We sincerely hope that you enjoy this article on 5 Incredible North American Islands. Technically, of course, countless islands have official association with the continent, but remain quite physically distant. Officially, this even includes such locations as Greenland and the Bahamas. However, for the sake of this particular article, we are dealing only with river […]
Sensational Spiders Around the World
We hope that you enjoy this article on Sensational Spiders around the World. Arachnids such as these, and countless others, have held the fascination of mankind throughout the ages. For some they represents objects of intense interest, yet for others they form the stuff of nightmares. But, in the end, they are simply products of […]
Native North American Mammals
Herein we present to you our collection of articles on Native North American Mammals. At latest count, 5,416 known species of mammals exist throughout the world. They inhabit virtually every corner of the globe, both on land and in the water. Of these, estimates place the number existing in North America at 432. What we […]
Giant Leopard Moth
Giant Leopard Moth Facts Most notably, the stunning Giant Leopard Moth lives up to its name. This is due to the fact that this magnificent Lepidoptera ranks as one of the largest in its native range. Its beauty and size both impress. This insect also remains notable for another, somewhat unusual trait. It often has […]
Luna Moth
Luna Moth Facts Most notably, the beautiful and highly distinctive Luna Moth easily ranks as one of the largest moths in its native habitat range. It also holds a distinction, in certain circles, at least. It was the first insect of its kind to be described in scientific literature, in 1700. This magnificent Lepidoptera also […]
Incredible Sharks of the World
We hope that you enjoy this article on the Incredible Sharks of the World. These magnificent creatures have fascinated…and often terrified…mankind throughout history. Yet, just as with all creatures, no two species are exactly alike. These remarkable animals often play pivotal roles in their respective habitats, thus making them a vital link in the chain […]
10 Remarkable Rare Cetaceans
We sincerely hope that these 10 Remarkable Rare Cetaceans catch your eye. These represent only a fraction of the countless cetaceans that fill the waters of our world, of course. But these stand out from the rest for various reasons, including having a rather distinctive appearance and being rare in number. We hope that you […]
Rainbow Grasshopper
Rainbow Grasshopper Facts Firstly, though known by several names, that of Rainbow Grasshopper most accurately describes the beautiful Dactylotum bicolor. Secondly, fortunately for those who appreciate its loveliness, this beautiful invertebrate possesses a large endemic habitat range. Therefore, given that it also exists in sufficient numbers, the IUCN does not currently list it on the […]
Polar Bear
Polar Bear Facts Firstly, growing to roughly the same size as the Kodiak, the magnificent Polar Bear represents one of the two largest species of bear on earth. It has also, rather understandably, evolved to fill a highly specific ecological niche, given the unique nature of its environment. Also, aside from the native Inuits who have […]
Spanish Shawl
Spanish Shawl Facts Believe it or not, the often brilliantly colored creature known as the Spanish Shawl actually represents another type of sea slug. This completely visually stunning animal also possesses a moderately restricted range of habitation for a sea creature. So, rather unlike most creatures, this little beauty also actually evolved as entirely hermaphroditic […]
