Critter Science

The Mighty Emperor Penguin

19 August, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Flightless Bird Facts

One of the few creatures able to withstand and thrive in the brutal cold of Antarctica, the emperor penguin is a critter to behold. They are the largest of all the known penguin species

The Illuminating Lanternfish

18 August, 2020
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The lanternfish gets its name from their ability to produce bioluminescent light from special cells called photophores, located in their head, belly, and tail. There are around 240

The Rare and Unique Tuatara

17 August, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

It’s not often that one gets to boast of surviving the age of the dinosaurs, but that’s just what the tuatara can do. They’ve been around for over 60 million years. This is why they

The Beautiful Snow Petrel

14 August, 2020
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One of only 3 known birds to inhabit the frigid climate of Antarctica, it’s the snow petrel. These beautiful birds can be found on the Antarctic Peninsula and on a variety of Antarctic

The Mysterious and Dangerous Stingray

13 August, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

With their odd looking, flattened body the stingray silently maneuvers through the shallow tropical and subtropical waters throughout the world; armed, in most cases, with a

The Adorable Harp Seal

11 August, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Seal Facts

The harp seal, aka saddleback seal, calls the north Atlantic and Arctic Oceans its home, spending long bouts of time following oceanic pack ice. These social “true seals” can be found in

The Tiny Yet Abundant Krill

11 August, 2020
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Crustacean Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

Found in all the world’s oceans and especially abundant in Antarctica’s surrounding waters it’s krill. These tiny critters are only the size of your pinky finger but are found in

The Ring-Tailed Lemur

10 August, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The ring-tailed lemur can only be found in southwestern Madagascar; typically in arid, open areas and forests. They can also be viewed in zoos around the world. These beautiful

The Wayward Salmon

7 August, 2020
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The salmon is closely related to char and trout. There are 9 known species found in both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Most are anadromous, meaning they spend a portion of their lives at sea and a portion in fresh water. The remaining species spend their entire lives in fresh […]

The False Killer Whale

6 August, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Dolphin Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Whale Facts

Say hello to the world’s 3rd largest dolphin, the false killer whale. This cetacean only has a couple things in common with orcas, their appearance and the fact that they have been