Critter Science

The Abundant Cooper’s Hawk

31 August, 2022
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The Cooper’s hawk, aka Cooper hawk, big blue darter, quail hawk, striker, swift hawk, chicken hawk, flying cross, or hen hawk, can be found from Canada, throughout the United States, and

The Eastern Garter Snake

30 August, 2022
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The eastern garter snake, aka common garter snake, can be found throughout Canada, United States, Mexico, and Central America. Garter snakes are nonvenomous colubrids that pose no threat to

The Skipjack Tuna

29 August, 2022
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The skipjack tuna, aka the balaya, cakalang, katsuo, bakulan/kayu, tongkol/aya, arctic bonito, oceanic bonito, mushmouth, striped tuna, or victor fish, can be found in tropical and warm-temperate

The Gambian Pouched Rat

26 August, 2022
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The Gambian pouched rat, aka African giant pouched rat, is considered the largest known rat species in the world. These giants hail from Sub-Saharan Africa; from Angola to Mozambique

The Mantled Howler Monkey

25 August, 2022
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Ranging from Southern Mexico, through Central America, and into Colombia & Ecuador, the mantled howler monkey lives in lowland and montane rainforests. These monkeys are among the largest

The Harbor Porpoise

24 August, 2022
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The harbor porpoise, aka common porpoise or puffing pig, can be found throughout the North Atlantic, Arctic Oceans, North Pacific, the Black Sea, and the Mediterranean. They prefer bays, estuaries

The Bearded Screech Owl

23 August, 2022
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The bearded screech owl hails from Mexico and Guatemala. In North America, this owl is the smallest of its genus. There are more than 20 known species of screech owls. The white-throated

The Beloved Sardine

22 August, 2022
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The sardine, aka pilchard, hails from the herring family. There are around 21 known species of sardine. They can be found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They follow blooms

The Social Royal Penguin

19 August, 2022
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The royal penguin hails from Macquarie Island, and is the largest of the recognized crested penguin species. They prefer rocks, small shrubs, tussock grasses, grassy slopes, and beach

The Giant Kangaroo Rat

18 August, 2022
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The giant kangaroo rat is the biggest of the 20 known species of kangaroo rats. In true kangaroo fashion, these critters prefer to hop, rather than walk. They use their strong hind legs to