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Source: http://bit.ly/2D5MGoZ Marine Iguana Facts Most notably, the remarkable Marine Iguana constitutes a very special species. 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 the only known marine reptile on earth. Plus, look at this face. Does […]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
Giant Leopard Moth Facts Most notably, the stunning Giant Leopard Moth lives up to its name. This is due to the fact that this magnificent Lepidoptera ranks as one of the largest in its native range. Its beauty and size both impress. This insect also remains notable for another, somewhat unusual trait. It often has […]
Pink Fairy Armadillo Facts Firstly, the Pink Fairy Armadillo ranks as the smallest of all known armadillos. Yet that is not the only claim to fame for this remarkable mammal. It is also one of the least well known. Originally, the IUCN listed the creature as Near Threatened. Due to the lack of sufficient data, […]
Kurinji Facts Firstly, the stunning Kurinji has an amazing story to tell. Yet sadly, it has a quite limited habitat area. However, this was not always the case for this incredibly beautiful plant. Moreover, this breathtaking species is a plietesial, or long interval bloomer. In fact, it only blooms once every 12 years. Also, related […]
Great Hammerhead Shark Facts Firstly, the magnificent Great Hammerhead Shark truly lives up to the common name. That holds true because the amazing animal ranks as the largest of all the known hammerhead species. Despite its great size, as well as the reputation of most sharks, the powerful creature remains relatively harmless. Its rare attacks […]
Luna Moth Facts Most notably, the beautiful and highly distinctive Luna Moth easily ranks as one of the largest moths in its native habitat range. It also holds a distinction, in certain circles, at least. It was the first insect of its kind to be described in scientific literature, in 1700. This magnificent Lepidoptera also […]
Ackee Tree Facts Perhaps most notably, the amazing Ackee Tree is a species that many people outside of its native habitat remain completely unaware of. Its scientific name, Blighia sapida, actually honors Captain William Bligh, who first introduced the species to science, in England, in 1793. In a rather interesting quirk of Nature, the unripe […]
Yellow Eyed Penguin Facts Unfortunately, the rather stunning Yellow Eyed Penguin now ranks as one of the rarest varieties of penguin in the world. But, regardless of its scant numbers, this amazing bird actually has one of the longest natural lifespans of any related species, at 20+ years. However, few individuals reach this age, due […]
Maui Dolphin Facts Above all, this remarkably precious creature, the Maui Dolphin, separates itself from others. That holds true because it ranks as both the rarest and smallest of all known subspecies of dolphin. However, both it and a related species share an extremely restricted and specific habitat. However, this fact has the end result […]
Socotra Bluet Facts Firstly, as well as quite sadly for insect lovers everywhere, the resplendent Socotra Bluet inhabits an extremely limited habitat range. Although it appears to be locally abundant, the IUCN currently lists the invertebrate as Near-Threatened, due to a combination of factors. Sadly, however, due to the remoteness and extreme inhospitableness of its […]
Javan Rusa Facts Firstly, it must be noted that the unique and impressive Javan Rusa has an extremely restricted endemic habitat range. However, the actions of mankind have also introduced it into a widespread portion of the Southern Hemisphere. Given its rather limited natural habitat range, as well as other factors, the IUCN has, quite […]
