7 Stunning North American Lepidoptera Few people would dispute the opinion that the Order of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) contains some of the most incredibly beautiful invertebrates in the world. They are also among the most widespread of all insects. Various species live throughout virtually all temperate and tropical portions of the Earth. It remains […]
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Goose-Beaked Whale
Goose-Beaked Whale Facts The often-overlooked Goose-Beaked Whale actually represents the most widely distributed of all known varieties of beaked whales. The scientific name of this rather remarkable animal (Ziphius cavirostris) derives from a combination of both Greek and Latin words. The first known description of this species occurred in 1823, by French anatomist Georges Cuvier. […]
Tiger Flower
Tiger Flower Facts Tiger Flower serves as one of the common names for the rather stunning Tigridia pavonia. It also goes by the names Mexcian Shell Flower and Jockey’s Cap. This gorgeous flower represents only one of roughly twelve species classified in its genus, all of which rank as equally beautiful to behold. Amazingly, the beauty […]
