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The Marine Iguana is a very special species. It is found only on the Galapagos Islands, and is the only lizard in the world able to live and forage in the ocean! This makes it the only known “marine reptile” on earth. Plus, look at this face. Does it remind you of Khaleesi’s dragons in Game […]Read More
The Marbled Cat is an extremely reclusive species of small wild cat endemic to Southeast Asia. The Marbled Cat has evolved to be primarily arboreal in nature. They live in the Himalayan foothills, Nepal, southwest China, and the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. Marbled Cat Physical Description They are of similar size to most domestic house […]Read More
The Blanket Octopus, or Tremoctopus, is a genus of pelagic cephalopods. The genus contains four currently known species that occupy surface to mid-waters in subtropical and tropical oceans. The common name of Blanket Octopus is in reference to the long transparent webs that connect the dorsal and dorsolateral tentacles of the adult females. In fact, the other tentacles […]Read More
The Sperm Whale forms the largest known species of toothed whale. They appear to be endemic to every ocean on earth but seem most numerous around the equator, and at the edges of ice packs in both hemispheres. The Sperm Whale lives as a migratory cetacean. However, their migratory patterns remain less understood than most […]
We present the extraordinary mushroom species known as Mycena Chlorophus. Despite what some might think, you have not been magically transported to the mythical world of Pandora. However, this mushroom does indeed (unlike other plants you know) emit a natural bioluminescence. Botanists first described this unique fungus in 1860. What a surprise they probably found […]
Don’t let the seemingly gentle appearance of the Leopard Seal fool you. They are the second leading predator in all of Antarctica. The Leopard Seal draws its name from the presence of numerous spots on their bodies. This ocean-dwelling creature is also the second largest species of seal in the Antarctic. They are well-known for […]
North Sulawesi Babirusa Facts Arguably, the North Sulawesi Babirusa has an appearance so distinctive that many consider it to be a prehistoric species. While not truly prehistoric, it does have a long history with humans. Additionally, the upward curving tusks of the males pose a serious problem for them. Due to their growth rate and […]
Christmas Cactus Facts The most noteworthy attribute of the Christmas Cactus is the fact that this beautiful and distinctive plant typically blooms during the Christmas season. Another interesting fact is that as a result of evolving in their particular habitat, these cacti grow on trees or rock outcroppings. Due to their tendency to bloom at […]
Feather Starfish Facts The magnificent Feather Starfish ranks as one of the most beautiful and unique species of marine animal found in any of the world’s oceans. Their origins date back to the Ordovician Period, which began more than 488 million years ago. Therefore, they remain one of the oldest known classes on the planet. […]
The adorable (look at that fuzzy physique) Eastern Tent Caterpillar represents the caterpillar form of a lappet moth species, also known as a tent caterpillar. Despite their adorable appearance, many agriculturalists consider this insect a pest. This is due to the fact that their voracious appetite will leave ornamental trees temporarily defoliated. The Eastern Tent […]
The African Bush Pig represents a rather large and powerful member of the wild pig family. In fact, they make one very intimidating looking animal. This pig also constitutes one of the few animals whose numbers have actually increased over the past few decades. Unfortunately, this primarily occurred because of the decline in the population […]
Cecropia Moth Facts The most noteworthy fact about the beautiful Cecropia Moth comes as no surprise. It ranks as the largest species of moth endemic to North America. This gorgeous insect displays a moderate degree of sexual dimorphism, much as many other Lepidoptera. However, this distinctive moth species display it in several ways. The female […]
The Rosy Periwinkle (what a colorful name) forms a beautiful plant with the botanical version of a split personality. It also holds the distinction of being quite rare and endangered. The plant understandably became quite popular as an ornamental plant. Despite its delicate appearance, however, it remains an extremely hardy species. It grows endemically only […]
