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![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 […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1-2-115x115.png "North Pacific Giant Octopus")
North Pacific Giant Octopus
Posted on January 2, 2017 | No CommentsNorth 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 […]![Arizona Unicorn Mantis Facts The presence of a horn-like cone in the middle of their forehead ranks as the most noteworthy fact about the Arizona Unicorn Mantis. […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/3-6-115x115.png "Arizona Unicorn Mantis")
Arizona Unicorn Mantis
Posted on December 29, 2016 | No CommentsArizona Unicorn Mantis Facts The presence of a horn-like cone in the middle of their forehead ranks as the most noteworthy fact about the Arizona Unicorn Mantis. […]![Giant Prickly Stick Insect Facts The Giant Prickly Stick Insect possesses a restricted habitat range. Yet they reproduce prolifically, so the IUCN lists them as a Species of […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/1-1-115x115.jpg "Giant Prickly Stick Insect")
Giant Prickly Stick Insect
Posted on December 9, 2016 | No CommentsGiant Prickly Stick Insect Facts The Giant Prickly Stick Insect possesses a restricted habitat range. Yet they reproduce prolifically, so the IUCN lists them as a Species of […]![Tasselled Wobbegong Facts The amusingly named Tasselled Wobbegong is an incredibly interesting species of shark. It is also the ONLY member of its genus known to man. The most […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/tasselled-wobbegong-115x115.png "Tasselled Wobbegong")
Tasselled Wobbegong
Posted on October 16, 2016 | No CommentsTasselled Wobbegong Facts The amusingly named Tasselled Wobbegong is an incredibly interesting species of shark. It is also the ONLY member of its genus known to man. The most […]![The Seahorse is one of the most unusual fish species in the ocean! Yes, you read that right. The superficial resemblance to horses is truly a remarkable coincidence. Nature […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2-5-115x115.png "Seahorse")
Seahorse
Posted on September 24, 2016 | No CommentsThe Seahorse is one of the most unusual fish species in the ocean! Yes, you read that right. The superficial resemblance to horses is truly a remarkable coincidence. Nature […]![The Green Lynx Spider is a fascinating species. First, it displays a trait which is rare among spiders. It also possesses one that makes it unique. I suppose it makes other spiders “green” with […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1-5-115x115.png "Green Lynx Spider")
Green Lynx Spider
Posted on September 20, 2016 | No CommentsThe Green Lynx Spider is a fascinating species. First, it displays a trait which is rare among spiders. It also possesses one that makes it unique. I suppose it makes other spiders “green” with […]![Meet the “distinctive” looking Horsehead Grasshopper! THAT is putting it mildly! This seemingly comical couple represents a male and female of the species. Much about them may surprise you. […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1-1-115x115.png "Horsehead Grasshopper")
Horsehead Grasshopper
Posted on September 6, 2016 | No CommentsMeet the “distinctive” looking Horsehead Grasshopper! THAT is putting it mildly! This seemingly comical couple represents a male and female of the species. Much about them may surprise you. […]![Happy Face Spider is the common English name for the Theridion grallator. In the native Hawaiian language, it is (honestly!) called the nananana makaki’i. This translates LITERALLY as: “face-painted […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1-4.png "Happy Face Spider")
Happy Face Spider
Posted on May 13, 2016 | No CommentsHappy Face Spider is the common English name for the Theridion grallator. In the native Hawaiian language, it is (honestly!) called the nananana makaki’i. This translates LITERALLY as: “face-painted […]![The White Spotted Agrias is a beautiful (and distinctive!) species of Lepidoptera. Unlike most butterflies, their colors vary greatly between individuals. But WHAT colors they are! There are also […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2-2.png "White Spotted Agrias")
White Spotted Agrias
Posted on May 3, 2016 | No CommentsThe White Spotted Agrias is a beautiful (and distinctive!) species of Lepidoptera. Unlike most butterflies, their colors vary greatly between individuals. But WHAT colors they are! There are also […]![The Bull Shark is known for its aggressive nature (appropriately named, then!). This species is responsible for the majority of shark attacks worldwide. They are one of the best- […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1-7.png "Bull Shark")
Bull Shark
Posted on March 24, 2016 | No CommentsThe Bull Shark is known for its aggressive nature (appropriately named, then!). This species is responsible for the majority of shark attacks worldwide. They are one of the best- […]![The rare (and beautiful!) Bhutan Glory is a species of swallowtail butterfly. This delicate Lepidoptera is currently listed as “Status Unknown” by the IUCN. This lovely insect was first […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2.png "Bhutan Glory")
Bhutan Glory
Posted on March 6, 2016 | No CommentsThe rare (and beautiful!) Bhutan Glory is a species of swallowtail butterfly. This delicate Lepidoptera is currently listed as “Status Unknown” by the IUCN. This lovely insect was first […]![The Atlantic Trumpetfish is one of those rare creatures that seems to be capable of (according to many humorous-minded ichthyologists) tooting its own horn! This interesting ocean creature was […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/34.png "Atlantic Trumpetfish")
Atlantic Trumpetfish
Posted on December 16, 2015 | No CommentsThe Atlantic Trumpetfish is one of those rare creatures that seems to be capable of (according to many humorous-minded ichthyologists) tooting its own horn! This interesting ocean creature was […]![A new species of highly venomous snake, called the Kimberly Deathadder (descriptive!) has been discovered. It was found in Australia (wow…imagine that!). This animal has been known in its […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/17.png "Kimberly Deathadder")
Kimberly Deathadder
Posted on October 11, 2015 | No CommentsA new species of highly venomous snake, called the Kimberly Deathadder (descriptive!) has been discovered. It was found in Australia (wow…imagine that!). This animal has been known in its […]![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 […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/3.png "Vietnamese Mossy Frog")
Vietnamese Mossy Frog
Posted on September 9, 2015 | No CommentsThe 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 […]![The Carolina Mantis is such an efficient hunter that it is actually sold as a biological control agent! They may have a prayer, but what they hunt doesn’t! This insect is […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/122.png "Carolina Mantis")
Carolina Mantis
Posted on August 24, 2015 | No CommentsThe Carolina Mantis is such an efficient hunter that it is actually sold as a biological control agent! They may have a prayer, but what they hunt doesn’t! This insect is […]![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 […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/11.png "Thorny Dragon")
Thorny Dragon
Posted on July 5, 2015 | No CommentsThe 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 […]![Spider Tailed Viper is the common name for a species of reptile possessing one of the most remarkable evolutionary adaptations in the entire animal kingdom. The tail of this […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/212.png "Spider Tailed Viper")
Spider Tailed Viper
Posted on May 16, 2015 | No CommentsSpider Tailed Viper is the common name for a species of reptile possessing one of the most remarkable evolutionary adaptations in the entire animal kingdom. The tail of this […]![Though most insects are referred to as bugs, only species in the order Hemiptera are truly bugs. The Wheel Bug is one of the largest true bugs in North […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/117.png "Wheel Bug")
Wheel Bug
Posted on April 20, 2015 | No CommentsThough most insects are referred to as bugs, only species in the order Hemiptera are truly bugs. The Wheel Bug is one of the largest true bugs in North […]![The Texas Horned Lizard is one of the 14 known species of spike-bodied reptiles in North America. Collectively, these species are popular as horned lizards. The lizard is native to […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Texas-horned-lizard-115x115.png "Texas Horned Lizard")
Texas Horned Lizard
Posted on April 13, 2015 | 1 CommentThe Texas Horned Lizard is one of the 14 known species of spike-bodied reptiles in North America. Collectively, these species are popular as horned lizards. The lizard is native to […]![The Giant Katydid is the largest known species of katydid on earth. Worldwide, there are approximately 6,400 recognized species of katydid extant. This unique insect is sometimes referred to as […]](https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/12.png "Giant Katydid")
Giant Katydid
Posted on April 4, 2015 | No CommentsThe Giant Katydid is the largest known species of katydid on earth. Worldwide, there are approximately 6,400 recognized species of katydid extant. This unique insect is sometimes referred to as […]