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 […]
Flamboyant Cuttlefish
Flamboyant Cuttlefish Facts The flesh of this astonishing creature holds within it certain acids which make the flesh of the animal inedible for humans. Surprisingly, the Flamboyant Cuttlefish is also actually highly toxic. This makes the species one of only three known poisonous cephalopods in all the world’s oceans. In fact, the toxicity level of […]
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 […]
Glass Squid
Glass Squid Facts Glass Squid serves as the collective name for any species of squid in the Cranchiidae family. Scientists currently recognize 60 known species within this rather unique family. Some varieties also possess ammonia-filled sacs to aid in providing buoyancy. As with most types of squid, individuals spend their youth near the surface and […]
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 […]
Giant Prickly Stick Insect
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 Least Concern. These insects have developed several unique defensive measures. First of all, they stand on their front and middle legs when threatened, and point their abdomen […]
Seahorse
The Seahorse ranks as one of the most unusual fish species in the ocean. Yes, you read that right. The resemblance to horses is arguably a remarkable coincidence. No doubt, Nature loves to keep us guessing. Currently, 54 species of Seahorse exist. There is also a rather common misconception about the mating habits of this […]
Horsehead Grasshopper
Meet the distinctive looking Horsehead Grasshopper. Now that is putting it mildly. This seemingly comical couple represents a male and female of the species. Much about them may surprise you. Strangely enough, though they resemble stick insects, they are indeed grasshoppers. They represent only one of the more than 18,000 proscopiids around the world. This particular species […]
Carolina Mantis
Source: http://bit.ly/1QZOIsr Photographer: Kaldari Carolina Mantis Fact Firstly, the Carolina Mantis ranks as such an efficient hunter that it often gets sold as a form of biological control agent. Secondly, this particular invertebrate evolved as a particularly voracious predator, even among related species. As a consequence of its extreme appetite, individuals of this species routinely consume great […]
Frogfish
The Frogfish represents a most unusual type of anglerfish. They also remain popular for their typically short, stocky physique, and apparent mastery of camouflage. This fish inhabits tropical and subtropical areas of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, along with the Red Sea. Yet the greatest diversity of species occurs in the Indo-Pacific region. Most reside near the […]
