Critter Science

The Lazy Nurse Shark

26 November, 2021
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The nurse shark has got to be 1 of the laziest sharks in the ocean. They can be found in the subtropical and tropical waters of the Western and Eastern Atlantic and Eastern Pacific oceans

The Fancy and Beautiful Koi

23 November, 2021
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The Koi is the domesticated version of the common carp. There are 100 known varieties of Koi. These fish hail from Eastern Asia, but now exist on 6 of the 7 continents. They come in a myriad of

The Massive Atlantic Goliath Grouper

16 November, 2021
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The Atlantic Goliath grouper, aka itajara or jawfish, is the largest known species of grouper and 1 of the largest of the known bony fish. In the west, they can be found in

The Problematic Carp

9 November, 2021
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The carp is a study in duality. In their native habitat they are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. However, in the rest of the world, they are deemed a highly invasive fish, as compiled by

The Fascinating Goldfish

19 October, 2021
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The goldfish is the most popular aquarium fish in the world, by far. They were first domesticated by the Chinese, from the Prussian carp, over 2,000 years ago. These relatives of

The Ginormous Alligator Gar

14 October, 2021
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The alligator gar, aka gar fish or garpike, hails from southern United States and on into Mexico. These giant, freshwater fish inhabit reservoirs, lakes, backwaters of lowland rivers

The Prehistoric Looking Lake Sturgeon

6 October, 2021
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Existing for around 245 million years, the lake sturgeon fish is a prehistoric relic. This fish itself has been found to live up to 152 years old. These large freshwater fish can be found in

The Little Auk

9 August, 2021
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The little auk is a small oceanic predatory bird that makes its home in the Arctic, the Bering Sea, Iceland, Greenland, northern Russia, Canada, and the United States. They are a

The Lightning Quick Barracuda

2 August, 2021
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With razor sharp teeth and a body built for speed, the barracuda is a fish to be reckoned with. Their curious nature also tends to bring them into close contact with divers and

The Swift Swordfish

6 July, 2021
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The swordfish, aka broadbill, is a predatory, fast-swimming, migratory fish that can be found in the tropical and temperate parts of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. They can be found at depths of up to 1,800 feet and up near the surface of the water. These bony fish are […]