctic continent its home. However, when the sea freezes in winter, they take to the open ocean. They are the most

The Impressive Giant Clam

4 March, 2021
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Found in the tropical waters of the Pacific & Indian oceans, in Australia, Japan, Micronesia, and Thailand, the giant clam is the largest known sessile (attached to the ground) mollusk

The Defensive Devil’s Coach Horse

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

Being the largest of the known rove beetles, the devil’s coach horse is a voracious and aggressive predator of other invertebrates. They also not only have one heck of a bite, but they

The Endangered Sei Whale

2 March, 2021
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Belonging to the family of whales known as baleen whales, the sei whale can be found in oceans all over the world except tropical and polar regions. There are 2 known subspecies of

The Grey Crowned Crane

1 March, 2021
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The grey crowned crane is a dignified and elegant bird that is found in Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. These birds prefer wetlands, marshes, open grasslands, savannahs,

The African Lungfish

26 February, 2021
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The lungfish can be found on 3 continents: Africa, Australia, and South America. But we will be focusing, primarily, on African lungfish. There have been many a speculation as to whether

The Saharan Horned Viper

25 February, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The Saharan horned viper can be found in Northern Africa and certain parts of the Middle East. These venomous serpents prefer dry, sandy areas with subtle rock outcroppings,