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 The single term of Oak Treehopper actually represents the accepted common name of either of two separate, specific varieties of Treehopper. The complex scientific names of these two species are Platycotis vittata and Platycotis quadrivittata. Regardless of which particular term one uses to refer to them, these remain fascinating invertebrates. Furthermore, despite […]
Black Witch Moth
Black Witch Moth Facts This visually stunning Lepidoptera remains best known by the common name of the Black Witch Moth. In other languages, though, it’s typically known by such other terms as La Sorcière Noire, in French, and Mariposa de la Muerte, in Spanish. Its official scientific name, however, remains that of the tongue-twisting Ascalapha odorata. […]
Picasso Bug
Picasso Bug Facts First of all, the highly descriptive term of Picasso Bug serves as one of the common names of a visually stunning variety of arthropod. However, this marvelous insect also goes by the alternate common name of the Zulu Hud Bug. But most professional researchers know the invertebrate best by the quite difficult […]
Tasselled Wobbegong
Tasselled Wobbegong Facts Firstly, despite the somewhat amusing name, the Tasselled Wobbegong ranks as an incredibly interesting species of shark. Furthermore, it also remains the only member of its genus known to man. The most noteworthy physical characteristic of this species continues to be the presence of a distinctive fringe around its head. This feature […]
Iriomote Cat
Iriomote Cat Facts This marvelous wild feline is most frequently referred to by the descriptive and informative common name of Iriomote Cat. That’s the english language name for it, though. In Japanese, it’s known by the very similar moniker of Iriomote-yamaneko. In scientific circles, however, it’s better known by its technical title. That term, though, […]
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Tiger Leaping Gorge Fact Tiger Leaping Gorge (now there you have a name that literally jumps out at you) formed in the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Area, in southwestern China, in Asia. This geological marvel comprises a rather deep canyon situated on the Jinsha River, which itself also forms a principal tributary of the […]
Golden Armadillo Lizard
Golden Armadillo Lizard Facts As one can easily see, the remarkable Golden Armadillo Lizard represents an incredible species of reptile. Not at all surprisingly, this remarkable lizard evolved as endemic solely to certain desert regions in one specific portion of the globe. The reptile also remains a unique species of animal. That holds true partly […]
Sweat Bee
Sweat Bee Facts Firstly, the highly distinctive term Sweat Bee serves as the collective common name for an incredibly large Family of bees. In point of fact, this Family, with the scientific name of Halictidae, actually forms the second-largest group placed within the Order of Hymenoptera. Furthermore, the enormous grouping holds approximately 1,000 recognized species. […]
Hawaiian White Hibiscus
Hawaiian White Hibiscus Facts Firstly, the truly stunning Hawaiian White Hibiscus represents yet another rare plant species native to a small geographic range. Quite sadly, the gorgeous species currently appears to exist on only two islands. Secondly, however, even in these locations, this dazzling beauty exists only within a highly specific habitat type. Unfortunately, this […]