North American Beaver Facts Firstly, the North American Beaver remains one of only two existing species of beaver. Moreover, the other evolved as native to Europe. This remarkable animal also represents the third largest species of rodent on earth. In size, it follows only the capybara and the European Beaver. The fascinating rodent also remains well […]
Baikal Sedge
Baikal Sedge Facts Most notably, and also quite unfortunately, the remarkable Baikal Sedge ranks as an exceedingly rare plant. In fact, this marvelous specimen of Nature only exists in a handful of individual locations. This somewhat puzzling species remains extant in only 14 known groupings which also exist scattered globally. Presumably, the surprising little plant […]
Geoduck
Geoduck Facts The rather surprising Geoduck not only constitutes a unique looking creature, it actually appears to be one of the longest-lived life forms on earth. This amazing mollusk has an average lifespan of over 100 years, with the oldest known specimen reaching 168 years of age. The Geoduck constitutes a species of large edible clam […]
Dakota Skipper
Dakota Skipper Facts The adorable little Dakota Skipper remains a rather small species of butterfly that once inhabited a wide swathe of North America. In a rather large portion of its remaining endemic range, the lovely little Lepidoptera enjoys protection under the Endangered Species Act. Despite its rather small size, this surprising beauty remains a […]
Carcross Desert
Carcross Desert Facts The location known as the Carcross Desert stands out from other similar locations around the world. That’s partly due to its uniqueness. Just like the Maine Desert, its status as an actual desert also remains a source of ongoing debate among scientists. Assuming its status as confirmed, this remarkable geological feature further […]
Hines Emerald Dragonfly
Hines Emerald Dragonfly Facts The highly descriptive term of the Hines Emerald Dragonfly serves as the common name for a particularly lovely variety of arthropod. Though somewhat lengthy, this nevertheless remains easier to pronounce than its scientific name. This statement holds true since that term remains that of the relatively tongue-twisting Somatochlora hineana. Which name […]
Karner Blue Butterfly
Karner Blue Butterfly Facts The Karner Blue Butterfly remains a highly endangered species of Lepidoptera which was originally endemic to specific regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The butterfly is also now most likely extinct in Canada, and only relatively small populations of this insect perhaps exist in other portions of its original range. The Necedah National Wildlife […]
Greenland Shark
Greenland Shark Facts The Greenland Shark is an extremely large species of shark endemic to a rather harsh range. In fact, its range reaches the farthest north of any known type of shark. The species also evolved numerous biological adaptations. As the only true sub-arctic shark, many of these adaptations occurred due to its environment. […]
Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl Facts Firstly, the truly magnificent Snowy Owl ranks as comparatively large, in relation other species of owl. This remarkable fact occurs despite the relative harshness of its native habitat. The magnificent animal further remains easily recognized for its distinctive features. The gorgeous animal also goes by the scientific name of Bubo scandiacus Regardless […]
Narwhal
Narwhal Facts Firstly, the rather remarkable Narwhal, Monodon monoceros, sometimes called the narwhale, ranks as a medium-sized toothed whale and the animal with the largest canines on the planet. The mammal also grows to be a medium-sized whale, or around the same size as related species. Total length in both sexes, excluding the tusk of […]
