Critter Science

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

The Green Heron

17 August, 2022
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The green heron, aka little green heron, green-backed heron, chucklehead, or poke, is a globally distributed bird that can be found in North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Asia

The Western Fence Lizard

16 August, 2022
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The western fence lizard, aka blue belly, is a commonly found lizard species that can be found throughout the western portion of the United States and into Baja California. They prefer

The Amazing, Spiny Dogfish

15 August, 2022
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The spiny dogfish, aka piked dogfish, spiky dog, or rock salmon, is among the most prevalent shark species in the world. They get their name due to the fact that they have the habit of