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Marine Iguana Facts The Marine Iguana is a very special species. It is found only on the Galapagos Islands, which remains part of the country of Ecuador, in South America. To our knowledge, it remains the only lizard in the world able to live and forage in the ocean. This makes it the only known marine reptile on […]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, 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 the creature is in reference to the long transparent webs that connect the dorsal and dorsolateral tentacles of the adult females. In fact, […]Read More
Caracal Facts Firstly, while often confused with the Lynx, the rather gorgeous Caracal actually bears a closer relationship to other felines. However, unlike other wild felines, this beautiful animal has, sadly, been tamed and used for hunting for thousands of years. Also setting it apart from related species is the fact that it still, for […]
Yeti Crab Facts Rather understandably, this highly unusual crustacean bears the common name of Yeti Crab. First discovered in 2005, the fascinating animal now ranks as one of the most unusual types of crustaceans known to man. It also has highly specific habitat requirements, which makes it of great interest to many researchers. Further, the […]
Vampire Moth Facts The term Vampire Moth applies to a genus consisting of eighteen species of moth, each of which shares a unique attribute. Each member of this rather amazing genus, in addition to other sources of food, also sometimes feeds on the blood of vertebrates. The various species evolved in different parts of the […]
Mary River Turtle Facts The remarkable Mary River Turtle represents a highly unusual variety of reptile, as you can see for yourself. In addition to being rather different from many other turtles, it bears the distinction of not being identified until in 1994. Sadly, this distinctive species also has an extremely restricted range of habitation, […]
Vaquita Facts The remarkable Vaquita represents a rather unique member of the family containing porpoises. In addition, in terms of size, it remains the smallest of all ocean-dwelling forms of cetacean. Sadly, it also currently ranks as the most highly endangered type of cetacean known to man. Also, as of March 2018, the known population […]
Diving Bell Spider Facts The astounding Diving Bell Spider remains the only known arachnid to spend its life nearly completely under the water. This remarkable arthropod only surfaces to refresh its supply of air and to occasionally bring prey to the surface. Also, its bite does not appear to pose a serious threat to humans. […]
Bald Uakari Facts The rather astonishing Bald Uakari easily ranks as one of the most distinctive simians known to researchers. Firstly, only four subspecies of this animal exist. But sadly, the IUCN presently lists all four of them as Vulnerable. In addition, each of the recognized subspecies also coexists within the same highly restricted and […]
Vampire Squid Facts The startling Vampire Squid ranks as a rather unique form of cephalopod because it shares traits with both squids and octopuses. Due to its completely unique nature, scientists also classify the fascinating creature in its own separate Order. Although originally considered an octopus, this rather remarkable animal was first recognized in 1903, […]
Lord Howe Island Stick Insect Facts Also known as the tree lobster, the amazing Lord Howe Island Stick Insect represents a true marvel to researchers. This occurs due to the fact that the rather amazing invertebrate was thought to be extinct for more than 80 years. In fact, it ranks as the rarest known insect […]
Polar Bear Facts Firstly, growing to roughly the same size as the Kodiak, the magnificent Polar Bear represents one of the two largest species of bear on earth. It has also, rather understandably, evolved to fill a highly specific ecological niche, given the unique nature of its environment. Aside from the native Inuits who have long […]
