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The white crappie (pronounced kropi), aka calico bass or lamplighter, hails from the southeastern parts of Canada and most of the midwestern and eastern United States. These fish are part of the sunfish family, like bass. They prefer large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. White crappies tend to be more tolerant […]

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This article was originally published on Critter Science.

One of the stranger looking fish in the animal kingdom is the anglerfish. These deep sea creatures lurk about in the shadows looking for food or a mate in a world of total darkness. They use only a small, bio-luminescent proboscis to attract food to their mouths filled with razor […]

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