Critter Science

The Beluga Sturgeon

13 September, 2024
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The beluga sturgeon, aka great sturgeon, dwells in the Caspian and Black Sea basins, and previously in the Adriatic Sea. They are the 3rd largest species of bony fish, with the Mola mola – ocean sunfish being number 1 at 10.8 feet and

The American Paddlefish

7 March, 2023
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The American paddlefish, aka Mississippi paddlefish, spoonbill, or spoon-billed cat, is a smooth-skinned, ray-finned fish. They are closely related to the sturgeon. Paddlefish fossil records date back to

The Prehistoric Looking Lake Sturgeon

6 October, 2021
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Existing for around 245 million years, the lake sturgeon fish is a prehistoric relic. This fish itself has been found to live up to 152 years old. These large freshwater fish can be found in