10 Dazzling Denizens of the Depths Throughout recorded history, few things have fascinated mankind more than the oceans and seas of our wonderful world. Part of that fascination was, of course, their movements and unpredictability. But perhaps even more, the unfathomable array of life with which the waters teemed drew our collective attention. As examples […]
Orca
The Orca is a species of toothed whale, and many also commonly refer to them as killer whales. They form the largest extant species of the oceanic dolphin family. This mammal inhabits every ocean on earth, from tropical seas to the Arctic and Antarctic areas, and has no known natural predators. They thus remain regarded as an […]
Electric Eel
The Electric Eel is a most unusual species of fish. Also, this unique animal is the only species within its genus. Despite the name, the Electric Eel is not a true eel and is actually a variety of knife fish. Further, the animal has the unique ability to generate (strong) electric currents, and discharge them at […]
Dingo
The Dingo is a species of wild canine principally endemic to Australia and Southeast Asia. Its exact origins and classification still escape scientists. Currently, it falls under subspecies of the gray wolf. In Australia, the Dingo is the largest terrestrial predator. In fact, it is one of the leading apex predators within its range. This animal is […]
Tiger Quoll
The Tiger Quoll represents a most unusual animal that lists as a carnivorous marsupial. The species sometimes gets referred to as the Spotted Quoll. They evolved as endemic to the country of Australia. The males of this species also generally reach around twice the size of the females. The Tiger Quoll ranks as the largest […]
Greenland Shark
The Greenland Shark is an extremely large species of shark endemic to most of the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Their numbers appear to be greatest in the regions of Greenland, Canada, and Iceland. In fact, their range reaches the farthest north of any known type of shark. The species also evolved numerous biological adaptations. As the only true sub-arctic shark, […]
Bull Shark
Experts best know the appropriately named Bull Shark for its aggressive nature. In fact, this species appears responsible for the majority of shark attacks worldwide. It constitutes one of the best-known types of requiem shark. This ocean dweller is also highly adaptable to environmental conditions. Actually, it is one of the few saltwater sharks actually […]
Great White Shark
Great White Shark Facts The Great White Shark represents a species of large shark inhabiting nearly all oceans. It also remains one of the oceans primary apex predators. This incredibly efficient hunter has no known predators of its own, except for rare attacks by orcas when other, easier prey cannot be found. It exemplifies a […]
