Critter Science

The Lumbering Musk Ox

22 January, 2020
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The musk ox resides in the frozen Arctic tundra areas of North America and Greenland. At one point these beasts were wiped out of Europe and Alaska due to over-hunting. Their numbers are

The Dungeness Crab

21 January, 2020
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Renown as a west coast delicacy, the Dungeness crab is a very sought after crustacean. This crab can be found off the coasts of Alaska, Western Canada, Washington, Oregon, and California

The Beloved Domestic Cow

20 January, 2020
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From their big brown eyes, to their famous udders, to the chewing of their cud; it’s the domestic cow. Cows are not just for meat and dairy products you get at the grocery store. In

The Musical Chirping Cricket

17 January, 2020
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With over 900 known species of cricket in the world, these insects are known not just for infesting our homes. Crickets are cherished in certain parts of the world as good luck symbols

The Arctic Grouse

16 January, 2020
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The Arctic grouse (aka: ptarmigan, rock ptarmigan, snow chicken, raichō, white grouse, and more) is a member of the pheasant family. There are 18 known species of grouse can be found in

The Playful and Loyal Domestic Dog

15 January, 2020
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Descendants of grey wolf, the domestic dog has come a long way to being the second most popular pet in the world; after the cat

The Beautiful Arctic Wolf

14 January, 2020
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The Arctic wolf lives in some of the most unfavorable regions in the world, where temperatures seldom reach above -22° F and the ground is also permanently frozen! Like the Arctic hare and

The Ringnecked Dove

13 January, 2020
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The ringnecked dove (aka, ring-necked dove, barbary dove, laughing dove, white dove, collared dove, and Eurasian collared dove) is a widespread bird which can be found throughout

The Playful Arctic Fox

10 January, 2020
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With the ability to survive in some of the harshest conditions on the planet, the Arctic fox is able to survive in temperatures that drop as low as -76˚F! Their jovial and playful

The Common Loon

9 January, 2020
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Getting their name from the way they clumsily walk on land, it’s the common loon. There are 4 known species of loon: Pacific, red-throated, Arctic, and yellow-billed. They may look awkward