7 Spellbinding African Marvels Our choices for 7 Spellbinding African Marvels follow. To be certain, any such list remains entirely subjective, because criteria vary by personal opinion. But we here at Our Breathing Planet respect and admire the beauty of our world wherever it is found. We also encourage everyone to do likewise and do […]
Bharal
Bharal Facts Related Articles Bharal Physical Description The beautiful Bharal rarely if ever fails to capture the immediate attention and appreciation of those individuals fortunate enough to encounter it in the wild. Unlike some of its relatives, though, it does so for several reasons. That’s because it’s not only lovely, but boasts respectable dimensions. In […]
Comet Moth
Source: https://bit.ly/2N4p6za Photo: Sue Roehl CCL: https://bit.ly/1ryPA8o Comet Moth Facts Related Articles Comet Moth Physical Description It’s worth noting, first of all, that the Comet Moth impresses for more than just its sheer size. That statistic does, however, bear elaborating on. Although the species ranks as large overall, though, it also displays a marked degree […]
Sperm Whale
Source: http://bit.ly/1Ghfa8m Photo: Gabriel Barathieu CCL: https://bit.ly/3Clor2a Sperm Whale Facts Related Articles Sperm Whale Physical Description You can easily distinguish and recognize the Sperm Whale by its extremely large head, relative to body length. Varying among individuals, the head represents between 25-35 percent of the entire body length. This species also displays the greatest degree […]
Mycena Chlorophos
Mycena Chlorophos Facts Related Articles Mycena Chlorophos Physical Description Regardless of its other claim to fame, the Mycena Chlorophos represents a comparatively small variety of mushroom. Thankfully, though, Nature often demonstrates that physical size has absolutely no bearing on the impressiveness of its many creations, wherever they happen to appear. Intriguingly, the size of its […]
Leopard Seal
Leopard Seal Facts Related Articles Leopard Seal Physical Description The fabulous Leopard Seal almost immediately grabs the attention of those individuals fortunate enough to view one of these magnificent creatures. Yet, this usually holds true for several reasons. That’s true since it’s not only a beautiful work of evolution, but also physically quite large. In […]
North Sulawesi Babirusa
North Sulawesi Babirusa Facts Related Articles North Sulawesi Babirusa Physical Description The North Sulawesi Babirusa represents yet another incredible species in Nature. While the tusks of the male represent an impressive feature, the bodies remain average-sized. Yet the females possess no tusks at all. Adults weigh an average of 220 lb (100 kg), and about […]
Christmas Cactus
Christmas Cactus Facts Related Articles Christmas Cactus Physical Description First of all, in its natural habitat, the magnificent Christmas Cactus most commonly takes the form of a rather large shrub. As a result, the thick, woody base of each plant attains an average height of about 4 ft (1.2 m). The wonderful plant also typically […]
Feather Starfish
Feather Starfish Facts Feather Starfish Physical Description The Feather Starfish attains a rather average size of approximately 12 in (30 cm). Despite their moderate size, they display spectacular beauty. Their arms branch numerous times and result in as many as 200 branches. By and large, the more than 600 varieties display a vivid range of […]
Eastern Tent Caterpillar
The adorable (look at that fuzzy physique) Eastern Tent Caterpillar represents the caterpillar form of a lappet moth species, also known as a tent caterpillar. Despite their adorable appearance, many agriculturalists consider this insect a pest. This is due to the fact that their voracious appetite will leave ornamental trees temporarily defoliated. The Eastern Tent […]
