We hope that you enjoy this article about 5 Incredible South American Islands. Most people probably do not associate South America with islands, but they do exist, as this article attempts to show. Though their landscapes differ, all present magnificent beauty to the world. Some of them, however, remain vulnerable to the depredations of man. […]
Chilean Dolphin
Chilean Dolphin Facts First of all, the marvelous Chilean Dolphin stands out from its related species for a variety of reasons. Among those is the quite sad fact that it remains one of the least studied of all known cetaceans. In fact, the majority of what little knowledge scientists have of this magnificent creature comes […]
Sapphire Tower
Sapphire Tower Facts First of all, the stunningly beautiful Sapphire Tower conceals a secret that might surprise you. That’s because this fabulous plant actually ranks as a member of the bromeliad Family. In total, 3,475 species of plants share membership in this group. Therefore, it actually bears a genetic relationship with, among other plants, the […]
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 […]
Tierra del Fuego
Tierra del Fuego Facts Perhaps most notably, the breathtaking Tierra del Fuego tops the list of many as one of the most beautiful spots on earth. The truly astounding location holds this high status despite its highly rugged landscape. In addition, this mesmerizing location also serves as home to numerous species of animals and plants. […]
5 Incredibly Wonderful Trees
5 Incredibly Wonderful Trees Like the stunning sentinels of Nature, trees stand guard over the various landscapes they appear on. They provide a refuge for many species of insects and various animals alike. They also provide food, both for the wild animals of the world and we humans as well. In addition, they are a […]
Viscacha
Source: https://bit.ly/2PD5srK Photographer: Alexandre Buisse CC License: https://bit.ly/1p2b8Ke Viscacha Facts The Viscacha represents one of the four extant species in two genera. Though it also bears a resemblance to rabbits, these animals have a closer relationship to the chinchilla. This rather amazing small creature inhabits a particularly restricted, and surprising, habitat range, where few other […]
Chinchilla
Chinchilla Facts The rather adorable Chinchilla is a small, crepuscular rodent slightly larger than a squirrel. Sadly, its adorable appearance has also long made it a target for furriers. Though normally calm and placid, if startled, the tiny creature proves to be a very agile jumper and can leap as far as 6 ft (1.8 m). […]
Pocket Shark
Pocket Shark Facts This rather surprising little creature bears the common name of Pocket Shark. We regret the necessity of using images of deceased creatures. We only do so because these remain among the only photos of the ocean dweller ever published, as of the writing of this article. This diminutive ocean creature also represents […]
Blue Chilean Crocus
Source: http://bit.ly/2lm2Ijj Blue Chilean Crocus Facts Interestingly, despite the name, the incredibly beautiful Blue Chilean Crocus doesn’t actually qualify as a crocus at all. In point of fact, botanists actually classify this remarkable species as a member of an entirely different family of flowering plants. That has the complex scientific name of Tecophilaeaceae. Nevertheless, none […]
