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Source: http://bit.ly/2D5MGoZ Marine Iguana Facts Most notably, the truly remarkable Marine Iguana constitutes a very special type of reptile. This holds true because, to our knowledge, it remains the only lizard in the world able to live and forage in the ocean. This, therefore, makes it presently the only known marine reptile on earth. Plus, […]Read More
Marbled Cat Facts The Marbled Cat is an extremely reclusive species of small wild cat endemic to a severely restricted range. The IUCN lists this truly amazing rare mammal officially as Vulnerable, pending further evaluation of its numbers. In fact, evidence indicates that fewer than ten thousand individuals may remain surviving, presenting fears of extinction. The primary […]Read More
Blanket Octopus Facts The Blanket Octopus, or Tremoctopus, forms a genus of pelagic cephalopods. Also, the genus contains four currently known species that occupy surface to mid-waters in subtropical and tropical oceans. The common name of the breathtaking creature, understandably, occurs due to the long transparent webs it develops. Further, these connect the dorsal and […]Read More
Palos Verdes blue Facts Without doubt, the most notable fact about the beautiful little butterfly named the Palos Verdes blue remains its status. That’s because, truly sadly, this small Lepidoptera now ranks as the third rarest butterfly on earth. This holds true despite ongoing efforts to preserve the species. In 2009, one such program came […]
Geoffroy’s Cat Facts First of all, one important fact must be pointed out about the remarkable Geoffroy’s Cat. Despite the size and appearance of this particular feline, it remains a wild cat, and not a domesticated species. Yet another fact sets it apart from many other species of wild feline. That’s the fact that, quite […]
Wax Currant Facts Most notably, the rather appealing term Wax Currant serves as the most used common name for the Ribes cerum. However, the rather surprising plant also goes by other common names. But the best known one remains squaw currant. A subspecies also exists that goes by the common name of the whiskey currant. […]
Clymene Dolphin Facts First of all, the truly remarkable Clymene Dolphin ranks as quite unique. This holds true because it represents the only known species of its kind. That’s because, to date, it remains the only known instance of a new species of marine mammal arising from the interbreeding of two different species. Rather surprisingly, […]
Creatonotos gangis Facts Perhaps most notably, the truly astonishing Creatonotos gangis remains one of the most visually distinctive Lepidoptera known to man. Unfortunately, the remarkable insect also has no generally accepted common name. While it may be unknown to many, the incredible moth inhabits a moderately extensive range. Due to this unfortunate fact, along with […]
Purple Frog Facts Most notably, the remarkable Purple Frog easily ranks as one of the most unusual lesser known amphibians. That holds true, in large part, to the very nature of its particular habitat. That’s because this fascinating amphibian actually spends the great majority of its life underground. While many related species also dwell underground, […]
Regal Birdflower Facts Most notably, the awesome Regal Birdflower represents another of Nature’s little facsimiles. It remains completely unknown, however, whether or not this example of the principle serves a specific evolutionary purpose. But, the exact nature of this delightfully delicate species may completely surprise you. That’s because this beautiful and unique looking plant actually […]
California Sea Lion Facts Firstly, the remarkable California Sea Lion remains one of only six known surviving types of sea lion. Quite sadly, one other species, the Japanese Sea Lion, became extinct in the 1950’s. Meanwhile, three others now rank as Endangered. Secondly, it also represents the species with the largest current population. In fact, […]
Island Marble Facts Most notably, the magnificent Island Marble remains an extremely rare species of Lepidoptera. Furthermore, it also happens to only inhabit an extremely limited portion of the world. In addition, entomologists actually previously believed it to be extinct in the wild, since 1908. That changed as the result of a survey undertaken in […]
Victoria Crowned Pigeon Facts Most notably, the awesome Victoria Crowned Pigeon ranks as the largest known type of pigeon in the world. It also represents one of only four unique, and quite large, species of pigeon in its genus. Furthermore, the truly distinctive creature shares an unusual trait with the other members of its genus. […]
