Spanish Shawl Facts Believe it or not, the often brilliantly colored creature known as the Spanish Shawl actually represents another type of sea slug. This completely visually stunning animal also possesses a moderately restricted range of habitation for a sea creature. So, rather unlike most creatures, this little beauty also actually evolved as entirely hermaphroditic […]
New Year’s Island
New Year’s Island Facts This rather tiny island actually represents only one of several islands in the world bearing the name on New Year’s Island. Despite its extremely tiny and seemingly barren surface area, it plays a surprisingly important role in its region. The original name, in Spanish, is Ano Nuevo Island. Fortunately, it also […]
7 Unbelievable Amphibians
7 Unbelievable Amphibians Here are our choices for 7 Unbelievable Amphibians. The Order of amphibians contains about 7,000 known species. Of these, roughly 90% are either frogs or toads. These amazing animals primarily live in either temperate or tropical environments. Many of the various species also play pivotal roles in their respective habitats. Some of […]
7 Astounding Polar Creatures
7 Astounding Polar Creatures Nature thrives in virtually all regions of the globe, even those many people consider to be incapable of surviving a thriving ecosystem. Such is the case with these, our choices for 7 Astounding Polar Creatures. Certainly, they represent only the tip of the iceberg, so to speak, when it comes to […]
Cobra Lily
Cobra Lily Facts The highly descriptive term Cobra Lily serves as the image-creating common name for a rather unique variety of carnivorous plant. Despite being considered rather uncommon in the wild, and having a highly limited and specific habitat range, the IUCN lists it as a species of Least Concern. Quite understandably, the common name […]
Sea Spider
Sea Spider Facts Sea Spider serves as the collective common name of a rather enormous order of marine arthropods, which includes more than 1,300 recognized species. Together, the various members of this order occur in virtually every ocean and sea around the world, including those that one might consider inhospitable. Although obviously not true spiders, or […]
8 Swoon-Worthy Caves
8 Swoon-Worthy Caves The breathtaking beauty of our world includes more than just what greets the eye on the surface or beneath the waves, but also extends beneath the surface. It takes in the many caves and tunnels found throughout the world, in nearly all regions. Here, in this world beneath the surface of the earth, we […]
Tierra del Fuego
Tierra del Fuego Facts The breathtaking Tierra del Fuego tops the list of many as one of the most beautiful spots on earth, despite its highly rugged landscape. It also serves as home to numerous species of animals and plants. Some of the plants evolved as completely unique in nature. This stunning location constitutes an […]
Trogloraptor
Trogloraptor Facts The unforgettable Trogloraptor represents a rather extraordinary species of arachnid, and perhaps the stuff of nightmares for some. However, despite its moderately impressive size and fearsome appearance, the remarkable creature poses absolutely no danger to humans. This bizarre arthropod was only discovered, quite accidentally, in 2010, by a trio of cave conservationists, during a […]
6 Startling Evolutionary Adaptations
6 Startling Evolutionary Adaptations Nature takes paths beyond our ability to count in its never ceasing efforts at evolution. Some succeed…while some do not. However, from time to time we encounter the results of one of these paths that differs significantly from the majority. When we do, they sometimes terrify us, occasionally enthrall us, but […]
