Critter Science

Behold the Unicorn of the Sea, the Narwhal

15 July, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Whale Facts

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 Massive Elephant Seal

13 July, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Seal Facts

Whether it be the northern or the southern elephant seal, both are massive and equally impressive in their own rights. The northern elephant seal ranges from Alaska to Mexico

The Massive and Gentle Leatherback Turtle

9 July, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Reptile Facts, Turtle Facts

Having the largest range of any turtle, the leatherback turtle travels the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans in an incredible migratory journey. Leatherbacks are also known as

The Giant Oarfish

29 June, 2020
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Meet the longest known bony fish in the ocean, the giant oarfish, aka Pacific oarfish, ribbonfish, king of herrings, streamer fish, and sea dragon. This deep water fish can be found in

The Massive Ocean Sunfish

24 June, 2020
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Looking like a giant fish head with flippers, the ocean sunfish, aka mola mola, is a testament to how strange ocean creatures can be. Their closest relatives are the triggerfish

Behold the Spectacular Humpback Whale

15 June, 2020
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Known for their haunting, melodic songs and measuring about the length of a school bus, it’s the humpback whale. They get their namesake from the small hump on their back, just before

Say Hello to the Majestic Walrus

10 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts

From their massive size, to their long whiskers, to their even longer tusks, the walrus has a special place in the hearts of animal lovers the world over. They are referenced in popular

The Fascinating Giant Pacific Octopus

8 June, 2020
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Cephalopod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The giant Pacific octopus is touted as being the largest known octopus in the world. Impressive, as there are 300 known species of octopuses in the world’s oceans. These cephalopods

The Dangerous Leopard Seal

5 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Seal Facts

Ranked as the third largest pinniped (seal) in the world, after the walrus and the elephant seal, the leopard seal is an amazing creature that can be both fascinating and dangerous at

The Chinstrap Penguin

13 May, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Bird Facts, Flightless Bird Facts

Touted as the most abundant of all penguin species, with a population of approximately 7.5 million breeding pairs, it’s the chinstrap penguin. Other aliases that these cute, but aggressive