Critter Science

The Leopard Slug

13 May, 2025
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The leopard slug, aka great grey slug, is among the largest of the terrestrial keeled slugs, with the ash-black slug being #1. They hail originally from Europe but have been accidentally introduced to various other countries around the world.

The Long-Finned Pilot Whale

12 May, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Dolphin Facts, Sea Mammal Facts

The long-finned pilot whale, aka pothead whale, is actually a large species of dolphin so named for their unusually long pectoral fins. They are found in the North Atlantic as well as the Southern Hemisphere. These dolphins face the threats of overfishing and over harvesting

The Horned Puffin

9 May, 2025
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The horned puffin is a pelagic seabird that is part of the auk family. They can be found in the north Pacific Ocean off the coasts of Russian Asia, Japan, Canada, and the United States. They nest in large colonies, often with other auk species. Although abundant,

The Ringed Seal

8 May, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Seal Facts

The ringed seal is a small earless seal species found throughout the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions on every continent in the northern hemisphere. In fact, they are the most abundantly found seal in the

The Northern Red-Legged Frog

7 May, 2025
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Amphibian Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Frog Facts

The northern red-legged frog is considered a true frog from the from the genus Rana. These frogs can be found in northern California, Oregon, Washington, Vancouver, and British Columbia. Even though they face the threats of habitat loss and destruction

The Gunnison Sage-Grouse

6 May, 2025
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The Gunnison sage-grouse, Gunnison grouse, lesser sage-grouse, or sagehen, hails from the United States. While being a permanent resident in its breeding grounds, they are known to move to lower elevations during the colder winter months to avoid the cold.

The African Striped Weasel

5 May, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Mustelid Facts

The African striped weasel, aka African weasel, striped weasel, white-naped weasel, or zorilla, hails from sub-Saharan Africa. These critters are the lone member of the genus Poecilogale. These weasels face the threats of hunting and trapping for traditional medicine

The Jamaican Boa

2 May, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Snake Facts

The Jamaican boa, aka Jamaican yellow boa, yellow snake, or nanka – Jamaican Patois, while once prevalent throughout Jamaica can now be found only in the Cockpit Country, which is in the central/western part of the island of Jamaica. These snakes face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at […]

The Burmese Roofed Turtle. The Turtle with a Smile

1 May, 2025
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Turtle Facts

Welcome in 1 of the world’s most endangered turtles, the Burmese roofed turtle, which appears to be constantly smiling. They are freshwater turtles that are endemic to the rivers of Myanmar. Once abundant throughout their range these terrapins suffered a rapid decline

The Red-Necked Grebe

30 April, 2025
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Wading Bird Facts

The red-necked grebe is an aquatic, diving migratory bird that can be found throughout the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. They prefer to dwell in calm waters just past the waves around ocean coasts, like fresh water lakes & marshes, however