Thresher Shark Facts The amazing Thresher Shark has a distinctly unique physical appearance that makes it easily recognizable. This holds true because the caudal fin grows to lengths proportionately far greater than other species of shark. In fact, it often attains virtually the same length as the body itself. Marine biologists suspect the possibility of […]
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Arapaima Leptosoma
Arapaima Leptosoma Facts Firstly, the highly surprising Arapaima Leptosoma constitutes a recently discovered type of freshwater fish. Most unfortunately, to date, researchers actually know of only a few individuals of this new remarkable species. Also, awareness of its existence occurred so recently that no common name for this species exists as of yet. Quite […]
Triple Divide Peak
Triple Divide Peak Facts To begin with, the slopes of Triple Divide Peak play an important role in the hydrologic cycle of North America. That’s because from this location rain or melting snow can potentially flow into either of three oceans. This makes this geological marvel one of only three such sites in the world. […]
Fin Whale
Fin Whale Facts This magnificent work of Nature and evolution most frequently goes by the common name of the Fin Whale. It also goes by the alternate name of the common rorqual and the finback whale. Previously it was also known by two other unique terms. Those formerly used names consisted of the razorback whale […]
African Blackwood
African Blackwood Facts The African Blackwood constitutes a flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. The IUCN currently lists this species as Near Threatened. The rather interesting tree forms a rather economically important timber species within its native range. Its unique wood primarily gets used in the construction of musical instruments and high-quality furniture. The unique […]