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
Flatback Sea Turtle
Flatback Sea Turtle Facts Related Articles Flatback Sea Turtle Physical Description Regardless of its beauty, the Flatback Sea Turtle ranks as moderate-sized among the seven known types of marine turtle. On average, this species constitutes the third smallest of the seven. Nevertheless, sizes frequently vary quite significantly among individuals. The animal also displays a moderate […]
Plumed Basilisk
Plumed Basilisk Facts Firstly, the captivating term Plumed Basilisk serves as one of the common names for the amazing Basilicus plumifrons. Secondly, the animal also goes by such other common names as the double crested basilisk and the green basilisk. For a truly startling reason, however, some people also call the fabulous reptile by the […]
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Facts Most notably, the magnificent Loggerhead Sea Turtle remains the largest hard-shelled turtle. Further, only the Leatherback Sea Turtle, which lacks a hard shell, exceeds it in terms of sheer size. For the moment, the IUCN currently lists the impressive species as Vulnerable. Quite unfortunately, the amazing reptile faces now serious threats […]
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Leatherback Sea Turtle Facts Related Articles Leatherback Sea Turtle Physical Description Without question, in the minds of many, the mature Leatherback Sea Turtle represents a truly impressive sight to see. Some impressive individuals reach a total length of as much as 7.2 ft (2.2 m), and achieve a weight often reaching as much as 1,540 […]
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Facts Related Articles Hawksbill Sea Turtle Physical Description Firstly, the amazing Hawksbill Sea Turtle displays only an extremely slight degree of sexual dimorphism. This trait, the remarkable creature happens to also share with most other related species of marine reptiles. Additionally, an average adult specimen of this reptile individual attains a huge […]
Mary River Turtle
Mary River Turtle Facts Related Articles Mary River Turtle Physical Description The eye-catching Mary River Turtle clearly draws the attention of those who encounter it. It actually has several characteristics that make it an intriguing reptile. Most people consider its sheer appearance, however, to be its most astonishing physical feature. The sheer size of the […]
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
Source: https://bit.ly/2IbACmA Photographer: Pinku Halder CC License: https://bit.ly/1xMszCg Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Facts The term Olive Ridley Sea Turtle serves as the common name for the rather amazing Lepidochelys olivacea. Although somewhat lengthy, the common name nevertheless remains descriptive. In addition, this fascinating sea creature forms the smallest of all known types of sea turtle. […]
Tiger Rattlesnake
Tiger Rattlesnake Facts This magnficent creation of Nature and evolution most frequently goes by its common name of the Tiger Rattlesnake. Professionals, however, more commonly refer to the creature by its formal, scientific name. That’s the term of Crotalus tigris. Perhaps the most noteworthy fact about the reptile remains the level of danger it represents. […]
Green Sea Turtle
Source: http://bit.ly/2Or0897 Photographer: Brocken Inaglory CC License: http://bit.ly/2IjEG4n Green Sea Turtle Facts You would think that the Green Sea Turtle has a green shell and body, right? But, despite the quite common assumption, that’s not the reason for it. The real reason for its name is rather far more colorful. The actual source of the […]
Green Anaconda
Source: http://bit.ly/2Qx7WYs Photographer: Mithun.M.Das CC License: http://bit.ly/2zBWbKi Green Anaconda Facts The Green Anaconda serves as the name of a large and powerful non-venomous species of a boa constrictor. It also remains the heaviest, and the second longest known species of snake still extant. The Green Anaconda evolved as endemic to a region of South America, […]