The absolutely amazing Crystal Cave is the most famous of the many caves in Bermuda, and also sits close to Castle Harbor, in Hamilton Parish. The geological marvel is roughly 1,640 ft (500 m) long and 203 ft (62 m) deep. The lower 65 ft (20 m) are below the water level. Yet, when the […]
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Oak Treehopper
Oak Treehopper Facts Related Articles Oak Treehopper Physical Description It bears mentioning that, while not a large insect, both forms of the Oak Treehopper nonetheless rank as relatively large compared to related creatures. Furthermore, on average, these arthropods possess bodies having a proportionately heavier body. These also most commonly display a more triangular body than […]
Black Witch Moth
Black Witch Moth Facts Related Articles Black Witch Moth Physical Description Most of its relatives seem content to impress based on one trait alone, but not the magnificent Black Witch Moth. That’s because this Lepidoptera merits appreciation due to both its appearance and size. This insect shines in terms of both attributes, in fact. Like many […]
Picasso Bug
Picasso Bug Facts Related Articles Picasso Bug Physical Description Although the truly gorgeous Picasso Bug attains a roughly average size for an arthropod of its kind, it nonetheless remains a physically small insect. However, its numerous other attributes more than make up for any perceived lack of physical size. In this manner, the magnificent work […]
Tasselled Wobbegong
Tasselled Wobbegong Facts Related Articles Tasselled Wobbegong Physical Description First of all, the Tasselled Wobbegong remains easily distinguished due to the fringe of dermal flaps on its head. These represent its most noteworthy characteristic. They also provide it with excellent camouflage within its native environment. Secondly, its coloring plays a role in that as well. […]
Iriomote Cat
Iriomote Cat Facts Related Articles Iriomote Cat Physical Description The beautiful Iriomote Cat certainly catches the eye of anyone fortunate enough to encounter one of the marvels. It does so for several reasons, though. Its appearance remains intriguing, since it looks much like a common house cat. But its sheer size remains slightly greater than […]
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Tiger Leaping Gorge Facts Related Articles Tiger Leaping Gorge Geography and Geology Tiger Leaping Gorge measures roughly 9.3 mi (15 km) in length. It also boasts a maximum depth of roughly 12,434 ft (3,790 m). The width of both the river and the gorge varies greatly. At one point, this marvel of Nature narrows to […]
Golden Armadillo Lizard
Golden Armadillo Lizard Facts Related Articles Golden Armadillo Lizard Physical Description Perhaps most notably, the extremely fascinating Golden Armadillo Lizard remains a moderately sized reptile. Yet that fact does not diminish its truly fascinating nature. That’s because what the impressive creature lacks in size it more than makes up for in other ways. In appearance, […]
Sweat Bee
Sweat Bee Facts Related Articles Sweat Bee Physical Description Since the term Sweat Bee applies to so many species, physical differences naturally exist among the differing species. Nevertheless, the members of this absolutely amazing group of arthropods do share certain general physical characteristics. For one thing, the various species of this type of bee attain […]
Hawaiian White Hibiscus
Hawaiian White Hibiscus Facts Related Articles Hawaiian White Hibiscus Physical Description Most notably, the stunningly beautiful Hawaiian White Hibiscus holds a remarkable ability. That’s due to the fact that it actually has the ability to grow in either of two forms. As a result of this ability, it develops as either a small tree or […]
