Mycena Chlorophos Facts This truly extraordinary variety of fungus remains known to researchers by its relatively unassuming scientific name of the Mycena Chlorophos. For the moment, the remarkable species has no generally accepted common name. Only the name of the awesome fungus fails to impress those who encounter it or learn of it, however. This […]
Leopard Seal
Leopard Seal Facts First of all, don’t let the seemingly gentle appearance of the remarkable animal known as the Leopard Seal fool you. It’s an illusion. This truly amazing animal actually ranks as the second leading predator in all of Antarctica. This truly magnificent work of Nature also goes by the somewhat tongue-twisting scientific name […]
North Sulawesi Babirusa
North Sulawesi Babirusa Facts Arguably, the North Sulawesi Babirusa has an appearance so distinctive that many consider it to be a prehistoric species. While not truly prehistoric, it does have a long history with humans. Additionally, the upward curving tusks of the males pose a serious problem for them. Due to their growth rate and […]
Christmas Cactus
Christmas Cactus Facts Firstly, perhaps the most noteworthy attribute of the fabulous Christmas Cactus remains one that might surprise most people. Secondly, that surprising attribute is the fact that this beautiful and distinctive plant typically actually blooms during the Christmas season. However, the distinctiveness of this particular plant does not end there. That’s because yet […]
Feather Starfish
Feather Starfish Facts The magnificent Feather Starfish ranks as one of the most beautiful and unique species of marine animal found in any of the world’s oceans. Their origins date back to the Ordovician Period, which began more than 488 million years ago. Therefore, they remain one of the oldest known classes on the planet. […]
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 […]
African Bush Pig
African Bush Pig Facts The African Bush Pig represents a rather large and powerful member of the wild pig family. Further, it also makes one very intimidating looking animal. This pig also constitutes one of the few animals whose numbers have actually increased over the past few decades. Unfortunately, this primarily occurred as a result […]
Cecropia Moth
Cecropia Moth Facts This stunning variety of Lepidoptera goes by a relatively simple common name. That’s the unflattering term of Cecropia Moth. The scientific name for it, meanwhile, remains that of the tongue-twisting term of Hyalophora cecropia. Regardless of which name one chooses to use to refer to it, though, one fact stands out. That’s […]
Rosy Periwinkle
Rosy Periwinkle Facts Firstly, the Rosy Periwinkle has far more to offer than just beauty. It forms a beautiful plant with incredible botanical usefulness. This stunning species also holds the unfortunate distinction of presently being quite rare and endangered. Secondly, its truly majestic beauty has another side effect. That holds true due to the fact […]
Atlantic Trumpetfish
Atlantic Trumpetfish Facts Most notably, the Atlantic Trumpetfish seems to be one of those rare creatures that proves Nature has a sense of humor. That’s because it seems to be capable of (according to many humorous-minded Ichthyologists) tooting its own horn. In addition, this interesting ocean creature was first described by scientists in the year […]