For someone with arachnophobia, the sheer size and appearance of the Carolina Wolf Spider can be the source of nightmares. Trust me; I know this firsthand. They form the largest of the known wolf spiders in North America. Despite their intimidating appearance, this arachnid remains relatively harmless (physically maybe, but what about mentally?). This species […]
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Borneo Bay Cat
Borneo Bay Cat Facts Most notably, the Borneo Bay Cat remains an extremely reclusive wildcat. No sightings occur outside of its native forest. It actually appears to be the Howard Hughes of the feline world. This remarkable mammal also forms an extremely rare species of wildcat. In 2002, the IUCN classified this species as Endangered. […]
Raccoon Dog
Source: http://bit.ly/1tzIekt Raccoon Dog Facts The Raccoon Dog forms a species of canid endemic to a moderately restricted range of habitation. Further, it also remains the only known extant species within its genus. Despite the name, however, it has no relationship with the raccoon in any way. The name also derives from the simple physical […]
Malaysian Flying Fox
Source: https://bit.ly/2BRyNf8 Photo Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters CC License: https://bit.ly/1ryPA8o Malaysian Flying Fox Facts The rather remarkable Malaysian Flying Fox represents a species of megabat endemic to Southeast Asia. It also remains one of the largest known species of bat on earth. Like all fruit bats from the Old World, this impressive creature […]
Doll’s Eye
Doll’s Eye Facts The Doll’s Eye is a highly unique and rather distinctive species. It remains a flowering plant, endemic to a few of the eastern regions of North America. This incredibly fascinating plant evolved as closely related to the baneberry and typically blooms from early May to mid-June. The herbaceous species also generally grows […]
Spade Toothed Whale
Source: https://bit.ly/2I1po2x Photo Credit: Whaleopeidia Spade Toothed Whale Facts Firstly, the Spade Toothed Whale remains the rarest and least known large mammal on earth. No records of sightings of this animal exist. Secondly, all photos in this article will, therefore, be of physically similar creatures, just to provide an idea of its appearance. Its numbers […]
White Egret Orchid
White Egret Orchid Facts The White Egret Orchid is a unique and beautiful species of orchid, whose common name derives from its supposed resemblance to a white egret. This occurs due to the fact that its shape suggests to many minds the appearance of white wings spread for flight. Such a unique plant also perfectly […]
Hyalinobatrachium dianae or Kermit the Frog
Hyalinobatrachium dianae Facts Firstly, it is sometimes known as Kermit the Frog. But, the Hyalinobatrachium dianae represents a rather remarkable, newly discovered species of amphibian. Being a newly discovered species, it does not yet possess an officially accepted common name. The incredible amphibian is now a member of the family of glass frogs. This seems […]
San Diego Thornmint
Can you believe that the possession of any amount of San Diego Thornmint represents a more serious crime than the possession of marijuana in the United States? It’s completely true. The San Diego Thornmint represents an extremely rare species of flowering plant and forms a unique member of the mint family. Its range now remains extremely restricted. […]
Dwarf Fin Whale
Source: https://bit.ly/2OkpAxZ Photographer: Salvatore Cerchio CC License: https://bit.ly/1GZ2EOO Dwarf Fin Whale Facts The Dwarf Fin Whale represents a very small species of whale which scientists only recently identified as a separate species. However, researchers and private citizens alike, have so far found to date only about ten individuals. The rarely seen animal also carries the name […]
