Paunsaugunt Plateau Facts The stunning Paunsaugunt Plateau forms what geologists call a dissected plateau. This marvel of geology sits in southwestern Utah, in the United States. Its average annual snowfall of roughly 200 in (5.1 m) per year easily ranks as among the highest of any location in the country. The somewhat difficult to pronounce name […]
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Bowhead Whale
Bowhead Whale Facts Science considers the majestic Bowhead Whale to be a species of baleen whale. This ocean dweller once served as an early target of whaling practices. Sadly, they also formed a very common target. Even though this species was hunted to the brink of extinction, they have fortunately proven to be the “exception […]
Goliath Birdeater
Goliath Birdeater Facts Most notably, the Goliath Birdeater is a species of tarantula that ranks as the largest of all known spiders. In fact, in terms of weight, the creature also remains the largest known type of arachnid. The common name for the species, rather obviously, derives from its enormous size. Because of that, it […]
Gigantiops Destructor
Gigantiops Destructor Facts Firstly, the uniquely named Gigantiops Destructor represents the sole member of its genus. With a name like that, you would think one is enough. The common name forms a somewhat deceptive sobriquet, however. Although its behavior is most unusual for a eusocial species, this insect remains of overall average size. However, only […]
Poinsettia
Poinsettia Facts This beautiful, and widely renowned, flora most frequently goes by the simple common name of the Poinsettia. It has other general titles, though. These include such diverse terms as Christmas star, lobster plant, painted leaf, and Mexican painted leaf. Among scientific professionals, however, it’s better known by its technical title. But that’s a […]
Lycaste Orchid
Lycaste Orchid Facts Firstly, the term Lycaste Orchid actually represents the collective common name of an entire group of flowers. This small but impressive genus of truly breathtaking orchids further contains a respectable number of plants. That’s a total of 30 species. Secondly, its undeniably great beauty earns the marvelous flower many unique distinctions. In […]
Holywood
Holywood Facts First of all, the attention-grabbing term Holywood serves as the common name for a particularly lovely species of flowering plant. In addition, the remarkable species also goes by another, though significantly less popular name. That’s due to the fact that it’s also called the comparatively difficult to pronounce scientific name of Guaiacum sanctum. […]
Tassled Scorpionfish
Tassled Scorpionfish Facts First of all, the fascinating Tassled Scorpionfish remains an extremely dangerous species of ocean dwelling fish. Furthermore, this particular species represents one of roughly 100 types of known scorpionfish. In addition, the eye-catching species also possesses numerous venomous spines for use in its defense. The animal has evolved the ability to use […]
Bearded Fireworm
Bearded Fireworm Facts Most notably, the absolutely amazing creature known as the Bearded Fireworm remains one of the most distinctive types of marine bristleworm known to man. That one single statement actually says quite a lot, to those with a knowledge of marine life. That’s because of the fact that more than 10,000 species currently […]
Dallol Hydrothermal Field
Dallol Hydrothermal Field Facts This breathtaking formation, with its otherworldly vistas, bears the descriptive and informative name of the Dallol Hydrothermal Field. The system forms a truly unique creation of natural forces. No other site exactly like it appears anywhere else on earth. It remains unknown how long ago local inhabitants of its region discovered […]