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10 BIG (and Small) Wildlife in the Northwest

 John M. Regan

 Of course we already know that life in the Northwest is great, and that greatness is due in large part to the abundance of wonderful wildlife that share this part of paradise with us.  From time to time, though, we forget just how unique some of our creatures are.  Constant TV highlights and NatGeo specials about the big beasts of Africa and other faraway places tends to take your mind away from the natural wonders in our own backyard.  Here’s a tiny teasing preview of wildlife wonders within our reach. 

       

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       We have the:

 

  1. Biggest (and fastest) Sea Star in the world – the Sunflower Star

  1. Biggest Octopus in the word – the Giant Pacific Octopus

  1. Biggest Anemone in the world – the Giant Plumose Anemone

  1. Biggest intertidal clam in the world – the Goeduck Clam       

  1. Biggest barnacle in the world – the Giant Barnacle

  1. Biggest sea lion in the world – the Stellar Sea Lion

  1. Biggest seal in the world – the Elephant Seal

  1. Biggest member of the dolphin family – the Orca

  1. Smallest marine mammal in the world – the Sea Otter

  2. Smallest member of the rabbit family – the Pika

 

HOOAH

Jack

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