Critter Science

The Olive Sea Snake

19 September, 2022
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The venomous olive sea snake can be found up to 230 feet deep along Australia’s reefs, but is most often found up to 131 foot depths. While these snakes are known to be inquisitive and will often

The Masked Palm Civet

16 September, 2022
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The masked palm civet, aka gem-faced civet, can be found among the evergreen and deciduous forests, mountainous regions, rainforests, and even human settlements. They reside in the Indian Subcontinent

The Amazing Nudibranch

15 September, 2022
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The nudibranch, aka sea slug, can be found throughout the shallower water of the world’s oceans. Some nudibranchs can be found at depths of up to 8,200 feet. There are over 3,000 known species

The Giant Lion’s Mane Jellyfish

9 September, 2022
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The lion’s mane jellyfish, aka arctic red jellyfish, giant jellyfish, or hair jelly, can be found in the frigid, boreal waters of the Arctic, northern Pacific, and northern Atlantic Oceans

The Pygmy Spotted Skunk

1 September, 2022
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The pygmy spotted skunk hails from the Pacific side of Mexico. They prefer woodlands and thickets with rocky soil. These skunks tend to avoid dense forests and swamp habitats. Due to habitat

The Abundant Cooper’s Hawk

31 August, 2022
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The Cooper’s hawk, aka Cooper hawk, big blue darter, quail hawk, striker, swift hawk, chicken hawk, flying cross, or hen hawk, can be found from Canada, throughout the United States, and

The Gambian Pouched Rat

26 August, 2022
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The Gambian pouched rat, aka African giant pouched rat, is considered the largest known rat species in the world. These giants hail from Sub-Saharan Africa; from Angola to Mozambique

The Harbor Porpoise

24 August, 2022
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The harbor porpoise, aka common porpoise or puffing pig, can be found throughout the North Atlantic, Arctic Oceans, North Pacific, the Black Sea, and the Mediterranean. They prefer bays, estuaries

The Bearded Screech Owl

23 August, 2022
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The bearded screech owl hails from Mexico and Guatemala. In North America, this owl is the smallest of its genus. There are more than 20 known species of screech owls. The white-throated

The Beloved Sardine

22 August, 2022
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The sardine, aka pilchard, hails from the herring family. There are around 21 known species of sardine. They can be found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They follow blooms