by geeqdm | Feb 15, 2022 | Animals, Fish
Today we’re looking at one of the oldest fish to swim our waters—the sturgeon. These 200 million-year-old fish are lovingly referred to as primitive fish. However, their value to our understanding of ancient times is anything but primitive. Experts study sturgeons to...
by geeqdm | Feb 9, 2022 | Animals, Fish
Today’s animal is a flounder. Hearing the word may take you back to the memory lane when you saw The Little Mermaid as a kid! But the real world is different. Take a look at some fun facts about flounders. Fun Facts: Flounders belong to the flat species group. Their...
by geeqdm | Feb 6, 2022 | Animals, Fish
Zebra sharks are large and easily distinct from other species of sharks. Often confused with leopard sharks, zebra sharks have similar tan coloring and black spots in adulthood. However, they enter the world a dark brownish color with gold stripes. While not as...
by geeqdm | Feb 5, 2022 | Animals, Fish
Today’s animal is the wolf eel, a type of wolffish that lives in the North Pacific. The first thing you’ll probably notice about the wolf eel is its jawline. This strong jaw has a mix of canines and molars and is actually how the wolf eel got its name! Read more...
by geeqdm | Jan 30, 2022 | Animals, Fish
Horn Sharks are small sharks that belong to the bullhead family. The Horn Sharks move slowly, and they scavenge close to the shore and return to their original resting place daily. Here is more information about the Horn Shark. Fascinating facts about the Horn Shark...
by geeqdm | Jan 27, 2022 | Animals, Fish
Today’s animal of the day is the Tarpon. Tarpons are saltwater fish belonging to the family Megalopidae (order Elopiformes). They are related to bonefish and ladyfish. Characteristics: A Tarpon is distinguished by an extended final dorsal fin ray and a bony...
