Javan Rusa Facts Firstly, it must be noted that the unique and impressive Javan Rusa has an extremely restricted endemic habitat range. However, the actions of mankind have also introduced it into a widespread portion of the Southern Hemisphere. Given its rather limited natural habitat range, as well as other factors, the IUCN has, quite […]
Wallace’s Giant Bee
Wallace’s Giant Bee Facts Most notably, entomologists believed the aptly named Wallace’s Giant Bee to be extinct, until several living individuals were seen in 1981. In addition to being considered extremely rare, this insect also ranks as the largest known living species of bee found anywhere in the world. Sadly, to the best of our […]
Irrawaddy Dolphin
Irrawaddy Dolphin Facts The truly fabulous, and also highly distinctive looking, Irrawaddy Dolphin, has an extremely disjointed population concentration. Sir Richard Owen first identified this fascinating mammal in 1866, yet it was believed to be a member of another species. Due to an extreme similarity in physical appearance, the two species were not recognized as […]
5 Completely Unique Volcanoes
Here, we present to you our choice of 5 Completely Unique Volcanoes. That is saying a lot, given the sheer number of volcanoes in the world. These marvels of geology have fascinated…and often terrified…mankind throughout the ages. Yet, like anything else, not all formed exactly like the others. A few stand out from the others […]
9 Truly Magnificent Mantises
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 […]
Lake Toba
Lake Toba Facts The truly picturesque beauty of Lake Toba conceals an amazing fact that remains unknown to the majority of those who visit it. This stunning body of water actually occupies the caldera of one of the world’s 20 known supervolcanos. Occurring roughly 74,000 years ago, the last eruption was the largest known explosive […]
7 Unbelievable Amphibians
7 Unbelievable Amphibians Here are our choices for 7 Unbelievable Amphibians. The Order of amphibians contains about 7,000 known species. Of these, roughly 90% are either frogs or toads. These amazing animals primarily live in either temperate or tropical environments. Many of the various species also play pivotal roles in their respective habitats. Some of […]
Mycena Chlorophus
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
Source: http://bit.ly/2gncajU 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 also has different colored water. The lakes only partially attain their colors as a result of the activities of the volcano. The volcanic […]
Greater Malay Chevrotain
Source: http://bit.ly/1JbRwhQ Photo Credit: USPN (Bjørn Christian Tørrissen) Greater Malay Chevrotain Facts First of all, the Greater Malay Chevrotain represents a small species of ungulate that, sadly, also remains in danger of extinction. This partially occurs due to the fact that the local inhabitants of its endemic region routinely hunt the animal as a food […]
