Critter Science

The False Killer Whale

6 August, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Dolphin Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Whale Facts

Say hello to the world’s 3rd largest dolphin, the false killer whale. This cetacean only has a couple things in common with orcas, their appearance and the fact that they have been

The Distinctive Osprey

5 August, 2020
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The osprey, aka river hawk, sea hawk, and fish hawk, is a unique bird of prey found throughout the world, sans Antarctica. These raptors are the second most widely spread bird of prey

Feast Your Eyes on the Acrobatic Spinner Dolphin

30 July, 2020
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The spinner dolphin, aka long-snouted dolphin, loves the open ocean. They only venture into shallow water to rest and to look for food. These sea mammals prefer both tropical and subtropical

The Blacktip Reef Shark

23 July, 2020
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Getting their name from the black tips on their fins, the blacktip reef shark is a commonplace in many coral reefs, beaches, bays, and can even be seen in estuaries. They like the

The Ever Soft American Mink

20 July, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Mustelid Facts

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 Largest Toothed Predator, the Sperm Whale

17 July, 2020
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The oceans of the world provide sanctuary to nearly 90 known species of dolphins, porpoises, and whales; like the giant sperm whale. Their name comes from the spermaceti organ

Behold the Unicorn of the Sea, the Narwhal

15 July, 2020
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The narwhal is as strange as it is fascinating. With their long tusk that sticks out from the front of their head they roam the Arctic waters in search of food and companionship

The Fierce but Cute American Marten

8 July, 2020
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The American marten in a member of the weasel family, like the skunk, mink, stoat, ferret, beaver, and others. There are 13 known subspecies of American marten that are

The Ferocious Goliath Tigerfish

7 July, 2020
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You’d be wise to steer clear of the goliath tigerfish as it is such a fearless apex predator that it doesn’t even fear crocodiles! The tigerfish calls the Congo River basin,

The Cool Firefly

1 July, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Arthropod Facts, Insect Facts

The firefly is a common sight to behold during the spring and summer in the Midwest. Catching them and releasing them is a childhood tradition. However, their name is a bit falsified, as