Scythian Lamb Facts The Scythian Lamb presents a rather remarkable appearance to all who see it. As a result of how it appeared to them, ancient peoples believed it actually produced sheep. This unusual species also possesses chemical properties which give it legitimate medicinal uses. Consequently, this plant remains a common ingredient in folk medicine […]
Tibetan Sand Fox
Tibetan Sand Fox Facts The Tibetan Sand Fox evolved as a specialized carnivore. This animal has a skull that displays the most specialized shape for a carnivorous behavior of any known species of true fox. The fox inhabits an extensive, though comparatively harsh, territory range. The IUCN has listed it as a Species of Least Concern, due […]
Phyllium Siccifolium
Phyllium Siccifolium is a type of leaf insect which has no acknowledged common name. It was, in fact, the first species of leaf insect recognized. Like all species of this type of insect, they remain masters of camouflage. They are primarily active at either dusk or night. Phyllium Siccifolium is entirely herbivorous by nature, feeding […]
Phoenix Plant
The Phoenix Plant forms the collective name of any of 14 species of palms within a single genus. All evolved as native to diverse regions, including the Canary Islands, Central Africa, Crete, Turkey, China, and Malaysia. The habitats of the Phoenix Plant include swamps, deserts, and mangrove forests. Most varieties grow medium to large in […]
Century Plant
The Century Plant serves as the common name for the Agave americana. This is a species of flowering plant in the Agave family that evolved as endemic to the states of Texas, Arizona, in the United States, in North America, as well as to the country of Mexico. Botanists currently recognize several species in its family, and […]
Chinese Lantern
The Chinese Lantern is a rather remarkable plant and is actually a relative of the aptly named deadly nightshade plant, Atropa Belladonna. What a name to have. The Chinese Lantern is easily recognizable by the unique covering on its fruit which varies in color from orange to red. The wispy thin coverings over the fruit […]
Bleeding Heart
Bleeding Heart serves as the common name for a beautiful species of flowering plant. They actually represent a member of the poppy family. They evolved as endemic to Siberia, northern China, Korea and Japan, in Asia. The Bleeding Heart still remains the only recognized species within its genus. Becuase of its unique appearance, this plant has a high value […]
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe serves as the name for an extensive genus of roughly 125 known species of tropical, flowering succulents. The many various forms of this plant are principally native to the regions of Africa, Europe, and Asia. Only one recognized species of this genus evolved as endemic to the New World. Of the others, 56 remain native to Africa, and another 60 species […]
White Ermine
White Ermine Facts The gorgeous White Ermine presents a few challenges for entomologists since they do not always display the same color patterns. While the wings display a white color in all individuals, the pattern of dots varies. Some individuals display numerous black dots, while others may have no dots at all. This seemingly delicate Lepidoptera […]
Sambar
The Sambar is a large species of deer endemic to southern Asia and Southeast Asia. They occur in a wide range of habitat types. These include dry forests, subtropical mixed forests, moist evergreen forests, and tropical forests. This range extends from the southern portions of the Himalayas to mainland Asia, through parts of China, and all the […]
