Stalk Eyed Fly Facts Stalk Eyed Fly Physical Characteristics The number of known species of Stalk Eyed Fly in the world totals approximately 100. All of these tend to be either small or medium-sized, in relation to other flies. As a result, their sizes range from 0.15-0.45 in (4-12 mm) in length. Their heads develop […]
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Tibetan Sand Fox
Tibetan Sand Fox Facts Related Articles Tibetan Sand Fox Physical Description The impressive Tibetan Sand Fox rarely fails to capture the attention and fascination of those fortunate enough to encounter one. Yet, the mammal typically does so due more to its appearance than sheer size. In terms of that trait, it represents an approximately medium-sized […]
Orca
Orca Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2DrVNQD Photo: Maarten Visser CCL: http://bit.ly/2RcCTlc Orca Physical Description Perhaps most notably, the adult Orca possesses a very distinctive color pattern. and is therefore rarely confused with any other creature, even at a distance. Typically, the animal presents black on the back with sides and chest a bright white in […]
White Beaked Dolphin
White Beaked Dolphin Facts Related Articles White Beaked Dolphin Physical Description The White Beaked Dolphin represents a medium-sized species of dolphin. It attains a maximum length of roughly 10 ft (3.1 m) and may weigh as much as 780 lb (354 kg). The cetacean also has the longest flippers of any known dolphin. The upper […]
Coudersport Ice Mine
Coudersport Ice Mine Facts Related Articles Coudersport Ice Mine Geology The Coudersport Ice Mine is part of the northernmost section of the Appalachian Mountains. These mountains lie in the eastern portion of the United States. There are numerous overlapping fissures riddling this section of the range which is part of the ancient Lock Haven Formation The […]
Phallus Indusiatus
Phallus Indusiatus Facts Related Articles Phallus Indusiatus Physical Description The Phallus Indusiatus remains well known for more than just its distinctive aroma. It’s also an impressive specimen in terms of sheer physical size. In point of fact, this work of Nature possesses some highly respectable physical dimensions. Mature examples of this intriguing variety frequently attain […]
Tiger Rattlesnake
Tiger Rattlesnake Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2AShJ6p Photo: Ltshears CCL: http://bit.ly/2IjEG4n Tiger Rattlesnake Physical Description The Tiger Rattlesnake classifies as a type of pit viper. It also qualifies as a smaller than average one. Like many species of reptiles, though, it displays the trait of sexual dimorphism. In its case, the males typically attain a […]
Berca Mud Volcanoes
Berca Mud Volcanoes Facts Related Articles Berca Mud Volcanoes Physical Description The aptly-named Berca Mud Volcanoes stagger many who visit the site with the appearance of the region. Fortunately, although the awesome features present do have a volcanic origin, the site nevertheless remains safe to visit. There’s a good reason behind this fact. That’s due […]
Western Pygmy Blue
Western Pygmy Blue Facts Western Pygmy Blue Physical Characteristics The gorgeous Western Pygmy Blue remains really tiny and possesses an average wingspan of only 1/2 in (1.27 cm). Try spotting that in a field. The wings typically predominantly display a copper brown in color. The exception is the presence of a large section of each […]
Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle
Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle Facts Related Articles Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle Physical Description Much as with many insects, the Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle displays the principle of sexual dimorphism. In its case, females usually reach a larger size than males. Both genders remain tiny. That’s because an overall average body length measures […]
