Critter Science

The Smooth-Coated Otter

15 September, 2025
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The smooth-coated otter has, as you can tell from its namesake, very smooth fur that is actually shorter than other otter species. They hail from southern and southeastern Asia. These otters prefer large rivers, lakes, wetlands, and

The New Zealand Fur Seal

20 March, 2025
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The New Zealand fur seal, aka Australasian fur seal, South Australian fur seal, Antipodean fur seal, long-nosed fur seal, or kekeno, can be found throughout western, southern, and eastern Australia, as well as surrounding New Zealand. These fur seals dwell in the

The Subantarctic Fur Seal

16 April, 2024
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The subantarctic fur seal can be found on land and out at sea near numerous countries. They number an estimated 300,000 wild individuals as of 2023, and have a stable population. These fur seals are seen on the shore lines of

The Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloth

18 November, 2022
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The Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth, aka southern two-toed sloth, Linné’s two-toed sloth, or Unau, can be found, with a little searching, in southern Central America on down into northern South America and even

The Asian Small-Clawed Otter

19 February, 2021
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The Asian small-clawed otter is the smallest known otter species. Their hands and feet are only partially webbed and they have short claws. This aids in sensitivity to touch and a heightened

The Himalayan Yak

9 December, 2020
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The yak is a close relative of the water buffalo and the American bison. These lumbering beasts inhabit the alpine

The Ever Soft American Mink

20 July, 2020
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There are 2 recognized species of mink in the world; the American and the European mink. We will be talking about the American mink in this article. These aggressive critters are

The Famous and Even Infamous Domestic Cat

8 January, 2020
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Soft, furry, friendly (most of the time), quick, and deadly predators. The domestic cat is not only popular (the most popular pet in North America) but also a secretive hunter that has

The Highly Endangered Polar Bear

26 December, 2019
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The polar bear is found in the Arctic regions in Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Russia, and Norway. These bears are 1 of the most beloved bear species in the world. However, they are under

The Australian Fur Seal

13 February, 2019
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The Australian fur seal is a pinniped that lives in Australia, among other places, along the coastlines, on beaches, and rocky coves. Fur seals have large eyes, a pointed face with whiskers