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The European eel was cloaked in mystery for thousands of years. Their mating habits are still a mystery. These critters have a wide range but a shrinking population. European eels face numerous threats to their survival such as habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and commercial development, […]

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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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The shoal bass is a freshwater fish from the sunfish family. They can be found in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, in the United States. These fish prefer lakes, rivers, and streams. These fish dwell in the same water bodies as non-native spotted bass, and are in direct competition with these […]

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The salmon shark hails from the northern Pacific Ocean. These sharks prefer sub-Arctic to subtropical waters. They can be spotted in both coastal waters as well as in the open ocean. Salmon sharks are unique in that they exhibit what few other fish do… homeothermy. More on that in a […]

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The bluegill, aka bream, brim, copper nose, or sunny, hails from the lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and slow moving rivers & streams of Canada, the United States, and Mexico. They prefer sandy bottoms with plenty of vegetation in which to hide. These fish are popular pan fish amongst anglers. The term […]

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The mahi-mahi, aka dorado, pompano, or dolphin fish, can be found in equatorial, tropical, and sub-tropical waters of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. They are a highly sought after sport fish due to their bright coloration and strong fight. Not only are they speedy, but mahi-mahi are among the […]

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Residing in various parts of southern and southeastern Asia, the fishing cat breaks the rule of most other cats… don’t get wet. They prefer swamps, marshes, tidal forests, mangroves, and many other areas near streams, lakes, and rivers. These cats can be found at altitudes of up to 5,000 feet. […]

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The collared kingfisher can be found on 3 continents: Asia, Australia, and Africa. They prefer sandy beaches, tidal areas, mangroves, harbors, and mudflats. These highly territorial birds are masters at the snatch and grab, perched up on a branch, usually about 9 feet +/- above the water or ground, then […]

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Largemouth bass started out in the eastern United States. They have since been introduced throughout the world, sans Antarctica, to the rest of the United States, South America, Mexico, and even to Africa. These bass are typically the apex predator in their habitat. They hide in aquatic vegetation, between large […]

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Renown as a west coast delicacy, the Dungeness crab is a very sought after crustacean. This crab can be found off the coasts of Alaska, Western Canada, Washington, Oregon, and California. This crab was named after the Dungeness Spit, a sandy stretch of land located in Northwest Washington. These critters […]

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