Critter Science

The Dwarf Sperm Whale

10 July, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Sea Mammal Facts, Whale Facts

The dwarf sperm whale can be found throughout all of the world’s oceans, preferring deeper tropical and temperate waters. These critters are related to the pygmy sperm whale. Even though these diminutive whales are subjected to

The Melon-Headed Whale

26 June, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Dolphin Facts, Sea Mammal Facts

The melon-headed whale, aka melon-headed dolphin, melon whale, electra dolphin, many-toothed blackfish, or little killer whale, is a dolphin not a whale, and can be found in the tropical and subtropical oceans around the world

The Red Worm

23 May, 2024
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Worm Facts

The red worm, aka red earthworm, red wiggler, or rainbow worm, can be found on every continent, sans Antarctica. They prefer soil that is high in organic content, preferably containing feces (poop). Due to their global presence

The Fascinating Comb Jelly

7 May, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Jellyfish Facts, Parasite Facts

The comb jelly, aka comb jellyfish, is the largest species of jellyfish-like creatures that utilizes cilia to swim. These cilia are typically referred to as combs. While they possess the name jelly, they aren’t true

The Moonfish

24 April, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts

The moonfish, aka cravo, Jerusalem haddock, kingfish, moonfish, or opah, can be found throughout temperate and tropical oceans of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific. Even though these fish face the threats of overfishing and

The Sea Potato

26 March, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Reefs

The sea potato, aka common heart urchin, is a sea urchin found in sub-tidal regions in temperate seas the world over. They prefer to be buried in the sandy substrate of the ocean floor. These critters are abundant and not

The European Rabbit

13 March, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Lagomorph Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The European rabbit is endemic to Europe. However, they have been introduced to Africa, Australia, Asia, North and South America. These lagomorphs (nope rabbits are not rodents) prefer short grasslands with an ample supply of

The Alluring Butterflyfish

11 March, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Reefs

The butterflyfish is so named for their resemblance to butterflies in their flattened appearance and in how they almost flutter when they swim. There are over 120 identified species of these beautiful fish found in both

The Infamous Black Rat

6 March, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

The black rat, aka roof rat, house rat, ship rat, Alexandrine rat, Old English rat, or trodman, can be found throughout the world; even Antarctica. These rodents are highly adaptable and can live in a multitude of

The Bountiful Blenny

9 February, 2024
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Daily Critter Facts, Fish Facts, Reefs

The blenny can be found in oceans all over the world. These critters also come in many sizes and modifications. But 1 thing is for sure, they all have quite the personality. Blennies face a variety of threats from habitat