We present to you our choice of 9 Truly Magnificent Mantises. The mantis, or praying mantis, as it is known to many, ranks as one of the supreme predators in the insect world. Yet this amazing creature, in many instances, also ranks as among the most beautiful. In it, Nature has combined the efficiency of […]
Colorado Columbine
Colorado Columbine Facts This rather gorgeous plant bears the somewhat deceptive common name of Colorado Columbine. Its endemic range does rate as highly restricted but does extend to regions other than just Colorado. However, despite the fact that it inhabits an extremely limited area, it does not yet show on the IUCN Red List. The […]
7 Astounding Polar Creatures
7 Astounding Polar Creatures Nature thrives in virtually all regions of the globe, even those many people consider to be incapable of surviving a thriving ecosystem. Such is the case with these, our choices for 7 Astounding Polar Creatures. Certainly, they represent only the tip of the iceberg, so to speak, when it comes to […]
Wonderful Wild Cats of the World
Wonderful Wild Cats of the World In the minds of many, the felines of the world rank among the most beautiful and awesome of all the creatures in Nature. This extends equally to the wild relatives of our beloved household pets. These wild felines come in a wide range of sizes and appearances and inhabit […]
7 Dazzling Desert Dwellers
7 Dazzling Desert Dwellers Virtually every part of our beautiful world teems with life, even those portions that might, at first, seem foreboding to some. The arid, desert regions of the earth are no exception to this fact. If one looks closely enough, the desert sands and scrub abound with life, scurrying in all directions. […]
Scottish Wildcat
Scottish Wildcat Facts The rather surprising Scottish Wildcat remains a variety of wild feline that virtually no one outside of its endemic range even knows about. Such a terrible shame. This rather adorable feline itself actually constitutes a subspecies of the equally little-known outside of its immediate area, European wildcat. Sadly, like many related species, this animal […]
Christmas Cactus
Christmas Cactus Facts The most noteworthy attribute of the Christmas Cactus is the fact that this beautiful and distinctive plant typically blooms during the Christmas season. Another interesting fact is that as a result of evolving in their particular habitat, these cacti grow on trees or rock outcroppings. Due to their tendency to bloom at […]
Pacific Sea Nettle
Pacific Sea Nettle Facts The Pacific Sea Nettle is an ocean-dwelling species which many mistakenly consider dangerous, yet actually, poses no serious threat to humans even if their sting is irritating. Since they represent a multi-stage life form, this creature is capable of reproducing in different ways. They reproduce sexually in the medusa stage, and […]
White Beaked Dolphin
White Beaked Dolphin Facts The White Beaked Dolphin was first recognized as separate species in 1846, by the famous taxonomist John Edward Gray. It was, in fact, one of the first known species in its genus. A great deal of mystery still surrounds this endearing ocean creature, however. Marine biologists know almost nothing about either […]
Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle
Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle Facts Most interestingly, the Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle inhabits an extremely limited range. They also occur only in a portion of the geologic feature known as the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, in southern Utah, in the United States. Due to the combination of such limited range and small numbers, […]
