10 Extraordinary Reptiles Our wonderful world hosts an astonishing array of life. Not to be outdone in this is the reptiles. These remarkable creatures come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. They also live in virtually all parts of the globe. Some find them fascinating, while others fear them. Regardless of what one may think […]
Australian Ghost Shark
Australian Ghost Shark is one of the common names of the Callorhinchus milii. Other popular names for this ocean creature include elephant shark and elephant fish. Despite the name, the Australian Ghost Shark is not actually a shark. In fact, they are a species of Chimera and as such, they are distant cousins of sharks and […]
Spotted Handfish
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 […]
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 […]
Bumblebee
A Bumblebee is any member of the bee genus Bombus, within the family Apidae, of which there are currently in excess of 250 known species still in existence. All of those exist primarily in the Northern Hemisphere although they also occur in South America. Humans have introduced them to New Zealand and the Australian state of […]
