The Atlantic Trumpetfish seems to be one of those rare creatures that seem to be capable of (according to many humorous-minded Ichthyologists) tooting its own horn. This interesting ocean creature was first described by scientists in 1841. The name comes from the Greek word for mouth. The species remains popular for both its intelligence and its […]
Phyllium Siccifolium
Phyllium Siccifolium is 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 type of insect, they remain masters of camouflage. They are primarily active at either dusk or night. Phyllium Siccifolium is entirely herbivorous by nature, feeding […]
Vietnamese Mossy Frog
The Vietnamese Mossy Frog looks like something out of a child’s imagination, doesn’t it? Nature certainly does love to amaze us with her infinite variety. This extraordinarily unique looking frog forms a highly specialized species of amphibian. The aptly named Vietnamese Mossy Frog only exists in portions of northern Vietnam. Their habitat requirements appear to […]
Thorny Dragon
The Thorny Dragon is a species of lizard endemic to Australia. This animal is so unique that it is the only species currently classified within its genus. This unique reptile was first described by the noted biologist John Edward Gray, in 1841. The Thorny Dragon possesses a typical lifespan of approximately 20 years. This species […]
Pfeffers Flamboyant Cuttlefish
The Pfeffers Flamboyant Cuttlefish is a brilliantly colorful species of cuttlefish which is native to a particular region of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. That zone of habitation includes the waters of New Guinea, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Surprisingly, the Pfeffers Flamboyant Cuttlefish is also actually highly toxic. This makes the species one of only three […]
White Spotted Agrias
The White Spotted Agrias is a beautiful species of Lepidoptera. Unlike most butterflies, their colors vary greatly between individuals. There are also numerous subspecies recognized. This lovely insect spends the majority of its sadly brief adult life high in the forest canopy. Due to their natural camouflage, they are typically only visible while feeding. The […]
Texas Horned Lizard
The Texas Horned Lizard forms one of the 14 known species of spike-bodied reptiles in North America. Collectively, these species seem popular as horned lizards. The lizard remains native to an area that includes Kansas, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, and northern Mexico. Humans have also introduced them into Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas. Their bodies develop far more […]
Snake Caterpillar
The Snake Caterpillar serves as the common name of the larval form of the Hemeroplanes Triptolemus. This unique insect also only appears to exist in a territory that includes Guatemala, Belize, and Costa Rica. The reclusive invertebrate spends its time in the dense regions of jungle endemic to the region. Their natural color patterns display a variety […]
Glass Squid
Glass Squid serves as the collective name for any species of squid in the Cranchiidae family. Scientists currently recognize 60 known species within this unique family. The various Glass Squid live in every ocean on earth. The majority of these creatures prefer a habitat region either near the surface or in mid-range depths. However, there seem […]
North Pacific Giant Octopus
North Pacific Giant Octopus Facts The North Pacific Giant Octopus merits its name since its size makes it the largest known species of octopus. In addition, no other octopus species even comes close to rivaling it in size. The body of this incredible ocean species also displays extreme compactibility. As a result, they can compress […]
