Source: https://bit.ly/2O8Xb0x Photo: Frank Vassen CCL: https://bit.ly/2DuliCV Lowland Streaked Tenrec Facts The informative term of Lowland Streaked Tenrec serves as the most frequently used title for this highly distsinctive mammal. For the moment, it has no other broadly accepted general name. Though not unknown, that’s somewhat uncommon. Within the scientific community, though, it has another […]
Cano Cristales
Cano Cristales Facts This astounding marvel of Nature forms a watery kaleidoscope bearing the name of Cano Cristales, Crystal Channel in English. Its mesmerizing beauty, quite understandably, entrances all those fortunate enough to encounter it in person. This wonder of natural forces also goes by several other names, especially among local residents. These alternate names […]
Rainbow Eucalyptus
Rainbow Eucalyptus Facts The living kaleidoscope known as the absolutely beautiful Rainbow Eucalyptus forms the only species of eucalyptus tree endemic to the Northern Hemisphere. It can also now be found growing in numerous other parts of the world. This has come about due to its (eminently understandable) popularity as an ornamental tree. Yet beauty […]
Jewel Caterpillar
Jewel Caterpillar Facts The gorgeous Jewel Caterpillar, a member of the Dalceridae family, is the incredibly beautiful and translucent larval stage of the Acraga coa. Currently, scientists still know very little about either the caterpillar stage of the species or its adult counterpart. The brilliant color of the many spiny protuberances appears in contrast to the virtually transparent […]
Chinchilla
Chinchilla Facts The rather adorable Chinchilla is a small, crepuscular rodent slightly larger than a squirrel. Sadly, its adorable appearance has also long made it a target for furriers. Though normally calm and placid, if startled, the tiny creature proves to be a very agile jumper and can leap as far as 6 ft (1.8 m). […]
Old Woman Cactus
Old Woman Cactus Facts First of all, the somewhat distinctive term Old Woman Cactus forms the common name for a very surprising species of succulent. The plant also bears the equally distinctive scientific name of the Mammillaria hahniana. But, by either name it remains a highly interesting species. People commonly refer to the remarkable plant […]
Bloody Hell Pond
Bloody Hell Pond Fact The Hellish waters of Bloody Hell Pond occasionally reach temperatures of as much as 194 F (90 C). Hellishly hot indeed. These temperatures would be (obviously) more appropriate for cooking than for use as a spa. This marvel of geology, found in Asia, has been known, and utilized by local inhabitants, for […]
Crab Eating Fox
Principle Crab Eating Fox Facts First of all, the Crab Eating Fox remains a rather fascinating animal. Furthermore, it also ranks as an unusual moderate-sized species of wild canid. It also represents the only known living member of its genus. That fact alone makes the remarkable creature quite unique. In fact, the amazing animal possesses […]
Phyllium siccifolium
Phyllium siccifolium Facts Phyllium siccifolium names a type of leaf insect which has no acknowledged common name. It was, in fact, the first species of leaf insect recognized. Like all species of this rather unusual and distinctive type of insect and many related species, it remains a master of camouflage. This quite remarkable, and visually appealing, invertebrate […]
Crane Fly
Crane Fly Facts The Crane Fly serves as the collective name for any member of an enormous Family, which includes roughly4,250 known species worldwide. Most members of this Family possess oversized wings. Despite the great size of their wings, most of these invertebrates remain remarkably poor fliers. Insects of this type remain well-known for the slender […]