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 also has different colored water. The lakes only partially attain their colors as a result of the activities of the volcano. The volcanic gases emitted […]
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
Limnonectes larvaepartus Facts 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. Astonishingly, this incredible amphibian also represents one of only four known varieties of a frog to develop fang-like teeth. Out of the 6,455 extant species of […]
King Cobra
King Cobra Facts The truly impressive King Cobra remains the longest known species of venomous snake ever discovered by modern man. Despite its great length, it remains rather surprisingly light. Although the name is deceptive, it is not a true cobra. It actually forms the sole member of its own distinct genus, with no other […]
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 Facts Bali names an island and province of Indonesia, 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 […]
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 truly amazing Javan Rhino quite easily ranks as the fourth rarest creature on earth. There are none currently 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 also grow to an amazing average […]
Rafflesia arnoldii
Rafflesia arnoldii Facts Rafflesia arnoldii represents the plant with the largest known single bloom on earth. Its common name is the Corpse Flower. That’s because it typically generates a very strong smell usually considered to be akin to that of rotting meat to attract insects. In fact, Rafflesia is actually a parasitic plant which attaches […]
