Brown Pelican Facts Most notably, the unassuming, yet still lovely, Brown Pelican actually has several claims to distinctiveness. Apparently, one just wasn’t enough for this rather remarkable animal. Firstly, it remains one of only three of its kind endemic to the Americas. Secondly, it represents one of only two varieties to feed by actually diving […]
Gullfoss
Gullfoss Facts Firstly, Gullfoss serves as the name of a spectacular waterfall located in a highly remote geographical location. That’s because it lies in southern Iceland, in Europe. Furthermore, this truly astounding marvel of geology also forms an integral component of the Hvita River. Further, the surrounding terrain remains extremely rugged. This occurs partly because […]
Globe Skimmer
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
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
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
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 […]
Ometepe Island
Ometepe Island Facts Firstly, the name of Ometepe Island derives directly from the ancient Nahuatl language. The combination consists of the words ome, which means two, and tepetl, which means mountain. Therefore, the unique name of the astonishing location quite literally translates as two mountains. Perhaps most notably, the truly remarkable island constitutes one of […]
Jeju Island
Jeju Island Facts Jeju Island is a rather stunning volcanic island, dominated by Hallasan, a volcano 1,950 m (6,400 ft) high and the highest mountain in South Korea. The island also measures roughly 45 mi (73 km) across, east to west, and 25 mi (40 km) from the north to the south. There is also a […]
Telegraph Plant
Telegraph Plant Facts The term Telegraph Plant serves as the name given to a remarkable and impressive species. The unique plant also bears the cumbersome scientific name of Codariocalyx motorius. By any name, it remains an extremely fascinating type of flora. The Latin term motorius, which forms part of its hard to pronounce scientific name, […]
Asian Golden Cat
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 […]
