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Source: http://bit.ly/2D5MGoZ Public Domain Image Marine Iguana Facts The descriptive term of Marine Iguana serves as the most frequently used common name for this true marvel of evolution. It does go by other unofficial titles, though. These include the terms sea iguana, saltwater iguana, and Galapagos marine iguana. Among scientific professionals, however, it’s more typically […]Read More
Marbled Cat Facts This beautiful creation of Nature and evolution most frequently goes by the descriptive common name of the Marbled Cat. Somewhat uncommonly, that’s presently the only globally used general moniker for this intriguing species of wild feline. Within scientific circles, however, it’s better known by its technical title. Like many such, though, it’s […]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
Globe Skimmer Facts The attention-grabbing term of Globe Skimmer serves as one of several common names for a remarkable species of dragonfly. The other names by which the invertebrate’s known include the wandering glider and the globe wanderer. Among scientists, including entomologists, however, it goes by an altogether different name. That’s the somewhat difficult to […]
Mimic Octopus Facts Firstly, the fabulous Mimic Octopus, Thaumoctopus mimicus, is a unique species of octopus. This astonishing species has an incredible capacity for impersonating other ocean animals. What also makes this animal different from its relatives is its particular skill. That’s because it has a unique ability. It can take the shape of not […]
Dumbo Octopus Facts Firstly, Dumbo Octopus serves as the collective common name of octopuses in the genus Grimpoteuthis. The name comes from the over-sized, ear-like fins protruding from the top of the head-like bodies. Due to this, many people consider the fins to resemble those of Walt Disney’s popular creation, the flying elephant Dumbo. However, […]
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 […]
Asian Golden Cat Facts The Asian Golden Cat is a beautiful medium size species of wild cat native to a highly restricted habitat range. However, researchers have little data about the reproductive patterns or lifespan of this rather astonishing animal in the wild. Captive specimens average a 20-year lifespan. It would certainly be very sad […]
Amur Leopard Facts Firstly, the Amur Leopard or the Far Eastern Leopard serves as the common name of a species of leopard native to restricted portions of Asia. The species also remains extremely rare, and IUCN lists it currently as Critically Endangered, with barely than 100 individuals known to still exist in the wild. However, […]
Marbled Cat Facts This beautiful creation of Nature and evolution most frequently goes by the descriptive common name of the Marbled Cat. Somewhat uncommonly, that’s presently the only globally used general moniker for this intriguing species of wild feline. Within scientific circles, however, it’s better known by its technical title. Like many such, though, it’s […]
Brown Mantis Facts The Large Brown Mantis has several subspecies, and one of them is the Stick Mantis Ghost from Bundaberg’s Turtle Sands. The Stick Mantis Ghosts are also generally not quite as aggressive as the original species. Yet, it has a defense display which makes the Mantis appear larger by flinging its front legs into […]
Source: https://bit.ly/2Kc1erg Photographer: L. Viatour CC License: https://bit.ly/1p2b8Ke Orchid Mantis Facts The Orchid Mantis or Hymenopus coronatus is a creature which combines the qualities of unique beauty with that of the deadly efficiency of a predator. This insect remains rather popular for its brilliant coloring and a structure finely adapted for camouflage, mimicking parts of the orchid flower. The four […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2BtdVIC Photographer: Steve Smith CC License: http://bit.ly/2JszWtI Ghost Mantis Facts Even among the many related species, the remarkable Ghost Mantis stands out for its mastery of camouflage. However, fortunately for it, this rather impressive creature currently inhabits a moderately wide range of the earth. Yet, regardless of its great impressiveness, it also ranks as […]
