Spotted Handfish Facts The most noteworthy fact about the Spotted Handfish is their moderate air of mystery. They’re a very rare ocean species, and not well studied. Yet, what we do know about them fascinates marine biologists. Their name derives from the presence of rather highly adapted pectoral fins which resemble human hands and are used to […]
Bluebottle Ant
Bluebottle Ant Facts and Information Without a doubt, the most noteworthy fact about the Bluebottle Ant remains the confusion over their name. That confusion happens because this bi-colored insect actually represents a type of parasitic wasp. Many varieties of flower wasps have a wingless gender, and this holds true for them as well. Not incidentally, […]
Tasselled Wobbegong
Tasselled Wobbegong Facts The amusingly named Tasselled Wobbegong ranks as an incredibly interesting species of shark. It is also the only member of its genus known to man. The most noteworthy physical characteristic of this species continues to be the presence of a distinctive fringe around its head which gives it a rather bizarre appearance. […]
Longnose Sawshark
The Longnose Sawshark is an ocean species with a highly distinctive appearance. Fortunately, they pose no threat to humans. In fact, it is the other way around – human activities are a threat to their existence, like a great many other creatures. Unlike most other sharks, they often form small schools, most likely for the […]
Kimberly Deathadder
A new species of highly venomous snake called the Kimberly Deathadder has been discovered. Not surprisingly, researchers found it in Australia. Locals always knew this reptile inhabited the region. However, experts mistook for a related species also endemic to the area (there are so many that they can get confused?). Scientists identified the Kimberly Deathadder […]
