Here we present to you our list of 7 Magnificent Wild Canines, each of them keystone species. Not all the wonderful canines on earth have been domesticated. Many untamed species still roam the earth, often playing pivotal roles in their respective ecosystems. All are worthy of respect, as they play the roles that Nature designed […]
7 Spellbinding African Marvels
7 Spellbinding African Marvels Our choices for 7 Spellbinding African Marvels follow. To be certain, any such list remains entirely subjective, because criteria vary by personal opinion. But we here at Our Breathing Planet respect and admire the beauty of our world wherever it is found. We also encourage everyone to do likewise and do […]
Devil’s Flower Mantis
Source: http://bit.ly/2GEsEnx Photographer: Juan Emilio CC License: http://bit.ly/2xLZ0ap Devils Flower Mantis Facts Firstly, the amazing Devil’s Flower Mantis remains one of the largest of all the roughly 2,400 known praying mantis varieties. Also, of those mantises that mimic flowers, this rather impressive species actually represents the largest known. In addition, the remarkable and relatively large insect is the […]
Bat-Eared Fox
Bat Eared Fox Facts The fascinating looking Bat-Eared Fox forms a species of wild canine endemic to a rather restricted range of the world. In addition, its distinctive name derives from its unusually large ears, among the largest in relation to its body size. Unlike other canines, this unique animal will also occasionally form polygynous […]
Dallol Hydrothermal Field
Source: https://bit.ly/2NqZ9FG Dallol Hydrothermal Field Facts Firstly, the breathtaking Dallol Hydrothermal Field represents an incredible wonder of geology that formed in a rather isolated and remote part of the world. The field also officially ranks as the lowest known subaerial volcanic region on earth. From the perspective of uniqueness, it remains one of the world’s […]
Lake Turkana
Source: https://bit.ly/2KH9OiI Photo Credit: UNESCO Lake Turkana Facts The remarkable Lake Turkana remains the largest known permanent desert lake on Earth. It also holds recognition for being the world’s largest alkaline lake. By volume, it also ranks as the world’s fourth largest salt lake. Technically, you can drink the water safely, but few consider it palatable. […]
Erta Ale
Source: http://bit.ly/2SHWE5f Photographer: Jan Markiewicz CC License: http://bit.ly/2IjEG4n Erta Ale Facts Erta Ale represents an impressive, continuously active volcano, sitting in the Afar Region of Africa, in northeastern Ethiopia. The place is a basaltic shield volcano residing within the Afar Depression. This is a desert area which spans the border of Eretria. It is an extremely […]
Naked Mole Rat
Although the Naked Mole Rat is generally most likely one of the least visually appealing creatures on earth, it is a fascinating animal. This rodent is endemic to the driest portions of tropical grasslands in East Africa, predominantly in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Within the colony, all adults care for all young equally, and specific […]
