Critter Science

The Sockeye Salmon

2 December, 2019
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Found from the Klamath River in Northern California to the Kuskokwim basin of western Alaska, it’s the sockeye salmon. These sizeable fish are a favorite of fly fishermen. The sockeye

The Northern Flying Squirrel

29 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

Despite their namesake, the northern flying squirrel doesn’t actually fly, but rather glides from tree to tree. Bats are the only mammal known to actually fly. There are 43 known species

The Desert Iguana

27 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Lizard Facts, Reptile Facts

One of the most frequently encountered lizards in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts is the desert iguana. These critters reside in ranges of creosote bushes which consists primarily of

The Daddy Longlegs

26 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Arachnid Facts, Arthropod Facts

One of the biggest animal myths I know of is the myth that daddy longlegs are the most venomous spider in the world. Well, there are 2 things wrong with that statement: The first being

The American Kestrel

25 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The American kestrel is the smallest falcon species in North America and the 2nd smallest falcon in the world. They can be found from Alaska all the way down to South America and

The Pesky Silverfish

22 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Arthropod Facts, Insect Facts

The silverfish. You’ve seen them crawling up your wall, cozying up in that stack of old newspapers or cardboard boxes, and maybe in your bathroom. Ancestors of these nuisance insects are

The Little Brown Bat

21 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Flying Mammal Facts

The little brown bat can be found in the U.S. and Canada, from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. There have also been documented instances in the forested areas of Mexico, at

The Rough-Skinned Newt

20 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Amphibian Facts, Newt Facts

The rough-skinned newt is found in coniferous forests, grasslands, woodlands, and areas near ponds, lakes, and rivers. These newts are often kept as pets and are frequently found in

The Venomous Sidewinder

19 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The sidewinder is a venomous pit viper that is found in arid regions of the southwestern U.S. and even into northwestern Mexico. They live in desert regions of Arizona, California

The Northern Goshawk

18 November, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Predatory Bird Facts

The northern goshawk is a rare sight to see. There are 10 known subspecies of northern goshawk that are located in temperate areas of North America, Europe, and Asia. Northern goshawks