Dawn Redwood Facts Perhaps most notably, the magnificent Dawn Redwood forms one of only three known varieties of redwood trees known to man. However, the majority of botanists had believed the fabulous species to be extinct. This erroneous belief held sway until the rediscovery of the species in 1944. Furthermore, this wonderful conifer also remains […]
Fried Egg Jellyfish
Fried Egg Jellyfish Facts Most notably, several different species of jellyfish, in various parts of the world, go by the common name of Fried Egg Jellyfish. The species referred to in this article, however, bears the cumbersome scientific name of the Cotylorhiza tuberculata. But, the amazing creature also possesses yet another common name. That holds […]
Green Orchid Bee
Green Orchid Bee Facts Most notably, the dazzling Green Orchid Bee distinguishes itself from related species in a manner that has nothing to do with its appearance. That’s because, as it evolved, this marvelous insect developed a case of mutualism with neotropical orchids. Furthermore, in its case, both the insect and the flower benefit from […]
7 Lesser-Known South American Mammals
We sincerely hope that you enjoy this article about 7 Lesser-Known South American Mammals. Obviously, these represent only a portion of the vast array of mammal species native to the region. Many of these those of us not native to the region remain unaware of. But we hope these few whet your appetite to know […]
Inaccessible Island Rail
Inaccessible Island Rail Facts First of all, the marvelous Inaccessible Island Rail truly earns its common name. That’s because its habitat consists of the island bearing the same name. Furthermore, the nature of the location of the island, and therefore the animal, literally makes it nearly inaccessible. Yet that fact, fascinating as it is, does […]
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 […]
Earth’s Many Astounding Beetles
We hope that you truly enjoy this article about Earth’s Many Astounding Beetles. As you will see herein, these amazing invertebrates come in a seemingly endless variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. Nature, it seems, loves variety, and so do we. Creatures such as these have evolved some pretty astonishing, and often impressive, adaptations. Of […]
Sensational Christmas Namesakes of the World
We certainly hope that you enjoy these Sensational Christmas Namesakes of the World as much as we do. Some represent plants, while others represent invertebrates. However, all of them will amaze you in some way. Each has its own beauty, charm, and/or uniqueness. But, each of them has one thing in common; having Christmas as […]
Isabella Tiger Moth
Isabella Tiger Moth Facts First of all, the term Isabella Tiger Moth serves as the much more pronounceable common name for the Pyrrharctia isabella. This beautiful Lepidoptera also goes by several other common names. These different names include the banded woolly bear, the woolly bear, and the woolly worm. The first scientific recognition of this […]
4 of the Threatened Herbaceous Plants of Asia
We sincerely hope that you enjoy this article about 4 of the Threatened Herbaceous Plants of Asia. Obviously, as well as sadly, these represent only a tiny portion of similar plants in the same region that now find themselves imperiled. But, we hope that reading and learning more about these particular selections will help bring […]
