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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mola Mola
The Mola Mola remains the largest known bony fish on earth. This species is also endemic to all temperate and tropical oceans around the world and is popular for its extremely flattened shape. The Mola Mola also resembles a head with a tail, due to its unique appearance. Individuals are often as tall as they are […]
Toad Bug
Toad Bug is the common name for an unusual family of roughly 100 species of small to average size insects classified within the suborder of Heteroptera. Their generally used name comes from the rather strong physical resemblance to toads. Their skin generally has a rather mottled, warty appearance and they also move with a hopping motion. They even capture […]
Gambian Spotted-Eye Flower Mantis
Source: http://bit.ly/1frOXFd Gambian Spotted-Eye Flower Mantis Facts Firstly, the Gambian Spotted-Eye Flower Mantis takes its name from two eyespots on the dorsal side of the abdomen of adult females. This species also ranks as less aggressive than most species of mantis, except during feeding when it becomes merciless. Rather uniquely, its eyes actually change color from day to night. […]
Bhutan Glory
The rare and quite beautiful Bhutan Glory is a type of swallowtail butterfly. This delicate Lepidoptera is currently listed as Status Unknown by the IUCN. William Stephen Atkinson, in 1873, was the first to describe the insect. This species will typically move slowly and erratically at treetop level. Coupled with its natural coloring, this often […]
