Critter Science

The Distinctive Osprey

5 August, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The osprey, aka river hawk, sea hawk, and fish hawk, is a unique bird of prey found throughout the world, sans Antarctica. These raptors are the second most widely spread bird of prey

The African Spurred Tortoise

4 August, 2020
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The African spurred tortoise, aka sulcata tortoise or spur-thigh tortoise, is the 3rd largest tortoise after the Galápagos and Aldabra tortoises. Spurred tortoises are the biggest

The King Penguin

31 July, 2020
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The king penguin is the second largest penguin after the emperor penguin. Their estimated population is about 2.2 million strong and growing! These critters are native to the

Feast Your Eyes on the Acrobatic Spinner Dolphin

30 July, 2020
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The spinner dolphin, aka long-snouted dolphin, loves the open ocean. They only venture into shallow water to rest and to look for food. These sea mammals prefer both tropical and subtropical

The Nubian Ibex

29 July, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The nubian ibex is just one of 5 subspecies. This particular ibex is the only one adapted to the hot and dry regions of Africa and Saudi Arabia. They prefer higher elevations;

The Wandering Albatross

28 July, 2020
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Being a master of soaring flight, the albatross is capable of living out its first 6+ years without ever setting foot on land. They are able to soar for great distances without even

The Pilot Whale

27 July, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Dolphin Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Whale Facts

There are 2 known species of pilot whale, the long-finned and the short-finned. Pilot whales are part of the dolphin family. These beautiful animals are hunted for their oil, meat,

The Social Gentoo Penguin

24 July, 2020
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The gentoo penguin is the 3rd largest penguin species. They are easily identified by the white marking on the top of their head and their orange-red bill. These cute critters

The Blacktip Reef Shark

23 July, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Shark and Ray Facts

Getting their name from the black tips on their fins, the blacktip reef shark is a commonplace in many coral reefs, beaches, bays, and can even be seen in estuaries. They like the

The Ancient Mayfly

22 July, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Arthropod Facts, Insect Facts

The mayfly, aka Canadian Soldier, fishfly, shadfly, up-winged fly, or salmon fly, has been around for about 350 million years! They spend most of their lives in the water as a larvae