Source: http://bit.ly/2D5MGoZ Public Domain Image Marine Iguana Facts Related Articles Marine Iguana Physical Description The fabulous Marine Iguana evolved a form that almost instantly amazes those who encounter the animal. Unlike some reptiles, however, it does so due to a combination of several factors. These include overall general appearance, as well as sheer physical size. […]Read More
Giant Weta
Giant Weta Facts Giant Weta Physical Description The different forms of Giant Weta by no means form the largest of insects, with the largest species (which inhabits only Little Barrier Island) reaching about 4 in (10 cm) in length. Yet they do, however, rank among the heaviest of all insects that scientists know of. The […]
Striped Pyjama Squid
Striped Pyjama Squid Facts Striped Pyjama Squid Physical Characteristics The Striped Pyjama Squid is quite diminutive. Their mantle usually reaches only 2 in (5 cm) in length and their appendages are also quite short. These average only 1 in (2.5 cm) long. The species possesses eight arms, as well as two tentacles used for feeding […]
Wood Frog
Wood Frog Facts Related Articles Wood Frog Physical Description The amazing Wood Frog never fails to fascinate those who know of its incredible attributes. These, though, have nothing to do with its size or visual appeal. Evolution provided it with extraordinary traits regardless of any of these so-called normal qualities. Though sincerely incredible in some […]
Olive Sea Snake
Source: http://bit.ly/1iUjOTs Photo: Richard Ling CCL: http://bit.ly/2xLZ0ap Olive Sea Snake Facts Related Articles Olive Sea Snake Physical Description The Olive Sea Snake attains an average length of just over 6 ft (2m). Its flattened tail also allows it to swim powerfully through the ocean. Though it breathes air, it possesses an extremely large lung which allows […]
King Cobra
King Cobra Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2DahOUf Photo: Marathekedar93 CCL: http://bit.ly/2zBWbKi King Cobra Physical Description The mesmerizing King Cobra immediately captures the attention of those who encounter it, especially in the wild. That’s true due to combination of several reasons, however. Given its notorious reputation, most people recognize it on sight. It also impresses people […]
California Blue Dorid
California Blue Dorid Facts Related Articles California Blue Dorid Physical Description First of all, it must be pointed out that, although the gorgeous California Blue Dorid stands out, it does not do so due to sheer physical size. That holds true, in point of fact, due to the fact that the gastropod ranks as only […]
Pistol Shrimp
Pistol Shrimp Facts Related Articles Pistol Shrimp Physical Description The awesome Pistol Shrimp impresses based on factors other than sheer physical size. In fact, it typically attains an average length of only about 2 in (5 cm). The greatly oversized snapping claw, however, often grows as long as half the body length of the shrimp. […]
Vietnamese Centipede
Vietnamese Centipede Principle Facts Vietnamese Centipede Physical Description Many consider the Vietnamese Centipede to be a remarkable species. In fact, some individuals reach a length of 10 in (25 cm) even though most do not exceed 8 in (20 cm) long. The elongated body usually appears a reddish brown in color. Also, the multiple legs typically […]
Barreleye Fish
Barreleye Fish Facts Related Articles Barreleye Fish Physical Description Most notably, given that the term Barreleye Fish refers to several different species, physical differences do exist. However, one trait all members of the group share involves the eyes. In fact, this characteristic remains the most distinguishing physical characteristic of every species of Barreleye. That holds […]
Yosemite Cave Pseudoscorpion
Yosemite Cave Pseudoscorpion Facts Related Articles Yosemite Cave Pseudoscorpion Physical Description Most notably, the appearance of the Yosemite Cave Pseudoscorpion can be rather misleading. Fortunately for the faint of heart, the fearsome seeming animal only attains a known length of about 0.5 in (1.3 cm). Further, like all troglobites, the incredible arthropod evolved to possess […]