7 Unbelievable Amphibians Here are our choices for 7 Unbelievable Amphibians. The Order of amphibians contains about 7,000 known species. Of these, roughly 90% are either frogs or toads. These amazing animals primarily live in either temperate or tropical environments. Many of the various species also play pivotal roles in their respective habitats. Some of […]
Stinging Nettle Caterpillar
Stinging Nettle Caterpillar Facts The Stinging Nettle Caterpillar represents the common name for the caterpillar form of a moth in the superfamily Zygaenoidea. Scientists currently recognize roughly distinct species with this rather impressive superfamily of beautiful moths. However, additions to the family also remain under consideration. The rather impressive looking nettles for which the different […]
Borneo Bay Cat
Borneo Bay Cat Facts Most notably, the Borneo Bay Cat remains an extremely reclusive wildcat. No sightings occur outside of its native forest. It actually appears to be the Howard Hughes of the feline world. This remarkable mammal also forms an extremely rare species of wildcat. In 2002, the IUCN classified this species as Endangered. […]
Bornean Flat Headed Frog
Bornean Flat Headed Frog Facts The rather fascinating Bornean Flat Headed Frog constitutes an extremely unusual species of frog in the Bombinatoridae family. Despite its outward semblance of normality, this astounding creature actually possesses one dramatic difference distinguishing it from its relatives. This animal remains the only species of frog we know of that […]
Flat Headed Cat
Flat Headed Cat Facts The truly remarkable and unique Prionailurus planiceps, also known as the Flat Headed Cat, represents yet another extremely rare variety of wild feline. Consequently, the IUCN currently lists it as Endangered, and habitat loss serves as the primary threat to its existence. Estimates of its current population place the number of […]
Marbled Cat
Marbled Cat Facts The Marbled Cat is an extremely reclusive species of small wild cat endemic to a severely restricted range. The IUCN lists this truly amazing rare mammal officially as Vulnerable, pending further evaluation of its numbers. In fact, evidence indicates that fewer than ten thousand individuals may remain surviving, presenting fears of extinction. The primary […]
Rafflesia arnoldii
Rafflesia arnoldii Facts Rafflesia arnoldii represents the plant with the largest known single bloom on earth. Its common name is the Corpse Flower. That’s because it typically generates a very strong smell usually considered to be akin to that of rotting meat to attract insects. In fact, Rafflesia is actually a parasitic plant which attaches […]
