We present the extraordinary mushroom species known as Mycena Chlorophus. Despite what some might think, you have not been magically transported to the mythical world of Pandora. However, this mushroom does indeed (unlike other plants you know) emit a natural bioluminescence. Botanists first described this unique fungus in 1860. What a surprise they probably found […]
Kelimutu
Kelimutu Facts Kelimutu stands out as a truly remarkable volcano. This marvel of geology is one of the few known volcanoes with 3 calderas. Plus, each of these holds a lake, and each has different colored water. The lakes only partially attain their colors as a result of the activities of the volcano. The volcanic gases emitted by fumaroles […]
Greater Malay Chevrotain
The Greater Malay Chevrotain is a small species of ungulate. This unique animal also remains in danger of extinction, however. This partially occurs because the local inhabitants of its endemic region routinely hunt them as a food source. Also, continued deforestation of the area significantly reduced habitable land for the creature. It is believed that they […]
Limnonectes larvaepartus
The recently discovered Limnonectes larvaepartus represents a unique species of frog. This newly recognized and rather remarkable animal species does not yet possess a common name. The diminutive amphibian remains endemic only to Sulawesi, Indonesia. All known species of this family are endemic to Sulawesi. It also serves as one of only four known species […]
Draco Volans
After seeing the Draco Volans, one might think that dragons are real. This particular dragon, however, doesn’t breathe fire just yet so it’s not quite as dramatic as the dragons in Game of Thrones. Just like the Marine Iguana, this little dragon must be a relative of Khaleesi‘s children. Draco Volans constitutes a species of lizard native […]
Pink Sea Through Fantasia
Pink Sea Through Fantasia Facts The Pink See Through Fantasia forms a type of sea cucumber. It also constitutes a remarkable creature that scientists only discovered in 2007. Consequently, we know little about it. Yet it also seems rather amazing that this free-swimming sea cucumber never showed itself to humans prior to that. Uniquely, its […]
Bali
Bali names an island and province of Indonesia, in Asia, and also includes a few smaller neighboring islands, notably Nusa Penida. The island sits at the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands. It lies between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. Bali also forms part of the Coral Triangle, the area with the highest biodiversity of marine species. […]
Orchid Mantis
Orchid Mantis Facts The Orchid Mantis or Hymenopus coronatus is a creature which combines the qualities of a unique beauty with that of the deadly efficiency of a predator. This insect remains rather popular for its brilliant coloring and a structure finely adapted for camouflage, mimicking parts of the orchid flower. The four walking legs also resemble flower petals, the toothed […]
Javan Rhino
The Javan Rhino is the fourth rarest creature on earth. There are none in captivity and only 40 known left in the wild. Unfortunately, it is 1 of only 5 species of rhino left surviving and is likely to be extinct soon. They grow to an average of 10.5 feet (3.2 m) in length and […]
Mount Bromo
Mount Bromo is an active volcano, which is part of the Tengger massif, in East Java, Indonesia. It is not the tallest peak in the massif but is by the far the best known. It stands approximately 7,641 feet (2,329 m) in height. The massif is part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park and sits in the […]
